Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner

Carrie-Ann Skinner was formerly Homes Editor at TechRadar, and has more than two decades of experience in both online and print journalism, with 13 years of that spent covering all-things tech. Carrie specializes in smart home devices such as smart plugs and smart lights, as well as large and small appliances including vacuum cleaners, air fryers, stand mixers, and coffee machines. Carrie is now a copy editor at PWC.

Articles by: Carrie-Ann Skinner

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener being held in a hand

Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Hot Tools Pro Signature Digital Straightener comes with titanium plates over ceramic, which makes for a lighter hair styler – but how does it compare to rivals from Revlon and Panasonic.

The Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler being held in a hand

Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Revlon Pro Collection Salon Straight Copper Smooth Extra Long Styler is quick to heat up and offers long plates for reaching the hair round the back of your head.

The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer on a khaki background and the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase on a red background

Instant Vortex Plus vs Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

We pitted Instant’s Vortex Plus against the latest iteration to find out which air fryer deserves a place on your kitchen countertop

The Amazon Smart Plug connected to a power outlet

This unsung feature made my smart home safer from burglars

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Randomizing when appliances connected to a smart plug switch on could be the key to deterring would-be intruders

The Tado smart thermostat V3 on a red background with a white lowest price badge to the left of it

This smart thermostat is half price, and could help you save on energy bills too

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Tado Wired Smart Thermostat V3 has been discounted by an impressive 50%, offering a hefty saving.

Blink Indoor home security camera on a blue background

This affordable Blink home security camera is now even cheaper

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Blink Indoor home security camera has been discounted by 36%, offering a hefty saving.

The Ninja Foodi Max 14-in-1 SmartLiid Multi-Cooker on a pink background

Save 15% on this Instant Pot alternative that can air fry as well

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ninja Foodi Max 14-in-1 SmartLid multi-cooker OL650UK has been discounted by 15% offering a hefty saving

The Panasonic EH-HS99 hair straightener being held in a hand above a glass countertop

Panasonic Nanoe hair straightener review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Panasonic Nanoe EH-HS99 hair straightener is quick to heat up and style hair while adding shine.

Instant Pot Duo Nova on a blue background

The super-versatile Instant Pot is back to its lowest-ever price for today only

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Pot Duo Nova multi-cooker has been discounted by 30%, offering a hefty saving – but only for today.

Pork belly with a crisp rind on a wooden board

An air fryer is the secret to crisp, crunchy skin when cooking pork belly every time

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Love crunchy crackling on pork belly but find it doesn’t always work? Try using an air fryer for consistently crisp results.

The Philips Hue smart plug connected to a power outlet

Philips Hue Smart Plug review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Philips Hue Smart Plug offers a simple way to combine your existing lamps with your smart lights, so you can control all the luminaries in your home remotely

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 on a khaki green background

This Cosori air fryer is back down to its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.

The Eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid on an orange background

Save 20% right now on this Eufy robot vacuum and mop

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy X8 Hybrid robot vacuum has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.

Philips Hue + Spotify

How to set-up a Philips Hue Spotify integration to create a party atmosphere

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Philips Hue smart light can be synced with Spotify - changing color and rhythm to suit the genre and mood of the music playing.

The GHD Helios in Pewter on a khaki background

Save more than 20% on this GHD hair dryer

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The GHD Helios hair dryer has been discounted by 23%, offering a hefty saving.

The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase on a kitchen sountertop with the light illuminated

Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook & OdourErase review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

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The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook & OdourErase has a window so you can keep an eye on food as it’s cooking, and also reduces cooking smells too.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with PowerFins & Flexology on a pink background

This Shark Anti Hair Wrap cordless vacuum is discounted by more than 40%

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with PowerFins & Flexology IZ300UK has been discounted by 43%, offering a hefty saving.

More home security cameras need built in alarms like the Arlo Pro 4

A built-in alarm is a crucial home security cam feature. So why do so few have it?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Most home security cameras are a good way to deter burglars, but using a built-in alarm is game-changing

Drayton Wiser smart thermostat

Drayton Wiser review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Drayton Wiser smart thermostat lets you control your central heating room-by-room at a more affordable price than Honeywell’s Evohome.

The Eufy Robovac G30 on a blue background

This Eufy robot vacuum is back to its lowest-ever price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy RoboVac G30 robot vacuum has been discounted by 31%, offering a hefty saving.

Philips Hue White Ambiance twin pack bayonette

These Philips Hue bulbs will light up your smart home, and are now at their lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Philips Hue White Ambiance smart bulbs have been discounted by 38%, offering a hefty saving.

Philips Hue smart light bulbs illuminating blue in a lounge

You can now build your own Philips Hue smart light starter kit, and save 25% too

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Philips Hue is letting customers customise their starter kit by choosing which smart lights it comes with – and you can get a discount at the same time.

The Panasonic EH-NA65 on a blue background

This hair dryer that leaves your locks shiny is now at its lowest price ever

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Panasonic EH-NA65 hair dryer has been discounted by 64%, offering a hefty saving.

The Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer air fryer on a blue background and the Ninja Foodi Dual zone air fryer on a pink background

Instant Vortex Plus Dual air fryer vs Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer: which air fryer should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Instant and Ninja are two of the biggest brands in the air fryer space, and now both offer a dual-zone model - so we’ve tested both to find out which is right for you.

French toast with a pat of butter melting on top

I made French Toast in an air fryer and it was far easier than on a stove

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Love French Toast but can't make it right? Then consider using an air fryer - it makes it easy to perfect this breakfast treat.

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