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

Instant Vortex Plus air fryer

Instant Vortex Plus air fryer review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer brings even more cooking functions to its popular air fryer, but can it top its smaller sibling?

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The best Cyber Monday coffee machine deals: sales on now

By Gerald Lynch, Becca Caddy, Carrie-Ann Skinner, Cat Ellis last updated

Cyber Monday 2021 The best Cyber Monday coffee machine deals for your morning cappucinos, espressos, drip coffee or cold brews

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Dyson Cyber Monday deals 2021: the hottest offers you can by right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner, Alison Barretta published

Cyber Monday 2021 The best places to find Dyson Cyber Monday deals on vacuums, hair stylers and air purifiers.

The GHD Air hair dryer on a pink background

Grab this GHD hair dryer for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The GHD Air has been discounted by 20%, offering a hefty saving.

The Ninja QB3001 and the Ninja Auto IQ Blender BL480D next to each other

Blitzing battle: can you spend less and still get a brilliant blender on Black Friday?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

We tested the Nutri Ninja QB3001 against the Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ BL480D to find out which really is the brand’s best budget smoothie maker

The Amazon Echo Show 15 smart display mounted on a kitchen wall

The Amazon Echo 15 is now available to pre-order

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Amazon Echo Show 15, which was unveiled in September, is now available to pre-order and will ship on December 9.

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Exclusive: Huge news for UK Echo users – Alexa is getting a new voice

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

After the option launched in the US earlier this year, Echo owners in the UK can now change Alexa’s voice to a deeper-sounding alternative.

Shark HyperAir hair dryer on a pink background

This Shark hair dryer is down to its lowest price ever in Amazon’s early Black Friday sale

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Black Friday 2021 The Shark HyperAir IQ hair dryer has been discounted for the first time since it launched earlier this year, offering a hefty saving.

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera

Arlo Essential Indoor Camera vs Ring Indoor Cam: Pick the right home security camera for you

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera and the Ring Indoor Cam can both be enlisted to keep an eye on your home when you’re not around. We round up the major differences between the two.

Google Nest Hub 2

Google Nest Hub 2 vs Amazon Echo Show 8: pick the right smart display for you

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Google Nest Hub 2 and the Amazon Echo Show 8 are both competent smart displays for your home. We round up the major differences between the two.

Google Nest Hub 2

Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) Vs Google Nest Hub Max: which smart display is for you?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

If you’re weighing up whether to buy a Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) or Google Nest Hub Max, we're here to help.

Alexa Guard Plus

How to set an Alexa Emergency contact on your Echo to help protect a loved one

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Using an Amazon Echo to call an emergency contact when you need help is easy when you know how, and could be a lifesaver for some.

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Amazon Echo Show 10 vs Echo Show 8 (2nd generation): which smart display is for you?

By Simon Hill, Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Versus If you’re weighing up whether to buy an Amazon Echo Show 10 or 8, we have the answers you need.

Ring Video Doorbell Pro vs Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Ring Video Doorbell Pro vs Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: which smart doorbell should you choose?

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

Versus Find out what’s new as we compare the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 with its predecessor and explain all the differences.

The side view of the Imou Bullet 2 mounted on a property

Imou Bullet 2 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Imou Bullet 2 is a weatherproof, mains-powered home security camera that records Full HD footage. How does it compare to rivals from Arlo and Ring?

The front view of the Instant Vortex Mini

Instant Vortex Mini review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Instant Vortex Mini is a more compact version of the brand’s Instant Vortex air fryer, and is great for singles and couples – but how does it compare to rivals from Philips and Ninja?

The De’Longhi La Specialista Arte in a home kitchen

This new De’Longhi coffee maker finally cuts out the worst part of making espresso at home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

De’Longhi’s latest coffee machine comes with some simple accessories to make creating espresso at home far easier and less messy.

A woman holding the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4

Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Dual Pet & Car Cordless Vacuum Cleaner review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Dual Pet & Car Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is lightweight and affordable, but how does it compare to rivals from Dyson and Shark?

The front view of the Imou A1 home security camera

Imou A1 review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

An affordable indoor home security camera with a privacy shutter

The Gaggia Classic ready to brew an espresso on a kitchen countertop

Gaggia Classic review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Gaggia Classic is an expressive espresso machine that lets you experiment with brew time and different portafilters to ensure you can create an espresso to suit you

A coffee with lattee art on the top

We ask a barista how to make coffee-shop worthy drinks at home

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

You can make coffee-shop standard hot drinks at home -this barista shares some of the tricks of the trade.

Amazon Echo

How to reset an Amazon Echo so you can donate it to friends or family

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

Resetting an Amazon Echo, either if it's not working properly or you’ve upgraded and are giving it away, is easy when you know how.

The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max on a green background

Get this Eufy robot vacuum for its lowest price ever right now

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Max has been discounted by almost a40%, offering a hefty saving.

The Ninja Personal Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001 on a blue background

Seize this Ninja smoothie maker for its (almost) lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ninja Nutri Slim Blender and Smoothie Maker QB3001UK has been discounted by 17%, offering a hefty saving.

The Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 electric pressure cooker OP350UK on a green background

Snap up this Instant Pot alternative for its almost lowest price

By Carrie-Ann Skinner published

The Ninja Foodi Electric multi-cooker OP350UK has been discounted by 25%, offering a hefty saving.

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