Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Homes Editor

Cat is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, and worked on print magazines including PC Plus, Official Windows Magazine, and PC Format before moving online. She's here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working, she can be found baking, running (to balance out the baking), and learning Welsh.

Articles by: Cat Ellis

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Got a new coffee maker for Christmas? Here's how to love and cherish it, and make it last forever (almost)

By Cat Ellis published

With the right care, your coffee machine will keep on working just like the day you unwrapped it.

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5 absolutely last minute gifts for coffee lovers

By Cat Ellis published

Truly thoughtful ideas for the keen bean in your life, whatever your budget.

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Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker review: drip coffee just got a whole lot smarter

By Cat Ellis published

This digital drip coffee machine delivers exceptional results, but it doesn't keep the beautifully brewed coffee hot for long.

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The best Alexa speakers 2025: top smart speakers to control your home

By Cat Ellis last updated

Buying Guide From Amazon to Sonos, these are the best smart speakers to bring the AI-powered Alexa into your smart home.

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Is it Black Friday again already? Ring doorbells and cameras are going super-cheap with these secret sales

By Cat Ellis published

Save up to 50% off top-rated Ring devices, with delivery in time for Christmas.

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Do your oven and fridge really need AI? Samsung thinks so, and plans to add screens to them too

By Cat Ellis published

Samsung is debuting four new AI-enhanced appliances at the CES show in January.

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Your air fryer might be sharing your private data – here's how you can protect yourself now

By Cat Ellis published

Do you know what your kitchen appliances are saying about you?

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The best video doorbell 2025: top smart doorbells tested by experts

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've spent months testing video doorbells from big and small brands to help you make the right choice.

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This top-rated Nespresso machine is less than half price at Amazon, and will arrive in time for Christmas

By Cat Ellis published

The Vertuo Next is one of the best Nespresso machines we've tested, and this set includes a milk frother too.

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Our top-rated portable espresso maker is cheaper than ever today, and makes the perfect stocking filler for coffee lovers

By Cat Ellis published

Order the Wacaco Picopresso now, and it will arrive in time for you to wrap it up for Christmas.

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Best free alternative to Evernote of 2025

By Cat Ellis last updated

We list the best free alternatives to Evernote, to make it simple and easy to manage media-rich notes without a subscription.

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3 great last-minute Christmas gifts for foodies (that aren't oil, salt, or vinegar)

By Cat Ellis published

Avoid the usual kitchenalia and get your food-loving friends something they'll actually use and love this year.

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The future of home security? Eufy's new smart lock can read your palm

By Cat Ellis published

The new lock will use the unique pattern of blood vessels in your hand as a biometric key.

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Best free word processor of 2025

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We list the best free word processors, to make it simple and easy way to create and manage documents without subscribing to a service.

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Philips Hue smart bulbs and starter kits are even cheaper now than they were on Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Make your Christmas merry and bright with smart lights for every room in your home.

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The best smart home devices 2025: smart speakers, lights, hubs, and more

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Never mind repainting: with smart home tech you can completely transform how your home looks and works. These are our favorite bits of smart home kit

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9 tasty Christmas gifts under £100 for home cooks from Ninja, De'Longhi, Philips and more

By Cat Ellis published

Hot deals on appliances for the amateur chef in your life.

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The best Cyber Monday air fryer deals 2024: hot sales still running

By Cat Ellis last updated

There's still time to save on air fryers from big names like Ninja and Breville with these extended Cyber Monday sales.

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The best Cyber Monday Nespresso deals 2024: offers still running

By Cat Ellis last updated

Cyber Monday is over, but there are still great deals brewing on Nespresso machines and pods - and you'll find them all here.

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The best Cyber Monday espresso machine deals 2024: late sales still brewing

By Cat Ellis last updated

Cyber Monday is over, but there's still time to get a great deal on an espresso machine, if you're fast.

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This stunning Smeg automatic espresso machine is less than half-price today – who needs Black Friday?

By Cat Ellis published

Save £400 on one of the best espresso machines you can buy.

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This Garmin watch can run indefinitely on a single charge - and it's cheaper than ever for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar has never been cheaper than with this hot deal at Amazon.

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The best Black Friday air fryer deals: top-rated Ninja fryers from under £80

By Cat Ellis published

I've hand-picked all the hottest deals on air fryers in the UK, with huge savings on brands you can trust.

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There's never been a cheaper time to get into Philips Hue thanks to these epic Black Friday deals on starter kits

By Cat Ellis published

Grab a great deal on a pack containing everything you need to get started with Hue smart lighting.

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This Smeg coffee machine deal is so good, I wish I didn't already have one

By Cat Ellis published

The Smeg BCC12 is a super sleek bean-to-cup espresso machine, and it's less than half price.

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