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

Three home security cameras on teal and blue background

The best home security cameras 2025: the smartest way to protect your home

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested masses of security cameras in our own homes to bring you this guide to the very best.

Black Instant Pot on blue abstract background

The best Instant Pot 2025: versatile multi-cookers tested and rated

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Updated Our experts have picked the best Instant Pot multi-cookers for every kitchen.

Amazon Echo Pop speaker and Amazon Basics smart light bulb on pink background with white text reading "TechRadar Lowest Price"

You can get a free smart light bulb when you buy an Amazon Echo speaker this Black Friday - here's how

By Cat Ellis published

Pick up the Amazon Echo Pop for less than half price, and get a color-changing smart bulb thrown in gratis.

Ninja Foodi Max air dryer on blue background with white text reading "TechRadar lowest price"

This Ninja air fryer is Amazon's number-one best seller, and it's going cheap for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

We've tested the Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone, and it comes highly recommended for crispy chips and tender chicken.

Ninja air fryer on orange background with white text reading "TechRadar don't miss"

The best air fryers under £100 this Black Friday - recommended by a kitchen tech expert

By Cat Ellis published

Get up to 50% off air fryers from big brands like Ninja and Instant Pot.

Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine with drinks on kitchen counter

Hurry! The 3-in-1 Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine is back in stock, but probably not for long

By Cat Ellis published

We awarded this premium espresso machine 4.5 stars out of 5, and it's proved enormously popular.

Cutaway showing inside of Philips 5000 Series air fryer in self-cleaning mode

Goodbye to grease: Philips launches self-cleaning air fryer to save you scrubbing

By Cat Ellis published

The new two-in-one fryer steam-cleans itself when you're done cooking.

Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction sports headphones

Shokz OpenRun Pro review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Recommended

The world's best bone conduction headphones get a bass upgrade that gives your workout playlist some real punch.

Oura (Third Generation) smart ring

Oura (Generation 3) review: An excellent, unobtrusive sleep tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated

Improved heart rate monitoring, plus new SpO2 and temperature sensors give the sleep-tracking smart ring a real boost.

Garmin Fenix 7 review: Pictured here, the reviewer wearing the watch

Garmin Fenix 7 review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Recommended

Garmin smashes its personal best with improved battery life, accessible new training tools, and a responsive touchscreen.

Garmin Instinct 2 with white case and band

Garmin Instinct 2 review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Editor\'s Choice

Garmin's super rugged sports watch is still supremely practical, but now has an added splash of fun.

Man and woman setting up new air fryer in kitchen

3 things to consider when buying an air fryer on Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Black Friday is the perfect time to pick up an air fryer, so make sure you choose the right one.

De'Longhi coffee maker on purple background with white text reading 'TechRadar Price Cut'

Yes, you really can get up to £700 off De'Longhi espresso machines for Black Friday: here's how

By Cat Ellis published

There are huge savings on premium automatic and manual espresso machines.

A person working from home.

Best free program to speed up your PC of 2025

By Cat Ellis last updated

We list the best programs to speed up your PC, to make it simple and easy to optimize windows and clear out junk files.

Eufy Video Doorbell Dual with chime on blue background with white text reading "TechRadar Big Savings"

This top-rated Eufy video doorbell is going cheap for Black Friday – and it's even better than Ring

By Cat Ellis published

A huge discount on a feature-packed video doorbell with no monthly fee.

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3 things to consider when buying a coffee maker on Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Spoilt for choice with this year's deals? Make sure you choose the coffee maker that's right for you.

Two Philips Hue White & Colour Ambiance light bulbs with box

The Philips Hue Black Friday sale is here, with 30% off heaps of bulbs and lights

By Cat Ellis published

Mix and match a huge array of Philips Hue products and save serious cash.

Ninja DoubleStack XL air fryer on pink background with white text reading "TechRadar Price Cut"

The 3 best cheap air fryer deals in Ninja's official Black Friday sale

By Cat Ellis published

We've hand-picked all the best deals from Ninja's official sale.

Two Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers and one Philips Hue smart light bulb on teal background with white text reading 'TechRadar Don't Miss'

With 60% off, this Philips Hue bundle is one of Amazon's best early Black Friday deals ever

By Cat Ellis published

Get two Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speakers and a Philips Hue bulb for under £50.

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) on blue background with white text reading 'TechRadar Big Savings'

Beat the winter chill with a huge 37% off this Google Nest Learning Thermostat for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis published

Our top-rated smart thermostat is down to its lowest price this year with this early Black Friday deal.

L'OR Barista by Alessi coffee maker

Tired of boring coffee makers? The new L'OR Barista was designed by an award-winning architect

By Cat Ellis published

The L'OR Barista can make two coffees at once, and it looks good while doing it.

Philips Hue and Govee lightbulbs on purple and teal background

Philips Hue vs Govee: choose the right smart lights for you

By Cat Ellis published

If you can't decide which smart bulbs would be best for your home, we're here to help.

Smeg BCC12 coffee maker on pink background with white text reading 'TechRadar lowest price'

I test coffee machines for a living, and this Smeg espresso machine is the best Black Friday deal I've seen so far

By Cat Ellis published

This is the cheapest this bean-to-cup machine has ever been, by a long way.

Smeg BCC13 bean-to-cup coffee machine

The best bean-to-cup coffee machine 2025: quick and convenient coffee makers tested

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated We've tested the best bean-to-cup coffee machines to find the best options from De'Longhi, Breville, Ninja, Gaggia and more.

Philips Hue Surimu ceiling light installed in a lounge

New 24-hour scenes for your Philips Hue lights will set the mood all day long

By Cat Ellis published

You'll soon be able to choose either Golden Hours or Nature's Colors.

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