Articles by 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

Your Fitbit is getting a major new heart health feature

By Cat Ellis last updated 28 April 22

Fitbit is introducing atrial fibrillation detection, and you won't need to buy a new device to get it.

Garmin Vivosmart 5 and Fitbit Inspire 2 on yellow and pink background

Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Fitbit Inspire 2: choose your next fitness tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated 27 April 22

The Inspire 2 and the new Vivosmart 5 are both excellent fitness trackers, and we're here to help you pick the right one

These cool new e-bikes use regenerative braking for a super-long range

By Cat Ellis published 26 April 22

The four new e-bikes are from the company behind the original Mini Cooper.

Three Garmin Vivosmart 5 fitness trackers in mint, white, and black, on top of a blurred gym background

Garmin takes on Fitbit with new budget-friendly Vivosmart 5 fitness tracker

By Cat Ellis last updated 21 April 22

The Vivosmart 5 is a fuss-free Garmin that gives you just the essentials, with a bigger screen that's easier to read.

Women's wrist wearing Garmin Instinct 2S Surf Edition

Massive leak names Garmin's next 7 watches – including Forerunner 955 and 255

By Cat Ellis published 20 April 22

A retailer appears to have let slip the names of a whole batch of new watches, including some surprises.

Power Plate Mini+ massage gun with attachments, charging cable, and drawstring carry bag

Power Plate Mini+ review

By Cat Ellis last updated 19 April 22

Editor\'s Choice

A small but powerful massage gun that's perfect for easing tight muscles at the gym, your desk, or anywhere else.

Fitbit Luxe 2: everything we know so far

By Cat Ellis published 17 April 22

All the latest news and rumors about the second generation of Fitbit's premium fitness tracker.

This is the one feature that the perfect running watch really needs

By Cat Ellis published 16 April 22

Opinion 2022 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for running watches, but the one thing they really need is a camera.

Fotor review

By Cat Ellis, Carrie Marshall last updated 15 April 22

A free photo editor with smart filters that will make your pictures look incredible with a single click.

GIMP review

By Cat Ellis last updated 15 April 22

Best in Class

A free photo editor packed with everything you need to make your pictures look amazing, or create art from scratch.

Any Video Converter Free review

By Cat Ellis last updated 14 April 22

Best in Class

A free video downloader and converter with built-in editing tools and excellent format support.

Casio adds solar charging to a fan-favorite G-Shock watch

By Cat Ellis published 14 April 22

The retro-cool CasiOak gets a big upgrade for 2022, and can now run for years without maintenance.

Woman pressing menu button on Amazfit GTR 3 watch

Amazfit GTR 3 review

By Cat Ellis published 13 April 22

A dependable entry-level running watch that's well designed, but lacks the polish of some of its rivals.

Polar's new super-light running watches could be its most accurate yet

By Cat Ellis published 13 April 22

The Polar Pacer and Polar Pacer Pro are extra slim, with some smart design tweaks to improve GPS tracking.

Fitbit gets approval for potentially lifesaving new feature

By Cat Ellis published 12 April 22

Passive ECG monitoring might be the standout feature for the forthcoming Fitbit Sense 2.

This funky glow-in-the-dark e-bike will help you stand out from the crowd

By Cat Ellis published 11 April 22

The Calendar Longtail Max is an electric cargo bike that folds up in seconds, and makes you super visible after dark.

Garmin Forerunner 955 leak teases super-long battery life

By Cat Ellis published 8 April 22

A Swedish sports store accidentally published a placeholder page for a solar version of the forthcoming Forerunner 955.

Apple Fitness Plus now helps new mothers get active after childbirth

By Lance Ulanoff published 4 April 22

Get to know your body again post-partum, with gentle exercise and tips to help you take things as your own pace.

Garmin Epix (Gen 2) and Garmin Venu 2 watches on blue and yellow background

Garmin Epix (Gen 2) vs Garmin Venu 2: two of Garmin's best-looking watches compared

By Cat Ellis published 3 April 22

The Garmin Epix (Gen 2) and Venu 2 are two of Garmin's best and brightest watches, and we'll help you choose the right one.

The world's best folding e-bike is getting a big upgrade

By Cat Ellis published 1 April 22

The GoCycle G4 is now more sustainably made, and is getting a lower price tag as well.

HoMedics Sound Spa Rejuvenate white noise machine on tan background

Best white noise machine 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated 1 April 22

Updated Drift off to sleep more easily with your choice of white, pink, or brown noise, plus natural rainfall and birdsong.

This stealthy e-bike will give you a secret boost without anyone knowing

By Cat Ellis published 31 March 22

The delightfully named Rose Sneak+ will let you cruise along effortlessly, to the frustration of fellow riders.

Save a huge 25% off the Fitbit Luxe, TechRadar's top-rated fitness tracker

By Cat Ellis published 31 March 22

TechRadar deals The Fitbit Luxe is down to its lowest ever price at Amazon right now, in your choice of black or pink.

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige next to charging case

Which Philips Sonicare toothbrush should you buy?

By Cat Ellis published 30 March 22

Philips makes some of the best electric toothbrushes available today, and we're here to help you pick the right one.

Oral-B iO Series 9 and Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige electric toothbrushes on green and yellow background

Oral-B iO Series 9 vs Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige: which is right for you?

By Cat Ellis published 30 March 22

Looking for a new electric toothbrush? Here's how two of the very best models compare, so you can pick the one for you.

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