Articles by Ruth Hamilton, Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

These new robot lawn mowers use self-driving car tech to navigate

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 June 25

Eufy's robot lawn mowers do away with awkward RTK receivers and rely entirely on cameras for navigation.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum, Ninja DoubleStack air fryer and Shark FlexBreeze fan near a big savings graphic

Here are the 6 best deals in the SharkNinja Week sale – picked by someone who has tested most of them

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 June 25

It's the second annual SharkNinja Week, and these are the home appliance and kitchen gadget offers worth paying attention to.

Shark FlexStyle with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

My go-to Airwrap dupe is less than half the price of the real thing in this unmissable deal

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 June 25

Shark has knocked 25% off its already wallet-friendly FlexStyle styler as part of its big sale week.

This new robot vacuum can hold two months' worth of dust without the need for a bulky dock

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 June 25

The 3i G10+ has built-in dust compression, and it looks like the perfect solution for small homes.

Dyson's new hair dryer is a feat of engineering – but there's one annoying design feature you need to know about if you're thinking of buying one

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 May 25

Thinking of buying a Supersonic r? Check your plug outlets first.

The original Dyson bladeless fan just got a long-awaited revamp, and it looks better than ever

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 28 May 25

The Dyson Cool CF1 might have taken 16 years to arrive, but a series of welcome upgrades mean it's a force to be reckoned with.

Roborock Q5 Pro+ robovac on blue background

The best budget robot vacuum cleaner: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley last updated 27 May 25

Budget-friendly but still brilliant robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a fortune.

Segway Navimow X3 series being demoed on a lawn

What is RTK for robot lawn mowers?

By Ruth Hamilton published 27 May 25

Modern lawnbots rely on real-time kinematic positioning to help them navigate accurately – here's how it works.

Ninja Woodfire Grill and Smoker next to a white sign that says Price Cut.

The Ninja Woodfire delivers smoky BBQ goodness with zero hassle, and it just dropped to its lowest-ever price

By Ruth Hamilton published 26 May 25

The low-effort electric BBQ is your perfect summer companion – we awarded this unique gadget a perfect 5 stars in our review.

Dyson Airstrait hair straightener Memorial Day spotlight

This $100-off Dyson Airstrait Memorial Day deal is my hot ticket to sleek hair with less heat damage

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

This unique hair styler smooths your locks using air, rather than frying it with hot plates.

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum with Don't Miss graphic

This robot vacuum comes with premium specs, and it just dropped to under $200 for Memorial Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

Looking for a powerful, reliable robovac that won't break the bank? Your search is over.

Alen BreatheSmart 75i in reviewer's home

5 things to look for in an air purifier for hay fever

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

What makes a good air purifier for seasonal allergies? We asked an expert.

Dyson V8 vacuum with Big Savings graphic overlaid

I review vacuum cleaners for a living, and here are the 3 best Dyson Memorial Day deals

By Ruth Hamilton published 24 May 25

My pick of the Dyson deals worth paying attention to – at a range of price points.

Dreame robovac with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

This 4.5* robot vacuum just crashed to less than half price with $900 off in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 24 May 25

This excellent robot vacuum delivers superb suction and top mopping, and it's a steal right now.

Ring Battery Video Doorbell on purple background with price cut sign

This renter-friendly Ring video doorbell just dropped back to its lowest-ever price for Memorial Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 24 May 25

Here's your chance to grab our favorite Ring doorbell for a far more wallet-friendly price in the Memorial Day sales.

The best hair styler: tools to shape, smooth and curl

By Rosie Hilder last updated 23 May 25

Our pick of the best styling tools for a range of hair types and budgets – tried and tested by experts.

Revlon Pro Collection One Step Dryer and Volumiser review: a budget-friendly and very effective brush dryer

By Vicky Woollaston last updated 22 May 25

Great Value

The Revlon Pro 2-in-1 styler gives you a voluminous, salon-style finish for a decent price.

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer in reviewer's hand

Dyson Supersonic r review: an unusual hair dryer that's perfect for precision styling

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 May 25

Recommended

I'm thrilled Dyson has made this professional dryer available to consumers – the back of my head has never looked so good.

Dyson's new vacuum is as thin as a broom handle and appears to float across the floor

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 May 25

The new Dyson PencilVac looks nothing like any vacuum I've seen before – here are the 6 strangest things about it.

Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum holding a cloth

4 things I loved about the world's first robovac with a mechanical arm – and 3 that need work

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 May 25

The Roborock Saros Z70 can tidy up as well as vacuuming, and while it has big potential it's not quite there yet.

Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum with its arm out

Roborock Saros Z70 review: this robot vacuum has an arm, but it's not yet all that handy yet

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 May 25

The RZ70 boasts some truly groundbreaking features, but it needs refining if it's to be truly useful.

How do robot lawn mowers navigate without a boundary wire?

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 May 25

Modern lawnbots can find their way around without wires – here's how.

Shark Stratos floorhead with 'Don't miss' graphic overlaid

There's a big sale on Shark cordless vacuums – and we have a code to get you an extra 10% off

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 May 25

Here are the 3 best deals to use your promo code on.

Shark Stratos upright vacuum cleaner against a magenta and blue background

The best upright vacuum: powerful vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 May 25

Browse the best upright vacuums around, tested and approved by experienced reviewers.

Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop

I test robot vacuums for a living, and this new bot has the best mopping system I've seen

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 May 25

The newly unveiled Deebot X9 Pro Omni promises less gunk and less smearing.

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