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

So you got a new robot vacuum – here are 7 things to do first

By Ruth Hamilton published 19 January 26

Not sure where to start with your new robovac? Follow these 7 steps and you'll be well on your way.

The outstanding Roborock Saros 10R just got even better — here are 3 ways the Saros 20 improves on its predecessor

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 January 26

Liked the Saros 10R? Wait until you see the Saros 20.

Dreame car, pet tracker and action camera

Dreame has expanded its remit to 'literally anything' and I'm not sure it's good news for one of my favorite vacuum brands

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 January 26

CES 2026 From action cameras to TVs to coffee machines to smart rings, Dreame has it covered

Vacuum cleaner floorhead with air intake slider, cleaning a carpeted floor

This hidden vacuum feature could change the way you clean your home

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 January 26

As a vacuum tester, this is the feature I always look for – and your vacuum probably already has it.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum having its battery removed

5 things you didn't realize were damaging your Dyson vacuum's battery

By Ruth Hamilton published 15 January 26

If you want to make sure your Dyson vacuum stays in great working order for as long as possible, here are the things you need to avoid.

Tineco has released a wet-dry vacuum that's as nimble as a stick vac

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 January 26

CES 2026 The FLOOR ONE i7 Fold maneuvers like a dream.

Dreo's new fan blasts out an ultra-refreshing, fine mist – I could have stood in front of it all morning

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 January 26

CES 2026 The TurboCool series of misting fans achieved the impossible: it perked me right up on day four of CES.

I can't stop thinking about these affordable IKEA speakers that look like art

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 January 26

CES 2026 Of everything I saw at CES, it's these speakers that I want the most.

A hand holding the Clicks Communicator next to a SwitchBot AI Mindclip clipped to a jumper, next to a woman looking in a Nuralogix smart mirror.

These will be the 11 biggest tech trends of 2026, according to CES 2026

By Mark Wilson published 10 January 26

CES 2026 is over, but what have we learned? A lot actually – here are the biggest trends that will likely dominate the tech world for the next twelve months.

Ecovacs wants to make self-clean window-bots happen, but I don't think they're going to happen

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 January 26

CES 2026 I'm not sure my window bot really needs its own tiny washing machine.

Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete robot vacuum

Dreame is a victim of its own robovac success – the new X60 Max Ultra looks amazing, but I'm struggling to get excited

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 January 26

CES 2026 Features include a super-slim build and a dock that boils the mop pads clean.

SwitchBot's new gadget clips to your collar and records your conversations, so you'll never have to pay attention ever again

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 January 26

CES 2026 The 'AI MindClip' wants to become your second brain.

Ecovacs' new launch nearly made me cry during my CES booth tour

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 January 26

CES 2026 I made a new friend, and I'm going to take him home in my suitcase.

I just watched Mammotion's new flagship lawnbot scale an astroturf mountain, and it was mesmerizing

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 January 26

CES 2026 The LUBA 3 creates a live 3D map of your yard, and can make mowing smart decisions in an instant

Roborock Saros 20, 20 Sonic and Qrevo Curv 2 robot vacuums flipped over to show mop system beneath

Roborock just introduced an innovative new robot vac mopping system — and it looks seriously good

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 January 26

CES 2026 The Saros 20 Sonic is designed to deliver efficient, precise, edge-to-edge mopping

This is the perfect robovac for klutzes — it'll help you figure out where you dropped your wallet

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 January 26

CES 2026 Narwal's latest robot vacuum has a whole range of tricks up its metaphorical robo-sleeve.

If you love thick carpets, Roborock's new hovering robot vacuum is about to become your new cleaning BFF

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 January 26

CES 2026 It will raise itself to the perfect height to clean without ever getting stuck.

I just saw L'Oréal's ultra-flexible silicone LED mask, and it's about to seriously shake up the beauty market

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 January 26

CES 2026 Exclusive: "We wanted to create something inspired by a sheet mask, which could be thin, pliable, flexible, but could work as well as the masks that are at the highest level, technically."

'It's a total reinvention of a category' – L'Oréal exec on why its new glass, infrared-powered hair straightener is so exciting

By Ruth Hamilton published 6 January 26

CES 2026 The L'Oréal Light Straight + uses infrared technology to straighten effectively at a far lower temperature, for less damage.

I saw Roborock's new robot vacuum with legs, and it promises to make no-go zones a thing of the past

By Ruth Hamilton published 6 January 26

Cleaning stairs is just the start.

CES 2025 live: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show

By Mark Wilson last updated 5 January 26

CES 2025 is now well underway and we're live at the show – here's all of the latest tech news.

I took on a 30-day toe-touching stretching challenge – here's how I got on

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 January 26

After 31 days of 15 minutes' of stretching, would I succeed?

Close up of handle section on Dyson V16 Piston Animal vacuum

'They're as robust as they can be while being comfortable for most users': a Dyson engineer reveals the brand's vacuum design ethos

By Ruth Hamilton published 2 January 26

Dyson vacuums consistently disappoint when it comes to comfort – I wanted to know why that is.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

'Your data is not going to leave the US' – iRobot CEO reassures Roomba owners following takeover by Chinese company

By Ruth Hamilton published 1 January 26

Exclusive: CEO responds to iRobot co-founder's suggestion that Roomba data would be transferred to China.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

I've tested a bunch of Shark vacuums and they all have the same problem

By Ruth Hamilton published 1 January 26

In Shark's EOY report card, this is the area it should look to improve.

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