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

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.

From robovacs for small homes to a Roomba for your lawn, here are 4 things we can expect to see from iRobot – according to the CEO

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 December 25

Exclusive: There are some intriguing plans for the original robot vacuum brand following recent company takeover.

Dyson's latest flagship vacuum isn't great – but these 2 particular innovations are genius

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 December 25

These innovations couldn't save the V16 – but they could shine in the next flagship vacuum.

Homes Editor holding two vacuums with auto empty docks in the background

Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority if the big brands have any say in it

By Ruth Hamilton published 30 December 25

You heard it here first – auto-empty docks are going to hit the mainstream in 2026.

Dyson has just released a vacuum that doesn't make any sense – here are 6 baffling questions about the PencilVac, answered

By Ruth Hamilton published 29 December 25

I've been using this vacuum for two weeks, and I've finally figured it all out.

The Shark FlexStyle, Dreame Airstyle Pro and Dyson Airwrap i.d. in reviewer's home

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes: affordable alternatives, tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 24 December 25

We round up the best Airwrap dupes for creating salon-worthy style without the hefty price tag.

The magnetic circular remote sits on the middle of the fan's grill.

We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 24 December 25

12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.

Person using Roborock F25 Ace Combo mop in a home with dogs running around

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated 24 December 25

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

The iRobot Roomba J7+ cleaning carpet next to a set of stairs

'There were many years of issues that led to the situation we're in' — iRobot CEO on why the failed Amazon deal can't be blamed for the company's issues

By Ruth Hamilton published 23 December 25

Exclusive Expensive processes and a failure to listen to the customer set iRobot on its downward trajectory, says its CEO.

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