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Britta O'Boyle

Britta has been a technology journalist for over ten years. She’s written about everything from the latest iPhones, fitness devices and beauty tech to robot lawn mowers and the smart home – with plenty in between. Britta has published over 2,000 technology articles since starting in consumer tech in 2012, doing a long stint as Deputy Editor for Pocket-lint before becoming a freelance technology and interiors journalist in 2023. She has a first class fashion journalism degree from London College of Fashion and her work has been featured in The Daily Express, Daily Mirror, GQ, T3, Stuff, TechRadar, iMore, Pocket-lint and her own site, The Disconnekt.

Recent articles by Britta O'Boyle

How to clean and clear a vacuum cleaner hose
Vacuum cleaners

Vacuum cleaner not working as it should? We explain how to clear and clean the hose, as well as some top maintenance tips

Close up image of a robot lawn mower on grass
How do robot lawn mowers work?
Lawn mowers

If you're wondering how robot lawn mowers work and whether they’re actually worth it, we have you covered

How to clean a robot vacuum cleaner - teaser. Top of an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner on a wooden floor
How to clean a robot vacuum cleaner
Vacuum cleaners

Robot vacuums are great for hands-free cleaning, but all that dust and debris can cause problems. We show you to keep yours running smoothly