Articles by Josephine Watson, Managing Editor, Lifestyle

Josephine Watson (@JosieWatson) is TechRadar's Managing Editor - Lifestyle, overseeing the Cameras, Appliances, Smart Home, Wearables and Fitness coverage and reviews. Josephine is an award-winning journalist (PPA 30 under 30 2024), having previously written on a variety of topics, from pop culture to gaming and even the energy industry, joining TechRadar to support general site management. She is based in London.

Growing up living and breathing technology, Josephine was part of the first wave of internet-literate young people and developed a love of all things online content, especially when it comes to gaming, pop culture, or science. She is a huge advocate for internet safety and education, appearing on Channel 4 News in her teenage years to challenge reports of rampant online dangers and encourage wider education on internet safety and protocols. Throughout her career, she has also made a point of using her position to fight for progression in the treatment of diversity and inclusion, mental health, and neurodiversity in corporate settings. Josephine is responsible for TechRadar's recent push into sustainability-related content, as well as starring in the TechRadar podcast.

Josephine received her Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature from Queen Mary, University of London, having spent a year abroad studying at Hunter College in New York. She has also completed a L3 People Leadership qualification as well as a L7 Senior Journalism apprenticeship through the University of Sunderland.

In her spare time, you'll find Josephine fiddling with smart home devices, playing whichever Nintendo game she's recently acquired, developing an obsession over some new creative hobby she'll drop in a few months or watching Disney movies.

Articles by: Josephine Watson

Garmin Fenix 7 and Apple Watch 7 on yellow and green background

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Apple Watch 7: find your perfect smartwatch

By Cat Ellis last updated 5 December 22

Two powerful, feature-packed watches – but which one is the best option for you?

Man outside holding iPhone in his hands, looking at the utility screen with battery percentage showing. Next to him is a coffee cup on the table

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

By Michael Hicks last updated 5 December 22

From adding a widget to making the most of your status bar, here's how to show the battery percentage on your iPhone so you never run out of juice

A Phillips air fryer surrounded by food that was cooked in it

6 common air fryer mistakes to avoid

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated 2 December 22

I’ve been using an air fryer regularly, and these are the six things I wish I’d known when I started.

Now is the best time to buy an Xbox One

By Josephine Watson last updated 29 November 22

As we approach the gifting season, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your gaming setup.

6 common errors people make with the PS5

By Josephine Watson last updated 29 November 22

Avoid these common mistakes to get the most out of your PS5 and its limited internal storage space.

Xbox Series X console with controller and colourful background

7 common errors people make with the Xbox Series X

By Josephine Watson published 29 November 22

Don't make these common mistakes, and get the most out of your Xbox Series X|S.

Nintendo Switch displaying Animal Crossing New Horizons

This is the first thing you should buy for your Nintendo Switch

By Josephine Watson published 29 November 22

Instead of buying a Nintendo OLED model, why don’t you update the Switch you do have?

I keep stealing my boyfriend's Waterpik so I'm buying my own this Black Friday

By Josephine Watson published 22 November 22

Opinion The Waterpik has changed my life… now I just need to snag my own in this year’s Black Friday deals

XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro review

By Josephine Watson published 22 November 22

The XPPen Artist 15.6 Pro is a budget-friendly graphics tablet - but can it take on the big guys? We find out.

7 things you didn’t know your Nintendo Switch could do

By Josephine Watson published 15 November 22

While it’s not a new console, you might be surprised to learn that the Switch is still full of secrets years after its release.

The energy-saving smart home of the future is just around the corner, thanks to Matter

By Josephine Watson published 12 November 22

We spoke with CSA member Schneider Electric about how sustainable smart homes of the future are closer than ever.

Trifo Emma robot vacuum cleaner review

By Josephine Watson published 9 November 22

The Trifo Emma is an affordable robot vacuum designed with pet owners in mind – but does it actually clean well?

Will the Matter smart home standard put an end to laggy smart home devices

Matter will finally make my smart home dreams come true – here’s how

By Josephine Watson published 7 November 22

We spoke with some of the companies attending the CSA’s Matter launch to unpack what the new smart home standard will actually mean for consumers.

Amazon is taking a measured yet confident approach to Matter - and that’s a good thing

By Josephine Watson published 5 November 22

We spoke with Amazon representatives at the Matter launch event to find out the industry giant's next steps

The Dyson Corrale next to the Dyson Supersonic on a styling bench

The Dyson Corrale can cut your styling time in half, and I've got the locks to prove it

By Josephine Watson published 29 October 22

The Dyson Corrale is a pricey tool, but based on my recent trip to the Dyson Styling Tour, I need it in my life to speed up my hair styling routine.

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5 things I need from the next iPad Pro to realise my artistic dreams

By Josephine Watson published 18 October 22

Opinion With new iPad Pros rumored to be hours away, here's my wishlist, as a graphic artist.

iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ docked in a clean home

This Roomba vacuums and mops, and it's about time

By Josephine Watson last updated 27 September 22

Celebrating 20 years of robot vacuums and over 40m robots, iRobot gives insight to its upcoming OS update and new Combo j7+ robot vacuum

Obsbot Tiny 4K

By Josephine Watson published 23 September 22

The Obsbot Tiny 4K webcam has a lot to offer, with AI technology, a PTZ gimbal and a gamut of features. But has Obsbot bitten off more than it can chew?

Cuisinart Air Fryer Mini Oven front view plugged in to mains power

Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven review

By Josephine Watson last updated 8 September 22

Every cooking function you could need, including air frying

Sea of Thieves boat named "Booty McBootface"

Come on Sea of Thieves, let me call my ship the Creaky but Whole

By Josephine Watson last updated 18 August 22

The recent Sea of Thieves update unlocks new avenues of ship customization, but there’s something fishy about the profanity filter.

Razer Barracuda

By Josephine Watson last updated 15 August 22

The Razer Barracuda is a hybrid gaming headset that offers premium sound quality and versatility - but this comes at a cost.

Stray meme of the cat surrounded by emojis

PS5 hit Stray is an overnight success built on over 20 years of cat memes

By Josephine Watson published 22 July 22

Stray is a viral hit with cat people everywhere, proving, once again, that cats rule the internet.

How opening new browser tabs generated $1.4m for charity

By Josephine Watson published 10 July 22

Interview Tab for a Cause’s co-founder and CEO tells us how the company turns everyday action into activism

Menstrual tracking security on a phone held by a woman

4 ways to protect your period tracking data

By Josephine Watson published 7 July 22

Privacy Menstrual cycle data, as with all data, carries value. Here’s how to keep yours private.

WalkingPad C2 Mini Foldable Walking Treadmill

By Josephine Watson published 5 July 22

Review Xiaomi’s entry-level walking treadmill comes with a lower price point but fails to deliver on some of its key selling points.

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