Cat Ellis
Cat is Homes Editor at TechRadar and former editor of Advnture. She's been a journalist for 15 years, and cut her teeth on magazines before moving online. She helps readers choose the right tech for their home, get the best deals, and do more with their new devices.
Latest articles by Cat Ellis
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Garmin Connect has a new look – and the company wants to know what you think
By Cat Ellis published
Love it or hate it, this is your opportunity to share your feedback
![Garmin Forerunner 945 watch on person's wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pZg5bCCJh7Rsb83vjNC3YY-320-80.jpg)
Run, don't walk – there's 40% off this top-rated Garmin sports watch at Amazon right now
By Cat Ellis published
Get a huge $200 off the Garmin Forerunner 945
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Yellowstone tourist receives impressive death stare from bison after getting too close to calves
By Cat Ellis published
If a wild animal changes its behavior due to your presence, it's a sign you need to move
![Man in tent using Garmin inReach Mini 2 device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LLAWZTL3HMEEqxarwm5vgc-320-80.jpg)
This Garmin satellite communicator could save your life in an emergency, and it's 29% off at Amazon
By Cat Ellis published
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 can put you in touch with emergency services when there's no phone signal
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Hurry, it's your last chance to get 60% off hand-picked hiking and camping gear in the REI sale
By Cat Ellis published
Selected items are less than half price, including tents, sleeping bags, and hiking boots
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Tourist caught trying to beat traffic by driving down Grand Teton National Park bike path
By Cat Ellis published
Grand Teton has excellent cycling infrastructure, but it's not designed for this
![Pair of elk at Grand Canyon National Park, USA](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UtJbBPLJasf8hSYKPe47EX-320-80.jpg)
Tourist demonstrates the worst possible way to act around elk at the Grand Canyon
By Cat Ellis published
Please don't pet the animals
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The 2025 London Marathon ballot closes tonight – here's how to enter
By Cat Ellis published
Want to take part in the UK's biggest marathon?
![Garmin Venu 3 watch in black and white](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCeUb5sJj2BiQuESLsXxaX-320-80.jpg)
This powerful Garmin watch gives you personalized sleep coaching every night, and it's cheaper than ever right now
By Cat Ellis published
The Venu 3 is the perfect blend of serious sports tracking tools and everyday smartwatch features
![Man checking running watch in the rain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zdkB5AJnV4KxvWzHDysQRU-320-80.jpg)
Wonky weather reports on your Garmin watch? There's now a fix
By Cat Ellis published
Garmin is currently rolling out a software update for two of its running watches
![Coros Vertix 2S watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrpnPw7Dck3RQPj9jYuQAR-320-80.jpg)
Coros launches Vertix 2S watch, with its most accurate outdoor climbing mode ever
By Cat Ellis last updated
The Vertix 2S is seriously rugged and comes in three editions: Earth, Moon, and Space
![Casio G-Shock G-Shock MTG-B3000DN-1A watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eYH8fLBAKoQe7UW7rPqqrG-320-80.jpg)
Casio unveils new limited edition G-Shock watch inspired by rainbow-colored diffuse nebulae
By Cat Ellis published
The MTG-B3000DN-1A goes on sale soon in the UK
![Elk at Grand Canyon, USA](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Rq4NFUw5zX6bQ2Y753JVfL-320-80.jpg)
Tourists mob elk for photos at Grand Canyon – it doesn't go well
By Cat Ellis published
People crowded around the animal outside a store, with one person bringing their dog too close for comfort
![Tent pitched by stone wall, Lake District, UK](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7Lv3kREtaFBxrZk467Zn3-320-80.jpg)
"Rather embarrassed" wild camper sparks two-hour rescue operation after forgetting where he pitched his tent
By Cat Ellis published
The 19-year-old went for a walk at dusk and couldn't find his tent afterwards
![Garmin Instinct 2X Solar watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YiScPChrgk6nqtet9ooahW-320-80.jpg)
This Garmin watch can run indefinitely on a single charge, has its own flashlight, and is cheaper than ever at Amazon
By Cat Ellis published
It's big, it's bold, and it's going cheap
![Bear looking through car window in Romania](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8UQMjorCViFomifhsBKRKU-320-80.jpg)
Bear mauls British woman's arm after she tries to take selfie through car window
By Cat Ellis published
Moira Gallacher says she was "a lucky woman" after being attacked while vacationing in Romania
![Casio Baby-G watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djyMTtnrWPXrqzwUbVwUy4-320-80.png)
Casio launches tough new Baby-G watch that transforms Tamagotchi-style
By Cat Ellis published
The late 90s called...
![Mother bison with calf in field](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aEg5jLJ3Ghnma3Rh5UxwjZ-320-80.jpg)
Man harasses mother bison and calf for photos at Yellowstone National Park, despite warnings from Rangers
By Cat Ellis published
Approaching animals at US National Parks is illegal, and those found guilty face fines, bans, and even jail time
![Hoka running shoe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YqhMbYjQUAVNWqnDa6YAKL-320-80.jpg)
New deals have landed in Hoka's spring sale, and popular sizes will sell out fast
By Cat Ellis published
Save on some of Hoka's most popular running shoes
![Collage of the best Garmin watches](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8EQVi9rU4RVxgVoxXdJRwC-320-80.jpg)
The best Garmin watches 2024: recommendations for every sport
By Cat Ellis last updated
We'll help you find the best Garmin watch for you, whatever your sport, goals, and budget
![Helly Hansen hiking shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jMhtNKuoNrLpPToF6ag6oQ-320-80.jpg)
These top-rated Helly Hansen hiking shoes are going cheap at REI right now
By Cat Ellis published
The Switchback Trail Low-Cut shoes are great for adventures on the trails in almost all conditions
![Man's hands climbing rock face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yDrbWEYnQK35DwEekHE7wD-320-80.jpg)
Tourist caught clambering onto cliffs over roaring Yellowstone waterfall, to horror of onlookers
By Cat Ellis published
To make matters worse, the man was wearing regular sneakers on the wet rock
![Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC boots](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qHDvjzYznVeCGiyqYi7QFm-320-80.jpg)
Vivobarefoot gets back to nature with Ecological Survival Collection hiking shoes
By Cat Ellis published
For exploring all types of terrain, from dry trails to humid jungles