Lauren L'Amie
Lauren L'Amie is an SEO Content Strategist at Wirecutter, and was previously an editor for Tom's Guide, writing mainly about phones and social media. She has also written for Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, and The Daily Dot, focusing on a range topics from health, sex, and lifestyle to news and politics.
Latest articles by Lauren L'Amie
A Snapchat Guide for Parents
By Lauren L'Amie, Henry T. Casey published
Keeping up with your social-media-savvy teen can be exhausting, but not impossible. Get up to date on Snapchat with this handy guide
How Much is Your iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c Worth Now?
By Lauren L'Amie published
Looking to trade in your iPhone 5, 5s or 5c? Here's exactly how much your handset will get you at Amazon, Gazelle, Walmart and others.
The Worst iPhones of All Time, Ranked
By Lauren L'Amie published
Not all Apple products are created equal, even the beloved iPhone. Here is our list of the iPhones that didn’t quite hit their marks.
21 Worst Celebrity Hacks Ever
By Lauren L'Amie published
From Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lawrence to ScarJo and Ashton Kutcher, these are celebrity hacks that will go down in infamy.
ZTE Zmax Pro Review: A $99 Big-Screen Bargain
By Lauren L'Amie published
Get this $99 phablet if you’re a MetroPCS user who loves a big display and lasting battery life, but won’t miss a high-quality camera.
New Dermal Piercing Turns You Into a Cyborg
By Lauren L'Amie published
The next piece of sixth-sense cyborg technology is here, and ready to be permanently attached to your skin.
The Next Selfie Stick? This Phone Necklace Shoots POV Video
By Lauren L'Amie published
Though it might look a little bizarre, this wearable helps you turn your smartphone into a first-person point-of-view camera.
What Is Finstagram?
By Lauren L'Amie published
With the emergence of fake Instagram accounts, or "Finstagrams," teens are taking charge of social media by creating anonymous online personas.
Moto G4 Review: It's Bigger, But Is It Better?
By Lauren L'Amie published
Get the Moto G4 if you want a big, bright screen and decent performance from a sub-$200 smartphone. But if you want a better camera, consider the slightly more expensive Moto G4 Plus.
How to Get Verified on Twitter
By Lauren L'Amie published
Twitter is now allowing everyone to send in requests to be verified users. Here’s our guide to landing a profile with a little blue checkmark.
Misfit Ray Review: Stylish and Simple
By Lauren L'Amie published
Get the Misfit Ray if you want a stylish fitness tracker, but also consider the Shine 2, which has a sleeker profile.
BLU Energy XL Review: Extra Long Lasting
By Lauren L'Amie published
Get the Energy XL if you want an unlocked, big-screen Android phone that can last for hours on end, but it doesn't work with Verizon or Sprint.
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