Kate Kozuch
Kate Kozuch is a managing editor of social and video at Tom's Guide. She also reviews smartwatches, covers TVs, tests the latest audio products and dabbles in cooking appliances. Of course, that's not when she's working on building the ultimate DIY smart home. She has conducted over 100 different product reviews across these categories, turning her findings into buying guides and face-offs. She also manages a number of gift guides on the site.
Kate has a strong on-camera presence as well. She has appeared on Cheddar and Fox 5 NY to talk trending tech news. She is also regularly featured on the Tom's Guide YouTube channel, runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account with over 300,000 followers, and features all the tech she's testing on her Instagram. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef. Speaking of, be sure to ask her about the time Guy Fieri made her a margarita at CES, or when her video of Martha Stewart drinking a margarita went mega-viral. Clearly, Kate has a thing for culinary icons and margaritas.
Kate joined Tom's Guide as an intern in 2019, then transitioned to staff writer, then to senior writer, then to editor before becoming managing editor in 2023. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in magazine journalism and minor in information technology. There, she was editor-in-chief of the leading campus magazine, managing both digital and print teams. She's been blogging ever since she got her first iMac.
Latest articles by Kate Kozuch
Best smart speakers 2024—Alexa, Google, and Siri tested
By Hunter Fenollol, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
Why is my AirTag beeping? What each chime means
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Is your AirTag beeping? Here are the different reasons an AirTag is chirping or making other sounds.
The best Google Home speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Google Home speakers, ranked and reviewed based on hours of testing.
Apple AirPods 4 review: It’s time to upgrade your old AirPods
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation bring Apple's wireless earbuds lineup into the modern day. Here are the biggest pros and cons, plus how the two styles compare.
My favorite Sony headphones just revealed in a stunning new pink shade as part of Le Sserafim collaboration — get them before they sell out
By Kate Kozuch published
Sony has just revealed a new color of the WH-1000XM5 headphones called Smoky Pink. It's launching in collaboration with K-pop group Le Sserafim
How to download watchOS 11
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The latest watchOS 11 software is available now. Here's how to download it to your Apple Watch.
Forget Apple Watch Series 10 — the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Satin Black is the smartwatch to get
By Kate Kozuch published
After unboxing and trying on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Satin Black, I'm convinced it's the smartwatch to get.
The best Apple Watch apps in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
I love the new AirPods 4, except for the fact they're missing one major thing in the box
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The AirPods 4 wireless earbuds don't come with a USB-C charging cable, and I think shoppers will be disappointed.
Apple Watch Series 10 review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
What to expect from Apple's flagship smartwatch
watchOS 11 compatibility — Apple just killed support for 3 watches
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Wondering if your Apple Watch is compatible with watchOS 11? Here's what you need to know, plus details on which watches are losing support.
watchOS 11 — the biggest new Apple Watch features and how to try them
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's everything we know about watchOS 11, the latest wearable software update that will bring new features to Apple Watch.
watchOS 11 launches today — 5 features to try first on your Apple Watch
By Kate Kozuch published
With watchOS 11 available, these are the best new Apple Watch features you should try first.
The best Google Home compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
iPhone 16 pre-orders LIVE blog — where to buy, best deals and delays
By Dave LeClair last updated
The iPhone 16 is officially available for pre-order, and we're here to bring you all the latest as Apple and other retailers start selling the phones.
Is Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program worth it for iPhone 16?
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Apple's iPhone Upgrade program lets you get a new iPhone every year and includes Apple Care. Here's how it stacks up to the carriers' offerings.
iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro? Here’s which one our editors would buy
By Kate Kozuch published
Hear what our editors have to say about buying an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro.
How to save photos from Instagram
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Instagram doesn’t have an in-app download option for saving posts, but there’s still a way to save your photos from Instagram. Here’s how it works.
What to do when your iPhone is disabled
By Kate Kozuch last updated
If you find yourself with a disabled iPhone, you can recover your device using a couple different methods.
Apple Watch Series 10: Price, release date, features and more
By Dan Bracaglia, Kate Kozuch last updated
The new Apple Watch Series 10 boasts the company's biggest display and thinnest design yet.
The 30 best Alexa skills in 2024
By Hunter Fenollol last updated
Here are the best Amazon Alexa skills to use with your Amazon Echo smart speaker.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Third time’s the charm
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Pixel Watch 3 finally comes in a larger 45mm size option which is the model to get thanks to its better battery life, a larger screen, and (still) great wearability.
The best HomeKit devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best HomeKit devices for your smart home can be controlled by speaking to Apple's voice assistant, Siri.
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