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
The best Alexa speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
Audio companies like Sonos have joined Amazon to offer a selection of smart speakers powered by the Alexa voice assistant. Here are the best Alexa speakers we've tested.
I drove 150 miles hands-free in the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 — and it's not what I expected
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I used BlueCruise on the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 for 150 miles of highway driving in Blue Zones.
I used the Weber Slate 36 "rust-resistant" griddle for an entire month — and I'm never buying a traditional grill again
By Kate Kozuch published
The Weber Slate 36 is the ultimate griddle thanks to a pre-seasoned cooktop, extra storage/shelving, and a high-quality cooking experience.
I just got my hands on the sold-out Ninja Slushi — here's my first impressions
By Kate Kozuch last updated
I tried the Ninja Slushi machine to see why it's going viral online, and let's just say, it's totally worth the hype.
Sonos Roam 2 review: Compact and powerful
By Kate Kozuch published
With a portable design and powerful sound, the Sonos Roam 2 lets you take a piece of your Sonos system on the go. It has a few quirks, but is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can find.
What is a smart ring and what can it do for you?
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here’s a rundown on smart rings, what they do, how they differ from smart watches and if a smart ring is right for you.
25 most luxurious gadgets on Earth that are totally worth the splurge
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the most luxurious gadgets that you can actually buy now, from folding TVs and high-end hair tools to brilliant kitchen appliances and hobbyist gear.
Tech takedown: Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. AirPods Pro 2
By Kate Kozuch last updated
In our latest Tech Takedown, Kate and John go head to head to see which earbud is superior in the Pixel Buds Pro or AirPods Pro 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the sportiest, longest-lasting Samsung watch yet, prioritizing training and fitness features.
The best Google Assistant commands in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Google Assistant commands let you do almost anything from finding your phone to ordering pizza to translating a foreign language on the fly.
The best AirPods Max cases and covers 2024
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Here are the best AirPods Max cases and covers we’ve tested to keep your Apple headphones safe and looking their best.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: impressive AI health tracking in an affordable smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a modest upgrade over its predecessor, but the new AI-powered insights turn this wearable into a great fitness and wellbeing watch.
I wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring for one week — this is the one feature that blew me away
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what I learned about the Samsung Galaxy Ring's battery life after wearing the smart ring for an entire week.
You Pixel Watch has 3 brilliant safety features — here's how they work
By Kate Kozuch published
We spoke with a a product manager on Google’s Safety Team to learn more about all the Pixel Watch safety features available to users now.
Oura Ring Generation 3 review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The Oura Ring Generation 3 is a sleek and discreet fitness tracker with advanced sleep metrics and actionable recovery tools.
I'm a LEGO collector, and these are the 7 last-chance Prime Day LEGO deals you can still get
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Amazon's two-day sale is over, but there are still some great Prime Day LEGO deals around right now — but they won't last long.
Dyson OnTrac review: Dyson just got serious about headphones
By Kate Kozuch published
The Dyson OnTrac headphones impress with a customizable design, great active noise cancellation and an epic 55 hours of battery life.
I wear these stylish earplugs to every concert and music festival, and they're just $19 thanks to Prime Day deals
By Kate Kozuch published
The Loops earplugs I swear by for live music events are on sale for just $19 with Amazon Prime Day deals.
watchOS 11 public beta now live — 7 best features to try first
By Kate Kozuch published
With watchOS 11 public beta now available to install, these are the best new Apple Watch features you should try first.
Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch don’t have a subscription now, but Samsung exec says that could change
By Kate Kozuch published
Samsung confirmed it won’t charge for current Galaxy Ring or Galaxy Watch features, but future healthcare tools could land behind a paywall.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro hands-on review: If you can't beat them, join them
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe new Galaxy Buds family looks pretty familiar
Google Pixel Watch review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Google gets most things right with its first smartwatch
I’ve traveled over 100,000 miles with this carry-on — and it’s the best suitcase I’ve ever tested
By Kate Kozuch published
I've traveling 100,000 miles over 5 years with the Away Bigger Carry-On suitcase. Here's how it's held up.
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