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 fitness accessories. 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.
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 250,000 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
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I raced the Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024 and this car is seriously fast
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I drove the Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024 at a professional racing school.
![Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dVhuav94mf5UUq4zWLb5S8-320-80.jpg)
I test drove the Ford Mach-E Rally at a legit rally school to find out what a $60,000 EV gets you
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I test drove the 2024 Ford Mach-E Rally at a rally driving school.
![Demoing Alo Moves app for Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bk8zzDscmL9dhCEUSNbAd-320-80.jpg)
I tried the new Alo Moves app for Meta Quest 3, and it fixes the worst thing about working out in VR
By Kate Kozuch published
The new Alo Moves app for Meta Quest 3 featuring mixed reality workouts is coming soon. Here's what you can expect.
![Ford Mustang Mach-E GT 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/watQ6wpw9QFpqovPZaiovM-320-80.jpg)
I just drove 100 miles in the Ford Mach-E GT — Tesla Model Y has some serious competition
By Kate Kozuch published
The Ford Mach-E GT has a handful of upgrades that make it a fun EV to drive. Here's what happened when I took it for a test ride, plus how it compares to the Tesla Model Y.
![LEGO Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5AACzodJZEPT6yYq89vKCE-320-80.png)
LEGO's first-ever The Legend of Zelda set is a towering 2,500-piece homage to two iconic games — how to preorder
By Kate Kozuch published
The first The Legend of Zelda LEGO set was just announced in partnership with Nintendo. It will bring the Great Deku Tree to life with two build options inspired by iconic Zelda games.
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Beat's $200 headphones are better than the Sony WH-1000XM5 in these 3 ways
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the 3 biggest reasons I'd buy the Beats Solo 4 over the Sony WH-1000XM5.
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Wear OS 5 revealed with big battery life improvements and better running data for your Android smartwatch
By Kate Kozuch published
Google just announced Wear OS 5 for developers, bringing battery life improvements, more running data and other upgrades to Android watches.
![Project Astra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T7jNszZZwXwoUTuLRuNYg9-320-80.jpg)
I just played Pictionary with Google’s Project Astra — and now I understand the Gemini 1.5 hype
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I demoed Google’s Project Astra at Google I/O 2024.
![Google Project Astra Glasses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yjf4fZ2DHuqrTzgmvuMK6W-320-80.jpg)
Google's AI smart glasses are the most exciting thing I saw at I/O — here's what you need to know
By Kate Kozuch published
Google teased a pair of AI smart glasses alongside Project Astra, and it could be Google's most exciting product in years.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Motorola Razr+ faceoff comparison.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LPrVQ4hBvCvhLEiLuhfRJm-320-80.jpg)
Tech takedown: Is the Motorola Razr+ a better foldable than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
By Kate Kozuch published
Our editors pit the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Motorola Razr+ against each other in our latest episode of Tech Takedown.
![Polaroid SX-70](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C3BcxjP3WRdtD5Eky6H3XW-320-80.jpg)
I ditched my iPhone 15 Pro Max for a retro refurbished instant camera, and it’s now one of my favorite gadgets ever
By Kate Kozuch published
I used the Polaroid SX-70, refurbished by Retrospekt, to take photos I would otherwise capture with my iPhone 15 Pro Max.
![Apple Vision Pro on table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PNSvYQJsam4CqoeoeWeNBM-320-80.jpg)
Apple Vision Pro was made for Star Wars fans — and you can't convince me it's not worth $3,500
By Kate Kozuch published
Apple Vision Pro offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Star Wars fans for watching the the franchises movies and shows in virtual reality.
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Best dating apps for 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Check out the best dating apps for finding new friends, hook-ups and romantic partners, whether you're looking for a long-term relationship or just a quick fling.
![LEGO Star Wars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tjgzkhv4ZA4Eexr9MEXpL7-320-80.png)
LEGO Star Wars Day live now — free gifts with purchase, Insider savings and more
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the best LEGO Star Wars Day deals you can get now, including new sets, free gifts with purchase and exclusive Insider savings for Star Wars Day.
![Beats Solo4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W5p5XzEN4s5FJ7nMeQb2SV-320-80.png)
Beats Solo 4 just launched for $199 — 4 reasons to buy and 2 to skip
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are reasons to buy and reasons to skip the Beats Solo 4 based on what you can expect from our testing.
![Beats Solo4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yW8oPrtUNyZPEbt9wfdULb-320-80.png)
Beats Solo 4 review: A solid improvement
By Kate Kozuch published
The Solo 4 boast some big upgrades over the previous generation.
![Sprite Chill](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/79YtjaXHVGiCns4F37mWAi-320-80.jpg)
I tried the new Sprite Chill that tastes colder as you drink it, and it’s surprisingly awesome
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I tried Sprite Chill, the new soda innovation that's supposed to taste colder the more you drink it.
![Ooni Volt 12 electric pizza oven review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6G6pi7GmiYvMFTRJQ7e5Lg-320-80.jpg)
Ooni Volt 12 pizza oven review
By Kate Kozuch published
Hot homemade pizza, even when it’s cold outside
![Apple Watch 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7NPKzCHRZig3gxpcYpFL4-320-80.jpg)
Smartwatch buying guide 2024: Everything you need to know
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
From the Apple Watch to Fitbit, this smartwatch buying guide can help you find one that’s compatible with your smartphone and your needs.
![Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NL7LMqTxSAoi7Ww2cWi5o-320-80.png)
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got a ton of upgrades, including new AI features and video calling
By Kate Kozuch published
Meta just announced a handful of upgrades for the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, including new designs, video calling abilities, and availability of Meta AI features in beta for all users.
![Apple AirPlay](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8aeWcCHYkQiDY85vCh7in-320-80.jpg)
I just experienced Apple AirPlay in a hotel room for the first time — and all hotels need it ASAP
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what using Apple AirPlay is like hotel rooms, specifically hotel rooms in one of the 60+ IHG properties that now support Apple's casting tech.
![Sony Bravia 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7xUMcWX7BMUMzayo4SzYE-320-80.jpg)
Sony TVs have a secret weapon to beat Samsung and LG this year — and I just saw it up-close
By Kate Kozuch published
The Sony Bravia 9's new Mini-LED panel offers many more local dimming zones and up to 4,000 nits peak brightness.
![Sony Bravia 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hMgjMuf7Mwiiuy6biGg69b-320-80.jpg)
Sony Bravia 9 TV hands-on — this could be the best Mini LED TV of the year
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Not yet ratedThe Sony Bravia 9 claims to be the brand's brightest 4K TV ever with an ambitious new backlight driver. Here are our first impressions of Sony's flagship Mini-LED TV for 2024.