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 200,000 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 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
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 pizza oven review
By Kate Kozuch published
Hot homemade pizza, even when it’s cold outside
Best Mother's Day gifts 2024 — 35 great ideas from $13
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the best Mother's Day gifts 2024 you can get for every kind of mom and at every budget.
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 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.
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.
The best blue light blocking glasses in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
We put the best blue light blocking glasses to the test to see which are most comfortable, durable, stylish, and easy to see through to help you find the right set for your eyes.
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 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.
Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV hands-on — this looks impressive
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe Sony Bravia 8 is Sony's premium 4K OLED TV for 2024. Here are our first impressions after going hands-on with the new set.
I ditched my AirPods Pro for the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — here's what happened
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I swapped out my AirPods Pro for the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
The best smart home devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs.
The best Alexa compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Alexa compatible devices can all be controlled just by saying "Alexa..."
Apple Watch 10: All the rumors so far
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what we know about the Apple Watch 10 or Apple Watch X, from rumored new features to what we expect in terms of price and release date.
The best Google Home commands in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Google Home commands that help you with everything from ordering coffee to turning on your TV.
The 30 best Alexa skills in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the best Amazon Alexa skills to use with your Amazon Echo smart speaker.
The best desk lamps in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Cynthia Lawrence last updated
Light up your work life with the best desk lamps for every task, need and budget.
I used Apple Vision Pro’s new Spatial Persona feature to transport my friends to my living room — and it’s mind-blowing
By Kate Kozuch published
The new Spatial Persona feature for Apple Vision Pro finally makes virtual hangouts a reality.
Apple AirPods Max 2: Everything we know so far
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are AirPods Max 2 rumors we've heard so far, plus the top features we want to see from the second-gen Apple AirPods Max.
Samsung S95D OLED TV brightness tested — here's the difference the glare-free screen makes
By Kate Kozuch published
We tested the Samsung S95D OLED TV to see whether the Glare-Free OLED technology impacts peak HDR brightness.
Samsung The Frame (2024) hands-on — is this lifestyle TV right for you?
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedSamsung's The Frame TV 2024 has a handful of upgrades, the most exciting of which means better energy efficiency for the "always-on" lifestyle TV.
Best smartwatches for women in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
We tested best smartwatches for women, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin and the Apple Watch.
Best smart speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home gadgets, play music and more.