Kate Kozuch is a managing editor of social and video at Tom's Guide, where she's been with the team since 2019. 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 350,000 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.
Latest articles by Kate Kozuch

My favorite Sonos Black Friday deal proves you don’t need a huge budget to enjoy luxury sound
By Kate Kozuch published
Two of my favorite Sonos speakers, the Era 100 and Move 2, have both received a rare discount thanks to Sonos Black Friday deals.

I drove the Ford F-150 Lightning 100 miles off the grid — here's my verdict
By Kate Kozuch published
I took Ford’s F-150 Lightning into wide-open Texas ranch country to experience its driving features, comfort and onboard power. It turned out to be a capable EV, impressing from highway to pasture.

Best custom gifts under $50 — affordable personalized gift ideas for everyone on your list
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the best custom gifts under $50 that are incredibly thoughtful without blowing your gift budget.

15+ best smart home gifts — editor-approved ideas for every budget
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero published
Here are the best smart home gifts for 2025 as selected by our editors.

25+ best tech gifts under $100 — our top picks for 2025
By Kate Kozuch, Olivia Halevy last updated
This year’s hottest tech gifts that take it easy on your wallet.

Oprah loves it, I tested it — the Ooni Volt 2 pizza oven makes a strong case for a spot on your countertop
By Kate Kozuch published
Editor's ChoiceCompact, powerful and perfect for indoor pizza nights

Best tech gifts 2025 — 31+ picks for the gadget-lover on your list
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the best tech gifts for 2025 from our team of experts. We've included products for every budget and every kind of person you have your list.

Oura Ring 4 review: the new gold standard for smart rings
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Editor's ChoiceWhat I learned from using the Oura Ring 4 for a week

Best Apple Watch bands in 2025
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch bands, including sport bands, leather bands, stainless-steel bands and more of the top designs we tested.

The best Apple Watch apps for your smartwatch
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.

Caraway's bar set is my new go-to holiday gift — and yes, I’m probably buying one for myself, too
By Kate Kozuch published
Cocktails meet countertop-ready design

I visited Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sport, and now it’s the only place I’ll shop for my athletic gear
By Kate Kozuch published
This isn't your average sporting goods shopping experience

Apple calls AirPods Pro 3 'best in class,' and I got the inside scoop on how it re-engineered the flagship earbuds
By Kate Kozuch published
I interviewed Apple’s Matthew Costello and Eric Treski to uncover the science and surprises behind the AirPods Pro 3 noise-cancelling earbuds.

I reviewed the Apple Watch Series 11 for a week and this is the feature that blew me away
By Kate Kozuch published
Editor's ChoiceApple’s flagship is longer-lasting, at last

I reviewed the Apple Watch SE 3 and it's easily the best smartwatch value around right now
By Kate Kozuch published
RecommendedThe Apple Watch SE 3 is a small price to pay for big upgrades

Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: The ultimate smartwatch just got better
By Kate Kozuch published
Editor's ChoiceApple’s rugged smartwatch has the kind of upgrades that matter

How to trade in your Apple Watch
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's how Apple Watch trade in can help you save on a new smartwatch. See how much your current Apple Watch is worth.

I toured Apple's secret audio lab to see how it built and perfected the AirPods Pro 3
By Kate Kozuch published
Reminder, Apple's always been an audio company

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: The best AirPods yet
By Kate Kozuch published
Editor's ChoiceSmall buds, big improvements

LEGO's 9,000-piece Death Star launches October 1 — and nothing in my LEGO Star Wars collection compares to it
By Kate Kozuch published
*Sigh* guess I'll start saving now

Apple Ring — everything we know so far about Apple's rumored smart ring
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's what we know so far about the rumored Apple Ring, including what to expect in terms of design and features.

I tried Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with TCL's new home speakers — and it makes surround sound stupid simple
By Kate Kozuch published
I tried Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with TCL’s new Z100 speakers, and for the first time surround sound setup felt effortless instead of overwhelming.

Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses review: What I love (and what’s still missing)
By Kate Kozuch published
RecommendedThey’re a real (but pricier) upgrade over the Ray-Ban version
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