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 used the double tap feature on Apple Watch 9 during my rowing workout — and it was a huge help
By Kate Kozuch published
Our wearables editor used Apple Watch double tap on her Apple Watch Series 9 during a rowing workout, and found it to be a game-changer in terms of safety and convenience.
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I compared the iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for taking vacation photos — here’s what happened
By Kate Kozuch published
I tried replacing my iPhone 15 Pro Max with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for taking vacation photos. Here's how the pictures compare.
![Apple Watch Series 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuvqyTGQzXcjsvB4mkLEXK-320-80.jpg)
Should you buy the Apple Watch 9 for Black Friday? Pros and cons
By Kate Kozuch published
With Apple Watch Black Friday deals happening now, does it make sense for you to buy the Apple Watch Series 9? Here's what to you need to know.
![Lenovo Maium](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7hiYgVH4aPzvqyZWZgtEC-320-80.jpg)
These jackets hold your tablet, isolate noise and even double as a hammock — and I tried them
By Kate Kozuch published
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection makes tablets more fashionable and portable with a trio of jackets built around tech. I even had the chance to try some of the garments on for myself.
![Lifestyle image of person exercising following an iPad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/onyUJZfk7wbSWjXH4yJRwN-320-80.jpg)
You could soon get Apple Fitness Plus free with your gym membership — here’s how
By Kate Kozuch published
Apple Fitness Plus is teaming up with gym franchise Anytime Fitness in what is the first major push for embracing Apple's workout service at an in-person health club.
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iMac M3 2023 hands-on: Early impressions of Apple's new all-in-one
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe refreshed iMac with the new M3 chip promises up to twice the performance of its predecessor in the same colorful package. Here are our first impressions of Apple's latest all-in-one.
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I bought these fake Apple products on the Temu app — and I was totally shocked
By Kate Kozuch published
I bought more fake Apple products from the Temu app to see how they compare to the real things. To my surprise, it wasn't a totally disaster.
![Apple Watch Series 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuvqyTGQzXcjsvB4mkLEXK-320-80.jpg)
watchOS 10.1 for Apple Watch is live now with double tap — here’s what you can do with it
By Kate Kozuch published
The watchOS 10.1 software version is out now, bringing new features to Apple Watch including the highly-anticipated double tap gesture.
![Olivia Rodrigo LinkBuds S](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ans3kzRxCrm5Mjj9dgfCdf-320-80.jpg)
Olivia Rodrigo re-tuned my favorite Sony earbuds — here's what makes them special
By Kate Kozuch published
The Sony LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo earbuds offer a limited-edition twist on one of my favorite wireless earbuds. Here's what makes them special.
![Cync Neon Rope Light used for Halloween decoration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KJjxupatDzTZPQZ7XPYnyg-320-80.jpg)
I made the coolest DIY Halloween decoration using this smart light strip — here's how
By Kate Kozuch published
I used these smart strip lights to create a DIY Halloween decoration inspired by a skull neon sign. Here are the materials I used and how I brought it to life.
![Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NL7LMqTxSAoi7Ww2cWi5o-320-80.png)
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: Better in every way
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Improved camera quality, comfort and now with live streaming
![Apple Watch Ultra 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/grQM3Uh8HxdsFoosbMVudh-320-80.jpg)
I walked the entire length of Manhattan with Apple Watch Ultra 2 — here’s what happened
By Kate Kozuch published
I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 2 while walking the entire length of Manhattan, tracking my distance, step count and more. Here's how Apple's sports watch came in handy and helped during the workout.
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56NdkQp5vAsNFbYtHbZ9d8-320-80.jpg)
I had major Pixel Watch 2 battery life concerns — but Google's smartwatch proved me wrong
By Kate Kozuch published
I thought the Google Pixel Watch 2 battery life would be a letdown, but after several hours of testing with GPS enabled, I was proven wrong.
![Lego Prime Day Deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qbqcFjEvsLxYpzAsZ3UAKX-320-80.png)
7 Post-Prime Day deals on LEGO sets I'd buy now — save up to 30%
By Kate Kozuch published
There are LEGO sets still on sale after Amazon Prime Day, including kits for LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Icons and more. Here are the ones I recommend buying.
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V53ZJQX3yEqYAg77mrL3GK-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Better, but not quite what I wanted
By Kate Kozuch published
Did Google do enough?
![a photo of the Garmin Forerunner 265 and Apple Watch Series 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WZQCftgbaw3kbDSEmX7RkS-320-80.jpg)
Apple Watch vs. Garmin: Which smartwatch should you buy?
By Kate Kozuch, Jane McGuire last updated
This Apple Watch vs. Garmin brand comparison can help you decide which smartwatch you should buy
![Sony speaker prime day deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88QM6PbqWCGfk4zS5swQPA-320-80.png)
I'm obsessed with this Bluetooth speaker — and it's just $48 right now for Prime Day
By Kate Kozuch published
The Sony SRS-XB100, one of my favorite bluetooth speakers, is on sale for $48 thanks to Prime Day deals. The previous-gen SRS-XB13 is on sale for just $34 right now, too.
![Roomba Prime Day Deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bgxba7bGvUFWGdamKt5La4-320-80.png)
These are the 9 Prime Day Roomba deals I'd buy — biggest savings on robot vacuums
By Kate Kozuch published
The best Prime Day Roomba deals can help you get that robot vacuum cleaner you've always wanted. Here are my favorite deals as someone who tests smart home devices for a living.
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMfrVVFrxY7BJZeCFfGKmD-320-80.jpg)
The Google Pixel Watch 2 looks great — but there's one big problem
By Kate Kozuch last updated
There are plenty of great Google Pixel Watch 2 upgrades, but by not introducing a larger size option, it failed to address my biggest complaint.
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UWeBgPimB8rkYX3DFon23k-320-80.jpg)
How to pre-order Google Pixel Watch 2 — the best deals so far
By Kate Kozuch published
Google Pixel Watch 2 preorder deals have started. We're rounding up the best sales you can get right now.
![Apple Watch Series 9](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pnFNUdRrz7PEPDCCdJABf3-320-80.jpg)
Double tap for Apple Watch 9 live now in public beta — here’s what you can do
By Kate Kozuch published
The new double tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 is available now with the watchOS 10.1 public beta. Here's all the different ways you can use double tap now.
![Google Pixel Watch 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hraGpUjhuQcmVZH9HdhE3W-320-80.png)
Google Pixel Watch 2 unveiled: Release date, price, specs and all the upgrades
By Kate Kozuch published
The new Google Pixel Watch 2 is official. Here's everything we know about the price, release date, health features, performance, battery life and more.