Lauren L'Amie

Lauren L'Amie is an SEO Content Strategist at Wirecutter, and was previously an editor for Tom's Guide, writing mainly about phones and social media. She has also written for Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, and The Daily Dot, focusing on a range topics from health, sex, and lifestyle to news and politics. 

Articles by: Lauren L'Amie

A Snapchat Guide for Parents

By Lauren L'Amie, Henry T. Casey published

Keeping up with your social-media-savvy teen can be exhausting, but not impossible. Get up to date on Snapchat with this handy guide

How Much is Your iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c Worth Now?

By Lauren L'Amie published

Looking to trade in your iPhone 5, 5s or 5c? Here's exactly how much your handset will get you at Amazon, Gazelle, Walmart and others.

The Worst iPhones of All Time, Ranked

By Lauren L'Amie published

Not all Apple products are created equal, even the beloved iPhone. Here is our list of the iPhones that didn’t quite hit their marks.

21 Worst Celebrity Hacks Ever

By Lauren L'Amie published

From Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lawrence to ScarJo and Ashton Kutcher, these are celebrity hacks that will go down in infamy.

Best Internet Meme Gifts

By Lauren L'Amie published

Here are the meme gifts that are still #timely enough to add to your shopping list. Do it for Harambe.

ZTE Zmax Pro Review: A $99 Big-Screen Bargain

By Lauren L'Amie published

Get this $99 phablet if you’re a MetroPCS user who loves a big display and lasting battery life, but won’t miss a high-quality camera.

New Dermal Piercing Turns You Into a Cyborg

By Lauren L'Amie published

The next piece of sixth-sense cyborg technology is here, and ready to be permanently attached to your skin.

The Next Selfie Stick? This Phone Necklace Shoots POV Video

By Lauren L'Amie published

Though it might look a little bizarre, this wearable helps you turn your smartphone into a first-person point-of-view camera.

What Is Finstagram?

By Lauren L'Amie published

With the emergence of fake Instagram accounts, or "Finstagrams," teens are taking charge of social media by creating anonymous online personas.

Moto G4 Review: It's Bigger, But Is It Better?

By Lauren L'Amie published

Get the Moto G4 if you want a big, bright screen and decent performance from a sub-$200 smartphone. But if you want a better camera, consider the slightly more expensive Moto G4 Plus.

How to Get Verified on Twitter

By Lauren L'Amie published

Twitter is now allowing everyone to send in requests to be verified users. Here’s our guide to landing a profile with a little blue checkmark.

Misfit Ray Review: Stylish and Simple

By Lauren L'Amie published

Get the Misfit Ray if you want a stylish fitness tracker, but also consider the Shine 2, which has a sleeker profile.

BLU Energy XL Review: Extra Long Lasting

By Lauren L'Amie published

Get the Energy XL if you want an unlocked, big-screen Android phone that can last for hours on end, but it doesn't work with Verizon or Sprint.

Amazon Inspire Aims to Help Teachers and Underfunded School Districts

By Lauren L'Amie published

Amazon Inspire, a free online marketplace for teaching materials, may help underfunded schools give kids a better education.

Tunity App Update Streams Live TV Via Hearing Aids

By Lauren L'Amie published

Starkey Hearing Technologies pairs with the Tunity app so users can scan and stream live TV audio directly to hearing aids.

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