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
The best Google Home compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
Alexa smart light colors: All 133, listed
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Alexa smart light colors come in 133 different shades and hues; here's a list of all the colors.
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 devices, play music and more.
Best smartwatch 2024: Top picks for every budget
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the best smartwatches available for iPhone and Android users based on our team's testing and reviews.
Best smartwatches for Android in 2024: Tested and rated
By Kate Kozuch last updated
We tested the best smartwatches for Android users including models from Samsung, Google, Garmin and more.
Google Pixel Watch 3 hands-on review: Finally
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Not yet ratedAt last, a bigger size
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..."
Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Better, but not quite what I wanted
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Did Google do enough?
The best Alexa speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
Audio companies like Sonos have joined Amazon to offer a selection of smart speakers powered by the Alexa voice assistant. Here are the best Alexa speakers we've tested.
I drove 150 miles hands-free in the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 — and it's not what I expected
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what happened when I used BlueCruise on the Lincoln Nautilus 2024 for 150 miles of highway driving in Blue Zones.
I used the Weber Slate 36 "rust-resistant" griddle for an entire month — and I'm never buying a traditional grill again
By Kate Kozuch published
The Weber Slate 36 is the ultimate griddle thanks to a pre-seasoned cooktop, extra storage/shelving, and a high-quality cooking experience.
Best cheap smartwatches in 2024: tested and reviewed
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best cheap smartwatches you can buy for around $200 (or less), based on our testing.
The best smart home devices in 2024
By Mike Prospero, Hunter Fenollol 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.
I just got my hands on the sold-out Ninja Slushi — here's my first impressions
By Kate Kozuch last updated
I tried the Ninja Slushi machine to see why it's going viral online, and let's just say, it's totally worth the hype.
The best Apple Watch apps in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
watchOS 11 — the biggest new Apple Watch features and how to try them
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's everything we know about watchOS 11, the latest wearable software update that will bring new features to Apple Watch.
The best Apple Watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
What is the best Apple Watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when choosing from Apple's present lineup.
Apple Ring — everything we know so far about the 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.
Sonos Roam 2 review: Compact and powerful
By Kate Kozuch published
With a portable design and powerful sound, the Sonos Roam 2 lets you take a piece of your Sonos system on the go. It has a few quirks, but is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can find.
What is a smart ring and what can it do for you?
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here’s a rundown on smart rings, what they do, how they differ from smart watches and if a smart ring is right for you.
25 most luxurious gadgets on Earth that are totally worth the splurge
By Kate Kozuch published
Here are the most luxurious gadgets that you can actually buy now, from folding TVs and high-end hair tools to brilliant kitchen appliances and hobbyist gear.
The best Samsung watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
What is the best Samsung watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when deciding which Galaxy Watch you should buy.
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.