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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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.
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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 as Apple revamps its smartwatch lineup.
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The best Samsung watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
What is the best Samsung watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when deciding which Galaxy Watch you should buy.
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The best Google Home speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Google Home speakers, ranked and reviewed based on hours of testing.
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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.
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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.
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The best Google Home compatible devices in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The best Google Home compatible devices, from smart lights and thermostats to smart switches and Chromecast.
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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..."
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Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on review: Fitness tracking without subscription fees
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe $399 Samsung Galaxy Ring pairs AI-powered health tracking with features the prioritize convenience. Here's my hands-on impressions from trying the new smart ring on for size.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 hands-on review: The era of AI health tracking is here
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedHere are my first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and its new features, from Galaxy AI-powered health insights and AGEs Index to a double pinch gesture and an improved processor.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro hands-on review: If you can't beat them, join them
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe new Galaxy Buds family looks pretty familiar
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on review: This is what I've been waiting for
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is the sportiest, longest-lasting Samsung watch yet, prioritizing training and fitness features. Here is how it stacks up to other watches based on first impressions.
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The 30 best Alexa skills in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Hunter Fenollol last updated
Here are the best Amazon Alexa skills to use with your Amazon Echo smart speaker.
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Google Pixel Watch review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Google gets most things right with its first smartwatch
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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.
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Apple Event 2024: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch 10 and more
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The next Apple September event could feature the iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and other other rumored Apple devices. Here's everything we know so far.
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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.
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Apple Watch 10: All the rumors so far
By Kate Kozuch last updated
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.
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I’ve traveled over 100,000 miles with this carry-on — and it’s the best suitcase I’ve ever tested
By Kate Kozuch published
I've traveling 100,000 miles over 5 years with the Away Bigger Carry-On suitcase. Here's how it's held up.
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87+ best summer gear and gadgets for 2024 — essentials for backyard, beach, and more
By Kate Kozuch published
Make the most of summer with these products
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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.
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The 65 best tech gifts and gadgets for everyone on your list
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the best tech gifts for 2024 from our team of experts. We've included products for every budget and every kind of person you have your list.
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Why is my AirTag beeping? What each chime means
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Is your AirTag beeping? Here are the different reasons an AirTag is chirping or making other sounds.