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Haley Henschel

Haley Henschel

Senior Shopping Reporter

Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.

Haley received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and honed her sifting and winnowing skills at The Daily Cardinal. She previously covered politics for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, investigated exotic pet ownership for Wisconsin Watch, and blogged for some of your favorite reality stars.

In her free time, Haley enjoys playing video games, drawing, taking walks on Lake Michigan, and spending time with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). She really, really wants to get back into horseback riding. You can follow her on X at @haleyhenschel or reach her via email at haley.henschel@mashable.com.

By Haley Henschel

The best home security cameras for staying safe and secure
Start taking home security seriously with this selection of impressive cameras.
By Haley Henschel
The best home security cameras for staying safe and secure
Where To Preorder The PS5 Pro, Including The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle
The mid-gen console is available through one retailer at first.
By Haley Henschel
Where To Preorder The PS5 Pro, Including The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle
Apple's New AirPods 4 And Updated AirPods Max Are Up For Preorder
They start shipping later this month.
By Haley Henschel
Apple's New AirPods 4 And Updated AirPods Max Are Up For Preorder
Dell Is Giving The XPS 13 Laptop A Lunar Lake Upgrade, And You Can Pre-order It Now
It starts at $1,399.99, and you can have it in hand later this month.
By Haley Henschel
Dell Is Giving The XPS 13 Laptop A Lunar Lake Upgrade, And You Can Pre-order It Now
Where To Pre-order Google's Newly Revamped Nest Learning Thermostat
It's set for release a month before fall temperatures arrive.
By Haley Henschel
Where To Pre-order Google's Newly Revamped Nest Learning Thermostat
The Best Gaming Deals Of The Week: Save On Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox Game Pass, And A Switch Lite Bundle
What's a couple more unplayeds in your backlog?
By Haley Henschel
The Best Gaming Deals Of The Week: Save On Baldur's Gate 3, Xbox Game Pass, And A Switch Lite Bundle
Apple's Brand-new iPad Pro Keeps Getting Cheaper On Amazon
The powerful new OLED tablet is at an all-time low price.
By Haley Henschel
Apple's Brand-new iPad Pro Keeps Getting Cheaper On Amazon
Google Unveils 6 New Chromebooks, Including Fresh Chromebook Plus Laptops With More AI
Prices range from just $249 to $699.
By Haley Henschel
Google Unveils 6 New Chromebooks, Including Fresh Chromebook Plus Laptops With More AI
Where To Pre-order Microsoft's New Surface Laptop
The revamped "Copilot+ PC" ships next month.
By Haley Henschel
Where To Pre-order Microsoft's New Surface Laptop
Apple's M2 MacBook Airs Are On Sale At Record-Low Prices: Save Up To $400
Take your pick from both 13- and 15-inch laptops.
By Haley Henschel
Apple's M2 MacBook Airs Are On Sale At Record-Low Prices: Save Up To $400
HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch Review: A Big-Screened Budget Laptop For The Right User
It's a competent ChromeOS multitasker, but some of its peers upstage its value.
By Haley Henschel
HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch Review: A Big-Screened Budget Laptop For The Right User
Samsung's New Galaxy Book4 Series Laptops Come With Free Gift Cards Worth Up To $200 At Best Buy
A little treat for upgrading your PC.
By Haley Henschel
Samsung's New Galaxy Book4 Series Laptops Come With Free Gift Cards Worth Up To $200 At Best Buy
Four Of Samsung's New Galaxy Book4 Series Laptops Are Finally Available For Purchase
The fifth and final model will arrive in late March and start at just $899.
By Haley Henschel
Four Of Samsung's New Galaxy Book4 Series Laptops Are Finally Available For Purchase
The Best Gaming Deals This Week, From 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' To 'Dead Space'
Gaming is already an expensive hobby, so let's save some money.
By Haley Henschel
The Best Gaming Deals This Week, From 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' To 'Dead Space'
We Found The Pink, Cat-eared Gaming Headset Beyoncé Wore In Her Viral Verizon Commercial
Slayonce has logged on.
By Haley Henschel
We Found The Pink, Cat-eared Gaming Headset Beyoncé Wore In Her Viral Verizon Commercial
The Best VPN Deals In February 2024: Try A VPN From $2.19/Month
You can lock in the lowest rates if you're willing to commit to a long-term plan.
By Haley Henschel
The Best VPN Deals In February 2024: Try A VPN From $2.19/Month
Itching To Play 'Palworld'? It's On Sale On Steam Until Midday Thursday.
Pocketpair's new Pokémon-esque survival crafting game is a megahit.
By Haley Henschel
Itching To Play 'Palworld'? It's On Sale On Steam Until Midday Thursday.
10 Gadgets From CES 2024 That You Can Buy Already
Some cool, some chic, some creepy.
By Haley Henschel
10 Gadgets From CES 2024 That You Can Buy Already
The Best Early Black Friday Laptop Deals 2023: Sales Have Already Started At Best Buy, Dell, And Beyond
Save up to $620 on a new PC.
By Haley Henschel
The Best Early Black Friday Laptop Deals 2023: Sales Have Already Started At Best Buy, Dell, And Beyond
How To Preorder The New M3 Apple iMac
It'll make its debut in early November.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The New M3 Apple iMac
How To Preorder The Google Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro
Both new smartphones will launch on Oct. 12.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The Google Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro
How To Preorder The PlayStation Portal
Sony's upcoming remote player has already sold out at a few stores ahead of its Nov. 15 launch.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The PlayStation Portal
How To Preorder The Meta Quest 3
Meta's new VR headset starts at $499.99 and comes out in October.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The Meta Quest 3
The Best Laptops To Buy In 2023
The best laptops for all budgets range from the newest MacBooks to a 2-in-1 Chromebook.
By Haley Henschel
The Best Laptops To Buy In 2023
How To Preorder The Two New Microsoft Surface Laptops: Surface Laptop Studio 2 And Surface Laptop Go 3
Both of them will launch in early October.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The Two New Microsoft Surface Laptops: Surface Laptop Studio 2 And Surface Laptop Go 3
All The New Devices Amazon Unveiled At Its Fall Hardware Event, From A New Echo Show 8 To A Fire TV Soundbar
Most of them are available for preorder immediately.
By Haley Henschel
All The New Devices Amazon Unveiled At Its Fall Hardware Event, From A New Echo Show 8 To A Fire TV Soundbar
How To Preorder The iPhone 15
Four new models will be up for grabs starting Sept. 15.
By Haley Henschel
How To Preorder The iPhone 15
Microsoft's New Xbox Series X Console Wraps Are Available For Preorder Now
Including one design that's inspired by "Starfield."
By Haley Henschel
Microsoft's New Xbox Series X Console Wraps Are Available For Preorder Now
How To preorder The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Spoiler: Amazon has the best deal on an unlocked device.
By Haley Henschel
How To preorder The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
How To Pre-Order Apple's Absurdly Expensive New Mac Pro, Which Starts At Rs 5,77,893 in India
It clears the $12,000 mark if you max it out. Yeowch.
By Haley Henschel
How To Pre-Order Apple's Absurdly Expensive New Mac Pro, Which Starts At Rs 5,77,893 in India
How To Pre-order Apple's New Mac Studio With M2 Max And ??M2?? Ultra Chips
Apple's most powerful compact desktop is getting even more so.
By Haley Henschel
How To Pre-order Apple's New Mac Studio With M2 Max And ??M2?? Ultra Chips
Amazon Just Dropped Four New Echo Devices Under $100, Including A Cute $40 Smart Speaker And $50 Buds
They're all available for pre-order now.
By Haley Henschel
Amazon Just Dropped Four New Echo Devices Under $100, Including A Cute $40 Smart Speaker And $50 Buds
Live, Laugh, LifeEyes™️: How The 12-Foot Home Depot Skeleton Became A Perennial Hit
Years after its pandemic debut, this supersized symbol of death has taken on a life of its own.
By Haley Henschel
Live, Laugh, LifeEyes™️: How The 12-Foot Home Depot Skeleton Became A Perennial Hit
Nintendo's New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition OLED Switch Is Available For Pre-Order Now
Amazon and Target are the only two stores that have it available for pre-order.
By Haley Henschel
Nintendo's New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition OLED Switch Is Available For Pre-Order Now
Amazon Announces Next-Gen Fire HD 8 Tablets With 'Tap To Alexa' Accessibility Feature
They're available for preorder immediately and will begin shipping in October.
By Haley Henschel
Amazon Announces Next-Gen Fire HD 8 Tablets With 'Tap To Alexa' Accessibility Feature
The Best Home Security Systems (And The One Company You'll Want To Avoid)
Protect your apartment, condo, or house on any budget.
By Haley Henschel
The Best Home Security Systems (And The One Company You'll Want To Avoid)
'Wordle' Is Being Turned Into A B-O-A-R-D Game
And you can pre-order it now.
By Haley Henschel
'Wordle' Is Being Turned Into A B-O-A-R-D Game
The Best Squarespace Templates For Blogs About Food, Travel, Fashion, And More
No matter what kind of blog you run, you can make these eight templates work for you *and* your readers.
By Haley Henschel
The Best Squarespace Templates For Blogs About Food, Travel, Fashion, And More
Hulu Teams Up With Xbox To Give Subscribers 3 Free Months Of Pc Game Pass
Those eligible can redeem the offer through July 23.
By Haley Henschel
Hulu Teams Up With Xbox To Give Subscribers 3 Free Months Of Pc Game Pass
15 of the best Squarespace templates for bloggers and beyond
There are more than 230 options to choose from, so we've narrowed the field.
By Haley Henschel
15 of the best Squarespace templates for bloggers and beyond
How To Pre-Order The New Green iPhone 13 And iPhone 13 Pro
Reservations go live soon.
By Haley Henschel
How To Pre-Order The New Green iPhone 13 And iPhone 13 Pro
Where To Get The 2020 iPhone SE On Sale Now That The New Model's Here
It's sold out at all major carriers, but Walmart has a deal that brings it well under $400.
By Haley Henschel
Where To Get The 2020 iPhone SE On Sale Now That The New Model's Here
Apple's New iPad Air Packs An M1 Chip — Here's How To Pre-Order It
Pretty *and* pretty powerful.
By Haley Henschel
Apple's New iPad Air Packs An M1 Chip — Here's How To Pre-Order It
How To Pre-Order The New Apple iPhone SE
Preorders start a week before the phone's release date.
By Haley Henschel
How To Pre-Order The New Apple iPhone SE
Everything you need to know about UV phone sanitizers
Most importantly: Do they actually work?
By Haley Henschel
Everything you need to know about UV phone sanitizers
'Pokémon Scarlet' And 'Pokémon Violet' Are Both Available For Preorder
Pokémon fans are eating good in 2022.
By Haley Henschel
'Pokémon Scarlet' And 'Pokémon Violet' Are Both Available For Preorder
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