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
I wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring for one week — this is the one feature that blew me away
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what I learned about the Samsung Galaxy Ring's battery life after wearing the smart ring for an entire week.
You Pixel Watch has 3 brilliant safety features — here's how they work
By Kate Kozuch published
We spoke with a a product manager on Google’s Safety Team to learn more about all the Pixel Watch safety features available to users now.
Oura Ring Generation 3 review
By Kate Kozuch last updated
The Oura Ring Generation 3 is a sleek and discreet fitness tracker with advanced sleep metrics and actionable recovery tools.
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: Fitness tracking without subscription fees
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Samsung's debut smart ring is seriously impressive
I'm a LEGO collector, and these are the 7 last-chance Prime Day LEGO deals you can still get
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Amazon's two-day sale is over, but there are still some great Prime Day LEGO deals around right now — but they won't last long.
Dyson OnTrac review: Dyson just got serious about headphones
By Kate Kozuch published
The Dyson OnTrac headphones impress with a customizable design, great active noise cancellation and an epic 55 hours of battery life.
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.
I wear these stylish earplugs to every concert and music festival, and they're just $19 thanks to Prime Day deals
By Kate Kozuch published
The Loops earplugs I swear by for live music events are on sale for just $19 with Amazon Prime Day deals.
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.
watchOS 11 public beta now live — 7 best features to try first
By Kate Kozuch published
With watchOS 11 public beta now available to install, these are the best new Apple Watch features you should try first.
How to download watchOS 11 public beta
By Kate Kozuch published
The watchOS 11 public beta is available now. Here's how to download the beta software to your Apple Watch.
Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch don’t have a subscription now, but Samsung exec says that could change
By Kate Kozuch published
Samsung confirmed it won’t charge for current Galaxy Ring or Galaxy Watch features, but future healthcare tools could land behind a paywall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..."
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.
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
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.