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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11 best Star Wars Black Friday deals so far — Lego, games, collectibles and more
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here are the Best Star Wars Black Friday deals I've found, according to a Star Wars super-fan. The sale include Lego sets, Star Wars video games, collectibles and more.
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Buying a Samsung TV for Black Friday? 3 things you need to know
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what to know when buying Samsung TV for Black Friday, with exclusive insights from a Samsung TV exec.
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Apple Black Friday deals — my 5 favorite finds right now
By Kate Kozuch published
I'd snatch up these sales before they're gone
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37 best stocking stuffers for everyone on your list
By Kate Kozuch published
The only stocking stuffers list you’ll need for the holiday season.
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I wore the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on a 13-hour flight — and it just hit a record-low price for Black Friday
By Kate Kozuch published
I wore the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on a 13-hour flight, and now that they've hit a record-low price, they might be my top Black Friday deal recommendation.
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This Sonos-compatible record player made me fall in love with vinyl — and it's $200 off with Amazon Black Friday deal
By Kate Kozuch published
My favorite record player is $200 off for an all-time low price for Black Friday. The best part? It's compatible with Sonos.
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Amazon has Lego Star Wars helmet sets on sale for Black Friday — deals up to 23% off
By Kate Kozuch published
Several Lego Star Wars helmet sets are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday deals, dropping the price for as much as 23% for a limited time.
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LG OLED TVs are going to get even better next year — here's what we know
By Kate Kozuch published
LG OLED 2024 TVs won several CES Innovation Awards, suggesting big upgrades are coming to next year's sets. Here's what we expect to see.
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I just bought this Star Wars Advent Calendar set for just $33 in Amazon's Lego Black Friday sale
By Kate Kozuch published
Amazon's Lego Black Friday sale helped me save 25% on the limited-edition Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2023. Here's why you might want to snag the deal, too.
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Columbia’s new Star Wars ski jacket is inspired by Luke Skywalker — and I got to try it on
By Kate Kozuch published
Hands-on with the Columbia Star Wars Skywalker collection that features the same insulating technology being sent on a moon mission next year.
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I just saw the $500 Lego Marvel Avengers Tower up close — and I can’t wait to assemble it
By Kate Kozuch published
The $500 Lego Marvel Avengers Tower, with 5,201 pieces and 31 minifigures, is one of the best Lego sets of the year. Here's what it was like when I saw it up-close.
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I used the double tap feature on Apple Watch 9 during my rowing workout — and it was a huge help
By Kate Kozuch published
Our wearables editor used Apple Watch double tap on her Apple Watch Series 9 during a rowing workout, and found it to be a game-changer in terms of safety and convenience.
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I compared the iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for taking vacation photos — here’s what happened
By Kate Kozuch published
I tried replacing my iPhone 15 Pro Max with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for taking vacation photos. Here's how the pictures compare.
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Should you buy the Apple Watch 9 for Black Friday? Pros and cons
By Kate Kozuch published
With Apple Watch Black Friday deals happening now, does it make sense for you to buy the Apple Watch Series 9? Here's what to you need to know.
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These jackets hold your tablet, isolate noise and even double as a hammock — and I tried them
By Kate Kozuch published
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection makes tablets more fashionable and portable with a trio of jackets built around tech. I even had the chance to try some of the garments on for myself.
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You could soon get Apple Fitness Plus free with your gym membership — here’s how
By Kate Kozuch published
Apple Fitness Plus is teaming up with gym franchise Anytime Fitness in what is the first major push for embracing Apple's workout service at an in-person health club.
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iMac M3 2023 hands-on: Early impressions of Apple's new all-in-one
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedThe refreshed iMac with the new M3 chip promises up to twice the performance of its predecessor in the same colorful package. Here are our first impressions of Apple's latest all-in-one.
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I bought these fake Apple products on the Temu app — and I was totally shocked
By Kate Kozuch published
I bought more fake Apple products from the Temu app to see how they compare to the real things. To my surprise, it wasn't a totally disaster.
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watchOS 10.1 for Apple Watch is live now with double tap — here’s what you can do with it
By Kate Kozuch published
The watchOS 10.1 software version is out now, bringing new features to Apple Watch including the highly-anticipated double tap gesture.
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Olivia Rodrigo re-tuned my favorite Sony earbuds — here's what makes them special
By Kate Kozuch published
The Sony LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo earbuds offer a limited-edition twist on one of my favorite wireless earbuds. Here's what makes them special.
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I made the coolest DIY Halloween decoration using this smart light strip — here's how
By Kate Kozuch published
I used these smart strip lights to create a DIY Halloween decoration inspired by a skull neon sign. Here are the materials I used and how I brought it to life.
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: Better in every way
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Improved camera quality, comfort and now with live streaming
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I walked the entire length of Manhattan with Apple Watch Ultra 2 — here’s what happened
By Kate Kozuch published
I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 2 while walking the entire length of Manhattan, tracking my distance, step count and more. Here's how Apple's sports watch came in handy and helped during the workout.
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