
Kate Kozuch
Kate Kozuch is a managing editor of social and video at Tom's Guide, where she's been with the team since 2019. She also reviews smartwatches, covers TVs, tests the latest audio products and dabbles in cooking appliances. 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. She also manages a number of gift guides on the site. 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 350,000 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.
Latest articles by Kate Kozuch

I hated Samsung's The Frame until I tried the new Frame Pro — and it's shaping up to be my favorite TV of 2025
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedIn my Samsung Frame Pro hands-on review, I go over the biggest upgrades and preliminary test results of this pricey art TV.

I tried this gadget that lets any Bluetooth headphones work on planes — and now I'll never fly without it again
By Kate Kozuch last updated
In my experience testing the AirFly Pro 2, the travel gadget let me use my noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones when Wi-Fi wasn't available.

I just tried Traeger’s second-generation griddle, and it fixes my biggest problem with the original
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's my first impressions of the Traeger Flatrock 2 Zone, a $699 outdoor gas griddle that can produce delicious food fast and with a smaller footprint.

I played over a dozen games on the Switch 2 — and I have a surprise favorite so far
By Kate Kozuch published
I played new Switch 2 games for an entire day, and here's why Drag X Drive ended up being my surprising favorite title since it uses the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

I just saw the Sony Bravia 8 II in action — and it looks like this year's OLED TV to beat
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedHere are my hands-on first impressions of the Sony Bravia 8 II, Sony's flagship OLED TV for 2025.

I went hands-on with the 98-inch Sony Bravia 5 — and this Mini-LED TV blew me away
By Kate Kozuch published
Not yet ratedIn this hands-on review, I'll break down my first impressions of the Sony Bravia 5 Mini-LED TV and its upgrades.

Best smartwatches for women in 2025
By Kate Kozuch, Jane McGuire last updated
We tested best smartwatches for women, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin and the Apple Watch.

I never thought I’d see these Crayola colors again, but now they’re back — for a limited time
By Kate Kozuch published
Crayola brought back eight retired Crayon colors — here's what they are, why I love them and how you can get a pack of your own now.

I just had the ultimate spa treatment inside the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus — complete with massage chairs, a waterfall display and scent diffusers
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's what the "Rejuvenate" experience inside the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus is like, from the massage chairs and in-cabin lighting to relaxing displays and scent diffuser.

Forget Domino's — I cooked everything in Ooni's biggest pizza oven, and I'm never ordering delivery again
By Kate Kozuch published
In my full review of the Ooni Koda 2 Max, I'll help you decide whether it's the best outdoor pizza oven for you based on my cooking experiences.

I just got a sneak peek of hundreds of new Home Depot products for spring — here’s the 5 I’d buy
By Kate Kozuch published
I previewed tons of new products at Home Depot for Spring 2025, and from a high-tech smoker to genius light bulbs these are my favorites I think are worth buying.

I got an exclusive look at Home Depot's 'Skelly' refresh for Halloween 2025, and it'll turn your house into the neighborhood's hottest attraction
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's your first look at Ultra Skelly, the 6.5-foot skeleton from The Home Depot with animated eyes and movements.

Home Depot just fixed the most annoying thing about replacing light bulbs — and I can't believe it's taken this long
By Kate Kozuch published
Shopping for new light bulbs is literally my worst nightmare, but Home Depot just made buying the right ones so much simpler with the EcoSmart Universal Select light bulb collection.

I'm a firefighter's daughter and this $55 smart smoke detector is the one I want for my own home
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's why I'm optimistic about this new smart smoke alarm system from Kidde and Ring.

Best Apple Watch in 2025: Each model tested and rated by our experts
By Jane McGuire last updated
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Ultra 2 vs. SE: Based on our team's tests and reviews, these are the best Apple Watch models for fitness, battery life and value.

Best Apple Watch bands in 2025
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch bands, including sport bands, leather bands, stainless-steel bands and more of the top designs we tested.

I ditched my Away Carry-On for a bright red suitcase made by a phone case brand, and I was shocked by how much I liked it
By Kate Kozuch published
My luggage loyalties may have shifted

Best of Toy Fair 2025: The top 11 new toys from LEGO, Hasbro, Mattel and more
By Kate Kozuch last updated
There are the best toys, games, and collectibles from Toy Fair 2025 as selected by a Tom's Guide editor who attended the show.

I tried this high-tech coffee maker that makes nitro cold brew in seconds, and I'll never order an espresso martini at a bar again
By Kate Kozuch published
Here's my experience trying the Cumulus machine, a $695 cold brew and nitro coffee maker that uses proprietary technology and capsules to pour quality drinks.

Forget OLED — I saw Sony’s RGB Mini-LED tech up-close, and it looks like the next-gen TV to beat
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Sony announced its developing RGB Mini-LED displays, and I got to see up-close how it could be the next big thing for the TV market.

Columbia Sportswear’s UV-blocking technology just landed on the moon, and I spoke to the materials scientist who designed it
By Kate Kozuch published
It's the 87-year-old apparel company's second lunar landing

Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Third time’s the charm
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Pixel Watch 3 finally comes in a larger 45mm size option which is the model to get thanks to its better battery life, a larger screen, and (still) great wearability.

Best smartwatches for Android in 2025: Tested and rated
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested all the best smartwatches for Android and these are the five models we recommend.
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