Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

I went into this Framework Laptop 13 Pro review thinking I’d just break down what’s new—but really, this laptop feels different. Different in that, Framework is challenging the whole idea that we need to replace our devices every few years...

You’re sitting down to family dinner—but everyone’s on their phone. Dad’s checking his stocks, Mom’s writing a message…everyone’s in their own bubble. Enter the Prego Connection Keeper, a device designed to record dinner conversations. Made in collaboration with StoryCrops (an..

If you’re shopping for a mom who already has everything—or worse, insists she doesn’t need anything—you know the struggle. Scrolling endless Amazon lists or picking popular items won’t help you find unique tech gifts for Mother’s Day for someone like..

If you’ve ever stared at an “eco-friendly” product badge and wondered whether it actually meant anything, I hear you. The sustainable tech space is full of noise — buzzwords, carbon offsets buried in fine print, and products that are green..

I don’t know about you, but my nightly “quick check of the headlines” was never very quick. Somehow, staying up‑to‑date turned into two hours of scrolling—and it didn’t leave me much for anything else. As a mom, I started realizing..

These days, I think of Fitbit as the brand that tried to keep up with smartwatches—and slowly got absorbed into them. Ever since Google acquired the brand in 2021, Fitbit has struggled to define itself in an increasingly crowded wearables..

If you’re someone who constantly jots things down—notes, ideas, to-do lists, random thoughts at 2pm—then you already know a smartphone isn’t your best friend. I’ve tried doing everything with my thumbs, and I always end up wishing I could just..

Why Handheld Fans Are Becoming Summer Essentials Last summer I discovered the true power of a handheld fan. We had decided to visit Expo 2025 in Osaka Japan in August—and if you’ve ever experienced Japanese summer humidity, you know it’s..

When I put on a VR headset, I expect epic graphics and maybe a bit of vertigo. I’m definitely not looking for a nose workout. Lately, the VR world has been buzzing about a new breakthrough: researchers at the Institute..

My kids take a Makerspace class at school. They come home with pockets full of 3D-printed treasures: keychains, figurines, and even custom yoyos! So, when they asked for a 3D pen of their own, I figured it was an easy..

I used fitness trackers for years — from random cheap ones that fell apart to ones that actually changed how I move, sleep, and recover. But trackers can act totally different depending on what phone you use. If you’re on..

If you’re selling jewelry on Etsy (or thinking about it), you’re probably somewhere between “this could be a real business” and “why is everything so time-consuming and expensive?” In essence, you’re looking for the best 3D printers for jewelry makers..