Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

As a tech editor, I look forward to Samsung’s new TVs every year. Who doesn’t love artwork-like/vividly realistic screens? On the other hand, we’re living in an era where television prices have crept into laptop-and-vacation territory, especially on premium models...

I’ll be honest: I haven’t really used Siri in years. Sure, I’ll occasionally set a timer or ask about the weather—but anything beyond that? I’m opening an app instead. And if I need actual answers, I’m going straight to ChatGPT...

When I first caught wind of the latest Nothing rumor — that the London‑based brand is planning AI smart glasses for a 2027 launch — my first thought was, Wait… really? After all, Nothing has carved out a niche with..

It might not feel like it just yet, but summer is right around the corner. In fact, I’m willing to bet some of you are already deep in vacation-planning mode—I know I am! That’s why I’ve been hunting for portable..

I recently found myself in my living room at 2:00 PM, squinting at a dark scene while the afternoon sun turned my expensive television into a very high-end mirror. It’s the classic bright living room dilemma. And, for years, the..

While everyone else is busy adding AI to your kitchen, KitchenAid is perfecting the spin. That’s not just a cute soundbite—it’s how I feel about the new KitchenAid Artisan Plus vs smart mixers. At a time when most kitchen appliances..

If you’re renting an apartment or just hopping from one lease to another, I know the struggle. You want to update your space, but drilling into walls or replacing outlets is a no-go. So if you want some Smart home..

I’m still buzzing from the Artemis II launch—there’s something so awe-inspiring about humans heading back to the moon. It got me thinking: what kind of space gifts could I find for adults who are totally obsessed with all things cosmic?..

If you’re a content creator in 2026, you’ve probably been asking yourself the same question I have: DJI Avata 360 vs Avata 2—which FPV drone should I buy? Both are solid FPV drones built for action-heavy filming, but they take..

I’m gonna just go ahead and say it: we’ve officially reached peak camera. Every phone now shoots crisp, HDR-packed, hyper-detailed photos that look like they’ve been edited by AI before you even tap the shutter button. Skin is smoother, skies..

Remember the mixed reaction to Nothing’s Headphone (1) last year? The design was unmistakably Nothing—transparent, minimal—but the performance didn’t quite live up to the hype for everyone. Now the company is back with a new pair of headphones, the Nothing..

The Metaverse as we knew it—clunky headsets and legless avatars—is officially on life support. While Meta has spent early 2026 cutting hundreds of jobs across Reality Labs, the real energy has shifted to something you’ll actually want to wear on..