Kate Kozuch

Oura Ring's new upgrade solves my biggest problem with my Apple Watch

There's a key reason I wear both an Apple Watch and Oura Ring every day. I've found that the Oura Ring successfully complements the Apple Watch's health tracking with more advanced sleep and recovery metrics. Until now, though, there hasn't been a…

LG C2 OLED vs Samsung QN95B QLED: which TV should you buy?

Deciding whether to buy the LG C2 OLED TV or Samsung QN96B QLED TV means you're between two premium models with some of the best TV technology on the market. While the LG C2 OLED TV is our favorite overall TV of the year, the Samsung QN95B QLED TV is…

I finally tried Time to Run on Apple Fitness Plus — and it surprised me

I am not a runner, and I’ll never pretend otherwise. But to maintain a well-rounded workout routine, I jog on a track or treadmill at least once every other week. While I feel great afterwards, I’ve always considered the actual act of jogging…

This hidden Apple Watch setting can boost your battery life

The Apple Watch’s battery life lasts between 18 to 24 hours in most cases. Of course, the Apple Watch Ultra has double the battery life expectancy, and a low power mode feature can make any Apple Watch with watchOS 9 last longer. But if you find your…

This is the new HomePod 2 upgrade I’m most excited about — and it could be a life-saver

While the new Apple HomePod 2 offers several upgrades over the original, there’s one new feature that could make Apple's latest offering a highly capable smart home speaker — even if that feature happens to be borrowed from Amazon Alexa. One of my…

Apple HomePod 2 unveiled — price, release date and the biggest upgrades

Apple’s big-sized smart speaker is back. The new HomePod (2nd Generation), announced via press release (opens in new tab), packs several upgrades over the original that could make for the smartest Siri speaker yet. Since it appeared Apple phased out…

This is the TV I'm most excited for this year — and it's not from LG or Samsung

Most of the major TV manufacturers have taken the wraps off their 2023 TV lineups, and we got to check out all of the new sets at CES. While LG and Samsung routinely impressed with their refreshed collections of OLED TVs and QLED TVs, neither…

I'm obsessed with this nostalgic game collection for Nintendo Switch — here's why

Welcome! This column is part of a series in which members of the Tom's Guide staff share what they're playing and enjoying right now, with the goal of helping you find great games that you may have missed. Be sure to check out our previous entry,…

Why is my AirTag beeping? What each chime means

If your AirTag is beeping or making random noises, you should know what the sounds mean and how to stop them. In fact, there are a few different reasons why your AirTag could be chirping. Like other best key finders out there, Apple AirTags are item…

Samsung 2023 TVs — OLED, Neo QLED, MicroLED and more

Samsung 2023 TVs include improvements to Samsung's OLED TV, refreshed 8K and 4K Neo QLED sets and smaller-sized Micro LED TVs. This year's offerings also include a handful of gaming upgrades and the company's first 8K ultra-short throw projector.…

I just saw the future of AR glasses with Lumus at CES 2023 — and it’s awesome

Lumus's upgraded waveguide technology could be the answer to practical, high-quality AR glasses for the mass market. At CES 2023 I demoed Lumus's Z-Lens, which promise the best brightness, field-of-view and battery life of any mixed reality device of…

L’Oreal’s new motorized lipstick applicator is a big win for accessibility

L’Oréal is paving the way for an emerging — and extremely important — category called assisted beauty tech. The personal care company brought a product for motor skills and another for creative skills to CES 2023, both showcasing some awesome…

I used these new smart earrings to listen to music — they totally surprised me

I’ve tested all sorts of “smart” wearables and accessories, but at CES 2023 I experienced a first. I clipped on a pair of the Nova H1 audio earrings — yes, smart earrings — that feature an integrated headset. Unlike wireless earbuds, or even bone…

I just tried this Wear OS smartwatch that can predict my energy levels — and it's genius

The best smartwatches and fitness trackers are good at showing you your current health data, but there aren’t many that can predict how you’ll be feeling mentally and physically in the future. The new Citizen CZ Smart watch to forecast your energy…

The awesome new Evie smart ring beats Oura in one major way

I’ve been using the Oura Ring for over a year, and while it’s a convenient health and sleep tracker, it has one major problem — charging. An all-new, medical-grade smart ring that just debuted at CES 2023 could have a solution that seriously…

Fossil’s new smartwatch looks great and lasts for weeks

Battery life is usually the biggest drag of using a smartwatch, but Fossil’s newest wearable makes some clever sacrifices for stamina’s sake. And of course, in Fossil fashion, the device is pretty gorgeous — at least, I think so after trying it on at…

Samsung unveils Micro LED TVs at CES 2023 — and we just found out how they’re making more sizes

Alongside a refreshed lineup of Neo QLED and OLED TVs, Samsung unveiled a 76-inch version of its Micro LED display at CES 2023. It's the smallest-ever Micro LED people will actually be able to buy. While the Micro LED CX’s display looked as…

Samsung QN95C Neo QLED TV stuns at CES 2023 — we go hands on

The Samsung QN95C Neo QLED TV is the company’s top-shelf 4K QLED TV for 2023. Of course, there are 8K Neo QLED TVs and other exciting panel technologies from Samsung to consider, but this is the one that should most closely rival the best TVs overall…

LG G3 OLED TV hands-on at CES 2023

The LG G3 OLED TV is LG’s most premium 4K OLED TV for 2023, promising top-of-the-line OLED evo performance in a gallery-worthy package. Despite ditching the lineup's "Gallery Series" branding, the set stands out as the company’s brightest-ever OLED…

7 Apple Watch apps I can't live without

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) I’m always trying to make the most of my Apple Watch. I’ve found the best way to leverage everything the Apple Watch can do is to try out third-party apps that cater to my interests and needs. While it’s true that I’ve…