Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

Gaming gadgets tend to get the same updates every year: fewer grams, more DPI, a higher polling rate. So when Logitech unveiled its new PRO lineup at G Play 2026, I expected more of the same. That’s not what I..

My entire adult life, I’ve never spent more than $150 on a microwave. Why? Because I need a microwave for exactly two purposes: reheating leftovers and defrosting meat. Basic stuff. So when I got the chance to write a Ninja..

Here’s something I didn’t expect out of Meta Connect 2026: a pair of Meta audio-only glasses. Officially called Ray-Ban Meta Audio, they’re smart glasses without a camera—an interesting choice at a time when camera-equipped wearables, including Meta’s Ray-Bans, are facing..

Meta Connect 2026 is wrapping up today and, wowzers, did we get a slew of new gadgets to cover. Meta launched two new pairs of Ray-Ban Meta glasses: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and Ray-Ban Meta Audio. There was also a..

Looked at Amazon’s early Prime Day robot vacuum deals this week? They’re basically a Roborock, iRobot, and Eufy bonanza—with a little bit of Dreame thrown in. Prime Big Deal Days don’t officially start until October 6, but robot vacuum and..

Yes, you can give your family and friends home office gifts for the holidays. No, they won’t hate you (too much) for making them think about work while they’re off. In fact, they might appreciate you trying to make their..

You’re not the typical workout fanatic. You compete. And whether you’re a HYROX runner or a hybrid athlete, you need more than your average health and movement stats. That’s what makes the Amazfit Helio Strap Pro vs WHOOP 5.0 debate..

No surprises here: Apple is currently working on a WHOOP-like fitness tracker. According to Bloomberg, Apple is building prototypes of a screenless band: a thin fabric strap with a sensor-based computing module. It’s in early development and wouldn’t launch before..

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are back and scheduled for October 6–7, 2026. Yep, we still have a two-week wait, but that hasn’t stopped brands from rolling out early deals. If you’ve had a robot vacuum or a new pair..

The 2026 holiday season is right around the corner. Whether you’re heading home or have booked a swanky Caribbean cruise for December—you’re travelin’. And when you’re travelin’, you’re packin’ a suitcase—and maybe a carry-on, too. Wherever you end up, you’ll..

As someone who earns her living on a computer, I’ve accumulated a ridiculous number of devices over the years. Just looking at my desk, I see two power banks, a smartwatch charger, a pair of wireless headphones, and my 10-year-old’s..

Writing this Amazfit Helio Strap Pro review has forced me to admit something: I don’t actually like wearing a smartwatch. I own one—an expensive one. It has all the top features, but it lives in my nightstand drawer. Why? Its..