Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

Like many writers, I spent some teaching high school and middle school English before I pivoted into tech reviewing. And I cannot count the number of times a colleague slid up to me in the copy room with the exact..

BEYOND Expo 2026 opens its doors today at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. It’s the start of four days of tech programming that brings together founders, investors, corporations, and policymakers from across Asia and beyond. The event runs from May..

If you’ve ever stood in a Berlin hotel room at 1 a.m. with a dead phone, a wrong-shaped plug, and a charger that looks like it’s about to start smoking — congrats, you’re me, and this guide on the best..

Picture this: it’s 10 PM, lights off, sound on, and I’m watching Dune: Part Two on what should be the best OLED TV for movies in a Dolby Atmos home theater setup. Hans Zimmer’s score kicks in—but instead of feeling..

I’ve been deep in the wearable tracker rabbit hole for years now. I run and try to optimize sleep scores as best as any parent can. So when readers DM me asking about Ultrahuman Ring PRO vs WHOOP 5.0, I..

Most gadgets promise to make life faster. Stablecoins are quietly doing the same thing for financial transactions. That’s the bigger shift happening in 2026. While the tech world keeps obsessing over AI wearables, foldable displays, and smarter assistants, stablecoins like..

The best laptop for writers who travel frequently isn’t the same as finding the best laptop, full stop. I’ve drafted chapters in a Lisbon co-working space with the air conditioning fighting a losing battle, filed copy from a ferry heading..

It’s Monday night—bedtime—and your kids are (quite literally) bouncing off the walls. You’re tired and you know they’re tired, too—because they’re just running on adrenaline, now. You want a routine that actually works—where your kids wind down without stalling, negotiating,..

WHOOP vs Oura is the wearable debate everyone ends up in—once they’re done with smartwatches. I’ve been watching the premium screenless tracker space closely, and this is the comparison I actually wanted to write. You’ve already done most of the..

If you’d told me a year ago that I’d write the phrase “Sony ColleXion vs AirPods Max 2” and the AirPods would come out as the budget pick, I would’ve laughed you out of the room. Apple does not do..

The rise of AI-powered editing, short-form content, and cross-platform creation has changed what creators expect from video editing software. Choosing an editor today is no longer just about timeline controls or rendering performance—it’s increasingly about workflow efficiency and how quickly..

The 2026 paintball scene is packed with tech-forward markers, modular builds, and standout ergonomics. Gadget lovers and competitive players are finding plenty of innovation in the latest gear, with each new release boasting unique enhancements and futuristic flair. This curated..