Articles by Lauren Wadowsky

It’s 2026, but all over the internet, people are reliving 2016—posting throwback photos, memes, and “remember this?” videos. Is it nostalgia for youth? A reaction to how fast tech has changed? Or just the internet romanticizing the past? Whatever the..

As a remote professional, I can tell you firsthand: a good webcam matters. A lot. You don’t want to look—or sound—grainy when you’re talking to management, clients, or collaborators. And you definitely don’t want to constantly crane your neck or..

If you’re serious about mobile gaming, you know how frustrating it is when your device can’t keep up. Lag spikes, overheating, or sudden throttling can slow down sessions where speed is of the essence. To that, REDMAGIC says, “hold my..

Golf is one of the few sports where time stretches out in a good way. You’re outside for hours. You walk, you wait, you think. And somewhere between imagining your next shot and standing over the ball, two things quietly..

I love my robot vacuum, but I’d ditch it in a second for one that climbs stairs. At CES 2026, two of the most hyped stair-climbing robot vacuums were the RoboRock Saros Rover and the Dreame Cyber X—and the conversation..

The wan AIChef Ultra made its CES 2026 debut with a bold claim: it isn’t just a smart appliance—it’s an AI cooking agent. On paper, that idea is compelling. The system promises to plan meals, personalize recipes, create grocery lists,..

LED-equipped beauty products have been gaining momentum for the past decade. L’Oréal at CES 2026 was riding that wave with its new hair straightener and LED face mask. The mask uses LEDs to improve skin quality in a sci-fi-like, flexible..

CES is awash in different types of robots, all showcasing their brands’ technological know-how. But at CES 2026, humanoid robots for the home stole the show. As the days went on, I found myself zeroing in on two of the..

I’m one of those women who never visits a nail salon (an oddball, I know). Booking appointments feels like a chore, and I don’t always trust those tools to be clean. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want my nails..

In this review, I break down what BOYA changed from the original Mini, what the Mini 2 does especially well, and who I think it’s actually right for.

At CES 2026, one display was pulling people in from across the hall: humanoid robots. The Realbotix robots weren’t just robot-shaped gadgets or metallic androids with LCD eyes. These were lifelike robots that looked startlingly human — skin texture, subtle..

From AI home robots to LEGO Smart Bricks, CES 2026 is packed with cool, innovative takes on technology. But, if we’re being honest, plenty of products cross the line from innovation into full-on weirdsville. After days of digging through all..