Nicole Lee has nearly 20 years of experience in technology journalism, covering everything from consumer electronics to internet culture for outlets such as Engadget, CNET and Wired. She made a name for herself writing informative and insightful product reviews and becoming an expert on various consumer electronics categories. She has made media appearances on mainstream outlets such as ABC News and BBC World Service as well as various podcasts. Her passion lies in gadgets of all kinds, including kitchen and home tech. Aside from that, Nicole's a big fan of board games, the San Francisco Giants and cats.
Articles By Nicole Lee
The best smart home gadgets for 2024
From speakers to robot vacuums, here are the best smart devices to make your home more connected.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
The best streaming devices for 2024
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Have some screen-free fun with your family this year.How to make the most of that Instant Pot you just bought
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Or, the devices that deserve spots on your counter and in your cabinets.A beginner's guide to smart sous vide
How to buy (and use) a sous vide machine to cook perfectly done foods.The best online resources for cooking at all skill levels
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I will never go back to normal keyboards again.The best smart home devices and kitchen gadgets that make great gifts
Make their home a bit smarter with these tools and small appliances.The best board games to give as gifts in 2022
Have some screen-free fun with your family this year.What we bought: Anker's MagSafe battery pack charges and pulls double duty as a phone stand
It’s more affordable than Apple’s, too.What we bought: This LED desk lamp gave me the best lighting for video calls
It even has two USB charging ports, too.- 10
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60
A better battery doesn't make it more interesting. The best study-from-home essentials for students
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