Nicole Lee

Senior Editor

Nicole Lee worked at Yahoo as a senior commerce editor covering tech. With 20+ years of experience in technology journalism, she has contributed to outlets such as Engadget, CNET and Wired. Media appearances include ABC News and BBC World Service, plus various podcasts. Her passion lies in gadgets of all kinds, including kitchen and home tech.

Articles by Nicole Lee

The best eco-friendly phone cases for 2026
You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.
The best streaming devices for 2026
Here's a list of the best streaming devices you can buy for your TV, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best smart home gadgets for 2026
Creating a smart home from scratch can be a daunting task. These are our favorite smart home devices available today, from smart speakers to robot vacuums to security cameras.
How to make the most of your Instant Pot
Here's a guide to how to use an Instant Pot, plus tips and tricks, as tested by Engadget editors.
The best study-from-home essentials for students
All the tech and other essentials you need to study from home (and everywhere else) efficiently and effectively.
The best smart displays for 2024
Here's what you need to know before buying a smart display, plus the best ones you can get now.
The best online resources for cooking at all skill levels
Here's a list of the best online cooking resources available now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
A beginner's guide to smart sous vide
Here's a guide to everything you need to know about sous vide cooking, plus tips, tricks and recipe resources, as chosen by Engadget editors.
How to organize your desk at home
Organize your desk with these accessories and improve your WFH setup.
The best board games to gift this 2023 holiday season
Find the latest and the best list of the best board games, chosen by experts at Engadget.
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60
Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is still very basic, but its battery lasts longer, and it's only $60.
What we bought: A rice cooker whose greatest trick isn't actually rice
The Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker has a "fuzzy logic" tech that ensures perfectly cooked rice. And, it turns out, it's fantastic for other applications too.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big device for a small audience
Read Engadget's review of Amazon's Echo Show 15, the largest Echo Show yet. It looks like a picture frame and is designed to be mounted on a wall.
Facebook Portal Go review: Blurring the line between tablet and smart display
Facebook’s Portal Go adds portability to the company’s video-chat-focused smart display.
Turns out, I like cooking food from scratch... in a microwave
A line of cookware from Anyday enabled me to cook entire meals from scratch in a microwave.
Panic's Playdate handheld isn't for everyone, and that's OK
Panic's Playdate is a gaming handheld with a crank. It's an undeniably fun and quirky device, but it's definitely not for everyone. It's an indie handheld for indie games, and you'll either love it or you won't.
Echo Show 8 and Show 5 review: Not much has changed, and that's okay
The latest Amazon Echo Show 8 and 5 haven't changed too much from their predecessors, though the Show 8 does get much-improved video calls.
Mila hands-on: Much smarter (and pricier) than your average air purifier
The $360 Mila is a lot smarter than most air purifiers, giving you a ton of customization and personalization options.
The best smart lights for your bedroom
Here's a list of the best smart lights to help you get better sleep, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 has a swiveling base that can rotate automatically to follow you, which is useful but doesn’t quite justify its higher price tag compared to the Echo Show 8.

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