Amy Skorheim

Senior Reporter, Buying Advice

Amy Skorheim has an English degree from UCLA and has been a commerce writer for six years, covering tech, men’s gear and outdoor paraphernalia. Her work has appeared in publications that include Futurism, Digg and Huckberry. After four years as the managing editor of GearMoose, she joined the commerce team at Engadget in 2022. She writes how-tos on Apple products, finds deals on tech and tests out small electronics for Engadget buying guides, creating far too many spreadsheets in the process. For five years, she lived off-grid in New Mexico and has wrangled more rattlesnakes than the average person.

Articles by Amy Skorheim

Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
An open letter to Apple on how to make the next Apple Watch SE all it should be.
Sister, can you spare $12,000 to help me decarbonize my home?
New user-installable appliances coming to market are making it easier to decarbonize a home. But some are still in the works — and none are particularly cheap.
The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
Apple currently produces just two lines of MacBooks, the Air and the Pro -- but there's plenty of variation within just those two options. Here are our top picks based on our testing.
How to make your smartphone last longer
Ditching a phone for a new model every two years isn't necessary. Here's how to keep your phone in working condition longer.
The best air purifier for 2025
The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.
How to find and cancel your unused subscriptions
Paying for what you don't use is silly. We've got tips and instructions on how to cancel subscriptions you don't need.
The best Apple Watch in 2025
There are only three Apple Watch models and each has its advantages. This guide will help you decide which is best for you.
The best laptop power banks for 2025
Larger power banks can keep your laptop charged up when you're not near an outlet -- we tested a bunch to help you find the right one for you.
The best Presidents' Day deals on Apple, Samsung, Dyson, Peacock and more
Celebrate Presidents' Day the right way by saving a bunch of cash on tech recommended by Engadget editors.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Incrementally better than its predecessor...again
The Galaxy Watch 7 is a capable companion for Samsung phones with an accessible Health app, reliable activity tracking and zippy performance. But the AOD battery performance holds it back.
Get four Apple AirTags for $70, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
We ferreted out the best tech deals the internet has to offer this week and rounded them up here. Save on Sonos speakers, Apple iPads, Anker accessories and more.
Bookshop.org is now selling ebooks
Bookshop.org, an online retailer that financially supports brick and mortar stores, began selling ebooks today, with all profits going to indie book stores.
How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones
During today's Unpacked event, Samsung announced the new Galaxy S-series smartphone. You can pre-order the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra ahead of the February 7 release date.
The Anker Prime battery with a charging base is 40 percent off, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
The best discounts we found this week include deals on MacBooks, iPads, Anker chargers, Kindles and more.
Here's how to pre-order the PS5 Midnight Black accessories
Playstation just announced a new set of accessories in Midnight Black and you can pre-order now.
CES's Pebble Flow EV trailer gets some tweaks ahead of its spring shipping date
The upgrades include more windows, better cupboard access and a more aerodynamic design for the all-electric EV trailer that's shipping this spring.
The sustainable tiny home trend at CES 2025 revived my dream of building a compound
We got to tour five different takes on the sustainable tiny/mobile/trailer home concept at CES 2025 and we want to live in them all.
The best docking stations for laptops in 2025
Docking stations give back the ports your laptop probably lacks. We tested a dozen and came up with our favorites for different users.
The AC Future drivable, self-sustaining home transforms to be larger than your first apartment
We had a chance to check out AC Future's prototype Ai-THd, an all-electric RV that transforms into a 400 square-foot apartment.
Someone please buy me this battery-powered, plug-in induction range from CES
We took a look at Charlie during CES 2025 and were impressed with its clean lines and 5 kWh battery.

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