Nicole Lee

Senior Editor

Nicole Lee worked at Yahoo as a senior commerce editor covering tech. She 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

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 eco-friendly phone cases for 2025
You don't have to settle for plastic when buying a new phone case. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives.
The best smart home gadgets for 2025
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.
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.
What we bought: The NuPhy Air75 is the low-profile, Mac-friendly mechanical keyboard I’ve been looking for
I decided on a whim to look into the mechanical keyboard world a little more. It took me weeks of research, but I finally found one that seems to fit all my needs: the NuPhy Air75.
The best smart home devices and kitchen gadgets that make great gifts
Find the best smart home devices and kitchen gadgets to give as gifts this holiday season, chosen by experts at Engadget.
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.
What we bought: Anker's MagSafe battery pack charges and pulls double duty as a phone stand
The Anker 622 is a MagSafe-compatible battery pack that also has a kickstand.
What we bought: This LED desk lamp gave me the best lighting for video calls
Lume Cube's Edge Light illuminates my desk and my face, and can charge my phone while doing so.
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.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals for college students in 2022
Here's a list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for college students in 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best board game deals we found for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Here's a list of the best board game deals you can get for Amazon Prime Day 2022, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Amazon knocks $80 off Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine
Anova's Precision Cooker sous vide machine is on sale at Amazon right now for 37 percent off.
The best smart home and kitchen sales we found for Memorial Day
Here's a list of the best sales on smart home gadgets and kitchen tools we could find for Memorial Day 2022.
Pixel 6a vs. the competition: The mid-range gets better with Tensor power
Google's Pixel 6a compared with the iPhone SE 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
What we bought: Peloton’s Lanebreak offered just the kick I needed to get back in the saddle
Peloton's new Lanebreak feature helped get me back into cycling.

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