Jae Thomas is a Colorado-based Deputy Shopping Editor for Mashable. They specialize in pet tech, smart fitness gear, finding the perfect gift, and sourcing the top deals on shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Jae has worked at Mashable since 2020, where they've written countless deals roundups and product reviews. Before Jae came to Mashable, they received a B.A. in Journalism and English Literature from New York University and wrote food and lifestyle content for publications like Bon Appétit, Epicurious, The Daily Beast, Apartment Therapy, and Marie Claire.
When they're not testing products or writing about online shopping, you'll find Jae whipping up an elaborate meal, hiking, camping, or training their dogs, Miso and Dashi. Reach out to them on X at @jaetaurina or by email at [email protected].
By Jae Thomas
The best fitness trackers of 2024: Tested and reviewed
See where the Apple Watch Series 9, Galaxy Watch 6, Oura Ring, and Whoop 4.0 fall on our list.
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas with additional reporting from Mashable writers
The 40+ best gift ideas for the woman in your life
Prove you've been listening by avoiding the generic route.
By Jae Thomas and Caitlin McCormack
The 5 best smart fitness mirrors we tested, and one you should avoid
See how FORME, Tempo, and Tonal stack up.
By Jae Thomas with additional reporting from Mashable writers
25 best gifts for pets (and their parents)
Our pets are our children and you can't convince us otherwise.
By Dylan Haas and Jae Thomas
The 7 best Peloton alternatives for crushing those New Year's resolutions
Not part of the Peloton fan club? Check out other popular stationary bikes and start spinning no matter your budget.
The 45 best gift ideas for the woman in your life
Prove you've been listening by avoiding the generic route.
By Jae Thomas and Caitlin McCormack
The $2 Paramount+ Cyber Monday deal is live
Score a $1.99 per month Essential Plan or add on SHOWTIME for $3.99 per month.
By Jae Thomas
Amazon dropped a bunch of Black Friday deals during the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets game
Score sweet discounts while you watch the game.
By Joseph Green and Jae Thomas
The $2 Paramount+ Black Friday deal is live
Score a $1.99 per month Essential Plan or add on SHOWTIME for $3.99 per month.
By Jae Thomas
The 7 best self-emptying robot vacuums for no-effort cleaning
Forget about vacuuming for a month or two at a time. You're welcome.
15+ of the best Advent calendars for counting down to the holidays
'Tis the damn season.
By Haley Henschel and Jae Thomas
Diggs' new inflatable dog crate could use some upgrades
The Enventur is lightweight and great for the car, but not as durable as advertised.
By Jae Thomas
Is the Peloton App worth it if you don't own the bike? We tested it to find out.
TBH, thousands of live and on-demand workouts plus a team of hype, certified trainers is hard to beat.
By Jae Thomas
Score cheap Fitbits and Apple Watches during Prime Day 2
Prime Day part two ends soon, but until then, you can score an Apple Watch Series 8 for its lowest price ever.
Snag the best Prime Day deals on outdoor gear, from tents to coolers and everything in between
Prep for your next camping trip.
By Jae Thomas and Stacia Datskovska
Snag deep discounts on fitness trackers for Prime Day
Now's the time to buy.
By Jae Thomas and Tabitha Britt
Our definitive list of the best air fryer deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Cool it on the Uber Eats for a bit, okay?
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas
The best early Prime Day grilling deals to shop now
Get yourself BBQ-ready with these early Prime Day discounts.
By Jae Thomas and Stacia Datskovska
The best telescopes for gazing at stars, planets, and galaxies in 2023
We chatted with an expert stargazer to get the know-how on how to shop for a telescope.
By Jae Thomas
All the best folding and inflatable kayaks that we tested and loved
Spoiler alert: Oru's smallest origami kayak is pretty sweet.
By Jae Thomas
Breville’s indoor pizza oven is the best way to cook pizza without using actual fire
Apartment dwellers, this pizza oven's for you.
By Jae Thomas
The best pizza ovens of 2023 — these are the ones we tested and loved
We tested the most popular pizza ovens to see which one is worth your money.
By Jae Thomas with additional reporting from Mashable writers
