Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.
She graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Journalism. Her work has been published at Reviewed, USA Today, and America’s Test Kitchen. Besides finding the best deals, she enjoys covering books, food, and pop culture.
When Samantha’s not typing away, you might find her on a walk, off to the movies, or in the kitchen trying a new recipe. But usually she’s just hanging out with her cat and watching reality tv.
Latest From Samantha Mangino
The Kobo Clara Colour is an awesome alternative to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite
There's lots to love, but we do have a few notes.
Save $29 on a like-new Kindle — tested, charged, and updated by Amazon
Take charge of your reading goals in 2026.
'Super Marios Wonder' is coming to life — here's where to preorder Nintendo's Talking Flower
Coming March 13, but you can preorder now.
The DJI Mic 2 just dropped back down to its lowest price ever — get it now for $70 off
Your content deserves better sound.
This Dreame vacuum is nearly 50% off — shop at Amazon and save $450
Cleaner floors are in your future.
How to turn a tablet into an e-reader: The best settings and accessories
Your tablet can do it all so why not turn it into your personal library, too?
I prefer these under-$100 Soundcore earbuds to Apple AirPods
If Apple AirPods don't fit your ears, try these instead.
The 4 best iPads of 2026: Which iPad should you buy in the new year?
Whether you need a tablet for work, travel, or everyday fun, there's an iPad just right for you.
These affordable earbuds are the perfect AirPods alternative, and now they're $30 off
Plus, the case doubles as a charger.
Yes, you can still buy the DJI Neo 2 Drone — and right now, get it on sale
Capture content from a bird's eye view.
I tested every Kindle to find the absolute best Amazon e-reader
I put Amazon's famous e-readers head-to-head.
The 11 best headphones of 2026 — see the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats
From budget to premium options, here are our favorite picks.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
The 5 best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds we've ever tested
We found the best low-profile options for blocking out sound.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
Don't break the bank: The best budget earbuds, tested by our audio experts
Wireless earbuds under $100? That's music to our ears.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
Want to read in color in 2026? The Kindle Colorsoft is now under $200
Everything you love about a Kindle — now in color.
Done with Verizon? Here are the best new customer deals at Mint Mobile, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Yesterday's outages got you down? Make a switch and save money.
The 7 best e-readers to buy: Testing Kindles, Kobos, iPads, and more
You won't miss the feeling of paper with these e-readers.
The 8 best tablets of 2026: I compared iPads, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and Amazon Fire
Yes, we love iPads, but there are great alternatives out there.
The 8 best earbuds of 2026, tested by audio experts
Now featuring the new AirPods Pro 3.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
I've tested a lot of headphones, but I can't stray from the Bose QuietComforts
The more affordable option is the better one.
When is Stuff Your Kindle Day? Get ready to restock your TBR.
Who doesn't want to shop lots of free and discounted e-books?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: Oversized and underpowered
A brilliant looking tablet that's just a bit too big.
Filming on your phone? This DJI Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer gets you the perfect shot — and it's now 20% off
It'll even charge your phone while filming.
Save $200 on a 15-inch Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip, nearly down to its lowest price ever at Amazon
Our favorite MacBook for most people is back on sale.
Get this Levoit 2.5L Top Fill Humidifier for its lowest price ever at Amazon and save your dry winter skin
This humidifier has saved my skin and sinuses on dry winter nights.
