Jae Thomas
Jae Thomas is the Deputy Shopping Editor for Mashable. They specialize in all things outdoor gear, kitchen goods, pet products, and fitness gadgets. Before Jae came to Mashable, they received a B.A. in Journalism and English Literature from New York University and wrote 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 hanging out with their dog, Miso. Reach out to them on Twitter at @jaetaurina(opens in a new tab) or by email at [email protected]
By Jae Thomas
Dropps is our favorite eco-friendly laundry detergent
This Earth Week, ditch plastic laundry detergent bottles for good.
By Jae Thomas
Pizza ovens are a hot gift idea this year — 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
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
The best survival kits to prepare for all the things you can’t predict
Everyone needs an emergency kit of some kind. Here’s what they need to include, and the best ones for every budget.
By Ashley Keegan
These are the best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs
Confront the gunk embedded in your carpeting.
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas
The Lululemon Studio Mirror brings boutique fitness classes to your living room
This smart home gym just might help you get off the couch and get active.
By Jae Thomas
Small business spotlight: 4 spots worth checking out this month
From hand-poured, Latinx-inspired candles to luxe maximalist dog gear, these are all the small businesses you should know about.
By Jae Thomas
Best Peloton dupes for 2023
Not a fan? Check out these other top stationary bikes instead.
By Jae Thomas
Save $20 on a handy grooming and vacuum kit, plus more pet deals this week
We scoured the internet so your furry friends can live in luxury.
By Dylan Haas and Jae Thomas
These are the best Peloton bike alternatives available on Amazon
There is life outside the Peloton bubble.
By Jae Thomas and Matt Ford
The best waterproof fitness trackers from all the top brands
Dive into these top picks.
By Jae Thomas and Matt Ford
The best air fryers for making crispy food faster than the oven
Your broiler could never.
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas
Tile floors have met their match in these 7 robot vacuums
Crumb-free floors could be in your future.
By Kaitlyn McInnis
The best self-emptying robot vacuums to take yet another cleaning task off your hands
Forget about vacuuming for a month or two at a time.
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas
The 6 best fitness mirrors — and one to avoid
See how Lululemon Studio, Tempo, and Tonal rank.
By Jae Thomas with additional reporting from Mashable writers
The 15 best Advent calendars to help you count down to the holidays
'Tis the damn season.
By Haley Henschel and Jae Thomas
From Ninja to Vitamix, these are the best Black Friday deals on blenders and food processors
Get a blender that will actually pull its weight in the kitchen.
The best early Black Friday pet deals to help you treat your furry friend
Celebrate your bestie with these can't-miss discounts.
By Dylan Haas and Jae Thomas
Contemplating buying a certain Fitbit or Apple Watch? It's probably on sale for Black Friday.
Spoiler: The new Fitbit Sense 2 and Google Pixel Watch are already on sale.
By Haley Henschel and Jae Thomas
Black Friday fitness deals have officially arrived: Save on Peloton, Fitbit, and more
Get your sweat on.
By Dylan Haas and Jae Thomas
The best Black Friday kitchen deals include air fryers, a bunch of Le Creuset, and Ninja Foodis galore
All of the big brands are seeing major discounts.
By Jae Thomas and Bethany Allard
Black Friday air fryer deals will give you serious options staring as low as $20
Basket-style, oven combos, and multicookers are all seeing big discounts.
By Jae Thomas and Christina Buff
