Jae Thomas
Deputy Shopping Editor
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 dogs, Miso and Dashi. Reach out to them on Twitter at @jaetaurina(opens in a new tab) or by email at [email protected]
By Jae Thomas
Our definitive list of 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
Best early Amazon Prime Day deals on outdoor and camping gear
Snag some sweet deals on tents, coolers, and more.
By Jae Thomas and Stacia Datskovska
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
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 self-emptying robot vacuums to take the convenience to another level
Forget about vacuuming for a month or two at a time.
By Leah Stodart and Jae Thomas
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 7 best Peloton alternatives of 2023
Not a fan? Check out these other top stationary bikes instead.
By Jae Thomas and Daniel Modlin
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
The best automatic dog feeders to keep your BFF fed on time
These will keep your doggo on a regular feeding schedule — and make your life so much easier.
By Simone Scully and Jae Thomas
You probably don't need a $1K bed frame, but Thuma's is ridiculously easy to assemble
It's an investment, but it sets up in less than 20 minutes and is super sturdy.
By 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
Dropps is our favorite eco-friendly laundry detergent
This Earth Week, ditch plastic laundry detergent bottles for good.
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
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
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
The 15 best Advent calendars to help you count down to the holidays
'Tis the damn season.
By Haley Henschel and Jae Thomas
