Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums, TVs, beauty devices, and eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories helps her make thoughtful recommendations for how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
The robot vacuum beat in particular has cemented itself as Leah's main ~thing~ since 2019. Her niche expertise is fueled by the constant hands-on testing of robot vacuums in her own home. (She's tested nearly 40 so far, and that number has probably gone up by the time you're reading this.)
Leah graduated from Penn State University with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or scouring Depop for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can email her at [email protected].
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I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness
Cross one chore off your to-do list for good.
By Leah Stodart
Shark CryoGlow mask review after 10 months: The only way I'll ever stop using this is if Shark releases a new one
My skin has responded so well to the Shark face mask that it's been permanently baked into my weekly routine.
By Leah Stodart
How going low-waste helped me protect my peace in a world filled with chaos
If you're overwhelmed by chores or general clutter at home, I think some eco-friendly household swaps could quell some chaos.
By Leah Stodart
Looksmaxxing my bedroom TV with the Hisense Déco: The chic, small, budget QLED TV that blends in with my decor
This 32-inch QLED Fire TV has been an immaculate replacement for my decrepit 15-year-old TV.
By Leah Stodart
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Ninja Slushi Twist review: Making 2 flavors at once rocks, but the regular Slushi is fine for most situations
If you live in an apartment like me, the Slushi Twist is probably overkill. But it's still so much fun.
By Leah Stodart
After a brief slump, iRobot announced 5 new Roombas and a wet dry vacuum. Is it redemption arc time?
iRobot hopes that a more budget-friendly pricing model and a fancy sanitizing mop are enough to shrug off the bankruptcy blip.
By Leah Stodart
Best 4th of July sales 2026: Deals on Ninja appliances, TVs, pool inflatables, tools, cooling bedding, and more
If you missed grabbing a summer staple on sale for Prime Day, it's probably on sale again.
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Shark PowerDetect Speed Luxe review: My favorite stick vacuum for cat hair comes in pretty colors now
A stick vacuum that's not gray or black? Groundbreaking — and not in the sarcastic Miranda Priestly way.
By Leah Stodart
The best TVs of 2026 so far: RGB TVs were the talk of CES, but they're not the only exciting releases
OLED is no longer alone at the top of the TV tech food chain.
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Prime Day is over: We found 50+ deals still live on our Apple, Ninja, Lego, Sony, and DJI favorites
Missed the sale? You can still score huge discounts on OLED TVs, Sony headphones, and Apple Watches.
By Leah Stodart , Miller Kern , Haley Henschel , Mashable Team , Timothy Beck Werth , and Samantha Mangino
It's Prime Day, last call: We found 175+ deals on our Apple, Ninja, Lego, Sony, and
DJI favorites
On the final day of the Amazon mega-sale, you can still score huge discounts on OLED TVs, Sony headphones, and Apple Watches.
By Leah Stodart , Miller Kern , Haley Henschel , Mashable Team , Timothy Beck Werth , and Samantha Mangino
12 products at record-low prices for Prime Day: A Sony record player, Oura Ring, and $10 Fire TV Stick
Sony's XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are only $198, and some of our favorite products also got record price drops.
By Leah Stodart
This is your last chance to get the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for under $1,000
This is a big deal for Android users (and Android-curious iPhone users).
By Leah Stodart
Ever wonder what people actually buy on Prime Day? Here's what Mashable readers have purchased so far.
We saw the Pokémon and Switch boom coming from a mile away.
By Leah Stodart
Prime Day ends soon! Don't miss these 175+ deals on Apple, Kindle, Lego, Ninja, and Sony products.
On the final day of the Amazon mega-sale, you can still score huge discounts on OLED TVs, Sony headphones, and Apple Watches.
By Leah Stodart , Miller Kern , Haley Henschel , Mashable Team , Timothy Beck Werth , and Samantha Mangino
Should you get a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found live deals worth buying.
I won't just tell you to buy the cheapest vacuum — I'm actually analyzing the sale price-to-cleaning-performance ratio.
By Leah Stodart
I track TV prices all year: These are the best last chance Prime Day TV deals
We're tracking all the best TV deals available throughout Prime Day.
By Leah Stodart
I test vacuums professionally and found the 10+ best live deals on Prime Day
My advice? Instead of splurging on one really nice vacuum, buy a budget-friendly robot and stick vacuum to pair together.
By Leah Stodart
If 15% off doesn't feel like a real discount, these products are 50% off for Prime Day: Keurig, Sony, more
Too many brands are getting away with skimpy sales.
By Leah Stodart
Prime Day ends soon: We found the 150+ best deals on Apple, Kindle, DJI, and Lego favorites
Kindle e-readers, Apple Watches, and Samsung TVs are at record-low prices on day three of the Amazon sale.
By Leah Stodart , Miller Kern , Haley Henschel , Mashable Team , Timothy Beck Werth , and Samantha Mangino
There's no great Shark CryoGlow deal for Prime Day, but I found a few other reliable red light masks on sale
Cheap red light masks aren't always reliable. Buy a good brand for less on Prime Day.
By Leah Stodart
Prime Day deals on small TVs: The Hisense DécoTV that changed the vibe of my bedroom is under $200
A TV for a bedroom or an apartment doesn't have to be crappy just because it's small.
By Leah Stodart
Should you get a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found some best-ever deals.
I won't just tell you to buy the cheapest vacuum — I'm actually analyzing the sale price-to-cleaning-performance ratio.
By Leah Stodart
I track TV prices all year: These are the best Prime Day TV deals still live
We're tracking all the best TV deals available throughout Prime Day.
By Leah Stodart
I test vacuums professionally, and I found the 10+ best live deals on Prime Day
My advice? Instead of splurging on one really nice vacuum, buy a budget-friendly robot and stick vacuum to pair together.
By Leah Stodart
Our favorite kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day: Shop Ninja Slushi, Breville espresso machines, and more
You're craving a certain summer dish right now, aren't you?
By Leah Stodart
Huge deals on 65-inch TVs for Prime Day: Up to $1,000 off 2026 TCL mini QLED TVs and LG OLED TVs
Most of these TVs are several hundred dollars cheaper than their early deals a few days ago.
By Leah Stodart
The 7 best tablets of 2026: Comparing iPad, Samsung, and Lenovo
Yes, we love iPads, but there are great alternatives out there.
I track TV prices all year: Here are the Prime Day TV deals that are actually worth buying
We're tracking all the best TV deals available throughout Prime Day.
By Leah Stodart
