Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.
She graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Journalism. 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 with her dog, off to the movies, or raving about the WNBA. She's watched all 50 seasons of Survivor and you're mostly likely to find her on the couch with her pets, catching up on reality tv.
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The 10 best e-readers we've ever tested
You won't miss the feeling of paper with these e-readers.
I tested all of Amazon's e-readers, and this is the best Kindle to buy
I'm putting the Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Scribe head-to-head.
BookCon is a haven for book nerds — here's what it's like to attend
But fans still have feedback for the event.
'Heated Rivalry' is a hit, but author Rachel Reid is trying to maintain her normalcy amidst the phenomenon
"It feels like I found a genie and wished for the world to be obsessed with everything I wrote."
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The best October Prime Day deals on iPads, according to Mashable's team of tech experts
Save up to $200 on the iPad Pro, Air, and mini.
By Haley Henschel and Samantha Mangino
October Prime Day is live, but not for long: See the 101 best deals, with 53% discounts on TVs, headphones, and more
October Prime Day ends at midnight, so don't miss your chance to save on our favorite products of the year.
Prime Day Kindle deals: I test e-readers for a living, and all my faves are on sale
While the just-announced Kindles aren't on sale, you can save 31% on the 2024 e-readers (which I love).
The best Apple deals on October Prime Day: $200 off MacBooks and iPads on sale
Over 20 of Apple's latest devices and accessories have fallen to record-low prices for Prime Big Deal Days.
By Haley Henschel and Samantha Mangino
The best October Prime Day kitchen deals: Our favorite Owala water bottle makes the cut
Save on air fryers, coffee makers, and cookware on October Prime Day.
I tried the best smart rings of 2026 — the Oura Ring 5 is the best you can buy
The Oura Ring is the best smart ring, but it's not your only option.
The best headphones and earbuds deals on October Prime Day, including my favorite Bose headphones
New headphones from Bose and Sony have gotten their first discounts.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
Loads of Amazon device deals are live for October Prime Day: Fire TVs, Echo speakers, and more
If you need a new tablet, TV, or smart speaker, check out Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
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The best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: We found the new Apple Watch Series 12 on sale
Amazon has the 42mm Series 12 for $349.99, while the Apple Watch SE 3 is $199. Here’s how the deals compare.
The best headphones and earbuds deals on October Prime Day — my favorite Bose headphones are on sale
New headphones from Bose and Sony have gotten their first discounts.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
The 125+ best October Prime Day deals: We found record prices on Apple, Bose, Lego, and Sony favorites
Get a head start on your holiday shopping.
Save $100 on Apple's iPad Air, plus more of the best Apple deals during Prime Big Deal Days
Seventeen of Apple's latest devices and accessories have fallen to record-low prices for Prime Big Deal Days.
By Haley Henschel and Samantha Mangino
We found the best Prime Day Apple Watch deals: Save $49 on the new Apple Watch Series 12
Amazon has the 42mm Series 12 for $349.99, while the Apple Watch SE 3 is $199. Here’s how the deals compare.
The best October Prime Day kitchen deals: Our favorite Owala water bottle is on sale
Save on air fryers, coffee makers, and cookware on October Prime Day.
Loads of Amazon device deals are live for October Prime Day: Shop Fire TVs, Echo speakers, and more
If you need a new tablet, TV, or smart speaker, check out Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
By Christina Buff and Samantha Mangino
All my favorite Kindles are on sale for Prime Day: Save 31% on Amazon e-readers
While the just-announced Kindles aren't on sale, you can save 31% on the 2024 e-readers (which I love).
The best October Prime Day deals on iPads, according to Mashable's tech experts
The savings aren't the best we've ever seen, but they're getting better and better.
By Haley Henschel and Samantha Mangino
October Prime Day is almost here: We found 35+ deals on Apple, Bose, Kindle, and Garmin favorites
Get a head start on your holiday shopping.
A ton of Amazon device deals are live for October Prime Day: Shop Fire TVs, Echo speakers
If you need a new tablet, TV, or smart speaker, check out Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
By Christina Buff and Samantha Mangino
The best early October Prime Day deals on iPads, according to Mashable's tech experts
The savings aren't the best we've ever seen, but they're a start.
By Haley Henschel and Samantha Mangino
We found the best early Prime Day Apple Watch deal — save $49 on the new Apple Watch Series 12
For more savings, you probably need to wait for October Prime Day to actually kick off.
The 10 best wireless earbuds we've ever tested
Our audio experts put the best wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Soundcore to the test.
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
Will Kindles be on sale during October Prime Day? Here's what we know.
New models? Probably not, but 2024 devices could be.
When is the next Prime Day? Here's when to shop Amazon's fall sale.
Another Prime savings event is upon us.
By Christina Buff and Samantha Mangino
Are Kindles without lockscreen ads worth it? We're divided.
If you want your Kindle to display the classic E Ink artwork on the lockscreen, you have to pay for the privelege of removing ads.
