Valentina Palladino

Deputy Editor, Buying Advice

Valentina Palladino has been writing about consumer tech for over a decade, focusing on smartwatches, fitness trackers, laptops, smart home gadgets and accessories. After graduating with a degree in journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, she started off her career in the Good Housekeeping test kitchens and moved on to work at publications including Wired, The Verge, Tom’s Guide and Ars Technica. Now as Engadget’s Deputy Editor of Buying Advice, she manages all of the site’s buying guides, gift guides and tech deals coverage. When not working, Valentina is usually reading, attempting to complete DIY home projects or planning her next travel excursion.

Articles by Valentina Palladino

The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on iPads, MacBooks, AirPods and more
You can score a few all-time lows on some of the latest Apple gear.
The best fitness trackers for 2025
Here's a list of the best fitness trackers you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best streaming deals: Save on Spotify, YouTube TV, Starz, Disney+ and more
These are the best streaming deals you can get right now, plus all of the discounted bundles that are worth your money.
The best gifts for grads under $50
Give them something useful without breaking the bank.
The best MacBook accessories for 2025
Here are the accessories we use and recommend to improve the ergonomics, connectivity and overall productivity of your MacBook.
The best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases for 2025
Here are the best iPhone cases you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best E Ink tablets for 2025
Here's a list of the best E ink tablets you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best cheap Windows laptops for 2025
Here's a list of the best cheap Windows laptops you can buy, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
The best smartwatches for 2025
Here’s a list of the best smartwatches you can buy, plus advice on how to choose one.
Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best sales you can still get from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
The 2025 Amazon Spring Sale may be over, but you can still snag discounts on some of our favorite gadgets.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2025
Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best headphones for running in 2025
Finding the right pair of headphones or earbuds to accompany you on your next 5K can be a challenge. We tested more than a dozen models to find the best headphones for running that you can buy today.
The best smart LED light bulbs for 2025
Smart LED light bulbs make it easy to customize the lighting in your home as much as you want. These are the best smart light bulbs you can buy right now, plus everything you need to know about how to pick the right one for you.
The best budget laptops for 2025
Yes, you can get a great laptop without breaking the bank. These are our favorite budget laptops costing $1,000 or less.
The best Apple Watch accessories for 2025
Here's a list of the best Apple Watch accessories, including bands, cases, chargers and more, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Here's how to pre-order the new Apple iPad and iPad Air M3
Here's everything you need to know about pre-ordering the new iPad Air M3 and the 2025 entry-level iPad.
The best robot vacuum for 2025
Robot vacuums are available at many price points today, and some of them can even mop in addition to vacuum. These are the best robot vacuums you can buy today.
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2025
Gone are the days of being forced to spend more than $500 on a robot vacuum. Here are the affordable robot vacuums you can get right now.
The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025
Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use than standard vacuums. We tested a number of the most popular cordless vacuums today to find the ones that are worth your money.
The best iPad cases for 2025
Here's a list of the best iPad cases you can buy to protect your tablet, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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