Shimul Sood

Contributor

Shimul studied psychology at St. Xavier's, but it never quite felt like her. It was something she completed out of obligation, even as her interests pulled her in a different direction. She didn’t dwell on it for long, because by then, she had already started leaning into what felt far more natural to her: social media, storytelling, and understanding how people connect with content. What began as curiosity gradually turned into a career. She worked as a social media manager for publications such as iGeeksBlog, Guiding Tech, GizmoChina, and MySmartPrice, shaping their online presence and voice. She also worked with well-known influencers, including Rajiv Makhni and Rupesh Sinha of Sillycorns Media. Over time, she developed a strong instinct for what resonates with audiences. Somewhere along the way, writing became more than just a part of the job. It turned into something she really enjoyed and wanted to pursue more seriously. That shift led her to writing at MySmartPrice, where she began building her voice in consumer technology through her feature articles and in-depth reviews. Currently, Shimul is a contributor at Digital Trends, with over five years of experience in the tech space. She also writes for MakeUseOf, focusing on experiential features that go beyond specifications and into what gadgets actually feel like in everyday use. Her work spans Apple and Android ecosystems, smartphones, Mac and Windows, apps, productivity tools, and smart home technology. She covers both what’s trending and what personally sparks her curiosity, always aiming to keep her writing clear, grounded, and relatable for the readers. Outside of work, Shimul enjoys travelling and spending time in the kitchen, often experimenting with new recipes. You’ll probably also find her on a quiet hunt for the best iced coffee in town.

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Phones         October 19

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Phones         October 18

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Photos into something you’ll actually want to use

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News         October 15

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News         October 14

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Smart Home         October 13

AI can’t tell if you’re gay or straight, but it thinks it knows what both look like

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News         October 9

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News         October 9

I found 5 Amazon Prime smartwatch deals worth clearing your wrist for

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Deals         October 7

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Deals         October 7

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Deals         October 6

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News         October 6

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News         October 5

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News         October 2

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Phones         October 1

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Phones         September 29

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News         September 29

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News         September 28

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News         September 26

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Features         September 26

OpenAI has a rogue AI problem and ChatGPT users are now caught in it

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News         September 26

Google Pixel 11 can now make phone calls for you with Gemini

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News         September 24

Google just made its powerful AI video generator free for everyone

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News         September 23

Samsung’s next flagship tablets just leaked, and they look very familiar

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Tablets         September 23

Amazfit put two solar panels in its new smartwatch. Now I want Apple to do the same

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Features         September 22

Apple’s expensive new iPhone 18 Pro is already giving some owners headaches

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Phones         September 22

Meta’s Muse AI agent is a big hit, and it just had a big security alarm go off, too

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News         September 21

I thought I had AI prompts figured out. Research says it’s not a level playing field for women.

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Features         September 21

Googlebooks push Android on a laptop, while chasing the dreamy iPhone-Mac experience

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Features         September 21

Samsung spent years selling us on QLED TVs. Now it may be moving on

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News         September 21

Apple’s already expensive devices could cost even more in 2027

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Phones         September 17

Meta’s new AI agent can now get things done across your Mac

Meta’s Muse AI agent has arrived on Mac, where it can work directly with your files and apps to get everyday tasks done.

News         September 17

Google’s new AI agent wants to take the stress out of running a family

Google is turning CC into a shared AI assistant that can help families stay on top of schedules, chores, forms, and more.

News         September 17

Samsung might make you buy the Galaxy S27 Ultra for this upgrade

Samsung's next flagship lineup might not get the same memory upgrade across the board.

Phones         September 17

Scientists say just because you watch sports on YouTube doesn’t mean you’ll shake off your lazy habits

A new study looked at whether watching sports content on YouTube encourages college students to become more physically active. The connection isn't as straightforward as you might expect.

News         September 16