Ashley Thieme is a staff writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide where she tests out the latest tech so you can know what’s going to be worth your time and money. She has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media and Sociology from Cardiff University. She has bylines in titles including Women’s Health UK, sharing the latest health and wellness news stories, and Virgin Radio UK, providing the latest entertainment news and working on celebrity interviews. She has experience reporting on a variety of topics including music, literature, motorsport, entertainment and health. In previously published work, she has reviewed live music events, books, and wellness products. She values the importance of tech enhancing your life rather than taking over, and as a music fanatic, she is always looking for the best way to listen to new music releases. Discovering the top audio equipment that enhances sound quality and provides optimum comfort is what Ashley does best. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys hitting her reading goals on Goodreads by getting into the latest novels with a cup of tea as well as getting out in the Welsh mountains for a good hike on the weekend.
Latest articles by Ashley Thieme

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RecommendedThe Tribest Slowstar AI Vertical Hopper Juicer is an intuitive way to get healthy juices every day, and has won me over despite some minor flaws.

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The Lefant M210 Pro OMNI is an effective robot vacuum for hard flooring, but it struggles on carpeted areas and makes rugs damp, too.

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The Tribest Backspin Blender gives a unique blending experience, but it may be too impractical to justify the premium price tag.

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The CMF Buds 2a are some of the most impressive cheap wireless earbuds I've ever tested. Here's what I like and what I don't like.

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As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.

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Spotify knows exactly which podcasts I want to listen to, and thanks to the new podcast feature on Prompted Playlists, I'm no longer doom-scrolling for the perfect pod.

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Editor's ChoiceFor just $39, the CMF Buds 2A provide awesome sound quality and ANC, but for that price, what more could you want?

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As the weather gets warmer, hiking in the heat can seem a little daunting, but I've found ways to stay cool even on the hottest days.

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As allergy season comes into full force, here are some tips to keep your home dust and pollen-free.

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I've been testing a whole host of budget earbuds, and these are the three offerings from CMF by Nothing that I think are worth your money.

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The new Roborock Saros 20 is one of the best robot vacuums on the market, and here are some of the things I like about it.

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RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.

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I tried out Roborock’s new flagship robot vacuum and compared it to my favorite Shark vacuum to see which one is worth the money.

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I spent a week testing the CMF Buds 2 Plus, and the sound quality can rival $200 earbuds. So why pay more?

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I've been using AI to make Spotify playlists, and ChatGPT has given me some of the best new music to try out.

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After using the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch for a month, I'm certain this is one of the best options for regular home cleaning.

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Editor's ChoicePopsa provides a premium-quality photo book with great customization options, despite being a little on the pricey side.

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RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 Plus tick many of the right boxes, but inconsistent performance across codecs will leave iPhone users in particular feeling shortchanged.

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The Roborock Q10 S5+ sounds like the perfect home addition on paper, but this robot vacuum struggles more than it should.

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I put a budget and a premium robot vacuum head-to-head to see which one is the best value for money. The answer may surprise you.

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I’m a playlist connoisseur, and after trying Spotify’s AI playlists beta, I’m worried we’re losing the romance of playlists.

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This cheap improvement proves that you don’t have to spend big bucks to get big results.

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RecommendedThe Onkyo GX-30ARC bookshelf speakers offer amazing sound and versatile connectivity at a competitive price, making them a great home audio upgrade.
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