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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I’m pretty lazy when it comes to cooking, but these gadgets make everything simple

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The Klipsch The One Plus Speaker has become my new favorite piece of audio gear.

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These three gadgets I use every time I work out to make exercise fun and recovery faster.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth speaker is my favorite yet, and the booming bass blew me away (literally).

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As a tech reviewer, I come across a lot of devices, but these are my morning essentials.

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The AceFast AceFit Pro has a safety feature that makes me feel comfortable on darker evenings, but the sound quality isn’t the best.

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The Beast Mighty 850 Plus blender has made having a quick smoothie to take with me in the morning easier than ever.

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The AceFast AceFit Pro open-earbuds have some trouble with their sound profile, but have cool lighting features to make up for it.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Beast Mighty 850 Plus blender is the most efficient blender I’ve ever used, and makes smoothies on the go simple.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Neewer RP19H is the ultimate ring light I have tested, with heaps of features plus plenty of color and brightness adjustment.

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The Neewer RL-18 is a great ring light for consistent and strong lighting, but it’s lacking color control.

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The Mowrator S1 2WD is the ideal solution to take the strain out of yardwork, and my dad loves it too!

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The Neewer RL-18 ring light is a reliable lighting solution, but not so great for anyone who needs a lot of easy color temperature adjustment.

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The Smeg Personal Blender ticks a lot of boxes with its compact size and portable plastic bottles, but the actual blending leaves much to be desired.

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RecommendedThe Mowrator S1 2WD is the answer for any lazy gardener who needs to cut their lawn but wants to have fun at the same time.

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Getting you daily hit of vitamin C couldn't be easier with this powered citrus juicer from KitchenAid.

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Editor's ChoiceThe KitchenAid Go Cordless Citrus Juicer is the best addition to my daily routine, so I can have fresh juice with complete ease.

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The Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera had taken the phone distraction out of capturing memories.

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I'm no gamer, but this gaming keyboard has opened up a whole new world of productivity as well as gaming for me.

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I am a firm believer that everyone needs two sets of headphones for casual and detailed listening, and here's why.

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Everyone should have a set of open-earbuds, and these are my top three.

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Getting your steps in couldn't be easier with the addition of an under-desk treadmill to your work-from-home setup.

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I have broken in my fair share of painful hiking boots over the years, and these are the tips that always keep me blister-free.
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