Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I got my first turntable six months ago — and I've never felt so connected to music (even if my bank account is crying)
I got the U-Turn Audio Orbit Special six months ago, and it's made me very happy ... but very poor. Buying records is addictive.
I've tested 43 coffeemakers in two years — but I’d only spend my own money on these nine
I've tested 43 coffee makers over 2 years, but I'd only buy these 9 machines with my own money.
Oxiline Scale MD Pro review
The Oxiline Scale MD Pro is a strange smart scale. Priced almost like a Withings but performing like a budget option, I’m not sure who this is for.
I tested the Kobo Clara Colour, and it’s the best Kindle Colorsoft alternative — for $90 less
Editor's ChoiceThe Kobo Clara Colour is the best Kindle alternative, with a paperlike display, night mode included, waterproofing, long battery life, and a full color screen.
I asked an espresso machine expert, and these 3 crucial errors will ruin your morning brew
I spoke to John Holmquist, Customer Experience Manager at Seattle Coffee Gear, to ask him about the 3 most common barista mistakes he sees.
I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep
I review headphones for a living, so I thought I'd compare the biggest flagships in 2026: the AirPods Max 2, WH-1000XM6, and QuietComfort Ultra.
I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort
Editor's ChoiceThe CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro released late last year, and they’re easily my favorite budget headphones to date. They sound supreme, especially with LDAC.
You don't have to spend $1k on espresso — my pro setup is under $650 (trust me, I'm an ex-barista)
You don't need to spend $1k on a home coffee setup. My complete coffee station is $648, and I can make barista-quality coffee at home.
I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner
I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the Sony WH-1000XM6 to see which premium flagship headphones come out on top.
AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip
I tested the AirPods Max 2 and loved them, but are they worth it for everyone? Here are 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip.
I've tested 43 coffee makers — and this is the last one you'll ever need to buy
If you want your coffee maker to last a lifetime, it's got to be the Technivorm Moccamaster.
Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? Yes — but there's a catch
Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? I tested with my Samsung Galaxy S25+ to find out. The short answer is yes, but with a catch.
I hate that the AirPods Max 2 are the best headphones I've ever used
I reviewed the new AirPods Max 2 and adored them, so much so that every other pair of headphones is ruined for me now.
Our readers' favorite espresso machine is the Breville Bambino Plus — and I couldn't agree more after testing 43 coffee makers
I asked, you answered: the Breville Bambino Plus is officially Tom's Guide readers' favorite espresso machine, and I completely agree with you.
You don’t need a $1,000 espresso machine: This $299 'budget' model makes barista-quality coffee at home
For the first episode of The Coffee Lab, I review the Breville Bambino and share why it's the best cheap espresso machine on the market.
Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select review: Still the best coffee maker
Editor's ChoiceThe Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select has stayed mostly unchanged since the ‘60s, and for good reason. It makes deliciously rich coffee in minutes.
I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed
I compared the brand-new Apple AirPods Max 2 with the reigning champ of ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen to see which premium headphones are the best.
I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner
I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the original (2024 version) AirPods Max, and here's the result.
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’
Editor's ChoiceApple AirPods Max 2 take everything from the originals and multiply it by 100. The sound quality, features, and design are now industry-leading.
Espresso machine expert says this is the number 1 mistake home baristas make — and you probably don't even realize you're doing it
I asked a coffee expert from Seattle Coffee Gear how home baristas can maximize the lifespan of their espresso machines.
I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised
I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.
Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all
I'm an ex-barista with way too many coffee gadgets, so I challenged the revered Mazzer Philos and the new Baratza Encore ESP Pro to a blind taste test.
Nothing Headphone (a) review: Another sci-fi slam-dunk, but a few sound-related issues
The Nothing Headphone (a) are some of the coolest headphones I’ve ever seen, but the narrow soundstage might put off serious audiophiles.
