Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I added this super-affordable coffee scale to my home brewing setup, and it’s ideal for beginner baristas
The MHW-3BOMBER Cube Coffee Scale 2.0 is best used as a basic coffee scale, and is delightfully affordable.
Yes, robot mixologists exist now: This Bartesian machine is like a Keurig but for cocktails
The Bartesian Cocktail Machine takes the crown for convenience. This machine makes delicious cocktails in seconds and takes the guesswork out of mixology.
I tested these $99 earbuds — and I’m being so serious when I say they’re genuine AirPods Pro competitors
The EarFun Air Pro 4+ are the best budget earbuds I’ve ever tested. With delicate, balanced treble and a rich midrange and bass, these are the buds to beat.
This $170 super-budget soundbar + subwoofer has me torn: Is it excellent value or a waste of money?
This week, I tested the Creative Stage Pro, which is a $169 soundbar + subwoofer combo with a budget price and a dream. Is it worth it? I'm so torn.
I tested this 'Keurig for cocktails' that will get your holiday guests talking — there's just one thing holding it back
I recently tested the Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine, which is like a Keurig but for booze. I made loads of cocktails, but it's got one major flaw.
A soundbar and subwoofer for $170? I couldn’t quite believe it either, but the Creative Stage Pro is surprisingly impressive
Creative Stage Pro goes where very few soundbars go: a soundbar-and-subwoofer for $170. It’s surprisingly impressive, but can’t contend with premium options.
Spotify? I don't know her — here's why I'm switching to this audiophile-approved streaming service
I want to quit Spotify, so I'm on a mission to find the next best music streaming service. In this episode, I'm trying out Apple Music.
This Ninja Crispi dupe was so close to being life-changing — but it has one fatal flaw
I tested the Kismile Roasti, a glass air fryer vying for Ninja's crown. Although I wanted to love it, one major flaw was holding it back.
I ditched Spotify for this niche audiophile streaming service for a month — and I might be ready to go back
I stopped using Spotify last month and have stuck to Qobuz for over four weeks now, and I still don't know which music streaming service I want to go with.
I thought screen-free wearables were a gimmick — but this budget fitness tracker has converted me
I tested the Amazfit Helio Strap for 3 weeks, and I never want to take it off. I'm obsessed with the screen-free subscription-free fitness tracker.
I tried a subscription-free Whoop alternative — and it ticks all the right boxes
The Amazfit Helio Strap is a fantastic budget-friendly no-subscription Whoop alternative, bar a few activity-detection-related hiccups.
I tested Denon’s top-of-the-range soundbar and it’s everything you’d expect from an audiophile brand — but there’s a catch
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is a premium soundbar with incredible audio quality and sound system integration, but at a cost.
Kismile Roasti review: Looks like a Ninja Crispi… but it’s not
Kismile Roasti is a glass air fryer with 360° visibility. Yes, it’s a Ninja Crispi dupe. Yes, it’s a good air fryer. But is it better than the Crispi? Well, no.
I tried the AirPods Pro 3 and immediately fell in love, but I'm not going to buy them — here's why
I loved the AirPods Pro 3 as soon as I pressed 'play' on my music, but I won't be buying them. Here's why.
I'm an espresso machine reviewer, but I'd never buy a superautomatic machine for myself — here's why
I love coffee and I love convenience, so surely I should be the ideal person to get a superautomatic coffee machine? Alas, that is not the case, and here's why.
De’Longhi Dedica Duo review: A whimsical pastel ‘50s espresso machine with one major flaw
The De’Longhi Dedica Duo is a budget espresso machine in gorgeous pastel colors, and can even make delicious cold brew. Even so, it’s not perfect.
Casabrews CM5418 review: A budget espresso machine in competition with itself
The Casabrews CM5418 is a super-budget espresso machine perfect for small spaces and small budgets, but there are other better-value Casabrews machines.
Rode NTH-50 review
The Rode NTH-50 are studio headphones with faithful audio reproduction, especially for the mids and high-end, and an utter steal at just $109.
I wasn't impressed by this $99 espresso machine until I got this $38 accessory — now it makes barista-quality coffee
I took the Casabrews 3700 Essential, a $129/$99 espresso machine, and made it into a barista-quality machine with just one change. Here's exactly what I did.
Wacaco Pixapresso review: 10/10 coffee but at a cost
The Wacaco Pixapresso is a portable self-heating espresso machine that brews barista-quality coffee, but the battery life is a major shot in the foot.
Hario V60 vs Aeropress: Which manual brewer is best?
Which manual coffee maker is better, the AeroPress or the Hario V60? I compared them head-to-head.
Casabrews 3700 Essential espresso machine review: Too good to be this cheap
The Casabrews 3700 Essential is one of the cheapest espresso machines on the market, and with a few alterations, is also capable of brewing top-notch coffee.
Espresso machines can be tricky to master — here's my 3 favorite beginner-friendly machines for all home baristas
Espresso machines can be hard to learn, so I've rounded up the three most user-friendly machines so you can make coffee drinks from the get-go.
