Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I went hands-on with the new JLab JBuds Mini ANC, and they're some of the most exciting earbuds of 2026.
The Roborock Rover is a stair-climbing robot vacuum, and it actually works... but there's a catch.
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 True Wireless earbuds pack a major punch, with excellent sound quality, Dolby Atmos for movies, and a sleek design.
On episode 22 of The Coffee Lab, I'm diving deep into the Comandante C40 MK4: Why does this pricey coffee grinder have a cult following?
The Subminimal Nanofoamer Go isn’t quite barista-worthy yet, but it’s a veritable sous chef in the kitchen department.
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 + subwoofer is an instant home theater upgrade, with crystal-clear dialogue, impressive bass, and music streaming.
The Philips Baristina is a curious espresso machine, with a handheld portafilter yet a totally automated grinding and dosing system.
On the 21st episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying the viral "Fridge Cigarette" coffee cocktail.
On the 20th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm putting two drip machines head-to-head to see which comes out on top.
The Casabrews Ultra Pro is a midrange espresso machine with a PID controller and a built-in timer, but the steam wand issues still haven’t been fixed.
The Bluesound Pulse Cinema is a pretty pricey all-in-one soundbar, but has great bass, great music performance, and great buildability.
I compared the Samsung U8000H to the Amazon Ember 4-Series with three UHD Blu-ray movies.
The Amazon Ember QLED is fine for the price, with good colors and picture quality, but it’s not as bright or affordable as alternatives from Hisense and TCL.
The Smeg Retro Coffee Maker brews clean, delicious coffee with a single press of a button, and looks delightfully cool while doing so, too.
On Episode 19 of The Coffee Lab, I help you understand coffee equipment jargon.
The Columbia Konos Hiker 2-Strap are one of the comfiest, most supportive, and most flexible hiking sandals I’ve ever tested. Definitely a new favorite.
Coleman Snap ‘N Go is an aptly named cooler with a collapsible design, a removable inner lining, a non-outrageous price tag, and keeps ice solid for 30 hours.
The new De'Longhi PrimaDonna Aromatic can make iced and hot drinks in seconds, has a range of recipes in the app, and looks super sleek. It's just... pricey.
For the eighteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I let you in on a little Starbucks secret and show you how to make one of my favorite summer drinks.
I ran a blind taste test to answer the age-old question: Does a more expensive espresso machine make better coffee?
The Samsung QS90H is a powerful all-in-one soundbar. No need for a separate subwoofer or rears here: 7.1.2 channel in just one device.
On the sixteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I answer your most-asked questions about the Moccamaster: Part 2!
The Ninja Luxe Cafe Mini Plus is one of the best espresso machines for complete beginners due to its helpful dialing-in assist feature.
