Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I was a Yeti skeptic, but I’ve been using my Yeti Roadie cooler for 2 months now — here’s why you'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands
From water bottles to coolers, Yeti has dominated summer 2025 thus far. I'm a recent convert, and I'm never going back to a Yeti-less summer.
I got my first under-desk treadmill and I’m obsessed — here’s 5 things I learned
I got my first under-desk treadmill, and my home office will never be the same again. Here are 5 things I've learned from my first few weeks with the DeerRun Q1 Mini.
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro review
The Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro is $349: an expensive massage gun. Thankfully, it performs like a premium option, but doesn’t quite do enough to justify its price.
Jura E8 review
The Jura E8 is a premium automatic coffee machine that can make drink after drink in mere seconds… but it’ll cost you an arm and a leg.
DeerRun Q1 Mini review: Now I can walk 14,000 steps at my desk
The DeerRun Q1 Mini is a delightfully affordable under-desk treadmill that helped me smash my daily step targets, but I wouldn’t recommend it for runners.
Bose QuietComfort headphones have crashed to their lowest ever price, but I'd still get these $47 headphones this Prime Day instead
Prime Day deals are coming left, right, and center, but that doesn't mean you should buy everything you see. These budget headphones can fight Bose at just $47.
Could this $249 espresso machine be one of the cheapest ways to get decent espresso? Yes, but there's a catch
I'm an ex-barista, and now I'm on a mission to find the best home espresso machine. The Casabrews Ultra could be a worthy entry, but it's not perfect.
Casabrews Ultra review: A unique espresso machine
The Casabrews Ultra is one of the most affordable espresso machines on the market, but isn’t for everyone.
Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 Soundbar review
The Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 is an incredibly impressive soundbar for the price. At just £329, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get true Dolby Atmos.
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
I tried out the brand-new JLab JBuds Mini earbuds... apparently they're the world's smallest earbuds EVER?
Rode AI-1 review
The Rode AI-1 is one of the easiest and simplest audio interfaces out there. What it lacks in frills, it makes up for in pure efficiency.
Wattbike Air review: Subscription-free and ideal for HIIT
Wattbike Air is a great exercise bike for HIIT and interval trainers, thanks to its 2500W air resistance. However, hill climbers should look elsewhere.
Soundpeats Air5 Pro review: Sound way better than $79
The Soundpeats Air5 Pro are budget earbuds with hi-res audio codecs, and sound surprisingly good for the $79 price. However, they're not perfect.
College students, listen up! JLab's new speakers are affordable, loud, and one can even be a portable karaoke machine
JLab has released its first Bluetooth speakers in 7 years: the Pop Party, GO Party, JBuds Party, and Epic Party. Here's my first impressions.
I took this Yeti cool bag to the beach on the hottest day of the year — and the results are amazing
I took the Yeti Hopper M15 cool bag to the beach during a heat wave, and this is what happened. Spoiler alert: it did everything I wanted it to and more.
I'm an ex-barista and I miss cafe cold brew — here's how I make cold brew at home with just a French press
I'm an ex-barista and I miss drinking cafe cold brew on tap, so I tried to make my own. This is how I make my barista-quality cold brew easily
I’m an ex-barista and these easy upgrades will make your cheap espresso machine brew like a pro
I'm an ex-barista who's now on a mission to find the best espresso machine on the market. I've compiled my favorite tricks to upgrade any espresso machine.
My summer just got cooler — the Ninja Creami is on sale and I'm not going to stop until everything is ice cream
The Ninja Creami is an amazing $30 off right now at Walmart, so I'd run not walk to grab one of the viral ice-cream makers before it sells out.
I've kept iPhones for 5 years and Nutribullets for 8 — here's how I nurture my tech and stretch its lifespan
I'm very anti-spending money on replacing broken tech, so I've compiled my three top tips for ensuring you don't need to replace your gadgets often.
I'm a barista who swapped an $899 espresso machine for a $149 budget one — here's why
I'm an ex-barista and I won't stop making coffee. Now a journalist, I'm on a mission to find the perfect espresso machine. Can this cheap De'Longhi impress me?
My love for How To Train Your Dragon runs deep (I have 4 Toothless plushies), but even with its 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, the remake is cringe and weird – stream the OG on Prime Video instead
I would class myself as one of the world's biggest 'How To Train Your Dragon' fans, so when I watched the 2025 live-action remake, I was very disappointed.
I'm a tough critic when it comes to audio gear, but these $199 headphones still have me hooked
I reviewed the Soundcore Space One Pro headphones months ago, but I still can't get them out of my head. Here's why they've stood the test of time.
I review headphones for a living — 3 things you need to know before you buy
I spend hours every week testing headphones, so I've learnt a few things along the way. I've compiled my best tips for choosing the right headphones here.
