Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Nutribullet Flip review: Only for the smoothie addicts
Makes a great smoothie, but I’m not sure I see the point…
Shure MV7i microphone review: The new gold standard for versatility
The Shure MV7i microphone is a two-in-one: a mic and a digital interface. You can plug XLR mics into the MV7i and record from your instrument.
You can elevate your home cafe in 3 easy steps — here's how
If you've got to grips with the barista basics, it's time to level up your home cafe with these 3 easy tips.
Need a last minute NYE party speaker? Here's the 3 I recommend — starting from $99
I run you through my favorite party speakers, including wired, Bluetooth, and a scintillating mixture of both.
Make the most of your espresso machine this holiday season with these 3 festive coffee ideas
Try these 3 easy coffee cocktail recipes with a sweetened espresso shot.
Coffee doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby — here’s my 5 favorite cheap accessories
With these 5 affordable coffee accessories, you'll be able to level up your home cafe in no time — without breaking the bank.
I forgot to make a Christmas dessert so I cheated and made one my Instant Pot — here’s what happened
In the chaos that is the holiday season, it's easy to forget about critical Christmas components. Thankfully, I've found a way around it — my Instant Pot.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week — 6 products to buy and avoid from our expert reviewers
Here are the latest winners and losers from a week of Tom's Guide's expert testing.
EarFun UBOOM X review: Loud and bassy without the price tag
The EarFun UBOOM X is a powerful boombox-slash-portable speaker with great bass and a range of custom EQ presets, but it lacks a bit of sound clarity.
Treblab X3 Pro review: Great sound quality but not much else
The Treblab X3 Pro are a pair of workout earbuds with impressive sound quality. However, that’s where the praise ends — they’re uncomfortable, confusingly marketed, and uncustomizable.
Oclean X Ultra S smart AI toothbrush review: This brush teaches me how to clean my teeth
You get a lot of bang for your buck with this toothbrush. The Oclean X Ultra S is a mid-range toothbrush with AI in-app reports, alerts, and great aesthetics.
SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming mic review: The ultimate PC streaming microphone
The SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming mic is a great condenser mic with AI noise cancellation, and a horde of virtual customization — but it’ll cost you over $300.
I just tested this luxe new coffee machine made by the brand credited with inventing the espresso — here’s my first impressions
The Mini Pro is the top-of-the-range espresso machine, crafted in Italy by La Pavoni, which is credited with inventing the espresso machine.
I started using a coffee scale and my coffee drinks have never tasted better — here's why
How can such a tiny, inconspicuous product make such a monumental change? Coffee is more of a science than you might think — it requires precise ratios and measurements.
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 review: The perfect party speaker for less
The party don’t start ‘til I walk in — Ke$ha, 2009
Baseus Bowie 30 Max review: Booming bass but not much else
There's little here to support the mid-range price other than the rounded square cup design and pretty good bass. Sound quality in the mids and the trebles is tinny while ANC performance is lacking.
De’Longhi La Specialista Opera review: I'm crafting barista-quality drinks at home
I’m not making coffee, I’m crafting coffee
I thought this one-of-a-kind e-bike conversion kit would be great — I ‘spoke’ too soon
While the CLIP e-bike conversion kit feels like a great idea, it's not quite ready yet.
CLIP review: This e-bike conversion kit needs work
The CLIP e-bike conversion kit is a neat prototype, but needs fine-tuning before we can recommend it. The range is just 4 miles, it can't handle rain and is pretty bulky.
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 review: High functionality, high fashion
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is a premium coffee scale with a sleek LED waterproof screen, high weight accuracy, and a live flow rate monitor.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale review: Premium performance at an affordable price
The KitchenTour Coffee Scale is a great scale with a range of functions and a responsive LED screen. And the best part — it’s the cheapest coffee scale I’ve ever reviewed.
