Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I've got three reasons why CDs beat music streaming, although I'll admit, it's not for everyone.
The Aarke French press is a chic coffee maker for the stylish amongst you, but it’s a premium product with a premium price to boot.
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X are great DJ cans, with a perfect balance between loud bass and detailed, delicate treble, but only in electronic genres.
The AeroPress Clear Color is a stylish update that doesn’t lose the unique brewing technique that makes AeroPress such a stalwart of the coffee world.
I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow for 2 months, so here are two things I like, and one thing I'm not so sure on.
Mazzer Philos is a famous coffee grinder, and I get why. It has near-non-existent retention and near-perfect uniformity. As close to flawless as you can get.
Considering audiophile headphones start at over $100 and can go well into four digits, the $69 FiiO JT3 are the most exciting thing I've reviewed in 2026 (so far).
The Cuisinart Coffee Grinder is a blade coffee grinder that, unfortunately, suffers from severe non-uniform grinding, so I can’t recommend it to anyone.
The FiiO JT3 are the budget audiophile cans to beat, with premium sound, materials, and build. I bet they’re the envy of every other audio brand.
Everyone loves an underdog, and the new Status Pro X earbuds are proof. From a small business with lots to prove, it's easy to love these premium buds.
I tested the Edifier M60 and loved them, but they sound so much better if you use all the tools available to you. Here's how and why this one change works.
Edifier M60 are super-compact bookshelf speakers ideal for small spaces. The M60 pack a major sonic punch without sacrificing the most important thing: size.
The Status Pro X are some top-notch earbuds, with powerful sound and a premium design. Although pricey, it could be worth it for these fun little buds.
I bought a pair of Yaktrax for my recent holiday, and nothing helps me stay steady on the ice and snow like them.
I tested the divisive De'Longhi Linea Classic, and it's got one major flaw. As a result, I'd recommend these three alternative espresso machines instead.
The Instant Pot Rio Mini is the smallest Instant Pot I’ve ever tested, it comes in pastel pink, and it has seven cooking modes. Perfect? Well… it’s close-ish.
I hated Nespresso and Keurig machines... until I went on vacation and the Airbnb had one. Nespresso, this is an apology: you're better than I thought.
The De’Longhi Linea Classic is a premium-looking, budget-friendly espresso machine, but its odd steam wand isn’t capable of making microfoam.
The Shure MV88 USBC-C is a fantastic phone-forward microphone, ideal for social content creators looking to upgrade their voiceover quality.
The Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine is a semi-budget machine for beginners, but you can get a much better performance for less elsewhere.
I'm a professional audio reviewer, so when I unboxed the new Edifier S880DB MKII, I couldn't believe my ears. Premium sound from a budget brand? Yes, please.
I've been baking sourdough for over a year, and you only need one product to up your sourdough game.
The Ratio Four is a sleek, premium coffee maker that brews pour-over-quality coffee with none of the effort. I can’t get enough of it.
