Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.
I test a lot of espresso machines, but none are as high-value and impressive as the small-but-mighty Breville Bambino.
The Breville Bambino is my favorite cheap espresso machine I’ve ever tested. At just $299, it’s a budget machine in a league of its own. There’s no competition.
I tested the FiiO FT13 headphones and they're the perfect option for newbie audiophiles.
The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 is a perfect first soundbar with impressive bass and clear dialogue, but has no Wi-Fi compatibility.
The Fiio FT13 are a pair of comfortable wired headphones with a rich low-end and faithful treble. They’re the perfect cans for audiophile newbies.
The De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is a compact bean-to-cup espresso machine capable of making cafe-quality coffee right out of the box.
Spotify Wrapped is here, and it's reminded me why Spotify is so hard to quit. No other streaming service comes close.
I used the 'wrong' coffee grind size for espresso, drip, and pour-over in the name of science. Here's what happened, and why having a grinder is important.
The Maono Wave T5 is a lavalier mic for beginner content creators, but due to its mediocre sound and poor ambient noise minimization, it’s not for professionals.
The Keen Jasper Zionics are the perfect hybrid trail shoe. With grippy rubber soles and lightweight leather, they’re ideal for wilderness and city errands.
I live in a hard water area, so I should descale my coffee machine often. I use my kettle to show me exactly when to descale.
Spotify recently launched an AI-powered audiobook 'Recap' feature. Here's why I think this is a major step back.
Apple Music has just as many features as Spotify. You simply need to know where to look. I'm hooked on the live radio, super-niche pre-made playlists, and more.
The Maono DM40 Pro review is a basic gaming microphone with fantastic ambient noise reduction and gorgeous RGB capsules, ideal for beginners, but not much else.
The Inoviva Slushie Machine is a fantastic Ninja Slushi dupe. It performs almost identically and is $190 cheaper than the big-name option.
The Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen are a worthy upgrade from the original model, with audiophile-worthy sound quality and an attractive price point.
In 2025, I've tested 3 of my favorite budget earbuds. Brands like JLab, CMF by Nothing, and EarFun have blown the competition away for under $100.
I tested the Gevi 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Grinder, and it's safe to say I'll never use it again. Here's why it's a complete and utter misstep.
The JLab Go Party speaker is incomprehensibly cheap, at just $34. While it won’t impress audiophiles, it’s perfect for house parties.
The CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 perform well above their pay grade. These excellent earbuds sound amazing, boast premium features, and have great ANC.
Gevi 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Grinder is disappointing. It makes bitter yet watery coffee thanks to the low-quality grinder. I can’t recommend it.
I swapped Spotify for Apple Music, and now I can't believe I didn't switch earlier. Apple Music has lossless, Replay, and great UI.
