Latest articles by Ashley Thieme
I’ve been testing these hybrid shoes, and they’re the beach day addition I never realized I needed
The Columbia Drainmaker sneakers are hybrid water shoes that offer comfortable steadiness in the water and on the rocks, but a little friction could put some adventurers off.
Forget fans, I've been testing Sony's new wearable thermo device — and it's the gadget of the future
Editor's ChoiceThe Reon Pocket Pro Plus is a gadget in its own category that provides personalized heating and cooling discreetly under your clothing.
I’ve been testing the Puraflows Auramist Cold Press Juicer, and I wanted to love it for its cheap price tag — but here’s what I really think
The Puraflows Cold Press Juicer is a simple choice for beginners, but the cleanup process and significant noise are enough to put anyone off.
An affordable robot vacuum with decent performance is hard to come by, so I’ve been testing the Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2, and it ticks all the boxes (if you have the right flooring)
The Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 is an affordable entry-level robot vacuum cleaner that’s perfect for homes with hard floors, but its suction holds it back.
Sony just launched the new 1000X The ColleXion headphones — here's everything you need to know about this premium audio upgrade
Sony announces the launch of the new luxury 1000X The ColleXion headphones — this is everything you need to know, including the price, design and audio specs.
The Invincible Season 4 finale left me wanting more, so I’m using Spotify’s official TV & Film playlists to relive the action
After watching the latest season of Invincible, I wanted to relive the whole show, and Spotify has official playlists that let me do just that.
I’ve walked 100,000 steps in the Salomon XT-6 sneakers — and this is my verdict on the most stylish streetwear shoe you can buy right now
Editor's ChoiceThey may be built for the outdoors, but the world decided the Salomon XT-6s are meant for city coffee shops, and I agree.
Forget your old Walkman: We Are Rewind’s cassette player makes mixtapes modern with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery
RecommendedThe We Are Rewind Cassette Player is a premium way to listen to tapes, in both performance and price.
I bought the Kodak Charmera and it's not supposed to look good, but I still think everyone should have one when taking a trip with friends
I bought the TikTok and Instagram viral Kodak Charmera, and it's changed the way I take photos when I'm with my friends.
I've been using this tiny Bluetooth speaker for 3 months — its surprisingly big sound has transformed my home listening (and it's on sale right now)
The Edifier ES20 is a tiny speaker that can withstand the elements and provide big sound, and it's currently on sale for a limited time.
You don't have to buy the most expensive Bluetooth speaker for awesome sound — here are my top picks under $30, $50 and $100
Bass, treble, and everything in between on a budget
4.5 stars under $50 — here's the top cheap earbuds, Bluetooth speakers and cameras we've tested
After rigorous testing, these are the five best products for under $50 recommended by our reviews team.
Digital fatigue is showing up in our music consumption — and Gen Z is ditching streaming for vinyl crackle
It's easy to feel burnt out from such a digital lifestyle, but I've been turning to vinyl and cassette to counteract this — and it seems like other people are too.
You can get my favorite cheap turntable that sounds high-end for even less right now while it's $80 off at Amazon
I've been testing the Crosley C65, and it's the best budget upgrade I've ever made to my home music system.
Is the Crosley C65 the best turntable you can buy for under $300? I put it to the test to find out
The Crosley C65 is an affordable turntable set up equipped with bookshelf speakers for impressive audio performance and good looks.
Cassette collectors are in luck with this $99 portable player from Gadhouse — I tested it to find out whether it’s worth your money
The Gadhouse MIKO is a retro-style cassette player that makes listening to tapes easy if you’re on a budget or need to save space, but it has some drawbacks.
I ditched the AirPods to test the newest affordable open-earbuds for working out — and I can't recommend them highly enough
These new open-earbuds offer the best sound while working out — they're even better than AirPods.
I asked ChatGPT for tips to get through the "worst ever" airport in Europe — this is the advice it gave me
I'm planning a trip to Lisbon, which is said to have the worst airport in Europe, so I asked AI for advice on how to have a successful trip.
I've been using my first IPL device — and I'm never getting salon waxes again
I've been using the ULike Air 10 at-home IPL treatment for 3 months, and this is the hair removal method I'm going to be sticking with.
I fell for the hype and got Salomon trail shoes — here's my verdict after a week with the trendiest sneakers of 2026
I got a pair of the famous Salomon XT-6 sneakers, and after a week of walking cities and trails, this is what I think.
I tested studio headphones with 120 hours of battery life, but I wouldn’t recommend them for everyone — here’s why
The OneOdio Studio Max 2 studio headphones offer tons of connectivity options to suit most people, but the sound quality isn’t the greatest.
I’ve saved thousands on laser hair removal by using this at-home IPL device — I've been testing it for 3 months and here are my thoughts
Editor's ChoiceThe ULike Air 10 is an at-home IPL device that gives quick and easy hair removal results without the salon costs.
I tested the $249 Shark NeverChange air purifier for one month to fight sudden seasonal allergies, and its real-time pollen detection and HEPA filtration noticeably reduced home dust and helped me sleep better according to my Oura Ring data
After purchasing an air purifier and using it for a whole month, here's everything I noticed changing in my home.
