Ashley Thieme is a staff writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide where she tests out the latest tech so you can know what’s going to be worth your time and money.She has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media and Sociology from Cardiff University. She has bylines in titles including Women’s Health UK online, sharing the latest health and wellness news stories, and Virgin Radio UK, providing the latest entertainment news and working on celebrity interviews.She has experience reporting on a variety of topics including music, literature, motorsport, entertainment and health, and has her own newsletter where she shares reviews of her favorite books, Ashley’s Reading Nook. In previously published work, she has reviewed live music events, books, and wellness products.She values the importance of tech enhancing your life rather than taking over, and as a music fanatic, she is always looking for the best way to listen to new music releases. Discovering the top audio equipment that enhances sound quality and provides optimum comfort is what Ashley does best.In her spare time, Ashley enjoys hitting her reading goals on Goodreads by getting into the latest fantasy novels with a cup of tea as well as getting out in the Welsh mountains for a good hike on the weekend.
Latest articles by Ashley Thieme

I did yoga for 15 minutes every night before bed for a month — here's how it transformed my sleep
By Ashley Thieme published
I have been trying a 15-minute yoga routine before bed, and now I’m falling asleep earlier.

These are the 5 kitchen gadgets that make cooking a breeze — even if you're lazy like me
By Ashley Thieme last updated
I’m pretty lazy when it comes to cooking, but these gadgets make everything simple

This has just become my new favorite speaker — and it's a game changer for home audio enthusiasts
By Ashley Thieme last updated
The Klipsch The One Plus Speaker has become my new favorite piece of audio gear.

Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — my favorite fitness tracker has a built-in coach and is on sale right now for under $70
By Ashley Thieme published
My favourite smartwatch is on sale right now, and its tracking capabilities and battery life could make it a better choice than the new Apple Watch.

Bored with the gym? These 3 gadgets are game changers for my motivation
By Ashley Thieme published
These three gadgets I use every time I work out to make exercise fun and recovery faster.

Klipsch The One Plus review
By Ashley Thieme published
The Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth speaker is my favorite yet, and the booming bass blew me away (literally).

The best ring lights in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Whether it's for vlogging, photography or make-up, here are the best ring lights for all.

I test gadgets for a living — here are 3 that always make my day better
By Ashley Thieme last updated
As a tech reviewer, I come across a lot of devices, but these are my morning essentials.

If Back to the Future Part II had earbuds, this would be them — but the sound profile got left in 1985
By Ashley Thieme published
The AceFast AceFit Pro has a safety feature that makes me feel comfortable on darker evenings, but the sound quality isn’t the best.

I threw out my Nutribullet blender after testing this Beast personal blender — here's why
By Ashley Thieme published
The Beast Mighty 850 Plus blender has made having a quick smoothie to take with me in the morning easier than ever.

AceFast AceFit Pro review
By Ashley Thieme published
The AceFast AceFit Pro open-earbuds have some trouble with their sound profile, but have cool lighting features to make up for it.

I’ve been testing this compact blender — and on-the-go smoothies have never been easier
By Ashley Thieme published
The Beast Mighty 850 Plus blender is the most efficient blender I’ve ever used, and makes smoothies on the go simple.

This ring light is truly GOATed — my selfies just got a whole lot better
By Ashley Thieme published
The Neewer RP19H is the ultimate ring light I have tested, with heaps of features plus plenty of color and brightness adjustment.

I test a lot of ring lights — here is the one feature that really matters
By Ashley Thieme published
The Neewer RL-18 is a great ring light for consistent and strong lighting, but it’s lacking color control.

I tried this remote-controlled lawnmower and it took the stress out of my yard work — here’s how
By Ashley Thieme published
The Mowrator S1 2WD is the ideal solution to take the strain out of yardwork, and my dad loves it too!

This 18-inch ring light is perfect for content creators and makeup artists — but there’s one thing missing
By Ashley Thieme published
The Neewer RL-18 ring light is a reliable lighting solution, but not so great for anyone who needs a lot of easy color temperature adjustment.

A smoothie every morning sounds ideal — but this Smeg blender isn't the one for the job
By Ashley Thieme published
The Smeg Personal Blender ticks a lot of boxes with its compact size and portable plastic bottles, but the actual blending leaves much to be desired.

I tested this remote control lawnmower — now cutting the grass is a game, and I can't wait to do yardwork
By Ashley Thieme published
The Mowrator S1 2WD is the answer for any lazy gardener who needs to cut their lawn but wants to have fun at the same time.

My daily boost of vitamin C is now easier than ever with this KitchenAid Citrus Juicer — and it’s only $99
By Ashley Thieme published
Getting you daily hit of vitamin C couldn't be easier with this powered citrus juicer from KitchenAid.

I didn’t know I needed fresh orange juice daily until I tested this KitchenAid Citrus Juicer — now I can't go back
By Ashley Thieme published
The KitchenAid Go Cordless Citrus Juicer is the best addition to my daily routine, so I can have fresh juice with complete ease.

Grab a budget keyboard for even less for back to school at Amazon right now - these are my top 3 picks under $50
By Ashley Thieme published
A keyboard is a must if you are typing all day long, and these back to school deals.

I’ve been taking this screen-free digital camera everywhere with me — here’s why I prefer it to my phone
By Ashley Thieme published
The Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera had taken the phone distraction out of capturing memories.

I just got my first gaming keyboard — here’s why I’ll never use a regular board again
By Ashley Thieme published
I'm no gamer, but this gaming keyboard has opened up a whole new world of productivity as well as gaming for me.
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