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, 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. 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 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

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The Crosley C65 is an affordable turntable set up equipped with bookshelf speakers for impressive audio performance and good looks.

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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.

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These new open-earbuds offer the best sound while working out — they're even better than AirPods.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The OneOdio Studio Max 2 studio headphones offer tons of connectivity options to suit most people, but the sound quality isn’t the greatest.

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Editor's ChoiceThe ULike Air 10 is an at-home IPL device that gives quick and easy hair removal results without the salon costs.

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After purchasing an air purifier and using it for a whole month, here's everything I noticed changing in my home.

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RecommendedThe EarFun Clip 2 open-earbuds offer extreme comfort and a few upgrades from the previous model, but fall short in the bass department.

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I've been testing the Roborock QV 35S at home for a whole month, and this is what I liked and disliked about the self-cleaning robot vacuum.

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The Blurb photo book service is hard to recommend because of print imperfections and clunky software.

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RecommendedThe Roborock H60 Hub Ultra is a powerful cordless vacuum, but the quick-draining battery life on powerful settings could hold it back.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Roborock F25 ACE Pro is a wet and dry vacuum that can deal with any stains, but the lack of heat could put some people off.

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RecommendedThe Roborock QV 35S is an excellent robot vacuum that self-empties and effortlessly cleans and mops floors with zero fuss.

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My job is testing the best audio gear and finding out what's worth your money. These are my top 12 picks for affordable earbuds.

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After using Spotify for over a decade, this could be the easiest switch I've ever made.

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RecommendedThe Tribest Slowstar AI Vertical Hopper Juicer is an intuitive way to get healthy juices every day, and has won me over despite some minor flaws.

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The Lefant M210 Pro OMNI is an effective robot vacuum for hard flooring, but it struggles on carpeted areas and makes rugs damp, too.

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The Tribest Backspin Blender gives a unique blending experience, but it may be too impractical to justify the premium price tag.

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The CMF Buds 2a are some of the most impressive cheap wireless earbuds I've ever tested. Here's what I like and what I don't like.

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As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.

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Spotify knows exactly which podcasts I want to listen to, and thanks to the new podcast feature on Prompted Playlists, I'm no longer doom-scrolling for the perfect pod.
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