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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Bone conduction is the popular choice when it comes to workout headphones, but what about clip-on buds?

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The Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch is currently 38% off at Amazon, here's why this is a great deal.

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RecommendedThe Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch is the self-sufficient robot vacuum that’ll keep your home sparkling.

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The H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO headphones are ideal for swimmers, but sound quality issues will disappoint runners and gym goers.

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The Dreame Dazzle air styler has the looks to rival Dyson, but there are too many issues for me to recommend it to everyone.

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The Echelon EX-5s is a great way to save money on fitness classes and have everything available at home.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Echelon EX-5s Smart Connect Bike is a convenient at-home cardio solution and a cheaper Peloton alternative, but the membership price is a little off-putting.

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The Gadhouse Wesley Headphones are the answer to your 80s-style dreams and offer decent sound quality, too.

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I put three different earbuds’ ANC quality to the test on my commute to see which one comes out on top.

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The Bob and Brad ThermoRed 3-in-1 Back Belt has become a staple in my post-workout routine. Here’s what I like and dislike about it.

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The Ecovacs N20e is a powerful robot vacuum that even empties itself when it's done, and it's currently on sale at Amazon.

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The Bob and Brad ThermoRed 3-in-1 Back Belt combines vibration, heat and light to relieve muscle pain, and it's just hit its lowest price.

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This week Sony announced the release of their new WF-1000XM6 earbuds, but is it worth upgrading from the older model?

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The new Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds go up against the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but which earbuds come out on top?

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I’ve been testing the Audio Pro Addon C5 MKII, a retro-looking speaker with Wi-Fi streaming capabilities for great sound.

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The WalkingPad Z1 helps me hit 10K steps every day even when I WFH, and it's currently at its lowest price.

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I test audio gear for a living, and these are the Bluetooth speakers I would spend my money on.

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The Ecovacs Deebot N20 Pro is a reliable, budget-friendly option that excels at daily vacuuming on both carpet and hard floors.

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RecommendedThe Sony WF-1000XM6 are the brand’s latest noise-canceling earbuds with epic sound quality, with ANC powerful enough to drown out a plane.

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Sony has announced the successor to the WF-1000XM6, and the upgrades are awesome.

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The Tribit PocketGo Bluetooth speaker is my go-to for any adventure, and it's currently at its lowest ever price.

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Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones offer great ANC and amazing sound… but I think you should buy the WH-1000XM5 instead. Here’s why.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Bob and Brad ThermoRed 3-in-1 Back Belt eliminates back pain with heat, vibration and light therapy on a budget.
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