Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Best Cyber Monday soundbar deals with Dolby Atmos: I've found 13 deals on Samsung, Bose, Sonos and more from $129
I've tested 15 soundbars this year, so I've rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on Dolby Atmos soundbars.
Best Cyber Monday soundbar deals: 11 discounts with up to 50% off from Bose, Samsung, JBL and more
I've tested 15 soundbars this year, so I've rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on soundbars from just $149!
I've tested 30 coffee makers this year, but there's only 5 I recommend to everyone — and they're on sale for Cyber Monday
I test tons of coffee machines every single week, and I've picked the best 5 that are discounted for Cyber Monday.
Not a drill! Breville's best beginner espresso machine is finally discounted for Cyber Monday — to its lowest ever price
The Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine wasn't discounted for Black Friday, but Cyber Monday sees its lowest ever price. Hurry!
I'm an audio expert, and I'm tracking the 37+ best Black Friday headphones deals LIVE: Up to 51% off AirPods, Bose, and more
Don't miss these massive savings
I've found the best Patagonia deals — 19 discounts on the Houdini jacket, Synchilla fleece, Better Sweater, and more
I've found 19 awesome deals on Patagonia winter apparel, including the Houdini jacket, Better Sweater, and Synchilla fleece.
Has Technivorm lost its mind? The iconic Moccamaster coffee maker is at its lowest ever price this Black Friday
The iconic Technivorm Moccamaster is discounted to its lowest ever price this Black Friday — just $218!
Instant Pots are so underrated, and Black Friday is the best time to get one — save up to 41% now
I've tested pretty much every Instant Pot on the market, but there are only three essentials you need to know about. I've picked my favorites for Black Friday.
You can save big on hiking boots for Black Friday — I've found the 11 best deals on Merrell, Columbia, and Keen from just $69
I test hiking boots for a living, and I'm an avid hiker, so I've rounded up the best Amazon Black Friday hiking boot deals and the best REI winter sale boots.
I'm an ex-barista, and this accessory will have you pulling shots like a professional — save up to $40 on my favorite coffee scales this Black Friday
I'm an ex-barista and now coffee scale reviewer. I've tested every coffee scale on this list, so I can help you choose the right one this Black Friday.
I'm an ex-barista, and I've picked my favorite espresso machine Black Friday deals — save up to $300 on Breville, De'Longhi and more
I'm an ex-barista and now professional espresso machine reviewer, so I've picked my best Black Friday espresso machine deals. Save up to $300!
Last chance! REI's winter sale ends today — save up to 30% on Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Merrell now
I've found the best last-minute REI winter sale deals, including Patagonia fleeces, Arc'teryx down-insulated jackets, Merrell boots, and a Columbia fleece.
Supercharge your home hi-fi setup with these amazing Black Friday speaker deals — I've found discounts up to $150 from Edifier, Kanto, and Audioengine
I test bookshelf speakers for a living, so I've picked my top five Black Friday speaker deals. Find up to $150 savings on Kanto, Audioengine, and Edifier.
Black Friday has come early for us hikers — I've picked my top Keen deals on everything from hiking boots to water sandals
I test hiking boots for a living, and I've picked my top Keen deals this Black Friday.
I used the 'wrong' grind size for 3 coffee brewing methods — it proves why you shouldn't buy pre-ground beans
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.
Maono Wave T5 review
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.
I've been wearing my Keen Jasper Zionic hiking shoes for two months straight — and I'm never taking them off again
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.
REI's holiday sale 2025 is huge — I've hand-picked the best 11 deals on Patagonia, The North Face, and more from just $5
REI's winter sale just dropped, so I've found 9 of the best deals on winter apparel like down jackets, mules, and boots.
Live in a hard water area? Use this simple hack to know when to descale your coffee maker
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 now uses AI to recap your audiobooks for you — here's why that makes me mad
Spotify recently launched an AI-powered audiobook 'Recap' feature. Here's why I think this is a major step back.
I just ditched Spotify for Apple Music — these 3 unique features have me hooked
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.
Maono DM40 Pro review
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.
This Ninja Slushi dupe costs $190 less and is a sure-fire way to impress your Thanksgiving guests
The Inoviva Slushie Machine is a fantastic Ninja Slushi dupe. It performs almost identically and is $190 cheaper than the big-name option.
