Latest articles by Erin Bashford
These budget headphones are a lesson in how to make talented musicians sound like they’re doing nightclub karaoke
The EarFun Wave Life headphones are not good. During testing, I was longing for the sweet release of silence.
This cordless wet vacuum sucked up an entire raw egg and syrup — but there’s one major thing wrong with it
The Dreame H12 Pro wet and dry vacuum cleaner looks the part and performed well in testing, but it’s not the easiest vacuum in the world to deep clean with.
The Suri brush is a utopian, recyclable toothbrush meant to last forever — here's why I’m not going back to my old AI toothbrush
Suri toothbrush is an environmentally-friendly toothbrush made from sustainable materials, recyclable heads, and is completely repairable — but it is pricey.
I just tested this cordless vacuum that looks like it’s from the 2000s, but cleans like it’s from the 2100s
The Gtech AirRAM 3 is a state-of-the-art cordless vacuum with super-strong suction power, but it’s not as versatile as other vacuums.
The Dolby Atmos soundbar and subwoofer I recommend to all hi-fi newbies is just $299 on sale — I'd grab it now
The Polk Audio Signa S4 soundbar and subwoofer is a great deal at its MSRP of $399, but when it's on sale for $299, it's a steal.
My favorite soundbar is a massive $400 off in Amazon's Spring Sale — this is the one I'd buy
The JBL Bar 1300X is the best soundbar I've ever used, and I can't believe it's $400 off in this awesome Amazon Spring Sale deal.
I loathe spring cleaning — but these awesome Amazon Big Spring Sale vacuum deals might make me change my mind
I've compiled 5 of the best vacuum cleaner deals in this year's Amazon Spring Sale — and we've reviewed all of them.
I'm so sick of everything being 'smart' — and the Dyson Airwrap i.d. I've been testing is the last straw
I've been using (and loving) the new Dyson Airwrap i.d. for weeks now, but there's one thing that's getting on my last nerve: its smart tech gimmicks.
I thought the Dyson Airwrap i.d. was total overkill — until I used it to style my hair
It's not just a premium product in price...
The Breville Dose Control Pro is one of the most divisive coffee grinders — here’s why I disagree with the haters
While it won’t impress serious coffee lovers, the Breville Dose Control Pro is an easy-to-use coffee grinder ideal for complete beginners.
The Clever Dripper is my new favorite way to brew coffee — and I think it’s easier than a French Press
Clever Dripper is super easy to use, especially for people with very little time to brew a fresh coffee. It’s as easy as a French Press and tastes much better.
I just tested a budget soundbar and subwoofer with Dolby Atmos — although it forgot that there’s more to life than surround sound
The Ultimea Nova S50 is a budget soundbar with a wired subwoofer and Dolby Atmos. While it won’t impress movie lovers, it’s still a step up from TV speakers.
I tested the new AI-enabled Dyson Airwrap i.d. on my super damaged hair — the results shocked me
The new Dyson Airwrap i.d. has everything the previous iterations of the styler had, but with a twist: it can automatically curl your hair — kind of.
3 tips for making the perfect coffee at home — from an ex-barista
I used to be a barista, so I know making the best coffee can be hard. Let me show you how to make the best coffee at home.
I reviewed the luxe kettle in Meghan Markle's Netflix show — I love it, and it's currently on sale
Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted the famous Fellow Corvo kettle in Meghan Markle's new documentary, and I've been using it for 4 months.
I just tested one of the most famous budget coffee grinders — and it lives up to its hype
The Baratza Encore ESP is a perfect first coffee grinder for newbies, but I doubt its grinding capabilities will impress coffee aficionados.
I tested this famous $300 hand-crank coffee grinder — and it's worth every penny
The Comandante C40 MK4 hand coffee grinder is not just a beauty, it’s also amazingly well-made, and grinds coffee like no other. An entirely premium product.
I tested these £99 bookshelf speakers that look like they stepped right out of the noughties
The Majority D80 speakers are compatible with a range of connection outputs, making them pretty versatile, but the sound quality is majorly lacking.
I just upgraded from my TV's built-in speakers with this $99 soundbar — and I'm never going back
The Sony HT-S100F is a simple, budget soundbar with no Dolby Atmos or smart home integration. But for just $99, the sound quality is amazing.
I pushed the new Dyson Airwrap i.d. to the limit with my frizzy damaged hair — and I'm never using another styler again
I've been using the brand-new Dyson Airwrap ID for a few days — here are my first impressions.
I put this $500 Bose soundbar to the test — it’s a great smart home product, but it won’t impress movie fans
The Bose Smart Soundbar is a fantastic smart home product, but it won’t impress true hi-fi fanatics thanks to its lackluster bass and too-crisp treble.
I can’t believe this Samsung soundbar is under $300 — it performs like a premium setup
The Samsung HW-B650 is a punchy soundbar + subwoofer combo with an impressive surround-sound experience, a range of playback modes, and great bass.
I ate only air fryer food for 24 hours thanks to this dual-basket air fryer — and it was the best decision I’ve ever made
The Cosori Dual Basket air fryer is double the size for double the cooking. I made roast chicken, sausage rolls, pastries, veggies, and more, with no stress.
