Latest articles by Erin Bashford
What are the differences between the AirPods 4 ANC and the brand-new AirPods 5? Are the AirPods 5 worth the upgrade?
Are the flagship AirPods Pro 3 worth the extra $100, or should you save your money and get the AirPods 5? I've got the answer.
The AirPods 5 surprised me. The sound quality and ANC are highly impressive for just $119, and while the battery is disappointing, other areas make up for it.
The De’Longhi Magnifica Duo is a relatively affordable superautomatic coffee machine capable of making 20 drinks both hot and cold, but there’s a slight catch.
I've reviewed over thirty earbuds, but I still use my 3-year-old AirPods Pro 2, and I have no interest in upgrading. Here's why.
I tried a music hammock that vibrates to the beat of any song — and I wanted to take it home with me
The official Tom’s Guide Best of IFA 2026 Awards: From the Acer DualPlay Mini and Nvidia RTX Spark to the Lenovo Vibe, here are the 26 best gadgets of the show.
I tried nunc., the world's first espresso machine that dials in your beans using AI. Is it actually good, or just a gimmick?
I went hands-on with the new JLab JBuds Mini ANC, and they're some of the most exciting earbuds of 2026.
The Roborock Rover is a stair-climbing robot vacuum, and it actually works... but there's a catch.
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 True Wireless earbuds pack a major punch, with excellent sound quality, Dolby Atmos for movies, and a sleek design.
On episode 22 of The Coffee Lab, I'm diving deep into the Comandante C40 MK4: Why does this pricey coffee grinder have a cult following?
The Subminimal Nanofoamer Go isn’t quite barista-worthy yet, but it’s a veritable sous chef in the kitchen department.
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 + subwoofer is an instant home theater upgrade, with crystal-clear dialogue, impressive bass, and music streaming.
The Philips Baristina is a curious espresso machine, with a handheld portafilter yet a totally automated grinding and dosing system.
The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.
On the 21st episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying the viral "Fridge Cigarette" coffee cocktail.
On the 20th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm putting two drip machines head-to-head to see which comes out on top.
The Casabrews Ultra Pro is a midrange espresso machine with a PID controller and a built-in timer, but the steam wand issues still haven’t been fixed.
The Bluesound Pulse Cinema is a pretty pricey all-in-one soundbar, but has great bass, great music performance, and great buildability.
I compared the Samsung U8000H to the Amazon Ember 4-Series with three UHD Blu-ray movies.
The Amazon Ember QLED is fine for the price, with good colors and picture quality, but it’s not as bright or affordable as alternatives from Hisense and TCL.
The Smeg Retro Coffee Maker brews clean, delicious coffee with a single press of a button, and looks delightfully cool while doing so, too.
