Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.
The JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is one of the best ways to get a full cinematic audio experience at home, with a powerful subwoofer, immersive Atmos, and clear dialogue.
Nespresso Vertuo Up is a futureproofed machine with app functionality, a new iced coffee mode, and a rotating water tank. Of course, it’s easy and fun to use.
On the 15th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying all of the new Nespresso summer flavors. Which one will be my favorite?
The IKAPE Kapo K2 Pro is a premium, high-quality portable espresso maker with a weighty tamper and bottomless portafilter.
I've been using the AirPods Max 2 since March, and they've seriously impressed me.
The Grado SR80 are open-back, on-ear headphones with retro aesthetics and wired connectivity, great for casual listening, but weirdly expensive.
On the 14th episode of The Coffee Lab, I've got Lelit's brand-new Mara X3 in the lab. Is this $2,000 entry-level prosumer espresso machine worth it?
The Cambridge Audio L/R S are high-quality bookshelf speakers with a huge range of connectivity types and clean sound.
For the 13th episode of The Coffee Lab, I've got in the Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer. How does it hold up?
Is the Technivorm Moccamaster worth it in the long run? I crunched the coffee numbers so you don't have to.
I reviewed the trendy Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes earlier this month, and they're the perfect all-rounder outdoor shoe.
The De'Longhi Arte Evo is just $399 right now, making it cheaper than a separate espresso machine + grinder.
I just got the Kindle Colorsoft 2026, but I didn't realize I could get 3 months free Kindle Unlimited. Here's exactly how you can get it and save $36.
I'm a hiking gear reviewer and a hiking fanatic, and these are some of the 9 best Patagonia summer essentials.
I've tested every pair of AirPods and these are my top Prime Day deals that are actually worth your time and money.
The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro is discounted to $599 right now, but I'd recommend saving even more and getting the De'Longhi Arte Evo for $399.
I've tested all the main players in the pour-over game, and here are my favorites: the Kalita Wave, Hario V60, Chemex, and Yeti Pour-Over.
Breville hasn't discounted many of its espresso machines this Prime Day, so I've rounded up a few of the best alternatives.
Prime Day 2026 has landed and brought Bose's awesome savings with it. You can save 50% on the Bose QuietComfort Headphones right now.
De'Longhi's espresso + cold brew machines are on sale for Prime Day, but if you're a cold brew fanatic, you should get a cheap French press instead.
I reviewed the KEF XIO soundbar last week and felt like I was at the movies: here's why it's such a ferocious soundbar.
De'Longhi has launched its Prime Day deals early, so I've used my coffee expertise to round up my top 5 recommendations for barista coffee at home.
I wouldn't wait until Prime Day for these soundbar deals. I've found Bose, Sony, Samsung, Klipsch and Sonos savings on some of their best soundbars.
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is an ambitious automatic coffee machine with espresso, drip, and cold brew functions, but I’m not sure it meets all its marks.
