Latest articles by Erin Bashford
The best value soundbar I recommend to everyone is just $98 in this early Prime Day deal
I test soundbars for a living, and the Sony HT-S100F is the best value soundbar on the market right now. This early Prime Day deal makes it even cheaper.
I use my Instant Pot every day — and this model is a massive 50% off in early Prime Day deal
I've reviewed almost every Instant Pot, and I love the simplicity and versatility of the Instant Pot Duo Plus. Right now, it's a massive half off on Amazon.
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
I tried out the brand-new JLab JBuds Mini earbuds... apparently they're the world's smallest earbuds EVER?
Rode AI-1 review
The Rode AI-1 is one of the easiest and simplest audio interfaces out there. What it lacks in frills, it makes up for in pure efficiency.
Wattbike Air review: Subscription-free and ideal for HIIT
Wattbike Air is a great exercise bike for HIIT and interval trainers, thanks to its 2500W air resistance. However, hill climbers should look elsewhere.
Soundpeats Air5 Pro review: Sound way better than $79
The Soundpeats Air5 Pro are budget earbuds with hi-res audio codecs, and sound surprisingly good for the $79 price. However, they're not perfect.
College students, listen up! JLab's new speakers are affordable, loud, and one can even be a portable karaoke machine
JLab has released its first Bluetooth speakers in 7 years: the Pop Party, GO Party, JBuds Party, and Epic Party. Here's my first impressions.
My favorite budget espresso machine just crashed to an even lower price — I can't believe this early Prime Day deal
The De'Longhi Stilosa is one of the most affordable espresso machines on the market, and this fantastic early Prime Day deal makes it even more accessible.
The pour-over coffee maker I have dreams about is a surprise 20% off in this early Prime Day deal — I'd grab it now
The Kalita Wave is my top pick for a pour-over coffee maker for beginners, and now it's available in an excellent early Prime Day deal.
This Bluetooth speaker is so powerful it shook my floorboards — and now it’s $40 off in early Prime Day deal
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Bluetooth speaker has some of the best bass I've ever heard (and felt), and now it's $40 off in this early Prime Day deal.
I'd run to Amazon right now — the perfect all-in-one espresso machine is a massive $150 off in this early Prime Day deal
De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is one of the most versatile and easy to use espresso machines out there, and now you can save $150 in this pre-Prime Day deal.
My favorite way to keep snacks cool during summer is a massive $65 off right now — Yeti isn't messing around with this early Prime Day deal
I love my Yeti Hopper M Series cooler bag, and with a huge $65 saving, this cooler bag is one of the best early Prime Day deals I've seen.
I took this Yeti cool bag to the beach on the hottest day of the year — and the results are amazing
I took the Yeti Hopper M15 cool bag to the beach during a heat wave, and this is what happened. Spoiler alert: it did everything I wanted it to and more.
I'm an ex-barista and I miss cafe cold brew — here's how I make cold brew at home with just a French press
I'm an ex-barista and I miss drinking cafe cold brew on tap, so I tried to make my own. This is how I make my barista-quality cold brew easily
I’m an ex-barista and these easy upgrades will make your cheap espresso machine brew like a pro
I'm an ex-barista who's now on a mission to find the best espresso machine on the market. I've compiled my favorite tricks to upgrade any espresso machine.
The air fryer I use every day is 20% off right now — and it has a window!
I reviewed the Philips 2000 Series air fryer way back in February and still use it every day. It can make cakes, toast, fries, and even a whole roast chicken.
Espresso fans, try not to overreact — the Breville Barista Express is randomly on sale right now (and it's got a grinder)
I'm an ex-barista and I'm obsessed with the Breville Bambino Plus, so when I saw the Breville Barista Express on sale, I was so happy.
My summer just got cooler — the Ninja Creami is on sale and I'm not going to stop until everything is ice cream
The Ninja Creami is an amazing $30 off right now at Walmart, so I'd run not walk to grab one of the viral ice-cream makers before it sells out.
I've kept iPhones for 5 years and Nutribullets for 8 — here's how I nurture my tech and stretch its lifespan
I'm very anti-spending money on replacing broken tech, so I've compiled my three top tips for ensuring you don't need to replace your gadgets often.
I'm a barista who swapped an $899 espresso machine for a $149 budget one — here's why
I'm an ex-barista and I won't stop making coffee. Now a journalist, I'm on a mission to find the perfect espresso machine. Can this cheap De'Longhi impress me?
My love for How To Train Your Dragon runs deep (I have 4 Toothless plushies), but even with its 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, the remake is cringe and weird – stream the OG on Prime Video instead
I would class myself as one of the world's biggest 'How To Train Your Dragon' fans, so when I watched the 2025 live-action remake, I was very disappointed.
I'm a tough critic when it comes to audio gear, but these $199 headphones still have me hooked
I reviewed the Soundcore Space One Pro headphones months ago, but I still can't get them out of my head. Here's why they've stood the test of time.
I review headphones for a living — 3 things you need to know before you buy
I spend hours every week testing headphones, so I've learnt a few things along the way. I've compiled my best tips for choosing the right headphones here.
