Latest articles by Ashley Thieme
I test earbuds for a living and these are the 12 best cheap earbuds you can buy right now
My job is testing the best audio gear and finding out what's worth your money. These are my top 12 picks for affordable earbuds.
I ditched Spotify for Deezer — here's why (and how it went)
After using Spotify for over a decade, this could be the easiest switch I've ever made.
This is the most intuitive juicer I’ve ever tested — but there’s one thing holding it back
RecommendedThe Tribest Slowstar AI Vertical Hopper Juicer is an intuitive way to get healthy juices every day, and has won me over despite some minor flaws.
Lefant M210 Pro OMNI review
The Lefant M210 Pro OMNI is an effective robot vacuum for hard flooring, but it struggles on carpeted areas and makes rugs damp, too.
I tested this reverse-spinning Tribest blender and it’s almost unbelievably powerful (but there’s a price-shaped catch)
The Tribest Backspin Blender gives a unique blending experience, but it may be too impractical to justify the premium price tag.
Best cheap cameras in 2026
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.
I've been testing CMF by Nothing's sub-$40 earbuds — here's 3 things I like and 2 things I don't
The CMF Buds 2a are some of the most impressive cheap wireless earbuds I've ever tested. Here's what I like and what I don't like.
I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer
As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.
I used Spotify’s Prompted Playlists to stay on top of the latest tech news — here’s how you can listen too
Spotify knows exactly which podcasts I want to listen to, and thanks to the new podcast feature on Prompted Playlists, I'm no longer doom-scrolling for the perfect pod.
I tested Nothing’s $39 earbuds — and I’ll never spend big bucks on a pair of buds again
Editor's ChoiceFor just $39, the CMF Buds 2A provide awesome sound quality and ANC, but for that price, what more could you want?
Hiking in the summer doesn't have to be a sweaty disaster — here's what I take on treks to stay cool, calm and collected
As the weather gets warmer, hiking in the heat can seem a little daunting, but I've found ways to stay cool even on the hottest days.
Stop sneezing at home this allergy season with these expert-approved tips for your robot vacuum
As allergy season comes into full force, here are some tips to keep your home dust and pollen-free.
I tested every pair of budget Nothing earbuds — and my favorite is only $49
I've been testing a whole host of budget earbuds, and these are the three offerings from CMF by Nothing that I think are worth your money.
I’m a robot vacuum expert, and after seeing this vacuum that can climb over obstacles, it’s the only feature I care about
The new Roborock Saros 20 is one of the best robot vacuums on the market, and here are some of the things I like about it.
I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals
RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.
Roborock Saros 20 vs Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 — Which premium robot vacuum is worth the money?
I tried out Roborock’s new flagship robot vacuum and compared it to my favorite Shark vacuum to see which one is worth the money.
I ditched my AirPods for the $79 CMF Buds 2 Plus — now I'm questioning why I had AirPods to begin with
I spent a week testing the CMF Buds 2 Plus, and the sound quality can rival $200 earbuds. So why pay more?
I’ve been using ChatGPT as my own personal Spotify DJ — here’s how I did it
I've been using AI to make Spotify playlists, and ChatGPT has given me some of the best new music to try out.
I hated touching my dirty mop when I cleaned my floors — but Shark’s NeverTouch technology has solved that problem
After using the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch for a month, I'm certain this is one of the best options for regular home cleaning.
Popsa Photo Book review
Editor's ChoicePopsa provides a premium-quality photo book with great customization options, despite being a little on the pricey side.
I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals
RecommendedThe CMF Buds 2 Plus tick many of the right boxes, but inconsistent performance across codecs will leave iPhone users in particular feeling shortchanged.
The best mechanical keyboards in 2026: We reviewed 100+ models to find the best 'thock'
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
I’ve been testing this budget robot vacuum — it cleans well but has zero sense of direction
The Roborock Q10 S5+ sounds like the perfect home addition on paper, but this robot vacuum struggles more than it should.
