Ashley Thieme is a staff writer on the Reviews team at Tom’s Guide where she tests out the latest tech so you can know what’s going to be worth your time and money. She has a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media and Sociology from Cardiff University. She has bylines in titles including Women’s Health UK, sharing the latest health and wellness news stories, and Virgin Radio UK, providing the latest entertainment news and working on celebrity interviews. She has experience reporting on a variety of topics including music, literature, motorsport, entertainment and health. In previously published work, she has reviewed live music events, books, and wellness products. She values the importance of tech enhancing your life rather than taking over, and as a music fanatic, she is always looking for the best way to listen to new music releases. Discovering the top audio equipment that enhances sound quality and provides optimum comfort is what Ashley does best. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys hitting her reading goals on Goodreads by getting into the latest novels with a cup of tea as well as getting out in the Welsh mountains for a good hike on the weekend.
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I put a budget and a premium robot vacuum head-to-head to see which one is the best value for money. The answer may surprise you.

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I’m a playlist connoisseur, and after trying Spotify’s AI playlists beta, I’m worried we’re losing the romance of playlists.

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This cheap improvement proves that you don’t have to spend big bucks to get big results.

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RecommendedThe Onkyo GX-30ARC bookshelf speakers offer amazing sound and versatile connectivity at a competitive price, making them a great home audio upgrade.

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I’ve been using the WalkingPad Z1 for 9 months to get my steps in, and this is everything you need to know about walking daily.

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RecommendedThe Keychron Q3 Ultra 8K offers a great sound with ideal features for gaming, but the price tag is enough to put anyone off.

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The Vistaprint photo book service offers a basic creation process for beginners, but the end product feels like a letdown.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V3 Ultra 8K is an impressively comfortable and customizable mechanical keyboard, and there are only a few minor issues.

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RecommendedThe Boulies OP180 is a comfortable and supportive chair, but while it’s perfect for office workers, there are better rivals for the money.

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Wired headphones are a fashion statement, and the Gadhouse Welsey Headphones are the ultimate flex.

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The Insta360 Mic Air is a great choice for anyone new to microphones in their production setup, but it comes with some drawbacks as a result of its budget price

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The Insta360 Mic Air is an ultra-affordable mic that’s perfect for anyone taking their first step into enhanced audio.

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RecommendedThe Wobkey Zen 65 provides great sound and comfortable typing in a premium-looking package, and it’s a customization dream.

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Bone conduction is the popular choice when it comes to workout headphones, but what about clip-on buds?

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RecommendedThe Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch is the self-sufficient robot vacuum that’ll keep your home sparkling.

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The H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO headphones are ideal for swimmers, but sound quality issues will disappoint runners and gym goers.

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The Dreame Dazzle air styler has the looks to rival Dyson, but there are too many issues for me to recommend it to everyone.

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The Echelon EX-5s is a great way to save money on fitness classes and have everything available at home.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Echelon EX-5s Smart Connect Bike is a convenient at-home cardio solution and a cheaper Peloton alternative, but the membership price is a little off-putting.

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The Gadhouse Wesley Headphones are the answer to your 80s-style dreams and offer decent sound quality, too.

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I put three different earbuds’ ANC quality to the test on my commute to see which one comes out on top.

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The Bob and Brad ThermoRed 3-in-1 Back Belt has become a staple in my post-workout routine. Here’s what I like and dislike about it.

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This week Sony announced the release of their new WF-1000XM6 earbuds, but is it worth upgrading from the older model?
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