Latest articles by Erin Bashford
This Ninja Crispi dupe was so close to being life-changing — but it has one fatal flaw
I tested the Kismile Roasti, a glass air fryer vying for Ninja's crown. Although I wanted to love it, one major flaw was holding it back.
I ditched Spotify for this niche audiophile streaming service for a month — and I might be ready to go back
I stopped using Spotify last month and have stuck to Qobuz for over four weeks now, and I still don't know which music streaming service I want to go with.
I thought screen-free wearables were a gimmick — but this budget fitness tracker has converted me
I tested the Amazfit Helio Strap for 3 weeks, and I never want to take it off. I'm obsessed with the screen-free subscription-free fitness tracker.
I tried a subscription-free Whoop alternative — and it ticks all the right boxes
The Amazfit Helio Strap is a fantastic budget-friendly no-subscription Whoop alternative, bar a few activity-detection-related hiccups.
I tested Denon’s top-of-the-range soundbar and it’s everything you’d expect from an audiophile brand — but there’s a catch
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is a premium soundbar with incredible audio quality and sound system integration, but at a cost.
I tested this 360° glass air fryer — it looks like a Ninja Crispi, acts like a Ninja Crispi… but isn’t a Ninja Crispi
Kismile Roasti is a glass air fryer with 360° visibility. Yes, it’s a Ninja Crispi dupe. Yes, it’s a good air fryer. But is it better than the Crispi? Well, no.
Hurry, you've only got one day left to get this mega Prime Day deal on an incredible Samsung soundbar — save $120
The Samsung Q600F is my favorite mid-range soundbar and it's discounted by $120 right now on Amazon, perfect for an instant movie night upgrade.
Last chance! These Bose, Soundcore, and JLab Prime Day deals are Black Friday cheap, from $17
I've found some awesome Prime Day deals on budget audio gear, including Bose, Soundcore, and JLab.
I tried the AirPods Pro 3 and immediately fell in love, but I'm not going to buy them — here's why
I loved the AirPods Pro 3 as soon as I pressed 'play' on my music, but I won't be buying them. Here's why.
I'm an espresso machine reviewer, but I'd never buy a superautomatic machine for myself — here's why
I love coffee and I love convenience, so surely I should be the ideal person to get a superautomatic coffee machine? Alas, that is not the case, and here's why.
De’Longhi Dedica Duo review: A whimsical pastel ‘50s espresso machine with one major flaw
The De’Longhi Dedica Duo is a budget espresso machine in gorgeous pastel colors, and can even make delicious cold brew. Even so, it’s not perfect.
Casabrews CM5418 review: A budget espresso machine in competition with itself
The Casabrews CM5418 is a super-budget espresso machine perfect for small spaces and small budgets, but there are other better-value Casabrews machines.
Rode NTH-50 review
The Rode NTH-50 are studio headphones with faithful audio reproduction, especially for the mids and high-end, and an utter steal at just $109.
I wasn't impressed by this $99 espresso machine until I got this $38 accessory — now it makes barista-quality coffee
I took the Casabrews 3700 Essential, a $129/$99 espresso machine, and made it into a barista-quality machine with just one change. Here's exactly what I did.
I tested Wacaco’s new portable self-heating espresso maker, and it brews top-notch coffee… but at a cost
The Wacaco Pixapresso is a portable self-heating espresso machine that brews barista-quality coffee, but the battery life is a major shot in the foot.
Hario V60 vs Aeropress: Which manual brewer is best?
Which manual coffee maker is better, the AeroPress or the Hario V60? I compared them head-to-head.
I thought this Casabrews espresso machine wouldn't deliver — but I’m eating my words as I sip its delicious coffee
The Casabrews 3700 Essential is one of the cheapest espresso machines on the market, and with a few alterations, is also capable of brewing top-notch coffee.
Espresso machines can be tricky to master — here's my 3 favorite beginner-friendly machines for all home baristas
Espresso machines can be hard to learn, so I've rounded up the three most user-friendly machines so you can make coffee drinks from the get-go.
I've officially found my new favorite mid-range soundbar — it made me feel like I was at the movies
I recently tested the Samsung Q600F soundbar and subwoofer, and it's one of the best ways to achieve premium-quality sound on a mid-range budget.
I tested Samsung’s most affordable premium soundbar + subwoofer — and I felt like I was at a private movie theater built just for me
The Samsung Q600F soundbar + subwoofer is an affordable way to get cinematic sound quality at home, but there are no smart features.
This is the most beautiful air fryer I’ve ever seen — but thankfully it’s not just a pretty face
The Laura Ashley Air Fryer has a very specific user in mind: someone who loves a floral kitchen. Surprisingly, it’s not just a pretty face, but is pricey.
I tested the brand new Breville Oracle Dual Boiler, and it’s the most futuristic espresso machine I’ve ever used… for better or for worse
The Breville Oracle Dual Boiler is an ultra-modern espresso machine with a Baratza grinder, a huge range of recipes built in, and a commercial-grade steam wand.
You might be using your espresso machine wrong — I'm an ex-barista and here's what you need to do
I'm an ex-barista and now a home espresso enthusiast. Here are my top foolproof ways to level up your home espresso into a drink worthy of a coffee shop.
