Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I made two identical espressos with $5 coffee beans and $20 coffee beans — and yes, the coffee snobs are right
Episode 10 of The Coffee Lab sees me pitting cheap and expensive beans against each other: Do you really need to spend $20 on coffee beans?
We've spent years testing the best massage guns — these are the 3 to buy
Review We've tested the best massage guns to boost recovery and reduce muscle soreness and picked our top three choices, plus recovery alternatives if you want to try something else.
The 6 best coffee grinders you can buy in 2026, tried and tested by a former barista
We meticulously tested all the best coffee grinders you can buy in 2026, and here's our final ranking.
I tested JBL’s new mid-range headphones — and they’re zingy, fresh, and fun (and finally have hi-res audio!)
RecommendedThe JBL Live 780NC are fun headphones. Gone are the muted tones of the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort. The sound and features aren't half bad either.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Apple, Sony, and Bose wish they could do this one thing
RecommendedSennheiser Momentum 5 took 4 years to come out, but they're finally here. With clean bass, balanced mids, and a huge 57-hour battery, they are going for hold.
Non-plastic coffee makers are trending — and this low-plastic Ratio model is my favorite for coffee snobs
On the ninth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm talking about the Ratio Four, one of my favorite low-plastic coffee makers.
I'm an ex-barista but I'm not great at latte art — and this is my cheat code to perfect art every time
For the eighth episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you how to get perfect latte art every time, very little skill required.
I tested Lelit’s brand-new entry-level prosumer espresso machine — and it’s one of the best I’ve ever used
Editor's ChoiceThe Lelit Mara X3 is Lelit’s brand-new prosumer model with custom flow control and a commercial-level steam wand for barista espresso at home.
I tested Sony 1000X The ColleXion vs Apple AirPods Max 2 — here's the winner
I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 versus the Sony 1000X The ColleXion, and this is the one I'd buy.
DJI Mic Mini 2 review: The best affordable mic for content creators
Editor's ChoiceDJI Mic Mini 2 is the best budget wireless microphone for content creators, and there’s no competition. It’s straightforward and has premium sound quality.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max review: Coming for AirPods Pro 3’s crown
RecommendedThe Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.
I love my Moccamaster, but $370 is a lot for drip coffee — this Ninja brewer is the best alternative (and it's under $90!)
For the seventh episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm turning my focus to the best budget coffee maker: the Ninja 12-Cup Brewer.
JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note
JBL just announced a line of brand-new earbuds: the Live Buds 4, Live Beam 4, and Live Flex 4, and they all have one design feature I've never seen before.
JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game
JBL's newest premium headphones have the one thing I wish all Bluetooth headphones would come with.
I’m an ex-barista and these are the best scales for coffee I’ve tested
I've got years of experience as a professional barista. As a journalist, I've spent hours testing the best coffee scales, and now I proudly present my findings.
AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money
JBL launches new premium earbuds: JBL Live Buds 4, JBL Live Beam 4, JBL Live Flex 4, with improved sound, a touchscreen charging case, and AI-enhanced calls.
Nespresso gets a bad rap in the coffee world — but here's why I think it's perfect for some people (from a coffee snob)
For the sixth episode of The Coffee Lab, I talk about why I used to be a Nespresso hater, and why I now admit I'm wrong.
Viaim RecDot review: AI-powered earbuds for live transcription, but I’m a little confused
The Viaim RecDot are interesting AI-powered earbuds attempting to strike the balance between everyday earbuds and an AI assistant.
I never have to drink warm beer again now I've got a Yeti — here's my cooler recommendations for beach trips, BBQs, and camping
These are the top coolers I recommend for summer trips, including Yeti, Coleman, and Engel.
I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 for a week and I'm obsessed — this upgrade needs to come to every Bluetooth speaker
I tested the brand-new JBL Xtreme 5, and it boasts one major upgrade I hope comes to every Bluetooth speaker.
I tested Apple Watch SE 3 vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium for 2 months — here's which one I'd buy
I tested the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Amazfit Active 3 Premium for 2 months, and here's the one I'd recommend for most people.
FiiO JT7 review: Feisty, fun planar open-backs under $120
Editor's ChoiceFiiO JT7 are planar magnetic open-back headphones for audiophiles on a budget or audiophile newbies unwilling to sink $300 or more into a new hobby.
H2O Audio TRI Run review: Lightweight, secure, and comfortable bone conduction headphones
H2O Audio TRI Run are secure, lightweight, and comfortable bone conduction headphones, perfect for those who take exercise more seriously than music quality.
