Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Espresso machine expert says this is the number 1 mistake home baristas make — and you probably don't even realize you're doing it
I asked a coffee expert from Seattle Coffee Gear how home baristas can maximize the lifespan of their espresso machines.
I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised
I tested the AirPods Max against the Nothing Headphone (a) to see if the scrappy, upstart new brand can go head-to-head with one of the giants.
Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all
I'm an ex-barista with way too many coffee gadgets, so I challenged the revered Mazzer Philos and the new Baratza Encore ESP Pro to a blind taste test.
I tested the new Nothing Headphone (a) and I’m obsessed with the sci-fi design — but I'd hoped Nothing might’ve improved the sound
The Nothing Headphone (a) are some of the coolest headphones I’ve ever seen, but the narrow soundstage might put off serious audiophiles.
I’ve been using this coffee accessory for a year and it’s the best way to get professional-level espresso at home
I'm an ex-barista and coffee enthusiast, and the best method for making cafe-quality espresso at home is easier than you think.
I'm an ex-barista and I use these essential accessories to get cafe-quality coffee at home
I'm an ex-barista and these are the only accessories you need to make espresso like a pro.
I tested the Amazfit Active 3 Premium for a month — and these 3 features beat my Apple Watch
I tested the Amazfit Active 3 Premium for a month, but I'd still choose it over my Apple Watch SE 3 for 3 key reasons.
I’m an ex-barista and I tested Baratza’s new Encore ESP Pro — it’s obscenely easy to use
The Baratza Encore ESP Pro is a beginner-friendly, kind of stepless coffee grinder, with great versatility and very minimal static.
I spent two months testing the Dreame Miracle Pro — and I went straight back to my drugstore hair dryer
The Dreame Miracle Pro looks and feels like a premium hair dryer, but a bloated price tag and inefficient drying style mean I can’t recommend it.
I’m an ex-barista and I tested Cuisinart’s 'Breville-killer' — I don't think Breville has anything to worry about
Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew is an interesting espresso machine. While priced like a premium lifestyle machine, it looks and performs like a budget option.
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.
AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: What's different?
What's the difference between the AirPods Max and AirPods Max 2? We break down all the upgrades.
'This is the key to unlocking barista-quality coffee': I'm a coffee expert and you should never use pressurized baskets
What's the difference between a single and dual-walled basket? It's all in the pressure. I'm an ex-barista, and here's why you should only use one type.
I ditched my AirPods Pro 2 for JLab's $29 running earbuds for two weeks — and I forgot I was using cheaper buds
I swapped my AirPods for JLab Go Sport+ for two weeks. How do the $29 JLabs hold up against the premium, $249 AirPods? Let's find out.
I’m an ex-barista, and I tested Timemore’s $79 hand grinder — how does it stack up against my $300 Comandante?
RecommendedTimemore Chestnut C2s is a coffee grinder with a price low enough to make anyone glance twice. Although not as uniform as others, it’s just $79.
I tested JLab’s $29 running earbuds for two weeks — they’re so secure I forgot I was wearing them
RecommendedThe JLab Go Sport+ are super-budget running earbuds that’ll set you back $29. It’s $29 well spent, too, with a secure design and impressive functionality features.
I tested the AirPods 4 ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 — and there's a clear winner
Which entry-level earbuds are better: Apple AirPods 4 ANC or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4? I put them head-to-head to find out once and for all.
I spent two weeks testing the brand-new Amazfit Active 3 Premium — and I don’t know why anyone would spend $400 on an Apple Watch again
Editor's ChoiceThe Amazfit Active 3 Premium is a fantastic budget fitness tracker capable of going head-to-head with industry leaders like Oura, Fitbit, and Apple.
Icebug Järv RB9X review: Takes the crown for most sustainable running shoe
RecommendedThe Icebug Järv RB9X are a pair of well-made, environmentally friendly trail shoes, with responsive soles that let you feel the ground underfoot.
I tested the Geimori GU38 coffee grinder and it could win a Varia VS3 lookalike contest — but the similarities (mostly) end there
The Geimori GU38 is a $200 coffee grinder positioned as a VS3 lookalike, but its non-uniform grind and high retention mean it can’t overtake the icon.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — the winner is obvious
Are the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro a worthy upgrade from the previous model, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro? I put them through a series of challenges to find out.
Rode Wireless Micro review: Perfect for complete newbies
RecommendedThe Rode Wireless Micro is a smartphone-first set of wireless microphones with a USB-C and Lightning receiver, ideal for content creators… beginners or not.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra: here's the winner
I put the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen head-to-head to see which flagship earbuds reign supreme.
