Latest articles by Erin Bashford
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.
Baratza Encore ESP Pro: Another beginner-friendly espresso grinder success (but evangelists need not apply)
The Baratza Encore ESP Pro is a beginner-friendly, kind of stepless coffee grinder, with great versatility and very minimal static.
Dreame Miracle Pro review: And then I went 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.
Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew review
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.
Timemore Chestnut C2s review: One of the cheapest ways to grind on the go
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.
JLab Go Sport+ review: Unbelievably affordable running earbuds
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.
Geimori GU38 review: Not enough to be the Varia VS3 dupe it wants to be
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 review: Better than AirPods 4 ANC in every way that matters
Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are excellent entry-level earbuds, with bassy, rich sound and an impressive range of features. If you have an Android, of course.
I've tested a ton of earbuds in the last year — here's my top picks under $50, $70, $150 and $300
I review earbuds almost every week, so I've compiled my favorite budget, mid-range and premium options.
I just took a 'sweat test' from a hydration expert — here's what I learned
I just took a 'sweat test', and now I know my sweat more intimately than I ever dreamed possible.
Do Samsung earbuds work on iPhone? I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for 7 days — the results surprised me
Can you use Samsung earbuds on an iPhone? I was curious, too, so I swapped out my AirPods Pro 3 and used the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to find out.
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Which flagship earbuds are better?
I put the Sony WF-1000XM6 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro head-to-head to see which flagship earbuds reign supreme.
