Latest articles by Erin Bashford
The coffee world would have you believe you need loads of expensive coffee accessories, but I'm an ex-barista, and I disagree. You just need these 2 things
The coffee world believes you need $1k worth of coffee accessories to make real espresso, but they're all wrong. You only need two things for 10/10 coffee.
Stanley Perfect Brew Pour Over review
Stanley Perfect Brew Pour Over isn’t as perfect as its name might suggest, but it’s great for campers and outdoor enthusiasts who need coffee on the trail.
Casabrews Tornado review: An electric coffee grinder for under $150? I’m shocked too…
The Casabrews Tornado is a very unique coffee grinder. It’s just $139, which is majorly cheap for a burr grinder, but you get what you pay for.
MHW-3BOMBER Cube Coffee Scale 2.0 review: Pure functionality from this budget scale
The MHW-3BOMBER Cube Coffee Scale 2.0 is best used as a basic coffee scale, and is delightfully affordable.
The Bartesian Cocktail Machine review: Keurig pods but for parties
The Bartesian Cocktail Machine takes the crown for convenience. This machine makes delicious cocktails in seconds and takes the guesswork out of mixology.
EarFun Air Pro 4+ review: Serious AirPods Pro alternative for just $99
The EarFun Air Pro 4+ are the best budget earbuds I’ve ever tested. With delicate, balanced treble and a rich midrange and bass, these are the buds to beat.
This $170 super-budget soundbar + subwoofer has me torn: Is it excellent value or a waste of money?
This week, I tested the Creative Stage Pro, which is a $169 soundbar + subwoofer combo with a budget price and a dream. Is it worth it? I'm so torn.
I tested this 'Keurig for cocktails' that will get your holiday guests talking — there's just one thing holding it back
I recently tested the Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine, which is like a Keurig but for booze. I made loads of cocktails, but it's got one major flaw.
Creative Stage Pro review: Surprisingly impressive for a surprisingly low price
Creative Stage Pro goes where very few soundbars go: a soundbar-and-subwoofer for $170. It’s surprisingly impressive, but can’t contend with premium options.
Spotify? I don't know her — here's why I'm switching to this audiophile-approved streaming service
I want to quit Spotify, so I'm on a mission to find the next best music streaming service. In this episode, I'm trying out Apple Music.
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.
Amazfit Helio Strap review: No subscription, no screen, no problem
The Amazfit Helio Strap is a fantastic budget-friendly no-subscription Whoop alternative, bar a few activity-detection-related hiccups.
Denon Home Sound Bar 550 review: Premium in every way
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is a premium soundbar with incredible audio quality and sound system integration, but at a cost.
Kismile Roasti review: Looks like a Ninja Crispi… but it’s not
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.
