Latest articles by Erin Bashford
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 is the best budget wireless microphone for content creators, and there’s no competition. It’s straightforward and has premium sound quality.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.
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 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's newest premium headphones have the one thing I wish all Bluetooth headphones would come with.
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.
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.
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.
The Viaim RecDot are interesting AI-powered earbuds attempting to strike the balance between everyday earbuds and an AI assistant.
These are the top coolers I recommend for summer trips, including Yeti, Coleman, and Engel.
I tested the brand-new JBL Xtreme 5, and it boasts one major upgrade I hope comes to every Bluetooth speaker.
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 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 are secure, lightweight, and comfortable bone conduction headphones, perfect for those who take exercise more seriously than music quality.
The Nespresso CitiZ & Milk pod machine combines almost-espresso-level crema with hands-free milk frothing for a sure-fire win.
On the fifth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm focusing on my favorite manual coffee maker: the AeroPress!
Should you buy the new JBL Xtreme 5 or save your money and get the older JBL Xtreme 4? I've reviewed both, so I'll help you choose.
The Casabrews Marenza is a super-budget espresso machine with a built-in grinder, just $349. It’s the cheapest bean-to-cup I’ve ever recommended.
Soundcore Space 2 are midrange headphones masquerading as budget. With smart features like live translation and great sound quality, they’re headphones to beat.
Denon Home 400 is a gorgeous, inconspicuous, and audiophile-approved home speaker perfect alone or as part of a larger setup, despite smart assistant issues.
The JBL Xtreme 5 is a worthy upgrade from the Xtreme 4, with louder, bassier sound, a new LED lightshow, and enviable clarity in the mids and highs.
On the fourth episode of The Coffee Lab, I discuss why the Moccamaster is my favorite drip brewer.
