Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I tested the Edifier M60 and loved them, but they sound so much better if you use all the tools available to you. Here's how and why this one change works.
Edifier M60 are super-compact bookshelf speakers ideal for small spaces. The M60 pack a major sonic punch without sacrificing the most important thing: size.
The Status Pro X are some top-notch earbuds, with powerful sound and a premium design. Although pricey, it could be worth it for these fun little buds.
I bought a pair of Yaktrax for my recent holiday, and nothing helps me stay steady on the ice and snow like them.
I tested the divisive De'Longhi Linea Classic, and it's got one major flaw. As a result, I'd recommend these three alternative espresso machines instead.
The Instant Pot Rio Mini is the smallest Instant Pot I’ve ever tested, it comes in pastel pink, and it has seven cooking modes. Perfect? Well… it’s close-ish.
I hated Nespresso and Keurig machines... until I went on vacation and the Airbnb had one. Nespresso, this is an apology: you're better than I thought.
The De’Longhi Linea Classic is a premium-looking, budget-friendly espresso machine, but its odd steam wand isn’t capable of making microfoam.
The Shure MV88 USBC-C is a fantastic phone-forward microphone, ideal for social content creators looking to upgrade their voiceover quality.
The Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine is a semi-budget machine for beginners, but you can get a much better performance for less elsewhere.
I'm a professional audio reviewer, so when I unboxed the new Edifier S880DB MKII, I couldn't believe my ears. Premium sound from a budget brand? Yes, please.
I've been baking sourdough for over a year, and you only need one product to up your sourdough game.
The Ratio Four is a sleek, premium coffee maker that brews pour-over-quality coffee with none of the effort. I can’t get enough of it.
Samsung QS750F goes where few soundbars have gone before. Immensely affordable for a soundbar, sub, and rears, this is one for home theater nerds on a budget.
My Amazfit Helio Strap is a treasure trove of features. I can't believe this $99 fitness tracker beats the Apple Watch 11.
The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is a premium sound system with near-perfect Dolby Atmos, but the dialogue performance isn’t quite up to scratch.
The JLab JBuds Party is a mid-sized budget speaker with LED lights and party mode, but the sound quality doesn’t do enough to justify the increased price.
The Edifier S880DB MKII are bookshelf speakers that pack a major punch. With unbeatable sound and compact size, they’re majorly impressive for the price.
2026 is the year of retro audio tech, with CD players, IEMs, wired headphones, vinyls, and wired earbuds taking center stage.
I tested nine pairs of headphones in 2025, but only one pair is worth your money.
I'm an ex-barista, and now I spend hours every week testing espresso machines. This accessory is the barista's secret recipe for perfect espresso every time.
I reviewed 10 pairs of earbuds in 2025, but only 3 are worth your money, all under $100.
You don't have to spend a fortune to get great sound at home, so I've rounded up my highest-rated soundbars of 2025.
