Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I test countless earbuds, and I always look for one key feature. If the buds don't have it, I don't want them.
I'm an ex-barista, and here are 3 easy ways to tell if you're using the correct grind size for your coffee.
I reviewed the Keen Jasper Zionic, and now every pair of shoes has been ruined for me thanks to this one game-changing design feature.
Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk steaming, and more to find out.
Should you get a bean-to-cup or a small manual espresso machine? Don't buy one until you read this.
I review soundbars for a living, and these are the three features you need to check out when using your first soundbar.
I'm an ex-barista and now an espresso machine reviewer, so I've made thousands of coffees. Don't make this one major mistake with your new espresso machine!
The Sony HT-S100F is widely regarded as the best cheap soundbar, and for good reason. It has crystal-clear dialogue and surprisingly punchy bass.
I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.
I test a lot of espresso machines, but none are as high-value and impressive as the small-but-mighty Breville Bambino.
The Breville Bambino is my favorite cheap espresso machine I’ve ever tested. At just $299, it’s a budget machine in a league of its own. There’s no competition.
I tested the FiiO FT13 headphones and they're the perfect option for newbie audiophiles.
The Klipsch Flexus Core 100 is a perfect first soundbar with impressive bass and clear dialogue, but has no Wi-Fi compatibility.
The Fiio FT13 are a pair of comfortable wired headphones with a rich low-end and faithful treble. They’re the perfect cans for audiophile newbies.
The De’Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo is a compact bean-to-cup espresso machine capable of making cafe-quality coffee right out of the box.
Spotify Wrapped is here, and it's reminded me why Spotify is so hard to quit. No other streaming service comes close.
I love the Samsung Q600F soundbar + subwoofer with all my heart, thanks to its impressive Dolby Atmos performance and expansive soundscape. Now it's just £299!
I used the 'wrong' coffee grind size for espresso, drip, and pour-over in the name of science. Here's what happened, and why having a grinder is important.
The Maono Wave T5 is a lavalier mic for beginner content creators, but due to its mediocre sound and poor ambient noise minimization, it’s not for professionals.
The Keen Jasper Zionics are the perfect hybrid trail shoe. With grippy rubber soles and lightweight leather, they’re ideal for wilderness and city errands.
I live in a hard water area, so I should descale my coffee machine often. I use my kettle to show me exactly when to descale.
Spotify recently launched an AI-powered audiobook 'Recap' feature. Here's why I think this is a major step back.
Apple Music has just as many features as Spotify. You simply need to know where to look. I'm hooked on the live radio, super-niche pre-made playlists, and more.
