Latest articles by Erin Bashford
3 tips for making the perfect coffee at home — from an ex-barista
I used to be a barista, so I know making the best coffee can be hard. Let me show you how to make the best coffee at home.
I reviewed the luxe kettle in Meghan Markle's Netflix show — I love it, and it's currently on sale
Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted the famous Fellow Corvo kettle in Meghan Markle's new documentary, and I've been using it for 4 months.
I just tested one of the most famous budget coffee grinders — and it lives up to its hype
The Baratza Encore ESP is a perfect first coffee grinder for newbies, but I doubt its grinding capabilities will impress coffee aficionados.
I tested this famous $300 hand-crank coffee grinder — and it's worth every penny
The Comandante C40 MK4 hand coffee grinder is not just a beauty, it’s also amazingly well-made, and grinds coffee like no other. An entirely premium product.
I tested these £99 bookshelf speakers that look like they stepped right out of the noughties
The Majority D80 speakers are compatible with a range of connection outputs, making them pretty versatile, but the sound quality is majorly lacking.
I just upgraded from my TV's built-in speakers with this $99 soundbar — and I'm never going back
The Sony HT-S100F is a simple, budget soundbar with no Dolby Atmos or smart home integration. But for just $99, the sound quality is amazing.
I pushed the new Dyson Airwrap i.d. to the limit with my frizzy damaged hair — and I'm never using another styler again
I've been using the brand-new Dyson Airwrap ID for a few days — here are my first impressions.
Bose Smart Soundbar (2024) review: A great smart home product, but it won’t impress movie fans
The Bose Smart Soundbar is a fantastic smart home product, but it won’t impress true hi-fi fanatics thanks to its lackluster bass and too-crisp treble.
Samsung HW-B650 review: An affordable home theater setup
The Samsung HW-B650 is a punchy soundbar + subwoofer combo with an impressive surround-sound experience, a range of playback modes, and great bass.
Cosori Dual Basket Air Fryer review
The Cosori Dual Basket air fryer is double the size for double the cooking. I made roast chicken, sausage rolls, pastries, veggies, and more, with no stress.
JBL Bar 1300X review: A lesson in how to make home cinema accessible
At $1,699, the JBL Bar 1300X isn’t the cheapest option on the market, but it is one of the best bang-for-buck soundbar systems out there.
Majority Elias review: I knew £99 for a Dolby Atmos soundbar was too good to be true
The Majority Elias is a super-budget soundbar. Priced at just £99, it claims it has Dolby Atmos — but it doesn’t. It has decent sound quality for TV, though.
Shure MoveMic 88+ microphone review: The ultimate wireless mic for content creators
The Shure MoveMic 88+ is one of the best microphones for video journalists and content creators. The completely wireless MoveMic 88+ provides crystal-clear audio quality.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Everything our expert reviewers loved and didn't
From the iPhone 16e to mirrorless and screen-free cameras, here's everything our expert reviewers liked or didn't from this week's testing.
I’ve reviewed tons of kitchen products — these are the 5 I actually use
I've reviewed loads of kitchen gadgets, but only a select few have earned their place as a regular in my kitchen. I walk you through the 5 that I use daily.
Move over, Ninja — I'll only buy air fryers with this one feature from now on
I test a lot of appliances, air fryers included. But if you want entertainment while cooking, there's nothing quite like the Philips 2000.
Kalita Wave Dripper review: Strike a pose for my new favorite pour-over
One of the simplest and most aesthetically pleasing brewing methods out there, the Kalita Wave is ideal for coffee purists, with clean extraction and easy use.
I tested iconic coffee brand Hario’s gooseneck kettle, and it’s left me a little confused
The Hario V60 Buono is a gooseneck kettle with the looks and the feel of a premium product, but doesn’t have precise temperature settings.
Wacaco Cuppamoka review: The perfect coffeemaker for camping trips
Wacaco Cuppamoka is an insulated mug and pour-over dripper combo: think V60 and Thermos in one. It’s one of the most innovative coffee products around.
I’m an ex-barista and these are the best scales for coffee I’ve tested
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.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Sony, OnePlus, Corsair and more
The highlights from a week of Tom's Guide's expert product testing.
Wacaco Exagram Pro review: This coffee scale is so close to perfection
The Wacaco Exagram Pro is a gorgeous and efficient budget coffee scale with premium performance, except for one tiny flaw: it has no flow-rate monitor.
Polk Audio Signa S4 review: One of the best bang-for-buck soundbars you can get
Considering the Polk Audio Signa S4 soundbar has a wireless subwoofer, sub-$400 is a fantastic price for a beginner setup. The best part? It’s actually good.
