Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I hate that this $220 coffee accessory is one of the best things I've ever used
This top-of-the-range coffee scale has ruined me for using any other scale — but it's so expensive.
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
Acaia Pearl S review: This luxe coffee scale teaches you how to make your coffee
The Acaia Pearl S Coffee Scale is a genius scale, with a huge range of modes, customization, and built-in recipes. It’s truly a professional-grade scale.
Ninja Precision Temperature kettle review: You’ll never need another kettle
The Ninja Precision Temperature kettle is a flawless kettle with super quiet, super fast boiling, a large capacity, and great aesthetics.
Fellow Stagg EKG review: This gooseneck kettle is premium in every way
The very best of the gooseneck kettles, but it’s not cheap
Fellow Corvo EKG review: This kettle’s got the brains and the beauty
Fellow’s Corvo EKG isn’t just a gorgeous kettle, although it is that too. The Corvo delivers a quiet, precise, intuitive boil that’ll level up your home cafe.
Shure SM4 review: This musician’s microphone is perfect for beginners
The SM4 microphone from Shure is a great option for beginner recording musicians which doesn’t compromise on professional quality.
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers would buy or skip
Here's the best (and worst) of the products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
Nutribullet Flip review: Only for the smoothie addicts
Makes a great smoothie, but I’m not sure I see the point…
Shure MV7i microphone review: The new gold standard for versatility
The Shure MV7i microphone is a two-in-one: a mic and a digital interface. You can plug XLR mics into the MV7i and record from your instrument.
You can elevate your home cafe in 3 easy steps — here's how
If you've got to grips with the barista basics, it's time to level up your home cafe with these 3 easy tips.
Need a last minute NYE party speaker? Here's the 3 I recommend — starting from $99
I run you through my favorite party speakers, including wired, Bluetooth, and a scintillating mixture of both.
Not a typo! My favorite espresso machine is on sale by $300 right now
The brand-new De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is down $300 on Amazon right now — this is a massive deal.
Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? I’m an ex-barista and these are the 3 critical mistakes you need to be aware of
And they're super easy to prevent
Make the most of your espresso machine this holiday season with these 3 festive coffee ideas
Try these 3 easy coffee cocktail recipes with a sweetened espresso shot.
Coffee doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby — here’s my 5 favorite cheap accessories
With these 5 affordable coffee accessories, you'll be able to level up your home cafe in no time — without breaking the bank.
I forgot to make a Christmas dessert so I cheated and made one my Instant Pot — here’s what happened
In the chaos that is the holiday season, it's easy to forget about critical Christmas components. Thankfully, I've found a way around it — my Instant Pot.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week — 6 products to buy and avoid from our expert reviewers
Here are the latest winners and losers from a week of Tom's Guide's expert testing.
EarFun UBOOM X review: Loud and bassy without the price tag
The EarFun UBOOM X is a powerful boombox-slash-portable speaker with great bass and a range of custom EQ presets, but it lacks a bit of sound clarity.
Treblab X3 Pro review: Great sound quality but not much else
The Treblab X3 Pro are a pair of workout earbuds with impressive sound quality. However, that’s where the praise ends — they’re uncomfortable, confusingly marketed, and uncustomizable.
I just tried this amazing AI smart toothbrush — and I like it better than my Oral-B
You get a lot of bang for your buck with this toothbrush. The Oclean X Ultra S is a mid-range toothbrush with AI in-app reports, alerts, and great aesthetics.
SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming mic review: The ultimate PC streaming microphone
The SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming mic is a great condenser mic with AI noise cancellation, and a horde of virtual customization — but it’ll cost you over $300.
I just tested this luxe new coffee machine made by the brand credited with inventing the espresso — here’s my first impressions
The Mini Pro is the top-of-the-range espresso machine, crafted in Italy by La Pavoni, which is credited with inventing the espresso machine.
