Latest articles by Erin Bashford
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 $300.
I just tested this luxe new coffee machine made by the brand credited with inventing the espresso — here’s my first impressions
The Mini Pro is the top-of-the-range espresso machine, crafted in Italy by La Pavoni, which is credited with inventing the espresso machine.
I started using a coffee scale and my coffee drinks have never tasted better — here's why
How can such a tiny, inconspicuous product make such a monumental change? Coffee is more of a science than you might think — it requires precise ratios and measurements.
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 review: The perfect party speaker for less
The party don’t start ‘til I walk in — Ke$ha, 2009
Baseus Bowie 30 Max review: Booming bass but not much else
There's little here to support the mid-range price other than the rounded square cup design and pretty good bass. Sound quality in the mids and the trebles is tinny while ANC performance is lacking.
I just tested the De’Longhi La Specialista Opera espresso machine and I have never looked forward to making coffee more
I’m not making coffee, I’m crafting coffee
I have the best music taste in the world and it's time for my neighbors to know about it — the JBL Xtreme 4 speaker is $80 off
The JBL Xtreme 4 is my favorite Bluetooth speaker and it's a huge $80 off this Cyber Monday.
Do you thrive on terrifying your neighbors? This Hannibal Lecter-like LED skincare mask is $400 off for Cyber Monday
It's not Halloween anymore but that doesn't mean you can't cosplay as one of the most iconic horror movie villains.
Save up to 73% on these killer Cyber Monday REI deals — my favorite sales on Patagonia, Nike, Arc'teryx, and more
I walk you through my favorite REI Cyber Monday deals from top brands like Patagonia and Nike
Has Technivorm lost its mind? The Moccamaster KBGV is at its lowest ever price this Cyber Monday
The iconic Technivorm Moccamaster is discounted to its lowest ever price this Cyber Monday — just $244.
Motorola Razr 2024 plummets to lowest ever price — this is one of the best Cyber Monday deals by far
Amazon has slashed the price of the Motorola Razr 2024 to just $424.
Act fast! Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold just hit lowest price ever in epic Cyber Monday deal
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google's brand new top-of-the-range foldable at its lowest ever price already.
Forget Amazon — I’ve found REI's 27 best Black Friday winter apparel deals for Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Columbia, and more
Bundle up this winter with new apparel from iconic brands Patagonia, The North Face, ski brand Obermeyer, Fjallraven, and Columbia.
Carhartt’s Black Friday sale has me filling up my online cart — these are the items I think are worth it
Here are some of the best Carhartt work boots and hoodies on sale for Black Friday right now.
Ninja's Black Friday sale is live — 11 deals I'm obsessed with, including 7 best-ever prices
I've rounded up the 11 best Ninja deals, with best ever prices on 7 of the items.
I'm obsessed with Le Creuset and you can get up to 44% off with these 11 Black Friday deals
These are the best nine Le Creuset deals I've found while window shopping.
The craziest Black Friday deals right now — 7 most amazing discounts
I've found 7 of the craziest Black Friday deals, including a brand-new iPhone 16 for $0.01.
I'm an ex-barista — I've found the 15 best Black Friday coffee deals to turn your kitchen into an at-home cafe
I've found some of the best coffee tech deals to level up your routine without breaking the bank.
I'm an ex-barista and these are my favorite Nespresso Black Friday deals
Get a Nespresso machine for under $100 — or splurge on the high-end Creatista for massive $250 savings.
Save $120 on our favorite KitchenAid stand mixer — what color will you choose?
The KitchenAid stand mixer is Tom's Guide highest-rated stand mixer and it's a massive $120 off right now.
