Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I'm so sick of everything being 'smart' — and the Dyson Airwrap i.d. I've been testing is the last straw
I've been using (and loving) the new Dyson Airwrap i.d. for weeks now, but there's one thing that's getting on my last nerve: its smart tech gimmicks.
I thought the Dyson Airwrap i.d. was total overkill — until I used it to style my hair
It's not just a premium product in price...
The Breville Dose Control Pro is one of the most divisive coffee grinders — here’s why I disagree with the haters
While it won’t impress serious coffee lovers, the Breville Dose Control Pro is an easy-to-use coffee grinder ideal for complete beginners.
The Clever Dripper is my new favorite way to brew coffee — and I think it’s easier than a French Press
Clever Dripper is super easy to use, especially for people with very little time to brew a fresh coffee. It’s as easy as a French Press and tastes much better.
I just tested a budget soundbar and subwoofer with Dolby Atmos — although it forgot that there’s more to life than surround sound
The Ultimea Nova S50 is a budget soundbar with a wired subwoofer and Dolby Atmos. While it won’t impress movie lovers, it’s still a step up from TV speakers.
I tested the new AI-enabled Dyson Airwrap i.d. on my super damaged hair — the results shocked me
The new Dyson Airwrap i.d. has everything the previous iterations of the styler had, but with a twist: it can automatically curl your hair — kind of.
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.
I put this $500 Bose soundbar to the test — it’s 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.
I can’t believe this Samsung soundbar is under $300 — it performs like a premium 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.
I ate only air fryer food for 24 hours thanks to this dual-basket air fryer — and it was the best decision I’ve ever made
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.
I just tested this all-in-one Dolby Atmos surround soundbar — and it made me feel like I'm at the movies
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.
I just tested the ultimate wireless mic for on-the-go TikTokers and 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.
