Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I tested these would-be AirPods contenders with magnetic planar drivers — but the tariffs just wrecked my rating
I tested the Edifier NeoBuds Planar, stacked with detail thanks to the 12mm magnetic drivers. But then the tariffs happened — and now they're way too expensive.
I just gave the Magimix Blender Power 4 a whirl — it’s so powerful that I’d call its Harry Potter spell ‘Instant Blendify’
I threw everything at the Magimix Blender Power 4 and it turned it all into delicious smoothies and butters. I just wish the blades were easier to remove.
I just tested this state-of-the-art $179 Ninja blender — but it performs like a Vitamix
I can’t quite believe this blender is so cheap… I had to check the price multiple times. The Ninja Detect Power Pro with BlendSense performs like a $500+ model.
I thought French press was for people who didn't like coffee... now I see the error of my ways
I’m not the biggest fan of admitting when I’m wrong, but I was so very mistaken about French press. The Espro P7 makes French press taste like heaven.
I just tested one of the most impressive gaming mics — and it’s only $89
I can’t quite believe this mic is so cheap. The sound quality is comparable to a $200 option. There’s very little wrong with this mic, especially for so little money.
These Edifier earbuds are perfect for detail listeners — but there’s a tariff-shaped hitch
These earbuds are full of treble and mids. However, it’s a double-edged sword: bassheads will be majorly disappointed.
I'm an ex-barista — I only need this one tool to make Starbucks-style iced drinks at home
I worked at Starbucks for years, so I've been experimenting with coffee for ages. With the Nanofoamer Pro, I've created loads of the best Starbucks iced drinks.
I just tested the luxurious new coffee machine made by the brand that ‘invented espresso’ — and it’s the closest you can get to professional coffee at home
This is one of the best home espresso machines to replicate that true cafe taste. Three boilers and a mega-powerful steam wand combine to make perfect coffee.
I used this oscillating electric toothbrush with swinging bristles every day for a week and it left me with pristine teeth… yet I’m still a little confused
The Laifen Wave toothbrush does its one job well (clean teeth), but its overly excited swinging head also hurt my gums during testing.
I didn’t think this $159 electric milk foamer could make barista-quality microfoam — I was so very wrong
I don’t know how I lived without the Subminimal Nanofoamer Pro before today. The milk foamer makes velvety microfoam and even iced matcha lattes in minutes.
I’m over boring air fryers — this mini oven is also an air fryer, and it puts Ninja to shame
If my air fryer can’t multitask, I don’t want it. Cuisinart’s Air Fryer + Toaster Oven combo can do 7 things in 1, and it’s also a massive steal.
I tested Sennheiser’s new wireless mic setup that’s basically microphone Tetris — it’s ideal for on-the-go videographers who need convenience
Sennheiser Profile Wireless is a 2-channel wireless mic with USB-C, lightning, and TRS connectivity. The sound quality is just fine, but it’s super versatile.
I just tested Soundcore’s newest boombox speaker — and it's the best I've ever heard (and felt) for the price
The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus speaker packs a bassy punch, and has custom EQ so you can ramp up the woofers even louder.
I ditched my AI smart toothbrush for this sustainable brush made from corn — here's why I’m never going back
I tested the viral TikTok Suri toothbrush, and I can safely say I'm never going back to the AI smart toothbrush I was using before. Here's why.
These budget headphones are a lesson in how to make talented musicians sound like they’re doing nightclub karaoke
The EarFun Wave Life headphones are not good. During testing, I was longing for the sweet release of silence.
This cordless wet vacuum sucked up an entire raw egg and syrup — but there’s one major thing wrong with it
The Dreame H12 Pro wet and dry vacuum cleaner looks the part and performed well in testing, but it’s not the easiest vacuum in the world to deep clean with.
The Suri brush is a utopian, recyclable toothbrush meant to last forever — here's why I’m not going back to my old AI toothbrush
Suri toothbrush is an environmentally-friendly toothbrush made from sustainable materials, recyclable heads, and is completely repairable — but it is pricey.
I just tested this cordless vacuum that looks like it’s from the 2000s, but cleans like it’s from the 2100s
The Gtech AirRAM 3 is a state-of-the-art cordless vacuum with super-strong suction power, but it’s not as versatile as other vacuums.
The Dolby Atmos soundbar and subwoofer I recommend to all hi-fi newbies is just $299 on sale — I'd grab it now
The Polk Audio Signa S4 soundbar and subwoofer is a great deal at its MSRP of $399, but when it's on sale for $299, it's a steal.
My favorite soundbar is a massive $400 off in Amazon's Spring Sale — this is the one I'd buy
The JBL Bar 1300X is the best soundbar I've ever used, and I can't believe it's $400 off in this awesome Amazon Spring Sale deal.
I loathe spring cleaning — but these awesome Amazon Big Spring Sale vacuum deals might make me change my mind
I've compiled 5 of the best vacuum cleaner deals in this year's Amazon Spring Sale — and we've reviewed all of them.
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...
