Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Asus ROG Carnyx review: This gaming microphone looks like it’s been taken right out of a spaceship
If you’re a fan of the sci-fi aesthetic, this RGB geometric style mic is for you — if you can forgive middling audio quality and a high price tag.
Joby Wavo Pro review: This might be the only shotgun microphone you’ll ever need
The Wavo Pro by Joby is a well-made, simple microphone. The mic’s range is immense, the ambient noise reduction is even better, and you can control live mic input via the Wavo Pro app.
Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine review: Great espresso, not-so-great everything else
The Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine is a retro-inspired coffee machine with three portafilter sizes and great espresso extraction, but it falls short with almost everything else.
I'm an ex-Starbucks barista — here's how I got cafe-quality latte art at home
I'm one compliment away from Instagramming every latte I make. The KitchenAid Semi-Auto espresso machine makes latte art so easy.
KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine review: the closest I’ve come to café-quality at home
My hands are shaking from too much caffeine but I can’t stop using this machine
This Bluetooth speaker is so cool I’d take it to house parties just to show it off — here’s why
Fashion accessory or Bluetooth speaker? Fender and Teufel said “Why not both?”
Walmart anti-Prime Day sales event is live — 39 rival Black Friday deals I'd get now
Just in time for holiday season, Walmart has launched its rival Prime Day sales. We've looked through and found the perfect gifts, brand-new tech, and more.
Forget Prime Day and Black Friday — get up to 70% off REI apparel including Arc’teryx, Obermeyer, HOKA and more
These amazing REI apparel deals include insulated jackets for winter and trail shoes for traversing wet terrain in winter.
Watch out, Amazon! These 11 Patagonia deals at REI are showing up Prime Day
Patagonia is one of the stalwarts of outdoor gear, and for good reason. Snap up these warm fleeces and coats just in time for winter.
The Braun Silk Expert 5 Pro laser hair removal kit is at its lowest ever price for Prime Day with almost $100 off
This is the lowest ever price of the Braun Silk Expert 5 Pro IPL laser hair removal kit — I wish I'd bought mine at this price.
Save up to 50% on these REI Anti-Prime Day sneaker deals — including HOKA, Merrell, Adidas, Salomon and Asics
Including trendy and effective brands like Solomon, Asics, HOKA, and Adidas — these deals could rival Black Friday.
REI is selling the viral Merrell Moab 3 range for up to 40% off — hurry, these deals won’t last long
I love my Merrell hiking boots and they've seen me summiting mountains across Asia and Europe. Don't miss these amazing REI Merrell deals!
I review Bluetooth speakers for a living — save up to almost $100 on my top picks with these Prime Day deals
I can't believe how low some of these Bluetooth speaker prices are for Prime Day deals — especially for Bluetooth speakers that have just come out.
This new Fender x Teufel speaker just hit lowest price ever for Prime Day — and I’m listening to it right now
This ultra-cool retro speaker isn’t just a pretty face. It’s a speaker with the fidelity you’d expect from guitar brand Fender and German manufacturer Teufel.
The best cordless vacuum I use every day just crashed to lowest price ever in this epic Prime Day deal
I love my Ultenic U12 cordless vacuum and have been using it for months, so don't miss out on these epic deals.
Forget Fitbit — you can pick up Amazfit trackers from just $40 with these Prime Day fitness tracker deals
Amazfit makes fitness tracker for everyone, no matter where on their fitness journey they are.
I review Nutribullets for a living — and my favorite blenders are on Prime Day sale for under $100
I don’t know what I’d do without my Nutribullet — snag these awesome deals to make cooking fun and easy.
Instant Pots slashed by up to $77 in delicious Prime Day sale — 7 deals I’d shop now
Instant Pots make cooking so much easier and now they're easier on your purse too, from just $89.
I was a DJ for 3 years — here’s why the brand-new Shure MV6 is my favorite mic
The newest entry-level mic from iconic audio brand Shure is sure-ly the best beginner-friendly option on the market.
This miniature 4K webcam fits into the palm of your hand — and it’s just $129
The Obsbot Meet 2 is an absolutely tiny webcam with a 4K sensor packed inside and it even has AI tools to help you look your best on camera.
I just tested this beginner-friendly mic and it’s so good it should be handed out at content creator school
The instantly recognizable Shure mic, now in easy mode
Instant Pot Rio review: This pot is Rio-lly good
A pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and more
I typed with the Keychron B1 Pro for 3 months — here’s why its older sibling the B6 Pro is my new favorite budget keyboard
The Keychron B6 Pro is a full-size keyboard with bouncy scissor switch keys, customizable ZMK firmware, multiple connection types, and an incredible 1200 hours of battery life.
