Erin Bashford
Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine. Alongside this she has created video reports for BBC News and produced podcasts and radio broadcasts about everything from music to ghost stories. Erin is an avid user of home appliances like blenders, slow cookers, coffee machines, in addition to her penchant for MacBook Pros and iPhones. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing fantasy fiction, or stressing over todays’ NYT Games.
Latest articles by Erin Bashford
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Insta360 Link 2 Webcam review: Premium features at a reasonable price
By Erin Bashford published
If you’re an online educator, business professional, content creator, or streamer looking to upgrade your setup for less than $200, don’t overlook the brand new Insta360 Link 2 webcam.
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I tested these $179 open-ear sports headphones by OpenRock — and they have one big problem
By Erin Bashford published
Expensive… but why?
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Forget rice cookers — here’s how to make rice in an Instant Pot in 3 minutes
By Erin Bashford published
Follow these steps for perfectly fluffy white rice every time
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I cooked dinner from my bed with the Wi-Fi enabled Instant Pot Pro Plus
By Erin Bashford published
If you’re a smart home aficionado, this is a must-try product
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Instant Pot Duo Plus with Whisper-Quiet review: One appliance for all your cooking needs
By Erin Bashford published
The Duo Plus with Whisper-Quiet is a versatile cooking appliance that can make hot dinners in minutes. With a cake setting and a rice setting, too, you can use the Duo Plus from starter to dessert.
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How to clean a Nutribullet — 7 easy tips to keep your blender sparkling
By Erin Bashford published
It can be tricky to maintain your Nutribullet. But if you follow these 7 easy tips, your blender should be smelling and looking fresh even if you've had it for years.
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EarFun Wave Pro review: Super comfy cushions, super tinny sound
By Erin Bashford published
The audio brand’s first over-ear headphones make for a disappointing listening experience
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Nutribullet Pro 900W review: The reigning champ of affordable blenders
By Erin Bashford published
From fruit to smoothie in 3… 2… 1!
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Nutribullet Smart Touch review: This blender can make nut milk in 10 seconds
By Erin Bashford published
Nutribullet’s family-sized Smart Touch blender has the power of a much pricier appliance, with nice touch controls that won’t collect dirt and grime — but it is bulky and loud.
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Amazfit Band 7 fitness tracker review: Fitbit aesthetics for under $50
By Erin Bashford published
The Amazfit Band 7 is a super-cheap fitness tracker that looks almost exactly like a Fitbit Charge 6. While it doesn’t do everything a Fitbit does, for only $49, it comes impressively close.
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Cherry XTRFY Ngale R microphone: Sounds as good as it looks
By Erin Bashford published
The ‘R’ stands for ‘really cool’
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Obsbot Tiny 2 Webcam review: Is this incredible webcam smarter than me?
By Erin Bashford published
The Obsbot Tiny 2 webcam is an aptly-named tiny webcam with extremely premium features. The body tracking is like no other and there are a plethora of extras stuffed into its 2-inch body.
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Can you get an Apple Watch for $89? No, but this dupe gets scarily close
By Erin Bashford published
The Amazfit Bip 5 is a beautiful little watch, harnessing a vibrant screen and attractive UI. But how does it hold up next to an Apple Watch?
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Obsbot Meet 4K Webcam review: I’m obsessed with this 4K webcam’s magnetic attachment clip
By Erin Bashford published
The Obsbot Meet 4K webcam is a super high-quality 4K webcam with an omnidirectional mic and magnetic attachment clip.
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Amazfit Bip 5 fitness tracker review: Move over Apple Watch SE, you’ve got an $89 rival
By Erin Bashford published
Apple Watch spot the difference
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JLab JBuds Lux ANC review: I can’t believe these noise canceling headphones are only $79
By Erin Bashford published
Sound quality that makes you want to strut
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Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 review: Finally, easy typing on an iPad keyboard
By Erin Bashford published
If you’re looking for an iPad keyboard with no learning curve and that won’t break the bank, look no further than the Logitech Keys-to-Go 2.
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Cherry XTRFY Ngale X microphone review: This $149 mic’s professional quality blew me away
By Erin Bashford published
A reliable streaming and podcasting mic with the ‘X factor’
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I asked ChatGPT to roast my Spotify playlists — and it didn’t hold back at all
By Erin Bashford published
Inspired by the trends across social media, I decided to put ChatGPT to the test and roast my music taste.
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I just tested this Shure mic — and it's a game changer for content creators
By Erin Bashford published
If you’re a podcaster, streamer, gamer, influencer, or anything in between, the new Shure MV7+ has your back.
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Shure MV7+ podcast microphone review: Stylish, expensive, and stuffed with features
By Erin Bashford published
No more hot mic gaffes with this color-changing mic-muting touchpad
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Logitech Signature M650 review: A desk-friendly wireless mouse
By Erin Bashford published
I switched to this $39 mouse and I'm not disappointed
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Logitech C270 HD Webcam review: A simple budget webcam
By Terri Williams last updated
No bells or whistles on this budget webcam, but it gets the job done
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