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Erin Bashford


  1. I tested the Denon Home 600 — and it’s one of the most ambitious smart speakers yet

  2. I tested the Edifier MR5 — and they’re budget-friendly studio monitors with energy and clarity

  3. You said your Moccamaster couldn't do these 3 things — here's how I'd fix it

  4. I tested the ultra-affordable Amazon Ember 4-Series TV and I wasn’t disappointed — here’s how it stacks up

  5. I've tested soundbars twice its price but the 23-driver JBL Bar 1300XMK2 would be my desert island choice

  6. I tested JBL’s newest flagship soundbar — and it’s proof you don’t need to spend $2k on a full home theater setup

  7. I tested Nespresso’s brand-new Vertuo Up — and it has a dedicated ‘Over Ice’ mode for summer

  8. I tried the new Nespresso summer flavors — here's my favorite

  9. I tested the minimalist Cambridge Audio L/R S — and they’re some of the most premium-feeling midrange speakers on the market

  10. The Moccamaster is the perfect example of 'buy it nice or buy it twice' — I did the coffee math vs Bonavita, Breville and more so you don't have to

  11. 2026 is all about plastic-free coffee makers — and I tested out Simply Good Coffee's viral Plastic-Free Brewer so you don't have to

  12. I walked 316,000 steps in the Merrell Moab 3 in rain, sun, and mud — and if you need one pair of hiking shoes, make it these

  13. De'Longhi's best bean-to-cup espresso machine is so cheap that it makes zero sense to get a separate grinder

  14. I've spent way too much money on Patagonia — and I'd buy these 9 Patagonia summer hiking essentials in a heartbeat

  15. I've tested every pair of AirPods and these are the only 2 deals I'd buy this Prime Day — including $150 off AirPods Max 2

  16. I bought the wrong Kindle — here's how you can get free Kindle Unlimited (so you don't make the same mistake)

  17. The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro is discounted for Prime Day — but this De'Longhi espresso machine is $200 cheaper and makes cold brew too

  18. Most Breville espresso machines aren't on sale for Prime Day, but I found 3 De'Longhi, Technivorm, and Fellow alternatives

  19. I review audio gear for a living — best Bose Prime Day deals up to 50% off on headphones, soundbars and Bluetooth speakers

  20. Best Apple Prime Day deals: Save up to $150 on AirPods Max 2, Apple Watches and iPads right now

  21. De'Longhi's cold brew espresso maker is on sale for Prime Day — but I'm an ex-barista and you should get this $31 French press instead

  22. I just tested one of the most immersive soundbars on the market — here's why the KEF XIO is one to watch (and you can save £200)

  23. De'Longhi's Prime Day sale has come early: Save up to $300 on its best espresso and automatic coffee machines

  24. Samsung, Sony, Bose, and Sonos have already launched Prime Day sales: Our highest-rated soundbars are up to $228 off right now

  25. I tested the Ninja AutoBarista Pro — and it’s one of the most ambitious automatic coffee machines I’ve ever tested (but I’m not sure it’s in a good way)

  26. The Breville Barista Express is randomly on sale for $499 — and you basically get a free grinder

  27. I tested the brand-new Kindle Colorsoft 2026 — and it’s still the King of e-readers

  28. Do you need a WDT tool for barista-quality coffee at home? I put the controversial coffee tool to the test

  29. I tested the most-anticipated espresso machine of 2026 — and the Fellow Espresso Series 1 hits all its marks

  30. I walked 316,000 steps in the Merrell Moab 3, and they’re some of the comfiest hiking shoes I’ve ever worn

  31. I just saw Smeg's brand new Moonlight colorway in real life — and my kitchen is about to get a serious upgrade

  32. I reviewed 'the ugliest sandals in the world' last year — and there's a reason these Keen hiking sandals (still) never leave my feet in the summer

  33. I tested Simply Good Coffee’s (mostly) plastic-free brewer — and it’s actually a fantastic Moccamaster alternative

  34. I tried this ridiculously cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine so you don't have to —and it's a total head-scratcher

  35. I just tested KEF’s first soundbar — it’s $2,500 and one of the best home cinema products I’ve ever used

  36. Don't suffer through muffled commentary this World Cup — these 5 soundbars will ensure you hear every goal (from just $53)

  37. I made two identical espressos with $5 coffee beans and $20 coffee beans — and yes, the coffee snobs are right

  38. I tested JBL’s new mid-range headphones — and they’re zingy, fresh, and fun (and finally have hi-res audio!)

  39. I tested the long-awaited Sennheiser Momentum 5 — and they do one thing Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones could never

  40. Non-plastic coffee makers are trending — and this low-plastic Ratio model is my favorite for coffee snobs

  41. I'm an ex-barista but I'm not great at latte art — and this is my cheat code to perfect art every time

  42. I tested Lelit’s brand-new entry-level prosumer espresso machine — and it’s one of the best I’ve ever used

  43. I tested Sony 1000X The ColleXion vs Apple AirPods Max 2 — and it's closer than I thought

  44. I’ve been testing the brand-new DJI Mic Mini 2 for three weeks — and it’s the best budget mic for content creators

  45. I tested Soundcore’s newest premium flagship earbuds — and they’re coming for the AirPods Pro 3’s crown

  46. I thought I had to spend $1k for barista-quality espresso, but I was wrong — I've tested 45 machines, these are my top 3 budget picks

  47. I love my Moccamaster, but $370 is a lot for drip coffee — this Ninja brewer is the best alternative (and it's under $90!)

  48. JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note

  49. JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game

  50. AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money