Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
“What if drones became an extension of our senses?”: I spoke with the Antigravity A1’s product lead about the brand’s inspirations, hopes and challenges
I spoke with Buu, Antigravity's Product Lead, about his hopes for the world's first-ever 360° drone brand, the challenges he faced, and everything in between.
I spent a day shooting on the new Sony A7 V — here are my first impressions (spoiler alert: it's great)
The Sony A7 V improves on its predecessor by introducing 30fps blackout-free burst shooting, faster autofocus, and 7.5-stops of IBIS.
I’ve been testing the Antigravity A1 and the world’s first-ever 360° drone confirms one thing: DJI has some serious competition
The Antigravity A1 is a fantastic drone capable of recording 360-degrees in 8K/30fps which can be reframed via companion software later.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and to nobody’s surprise, my top stats (and yours) are exactly what you expected
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and every year, I know exactly who's going to be in my Wrapped... and so do you.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 drops soon, and the most insufferable person you know is about to become even worse
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and gives you plenty of stats, but it's a popularity contest, at the end of the day.
I've been testing the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's made my phone videos look like they were shot by Martin Scorsese
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is the brand's best mobile gimbal yet, boasting a sturdy build, great handling, accurate AI tracking, and lots more.
These earplugs are designed for concerts but I’ve found another use for them — now I don’t leave the house without my Loops
I've been using the Loop Experience 2 Plus for over a month and while they've protected my hearing at loud concerts, I've found other uses for them too.
This $1,100 camera beats out $10,000 super telephoto lenses for wildlife photography, and I've taken some of my best photos yet
I spent two weeks testing the Nikon Coolpix P1100 and I photographed swans, pigeons, ducks and robins with ease thanks to its 24-3000mm effective focal length.
I’ve been testing this Alienware 320Hz monitor, and it’s so good that I really don’t care that it’s only 1080p
I replaced my work monitor with this 25-inch 320Hz Alienware screen, and its rapid refresh rate and accurate color reproduction blew me away.
I just replaced my work monitor with this Alienware 25-inch 320Hz screen — and I’m never going back
The Alienware AW2525HM 320Hz LED is a powerful monitor for gaming and work, boasting a 320Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time and incredible color accuracy.
The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ improves on its predecessor to deliver a great hybrid instant camera — and I can’t put it down
The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ features a dual-lens setup with a dedicated selfie camera, and it's a great 3-in-1 hybrid instant camera for fans of print.
Forget the DualSense Edge — I’ve been testing the Razer Raiju V3 Pro and it’s the most powerful PS5 controller yet
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is a formidable PS5 controller for competitive gaming, featuring responsive TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and removable back buttons.
I tried these two pairs of wired headphones at the Paris Audio Show — and I immediately fell in love
At the Paris Audio Video Show, I got to try two pairs of wired headphones from Meze Audio, and they made music sound sweeter than ever before.
I’ve been testing the Leica SL3 — it’s the only camera that’s made me want to ditch my Fujifilm
The Leica SL3 is a powerful camera that handles beautifully and takes great photos... and it might tempt me away from my Fuji.
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 is a great camera for bird and astrophotography... but there’s a catch
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 is a good camera featuring an ergonomic design, and it features dedicated Bird Watching and Moon photography modes. But it has flaws.
I’ve been testing the Leica SL3 — here’s my honest verdict on whether it’s worth $7,500
The Leica SL3 is a powerful full frame mirrorless camera, capturing detailed 60.3MP stills, 8K/30p video, and featuring advanced autofocus.
Fujifilm X-T30 III is finally here after four years: a 26MP family-friendly camera designed for everyday photography
Featuring a 26MP sensor, a film simulation dial, advanced autofocus, and Instax format shooting, the new Fujifilm X-T30 III sounds like a winner.
Razer just made my dream PS5 controller and it blows the DualSense Edge out of the water — but there's a catch
Razer just announced the new Raiju V3 Pro, a PS5 controller designed for professional esports players, and here's what I think of it.
I spent three hours with the new Fujifilm X-T30 III — this could be the mid-range mirrorless to beat
The successor to the Fujifilm X-T30 II is finally here and I spent three hours with the Fujifilm X-T30 III, here's my initial verdict.
The Epomaker Luma84 is a good keyboard, but these 3 low-profile decks are better
The Epomaker Luma84 looks great and types well, but it isn't the best low-profile keyboard out there, and I recommend these three decks instead.
I thought all on-ear headphones were terrible — but this pair just changed my mind
I've never been a fan of on-ear headphones, but I've recently been using the Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 on-ear cans and they've converted me.
I ditched my headset for Sony’s first-ever gaming IEMs — here's my honest verdict
The Sony Inzone E9 in-ear monitors sound fantastic and detailed in FPS gaming, but they aren't for everyone.
I just tested Sony’s first-ever gaming in-ear monitors and they impress in nearly every way
The Sony Inzone E9 are fantastic IEMs for competitive FPS gaming as they make footsteps sound loud and clear, and are highly customizable.
