Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
I’m soundtracking my summer with the $54 JBL Go 5 — it’s one of the best budget speakers I’ve ever used
I've spent the last couple of weeks listening to my favorite tunes on the JBL Go 5, and here's why it's the perfect speaker for the summer.
The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54
Editor's ChoiceThe JBL Go 5 is a compact and budget speaker, offering refined sound quality, excellent IP68-rated durability, and it's accompanied by a user-friendly app.
I'm an AI skeptic but this MSI gaming monitor’s AI features are actually useful — here's what the Care Sensor does
I've spent the last few weeks testing the MSI X36, featuring an "AI Care Sensor." I originally thought it was a gimmick but it's actually useful. Here's why.
I just tested ‘one of the most beautiful QD-OLED monitors I’ve ever seen’ — and it’s so worth the premium
Editor's ChoiceThe MSI X36 is a formidable QD-OLED monitor, boasting great color coverage and accuracy, a 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for gaming, and more.
I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro — and it’s the only Windows laptop I’d buy
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is a powerful laptop, featuring a 2.8K OLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it great for all-day work and casual gaming.
I just tested the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 — and it bridges the gap between entry-level and competitive gaming mice
RecommendedThe SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 boasts 26,000 DPI, 4,000Hz wireless polling, and long battery life, making it a formidable upgrade over its predecessor.
I've spent two years testing 300 cameras, earbuds, drones, keyboards and more — here are my favorites from each category
As a reviews writer, I've tested many tech products, including but not limited to cameras, keyboards, boots, and more. Here are the ones I've loved the most.
Nearly a year later, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 still has the best game soundtrack of all time — and hearing it live confirmed it further for me
Expedition 33 has a powerful soundtrack that moves you to tears and immerses you in battles, and if you have a chance to hear it live, grab it with both hands.
Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a great soundbar, but the Marshall Heston 60 is better in a few ways, making it excellent for small spaces.
Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.
Artemis II astronaut snapped a photo of the Moon on an iPhone 17 Pro — and it puts my astro photos to shame
An astronaut part of the Artemis II crew just took a stunning, detailed photo of the lunar surface on his iPhone 17 Pro, and it'll blow you away.
I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick
The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.
I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner
The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?
I’ve been using my Fujifilm camera for almost a year and these are the time-saving photography hacks I swear by
As someone who reviews cameras for a living and uses her Fujifilm X-T50 nearly every day, here are 5 tips and tricks that save me time.
I never understood the cozy game hype until I played Pokémon Pokopia — and after 200 hours, I still can't put it down
Pokémon Pokopia has been out for a month, and though I wasn't convinced by it at launch, it has since become my second-most played Switch game, and I can't get enough.
I ditched my over-ear headphones for the world’s first gaming open earbuds — here’s how it went
Are open earbuds good for gaming? Asus certainly thinks so, with the launch of its Cetra Open Wireless buds. They're good, but I'm not convinced by them.
I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star
RecommendedThe Nothing Ear (3) are excellent, boasting powerful bass and nuanced vocals, and they feature an innovative 'Super Mic' too. But there are a couple flaws.
I just tested the world’s first open-ear wireless buds for gaming — here’s my verdict on the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless
The Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless are extremely comfortable open earbuds for dialogue-heavy and stealth-based games, but they have noteworthy flaws.
The DJI Avata 360 is the all-in-one creation tool I’ve been waiting for — here’s why
DJI's latest and first-ever 360-degree is also one of its cheapest, and it's a triumph. 8K/60fps video, 120MP stills, and two ways to fly make it a winner.
I've always wanted a PlayStation Portal but with a bigger screen so I tried this mobile controller — and it turned my iPad into a gaming powerhouse
Has my search for an iPad controller finally come to an end? I tested the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL which is excellent, and I don't want to travel without it now.
I’d given up on iPad gaming until I tried the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL — now I don’t want to leave the house without it
RecommendedThe Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent iPad controller, featuring responsive TMR sticks, full-sized triggers, and passthrough charging. But it has flaws.
DJI Avata 360 review: The undisputed king of 360-degree drones
Editor's ChoiceThe DJI Avata 360 is an exceptional 360-degree drone, boasting 8K/60fps video capabilities, dual ways to fly, hi-res images, and lots more.
I've flown both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 360-degree drones — and there's a clear winner
Both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 are excellent 8K 360-degree drones, and they enable you to get really creative. But one is better than the other.
I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music
I've been testing the Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset, and it sounds excellent when listening to music too, making it a great all-around performer for everyone.
‘The king of conferencing headsets’: I just tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 and I’ve never heard my colleagues this clearly before
Editor's ChoiceThe Jabra Evolve3 85 boasts excellent call clarity, ANC, a wide soundstage for music, and a sublime boomless mic. It packs plenty of productivity features too.
