Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is a good headset that could have been great — here’s what I’d change
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is a brilliant-sounding headset for most games, but I'd change three things to make it even better.
As a PS5 owner, I never thought I’d be jealous of Xbox — and it’s all because of this controller
The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is one of the best gamepads I've tested, and as a PS5 owner, I really wish it was compatible with Sony's consoles.
I wasn’t expecting much from these $69 budget earbuds — but they actually impressed me with their punchy sound
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are comfortable and boast effective ANC as well as great sound quality. But there's no wear detection or hi-res streaming support.
I really enjoyed testing the Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II with my PS5 — but it has a few noteworthy flaws
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is great for gaming thanks to a wide soundstage and comfy fit but a divisive design and lack of companion software let it down.
I just tested the ultimate budget controller for Xbox and Windows — and it's as powerful as it is pretty
The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is a fantastic controller with responsive Hall Effect triggers and a lovely design, and it's perfect for gamers on a budget.
I tested the Fujifilm X half for two weeks — and some might think this one feature is a gimmick but it’s my favorite
The Fujifilm X half's Film Camera Mode is extremely fun and it emulates the analog experience.
I was a bona fide member of the anti-ASMR club but then I tested these bizarre ASMR earbuds — here's what happened
The Final ZE500 earbuds are one of a kind: they're designed specifically for ASMR and spoken word, and they excel regardless of what I throw at them.
I tested the Leica Q3 43 for a week and fell in love — there’s just one problem
The Leica Q3 43 is a force to be reckoned with thanks to the sharpest image quality I've seen in a camera yet, but I wish this one thing didn't hold it back.
I tested the Fujifilm X half — and it proves that specs aren't as important as having fun
The Fujifilm X half is a fun camera with film simulations and filters, and it takes lovely photos, making it great for (very) casual photography.
I just tested the new Final ASMR earbuds — and now I want Kathryn Hahn to read me a bedtime story through these every night
The Final ZE500 are specifically designed for ASMR and audiobooks, and they do a fantastic job of creating immersive, 3D, binaural soundscapes.
I’ve been testing the Leica Q3 43 for a week — and if you didn’t believe the Leica hype already, you will after seeing these photos
The Leica Q3 43 takes stunning photos with its 60.3MP sensor and boasts great autofocus. It's extremely compact and worth every cent (if you can afford it).
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This power bank charged my partner’s phone three times and saved her on vacation — and it’s currently 27% off for Prime Day
The INIU 10,000mAh power bank can charge an iPhone 3.6 times and AirPods Pro 13.2 times. Currently, you can get it for just $15.
This tiny speaker can screw onto any regular-sized bottle — and I can guarantee you’ve never seen anything like it before
The Sodapop is a very interesting Bluetooth speaker, with a unique screw-on design meant to deliver more powerful sound. Is it a gimmick or does it really work?
I just tested this $68 Bluetooth speaker — and for its tiny size, it’s actually impressive
The Sodapop Bluetooth speaker is highly portable and sports a unique design which amplifies the sound, and it boasts long battery life too.
This SteelSeries headset might be the perfect, cutesy set of cans for cozy gamers on TikTok — here’s why
For those who enjoy playing cozy games and want a fully immersive listening experience, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is the perfect, cutesy headset.
I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for a week — and it’s the only headset I need for my PS5 and Switch 2
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless creates immersive soundscapes and comes with 200+ game-tailored EQ presets, and it's extremely comfortable too.
Is it raining outside or am I just typing? The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is the nicest-sounding keyboard I’ve tested so far
The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a fantastic productivity keyboard with smooth, responsive linear switches, a sturdy build, and a gorgeous sound profile.
My secret to surviving the heatwave? This handheld fan that’s currently 28% off and lasts for hours and hours
I bought a handheld fan to survive the U.K. hitting upwards of 33C / 92F, and it's so portable that you can slide it into your pocket, and it lasts long too.
Using the Canon EOS R50 V feels like riding a bike with training wheels on — and I think it’s the smartest move Canon has made this year
The new EOS R50 V is one of the video cameras for beginners, and Canon has hit a home run by pricing it so low (for a mirrorless) that it's hard to resist.
I just tested the Canon EOS R50 V — and it’s the perfect video camera for enthusiasts who want to become professionals
The Canon EOS R50 V is a great video camera for enthusiasts who want to step up their game because it's user-friendly and can record 4K/60fps video.
Can’t get the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S.? I’m a licensed drone pilot and I recommend these drones instead
From the DJI Mavic 3 Pro to the DJI Air 3S, here are the three drones you can buy now while waiting for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro to land in the US.
I hosted a Mario Kart World tournament at work and lost — and this is the most important thing I learned.
Hosting a Mario Kart World tournament for seven people has made me realize one thing: I didn't give this game enough credit when it first came out.
