Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife photography. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she’s a bit of a grammar nerd (and a supporter of the Oxford comma), and has also interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres.
A holder of two master’s degrees, the most recent one being in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, Nikita’s work has appeared in several publications such as Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. Her favorite tech includes the PS5, the DJI Air 3S, and the Fujifilm X-T50. She's also a licensed drone pilot and cameras expert so you'll find her testing those nearly every week.
In her downtime, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone, out on a walk with a camera in hand, at a concert, watching F1, or planning her next tattoo. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.
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RecommendedThe Lola Miffy Digital Camera captures fun, retro-style 8MP photos, and it features Miffy-themed filters. It sports a cute design and is extremely easy to use.

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RecommendedThe BenQ Creative Pro PD2732U 4K monitor boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy. There are plenty of ports and the monitor looks great too.

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I spent a day using the new Fujinon XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR to photograph birds of prey in flight, and it's a mighty impressive (but lightweight) lens.

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Sony has unveiled its next generation of party speakers: the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7 and ULT Tower 5 are here, and they boast some impressive features.

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RecommendedThe Noble Audio Iris are extremely comfortable IEMs and they boast a wide soundstage, crisp treble and refined mids. They're built well and look stunning, too.

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The Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE are comfortable in-ear monitors that boast excellent bass and instrument separation. However, the treble and mids sound flat.

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I've spent over two weeks testing the Seagate LaCie 8big Pro5 with its gargantuan 256TB of storage, and it's an excellent storage system... for rich people.

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The MCHOSE K99 V2 offers a wonderful typing experience and thocky sound profile, and its proprietary software is user-friendly. But the keyboard has some flaws.

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The Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 TKL is a powerful gaming keyboard with 8,000Hz polling and adjustable actuation, and features a customizable touchscreen.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Sony RX10 V improves on its predecessor with better ergonomics, controls, longer battery life, 30fps blackout-free shooting, and incredible autofocus.

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RecommendedThe Dell Pro P3426WEV is a great productivity monitor featuring a built-in webcam and an integrated USB hub, and it boasts good color coverage and accuracy.

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I spoke to professional photographers Aleksander Nordahl, Christine Sonvilla and Marc Graf about AI in photography and their advice for future generations.

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Editor's ChoiceMcAfee+ Premium offers comprehensive online and offline protection against viruses and scams. It's user-friendly, and the starting price is reasonable, too.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Stockwell III is a beautiful portable speaker that can get very loud, and it boasts meaty bass and bright treble. It also packs a 40-hour battery.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Epomaker RT100 Pro is a lovely mechanical keyboard for typing, and it features a detachable screen that can be customized via web-based software.

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The FiiO FG3 is a great and comfortable gaming headset boasting good mic performance, and it features a useful DAC with onboard controls. But it has some flaws.

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I spoke with We Are Rewind CEO Romain Boudruche about the inspiration behind the Pink Floyd WE-001, cassettes coming back, and his plans for future collabs.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Sivga Lyrebird are comfortable IEMs with a quad-driver setup, and they boast incredible instrument separation, powerful bass, and clean treble.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Edifier G5 Max is supremely comfortable and boasts excellent, immersive in-game audio, up to 305 hours of battery life, and dual companion apps.

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RecommendedThe Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX provides excellent traction on most wet and dry surfaces. They're comfortable, breathable and waterproof too.

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RecommendedThe Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera takes retro photos and is easy to use. At just $27, it offers great value for money, but it has some flaws.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is an excellent sub-$100 smartwatch for tracking your workouts, sleep, and other metrics, and it's extremely comfortable too.

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I've owned the Nikon D5100 since 2013, and it's the camera that made me the photographer I am today. This is a love letter to the camera that started it all.

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So far in 2026, I've reviewed 12 cameras and drones, and most of them have been great. I've rounded up my 5 favorite launches from DJI, Leica, Canon and more.

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RecommendedThe Corsair Sabre V2 Pro is a great esports and FPS mouse with 33,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling, and it's lightweight and comfortable. But it has a couple flaws.
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