Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Turtle Beach Recon 70 review: A solid budget gaming headset
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a super-affordable gaming headset that offers decent sound, but its highs and bass leave a lot to be desired.
Glorious Model D2 Pro review
The Glorious Model D2 Pro boasts 8,000Hz polling and 26,000 DPI and comes with user-friendly companion software. But it has significant shortcomings.
Belkin SoundForm Play review: Middle-of-the-road budget earbuds
The Belkin SoundForm Play are good wireless earbuds if you listen to mostly vocal-heavy music, but they're let down by laggy controls and muddy bass.
The Leica M11-D is one of the most challenging cameras I’ve reviewed — and it has made me a better photographer
The Leica M11-D is a fantastic rangefinder camera that forces you to trust your instincts, thanks to its screenless design and lack of autofocus.
I just tested the Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit — and it’s all you need to elevate on-the-go content creation
The Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit offers an inexpensive, pro-grade lighting solution for content creators on the move.
Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit review: Easy-to-use professional-grade lighting
The Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit delivers pro-quality lighting, is easy to set up, and takes the fuss out of looking professional, but it has some flaws.
I captured some of my best photos ever with the screenless Leica M11-D — and it’s a force to be reckoned with
The Leica M11-D offers an analog shooting experience with its rangefinder and manual focusing, and it takes stunning 60MP photos which pack lots of detail.
Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 review: Cheap and cheerful
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a comfortable mouse that's great for casual gaming with its 18,000 DPI and 1,000Hz polling. But it has some flaws.
This $59 keyboard is the cheapest way to get Hall Effect switches — and it gives Keychron a run for its money
The Epomaker HE68 is a fantastic budget keyboard boasting premium features like 8,000Hz polling, per-key and quad-actuation — plus it's designed well too.
NZXT Lift Elite Wireless review: Premium features at a budget price
The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless boasts 26,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling for competitive gaming, and it's extremely comfortable too. But there are a few shortcomings.
NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL review: A middle-of-the-road Hall Effect keyboard
The NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL is a good keyboard for gaming, thanks to 8K polling and responsive Hall Effect switches. But it has considerable shortcomings.
Keen Whisper sandals review: Not-so-cheap, not-so-cheerful
The Keen Whisper pull-on sandals dry quickly, feature toe protectors and they're good for everyday use. But they aren't as comfortable as other Keen sandals.
Pricier doesn’t always mean better — here’s why I’d pick a $129 gaming headset over a $229 one
Should you burn a hole in your pocket by buying that really expensive headset? Not always, and here's why cheaper headsets are often better.
Belkin SoundForm Adapt review: Cheap price, cheap sound
The Belkin SoundForm Adapts are uncomfortable and they make music sound awful, with muffled vocals and muddy instruments. They do have good battery life though.
I just tested the Asus ROG Delta II and it’s one of the best gaming headsets — but there’s a catch
The Asus ROG Delta II is a fantastic and comfortable headset that creates immersive soundscapes, but it has a few flaws worth considering.
I spent two hours with the new Fujifilm X half — and it’s my dream camera
I went hands-on with the new Fujifilm X half, a digital camera that packs a dedicated film photography mode, film recipes and takes lovely photos.
Fujifilm just announced the X half — a digital camera that offers a unique film experience unlike any other
The Fujifilm X half comes with a dedicated film photography mode, film recipes, a 17MP sensor that takes sharp photos, and it can record FHD/24p video too.
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED review: A beast for gaming and productivity
The MSI MPG 272URX boasts a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and has fantastic color accuracy. It's great for gaming and work, if you can stomach the price.
I just tested the new DJI RC Pro 2 drone controller — and it's a beast for content creation on the fly
With its 2000 nits brightness, HDMI port for streaming, and a screen that syncs with the drone's gimbal, I believe the RC Pro 2 is the best controller today.
I just tested this new DJI drone that combines aerial and mirrorless camera prowess — and I can’t get enough of it
I've loved flying the DJI Mavic 4 Pro as its 100MP camera and 6K/60fps capabilities impressed me to no end, and it's a joy to fly with the new RC Pro 2.
I just tested these audiophile gaming earbuds — and they almost give my SteelSeries buds a run for their money
The Final VR3000 Wireless are a comfortable pair of gaming earbuds that create immersive soundscapes and boast long battery life. But there are some flaws.
I hiked 7 miles in the Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof — and these are the boots I’d recommend for most terrains
The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof are great hiking boots thanks to the bouncy insoles, grippy lugs and breathable mesh. They dry quickly, too.
