Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
I just tried the new Leitzphone with a powerful Leica lens — and this might be the phone to finally take me away from Google Pixel
Leica's first-ever smartphone, the Leitzphone, is a joy to use and photograph your life's moments with. Here are my first impressions after using it for a week.
I spent two weeks shooting exclusively in black-and-white with the Leica Q3 Monochrom — and it revealed so many hidden details
The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a fantastic black-and-white camera, and photographing the architecture devoid of color has made me a fan of street photography.
The Logitech G325 Lightspeed costs less than $80 but punches way above its weight — here’s my verdict after a week of testing
RecommendedThe Logitech G325 Lightspeed is an excellent, comfortable budget gaming headset, boasting great sound quality and multi-platform compatibility.
Forget Apple EarPods — the Sennheiser CX 80U are the only wired earbuds I'll be buying in 2026
Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser CX 80U are cheap and very cheerful wired earbuds, featuring a built-in DAC that streams 24-bit/96KHz hi-res audio, and they're very comfortable.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom shoots only in black-and-white and costs nearly $8,000 — here’s why I love it
RecommendedThe Leica Q3 Monochrom captures stunning black-and-white images packed full of detail with its 60.3MP sensor, and it's a sheer delight to handle and use.
Seven years later, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is still TikTok’s favorite compact camera — here’s how it holds up in 2026
In 2019, Canon launched the PowerShot G7 X Mark III that became so popular with TikTokers that it's impossible to find new today. Here's what I think of it.
I love doing karaoke in the shower — and these top-rated waterproof Bluetooth speakers are up to the challenge
If, like me, you enjoy listening and singing along to music, you need a great waterproof Bluetooth speaker, and I've rounded up my top-rated favorites.
I tested the 'Death Star of speakers' for a week — and they deliver audiophile sound along with a killer design
The Creative Pebble Nova and the Pebble X Plus are excellent speakers in their own right, but there's a clear winner if you want awesome sound quality.
I just tested the Creative Pebble X Plus and it's the cheapest way to get speakers and a subwoofer — but might not impress audiophiles
The Creative Pebble X Plus speakers come with a subwoofer that produces powerful bass, and the 2.1 system features a lovely design. But there are a few flaws.
The Keychron Q6 HE 8K has some of the best magnetic switches I’ve ever tried — and it finally made me good at Counter-Strike 2
RecommendedThe Keychron Q6 HE 8K is the best gaming keyboard you can buy right now, with actuation adjustable to 0.01mm, and many other gaming features.
10-year-old me would have loved these Star Wars-esque computer speakers — and adult me absolutely loves the powerful sound quality
RecommendedThe Creative Pebble Nova are powerful computer speakers, sporting a sci-fi design and boasting fantastic audio quality. But they have a couple of flaws.
DJI’s first 360 drone might be landing soon according to new pricing and design leaks — here’s what we know so far
The long-rumored DJI Avata 360 could be launching soon, and latest leaks and rumors suggest it could be much cheaper than the competition.
Turtle Beach made an all-in-one budget racing wheel that 'feels like a cheat code' — and it helped me beat peak Max Verstappen
Racing wheels don't have to cost a fortune, and the Turtle Beach Racer Wireless is a fantastic budget option. It's finally made me good at racing games.
This camera’s ‘killer feature’ finally solved my biggest frustration with film photography — and I'd recommend it over a high-end vintage camera any day
I've used and tested many film cameras, and Lomography's latest is perhaps the best of the lot. It takes the guesswork out of film photography.
The best PS5 game you (probably) haven't played just got a prequel announced at State of Play — and you can get the original right now for just $9
Neva tells a heartbreaking story about parenthood in a world ravished by darkness, and it's the best indie game you can play right now.
I went wheel-to-wheel with and beat Max Verstappen for the first time — and it’s all thanks to this $179 racing wheel
RecommendedThe Turtle Beach Racer Wireless is a great entry-level racing wheel for casual gamers, and it packs plenty of performance and features.
Remember your childhood Creative computer speakers? They're actually good now — I tested these $70 ones that blew me away!
I've spent a week testing the Creative Pebble Pro computer speakers, and given that they cost less than $70, they sound very powerful and look stunning too.
I just tested the GravaStar Mercury K1 mechanical keyboard — and it’s a lean, mean typing machine
RecommendedThe GravaStar Mercury K1 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard, boasting lovely switches and a creamy sound profile. But it has a few flaws.
These tiny computer speakers are perfect for those short on space, and they cost less than $70
RecommendedThe Creative Pebble Pro are excellent, tiny computer speakers, boasting powerful bass and crisp treble. But they have some flaws.
Staying in with your partner on Valentine’s Day? These are the 9 best couch co-op and two-player games to play on a cozy night-in
From chaotic games like Overcooked to chill ones like Unravel Two, these are the best couch co-op and two-player games to play this Valentine's Day.
I've been photographing wildlife for 4 years — here's what happened when the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL went toe-to-toe with my mirrorless camera
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a very capable camera, even for wildlife but there are a few areas where it falls behind mirrorless cameras and tele lenses.
'Always be prepared for anything’: here are my 7 expert tips for amazing wildlife photography
From picking the right camera and lens to speaking with locals and listening to bird calls, these are my expert tips for wildlife photography.
I just tested the Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm — and I live, laugh, love this camera
RecommendedThe Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm is an excellent and well-built film camera that takes lovely photos, and it features autofocus. But it has some flaws too.
‘It breaks the laws of physics’: the OM System OM-1 Mark II is now my favorite wildlife camera, and its 120fps burst isn’t even the best part
Editor's ChoiceThe OM System OM-1 Mark II is an outstanding camera for high-speed photography, featuring 120fps blackout-free burst shooting, robust waterproofing, and more.
‘An instant camera that lets you time travel from the 1930s to the 2020s’: why the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema is now my favorite of the lot
Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema can record videos, shoot and print images, and it features 100 effect combinations for unbridled creativity.
