Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
I never thought a $49 gamepad would top the Switch 2 Pro Controller — and now that I’ve tried this GameSir pad, I won’t be going back
The GameSir Super Nova features responsive Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, back buttons, an ergonomic design, and costs just $49.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 blends premium gaming features with audiophile-quality sound — and it’s compatible with Xbox, Switch, PS5 and more
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is a premium gaming headset that sounds fantastic and it boasts a massive 250-hour battery life. However, it has some flaws.
I spent the weekend playing PS5 and Switch 2 games using the GameSir G8 Plus — and its performance and versatility blew me away
The GameSir G8 Plus is a fantastic phone controller with Hall Effect sticks and triggers, and it's compatible with smartphones and the Nintendo Switch 2.
I’ve tested dozens of mice — here's the 3 features you need to look for before you buy
What makes a mouse 'perfect?' Here are three things I always look for when I'm reviewing productivity as well as gaming mice.
I created the best beginner multi-room music streaming setup with these two smart speakers — and the sound blew me away
It's ridiculously easy to create a whole-home audio setup, and all you need are the Denon Home 150 and the Denon Home 350 to do so.
I test drones for a living — here’s what I think of Reddit’s top recommendations for beginners
Reddit recommends these three drones for beginners. I review drones for a living. So what do I think of Reddit's top picks?
I just tested Denon’s hi-fi smart speaker — and it’s my new favorite way to stream audiophile-quality sound
The Denon Home 350 is a fantastic smart speaker with voice assistant support, six drivers that deliver powerful, three-dimensional sound, and an intuitive app.
Keychron’s new 8K polling mouse sets a new standard for gaming mice — and it costs just $69
The Keychron M3 Mini V2 8K boasts 8,000Hz polling and a maximum DPI of 30,000, making it a powerhouse for competitive gaming, and it's built well too.
I just tested Westcott’s 18-inch ring light for professional photographers — and it’s almost perfect
The Westcott 18-inch Bi-Color LED Kit is a powerful and bright ring light with adjustable color temperature and a fantastic color rendering index.
I review gaming gear for a living — these are the PS5 gadgets I can’t live without
From the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro to the Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Portable Projector, these gadgets are a permanent part of my gaming ecosystem.
I just tested Kodak’s new compact camera — and it's my favorite retro gadget of the year
The Kodak PIXPRO C1 has something most other cheap compact cameras don't, and it didn't take long for this one feature to become my favorite.
1,000-hour battery life on a mechanical keyboard?! I’m not joking — I tested it
The Mchose x Unbox Therapy UT98 is the longest lasting mechanical keyboard I've tested, rated at a whopping 909 hours!
I’ve been testing the Kodak PIXPRO C1 — and it's ideal for those who don't mind imperfection
The Kodak PIXPRO C1 takes decent photos and video, and its flip-up screen is very useful for taking selfies. However, it has some noteworthy flaws.
I didn't think mechanical keyboards could last for aeons — and then I tested the McHose x Unbox Therapy UT98
The McHose x Unbox Therapy UT98 is a fantastic productivity keyboard offering a great typing experience, and it looks and sounds just as great.
The Camp Snap CS-8 is the only product I’ve ever tested that made me cry — and its nostalgic video quality is to blame
Camp Snap's new screen-free video camera is a joy to use, and its retro video capabilities could make any adult (like me) cry.
I love this Turtle Beach PS5 controller — but this one thing is holding it back from perfection
I love the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded controller for the PS5, and if it wasn't for the lack of this one thing, it would be a 5/5 star product for me.
Mechanical gaming keyboards are dead — and this Cherry deck is the last nail in the coffin
Hall Effect switches have become more financially accessible today, and I'd recommend a magnetic keyboard over a mechanical one any day now.
I just tested this video camera inspired by vintage film cams — it's a big ol' serving of nostalgia and I love it
The Camp Snap CS-8 is a simple video camera that records nostalgia-inducing footage and comes with an array of filters, but it has some noteworthy flaws.
I enjoyed testing the Cherry XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL Wireless — here’s why it (almost) justifies its outrageous price tag
The Cherry XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL Wireless is a good mechanical keyboard with max 8,000Hz polling and a customizable screen. However, it has a few flaws.
I just tested the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded for the PS5 — and it has quickly become my new favorite controller
The Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded comes with responsive Hall Effect sticks and triggers as well as 11 interchangeable components that are easy to swap.
I’ve finally found a PS5 controller that’s better than the DualSense — and no, it's not the DualSense Edge
Hall Effect sticks and triggers, swappable modules, chunky grips for maximum comfort: here's why I'd choose the Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded any day.
The world’s first 8K 360 drone is here — say hello to the Antigravity A1 which could change aerial photography forever
The Antigravity A1 is the world's first 8K all-in-one 360 drone that records all angles while remaining invisible when in flight and in the final footage.
I test drones for a living — and Insta360’s Antigravity needs to do these 3 things to beat DJI
What would I like to see in a 360-degree drone? It'll take a lot for Insta360's Antigravity to give DJI a run for its money.
