Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide, and she's always on the lookout for the latest tech. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife and landscape 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 her Google Pixel 7 Pro. She's also a licensed drone pilot and instant cameras expert so you'll find her testing these almost 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.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta

“What if drones became an extension of our senses?”: I spoke with the Antigravity A1’s product lead about the brand’s inspirations, hopes and challenges
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I spoke with Buu, Antigravity's Product Lead, about his hopes for the world's first-ever 360° drone brand, the challenges he faced, and everything in between.

I spent a day shooting on the new Sony A7 V — here are my first impressions (spoiler alert: it's great)
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony A7 V improves on its predecessor by introducing 30fps blackout-free burst shooting, faster autofocus, and 7.5-stops of IBIS.

I’ve been testing the Antigravity A1 and the world’s first-ever 360° drone confirms one thing: DJI has some serious competition
By Nikita Achanta published
The Antigravity A1 is a fantastic drone capable of recording 360-degrees in 8K/30fps which can be reframed via companion software later.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and to nobody’s surprise, my top stats (and yours) are exactly what you expected
By Nikita Achanta published
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and every year, I know exactly who's going to be in my Wrapped... and so do you.

Best Cyber Monday PS5 deals LIVE: PS5 Slim, Pro and the biggest last-minute game discounts right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
All things PS5, from Pro consoles to DualSense controllers, are deeply discounted for Cyber Monday, and I'm tracking all the biggest deals now.

Cyber Monday Switch 2 deals are LIVE: $50 off Switch 2 bundle and all the biggest last-minute deals
By Rory Mellon last updated
Cyber Monday is discounting all things Nintendo Switch 2, and there's still time to pick up a console bundle, but stock levels are dwindling.

PlayStation Plus Premium is 33% off for Cyber Monday — get 12 months for less!
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Two of three PlayStation Plus tiers have been discounted by up to 33% for Cyber Monday, so save big on 12 months of Premium and Extra!

Best Black Friday iPad deals LIVE heading into Cyber Monday — iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The hottest Black Friday Apple iPad deals are still happening with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Save big on all the latest iPads.

Best Black Friday Steam deals: here are 15+ deals I'd buy now, starting from just $3
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Valve has launched its first-ever Black Friday Steam sale and there are fantastic, massive discounts to be had on the latest and greatest video games.

Best Black Friday board game deals: my favorite deals on Monopoly, Dungeons and Dragons, Exploding Kittens, and more!
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Whether you're thinking of grabbing a classic board game or want to try a new unusual one, I've rounded up the best Black Friday deals starting at just $7!

Best Black Friday instant camera deals: up to $60 off Instax, Polaroid and more
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From Instax and Polaroid cameras to instant film and tote bags, there are great discounts to be had on my favorite instant cameras this Black Friday.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 drops soon, and the most insufferable person you know is about to become even worse
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and gives you plenty of stats, but it's a popularity contest, at the end of the day.

The screen-free cameras that went viral on TikTok are absolute steals in Black Friday sales
By Nikita Achanta published
Camp Snap's screen-free cameras are a great way of capturing your surroundings while staying in the moment, and they're cheaper than ever for Black Friday!

My favorite hybrid instant camera has finally been discounted for Black Friday — and it comes with a bunch of goodies
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini Evo has received a rare discount for Black Friday, and this deal includes film, a microSD card and lots more.

I review gaming headsets for a living and I can’t believe these Black Friday deals — save up to $100 on Razer, SteelSeries and more
By Nikita Achanta published
I've handpicked the best gaming headset deals this Black Friday, and there are great discounts to be had on Razer, SteelSeries, Asus, Turtle Beach and more.

I used this home security robot that went viral on TikTok to watch my home from 4,000 miles away — and it's ridiculously cheap for Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
This tiny robot can monitor your home by moving around or remaining stationary, and it's currently 30% off for Black Friday!

I’m vetting the best Black Friday drone deals — save big on DJI, HoverAir, Potensic and more
By Nikita Achanta published
Whether you're buying a drone for the first time or you're a seasoned pilot, you can save big on the best DJI, Potensic and HoverAir quadcopters now!

I've been testing the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's made my phone videos look like they were shot by Martin Scorsese
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is the brand's best mobile gimbal yet, boasting a sturdy build, great handling, accurate AI tracking, and lots more.

These earplugs are designed for concerts but I’ve found another use for them — now I don’t leave the house without my Loops
By Nikita Achanta published
I've been using the Loop Experience 2 Plus for over a month and while they've protected my hearing at loud concerts, I've found other uses for them too.

This $1,100 camera beats out $10,000 super telephoto lenses for wildlife photography, and I've taken some of my best photos yet
By Nikita Achanta published
I spent two weeks testing the Nikon Coolpix P1100 and I photographed swans, pigeons, ducks and robins with ease thanks to its 24-3000mm effective focal length.

I’ve been testing this Alienware 320Hz monitor, and it’s so good that I really don’t care that it’s only 1080p
By Nikita Achanta published
I replaced my work monitor with this 25-inch 320Hz Alienware screen, and its rapid refresh rate and accurate color reproduction blew me away.

I just replaced my work monitor with this Alienware 25-inch 320Hz screen — and I’m never going back
By Nikita Achanta published
The Alienware AW2525HM 320Hz LED is a powerful monitor for gaming and work, boasting a 320Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time and incredible color accuracy.

The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ improves on its predecessor to deliver a great hybrid instant camera — and I can’t put it down
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ features a dual-lens setup with a dedicated selfie camera, and it's a great 3-in-1 hybrid instant camera for fans of print.

Forget the DualSense Edge — I’ve been testing the Razer Raiju V3 Pro and it’s the most powerful PS5 controller yet
By Nikita Achanta published
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is a formidable PS5 controller for competitive gaming, featuring responsive TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and removable back buttons.
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