
Nikita Achanta
Nikita is a Staff 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, or watching F1 — but mostly shouting at the screen when her favorite driver spins out of a race.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta

The Sony ZV-1F is the best cheap camera for vloggers — and it's discounted by $101 this Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Sony ZV-1F records 4K/30p footage and is extremely easy to use, making it the perfect vlogging camera for beginners, and it's currently very cheap!

Save big on my favorite board games this Prime Day — up to 60% off on D&D, Cyberpunk, Monopoly and more
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From chaotic world-dominating games to classic murder mystery board games, here are the best board game deals that have just dropped.

I've flown the DJI Neo for 10 months — and it just crashed (in a good way) to its lowest ever price for Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo is the best cheap drone and it's even cheaper this Prime Day, available for just $159 or £137!

I'm a drone pilot — here are the 11 Prime Day drone deals I recommend
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Save up to 30% on the best-in-class drones from DJI, HoverAir and Potensic this Prime Day.

The HoverAir X1 Pro is the best selfie drone — and it’s currently $426 off for Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
The HoverAir X1 Pro is a fantastic drone that captures 4K/60fps video and its straightforward control scheme makes it great for selfie-takers!

I’m a photographer and if my partner doesn’t gift me this discounted Lego 3-in-1 camera set, does she really love me?
By Nikita Achanta published
With 261 pieces, a camera with a moving lens, a camcorder with a flip-out screen and TV, you can save big on the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Retro Camera set!

I tested and loved the Fujifilm Instax Pal — and Walmart is currently selling it for 50% off!
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax Pal is the cutest camera I've tested and it adds an element of fun to parties and weddings, and it's currently down to just $49!

I test instant cameras for a living — here are the 7 Prime Day deals I recommend
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From Fujifilm Instax to Polaroid, many instant cameras are now discounted as part Prime Day sales, and there's no better time than to snap one up now!

This Sony soundbar elevated my home theater — and it's 40% off right now for Amazon Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony HT-S2000 is a 3.1 channel soundbar that creates powerful, immersive soundscapes, and it's currently down to its lowest ever price of $298!

The JBL Clip 5 is my favorite portable speaker — and it’s currently 25% off this Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
Powerful sound, waterproof and extremely portable, the JBL Clip 5 is a fantastic Bluetooth speaker and it's currently up to 25% off at Amazon.

This tiny speaker can screw onto any regular-sized bottle — and I can guarantee you’ve never seen anything like it before
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sodapop is a very interesting Bluetooth speaker, with a unique screw-on design meant to deliver more powerful sound. Is it a gimmick or does it really work?

Forget Amazon! Walmart’s 4th of July sale rivals Prime Day with deals from $9, and here’s everything I'd shop now
By Olivia Halevy last updated
I found the best 4th of July Walmart deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day on everything from TVs to appliances.

I just tested this $68 Bluetooth speaker — and for its tiny size, it’s actually impressive
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sodapop Bluetooth speaker is highly portable and sports a unique design which amplifies the sound, and it boasts long battery life too.

Act fast! My favorite SteelSeries gaming earbuds just received a rare discount in early Prime Day sales
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are downright fantastic, and they've just received a rare 10% discount for the first time since their release.

27 early Prime Day deals that are at least 50% off now
By Olivia Halevy last updated
These huge Prime Day discounts are 50% off or more — get them before they're gone.

This SteelSeries headset might be the perfect, cutesy set of cans for cozy gamers on TikTok — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
For those who enjoy playing cozy games and want a fully immersive listening experience, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is the perfect, cutesy headset.

I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for a week — and it’s the only headset I need for my PS5 and Switch 2
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless creates immersive soundscapes and comes with 200+ game-tailored EQ presets, and it's extremely comfortable too.

Is it raining outside or am I just typing? The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is the nicest-sounding keyboard I’ve tested so far
By Nikita Achanta published
The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a fantastic productivity keyboard with smooth, responsive linear switches, a sturdy build, and a gorgeous sound profile.

My secret to surviving the heatwave? This handheld fan that’s currently 28% off and lasts for hours and hours
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I bought a handheld fan to survive the U.K. hitting upwards of 33C / 92F, and it's so portable that you can slide it into your pocket, and it lasts long too.

Using the Canon EOS R50 V feels like riding a bike with training wheels on — and I think it’s the smartest move Canon has made this year
By Nikita Achanta published
The new EOS R50 V is one of the video cameras for beginners, and Canon has hit a home run by pricing it so low (for a mirrorless) that it's hard to resist.

I just tested the Canon EOS R50 V — and it’s the perfect video camera for enthusiasts who want to become professionals
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R50 V is a great video camera for enthusiasts who want to step up their game because it's user-friendly and can record 4K/60fps video.

Can’t get the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S.? I’m a licensed drone pilot and I recommend these drones instead
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From the DJI Mavic 3 Pro to the DJI Air 3S, here are the three drones you can buy now while waiting for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro to land in the US.

I hosted a Mario Kart World tournament at work and lost — and this is the most important thing I learned.
By Nikita Achanta published
Hosting a Mario Kart World tournament for seven people has made me realize one thing: I didn't give this game enough credit when it first came out.
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