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

Mario Kart vs Sonic Racing vs Kirby Air Riders — here's the Switch 2 racing game you need to play first
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Mario Kart World, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, and Kirby Air Riders are all fantastic games, but here's the racing title that should be on the top of your list.

US bans foreign-made drones including those by DJI — here’s what it means for you
By Nikita Achanta published
As of December 23 2025, the FCC has banned the import of all foreign-made drones and components, citing a security risk. Here's how that impacts you.

Best drones in 2025
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From the best budget drone to the best 360-degree quadcopter, here are my top expert picks based on design, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.

As a guitarist and an audiophile, this is the all-in-one speaker I’ve been waiting for
By Nikita Achanta published
The Marshall Bromley 750 is the British brand's first-ever party speaker, and more than that, it's a guitar amp and a karaoke machine, and I love it.

I review tech for a living and these are the best accessories to get for PS5, Xbox and Switch this Christmas
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I'm a lifelong gamer and tech reviewer, and I've rounded up the best headsets and controllers to get for the PS5, Xbox and Switch gamer in your life.

I just tested Marshall’s first party speaker, and it’s perfect for musicians, karaoke enthusiasts and everyone in between
By Nikita Achanta published
The Marshall Bromley 750 is a beast boasting peerless sound quality with meaty bass, and many connectivity options for musicians and karaoke enthusiasts too.

I tested the DJI Neo 2 and it’s so good that all I can think about is flying it
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The new DJI Neo 2 is better than its predecessor in every single way — it's the perfect and best budget drone on the market right now. Here's why.

My new favorite gaming headset is the most comfortable I’ve ever used — and it’s not from Razer, SteelSeries or Asus
By Nikita Achanta published
Supreme comfort, mighty sound, solid ANC: there's not much wrong with the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, and it's the only one you need right now.

I review gaming headsets for a living and the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is the most comfortable set of cans I’ve used
By Nikita Achanta published
The Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is extremely comfortable, the audio quality is highly detailed and it boasts highly effective ANC.

DJI Neo 2 vs DJI Neo: which selfie drone should you buy? I tested both to find out
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo 2 and the DJI Neo are both spectacular drones, but one is easily better than the other.

Best cheap cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.

I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 and it improves on its predecessor in every way — this is the best budget drone you can buy
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo 2 improves on the Neo by introducing omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, 4K/60fps video, a two-axis mechanical gimbal, and more internal storage.

I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod — 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
By Nikita Achanta last updated
With the advent of smartphones, iPods have been long forgotten. So I challenged myself to use my old iPod touch for a week to see what would happen.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been spotted in the wild — and it could be coming before the New Year
By Nikita Achanta published
A new leak shows the rumored DJI Osmo Pocket 4 next to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, hinting at potential upgrades and a release date.

“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!
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