Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Gimmick or genius? I was skeptical about the Logitech M850L’s built-in cushioned palm rest — then I tested it
The Logitech M850L is the brand's first mouse with a built-in cushioned palm rest and though it sounds gimmicky, it's actually useful. Here's how.
‘I never thought cheap wired earbuds could sound so good’: here's how the $39 Dunu Titan X change the budget hi-res game
You don't need to spend big bucks to hear outstanding hi-res audio, and the $39 Dunu Titan X are an excellent choice for music fans on a budget.
‘The endgame of budget productivity mice’: I tested the $49 Logitech M850L and its built-in cushioned palm rest delivers unparalleled comfort
Editor's ChoiceThe Logitech M850L is the brand's first mouse with a built-in cushioned palm rest which delivers unparalleled comfort for all-day work, and it costs just $49.
Forget spending $150 on Sennheiser IEMs — I just tested the $39 Dunu Titan X and they’re perfect for audiophiles on a budget
Editor's ChoiceThe Dunu Titan X are outstanding and comfortable IEMs, delivering powerful bass, crisp treble and a refined midrange. The best part is that they cost just $39.
I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49
The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 is an NES-inspired speaker with D-pad controls, and it boasts crisp treble and a refined midrange for $49. It has some flaws though.
Watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup on your phone? I recommend these headphones to feel like you're actually at the games, starting at just $99
If you're catching up on highlights or watching the match in public, these are my top headphone picks for you.
I thought the Apple AirPods Max 2 were way overhyped — but I finally tried them and they're some of the best headphones I've ever used
I owe Apple an apology. After weeks of denying the AirPods Max 2's prowess, I finally tried them and I was blown away by their comfort and sound quality.
Detroit Become Human was way ahead of its time — I replayed it in 2026 to unlock every ending and it broke my AI skeptic mind
Detroit Become Human is one of my favorite games of all time, and as an AI skeptic, unlocking every ending has raised a lot of questions about AI sentience.
I’m a photographer and the Canon PIXMA Pro-200S feels like the printer of my dreams — here’s why
Editor's ChoiceThe Canon PIXMA Pro-200S boasts stunning print quality and speeds, and it accommodates small and large paper alike. It sports a low-key, classy design too.
I just tested the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II laser printer — and it prints faster than I can say ‘butterscotch’
Editor's ChoiceThe Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II prints and copies at blazing-fast speeds, and the prints it creates are detailed and accurate.
Norton 360 review: Powerful and bang-for-your-buck antivirus software
Editor's ChoiceNorton 360 offers comprehensive protection against malware, and features an array of powerful tools, including Dark Web Monitoring and a VPN.
Avast One review: Robust protection and a pay-as-you-go model make it a fantastic antivirus software suite
RecommendedAvast One sports a user-friendly interface and offers robust protection against scams and viruses, but it has a couple of drawbacks which its competitors don't.
Malwarebytes review: One of the most user-friendly and comprehensive antivirus software suites
RecommendedMalwarebytes is extremely intuitive, and it provides robust protection against modern cyberthreats thanks to Scam Guard and Digital Footprint Scanner.
Compact cameras won't win you any photography awards but they're extremely fun, especially in the summer — and my favorites are on sale for Memorial Day
Memorial Day sales are a great time to pick up a compact camera for the summer, and my favorites are now on sale, including a fantastic Fujifilm!
Spotify’s new ‘Your All-Time Top Songs’ playlist has revealed a lot about my listening history — and I think it’s even better than Spotify Wrapped
Spotify has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a brand new feature that may just be better than Spotify Wrapped.
I test drones for a living and my top-rated quadcopters are on sale for Memorial Day — including a 5-star DJI
There's never a bad time to buy a drone, but this weekend's Memorial Day sales are an excellent time to do so, and I've handpicked the best deals for you.
I've been wearing these all-terrain hiking shoes for 6 months and they even kept my feet dry in Iceland — and they're 39% off right now
The Keen Zionic NXT Mid Waterproof are excellent all-terrain shoes, and they've kept my feet dry for the last six months. Right now, they're 39% off!
I’m ditching my over-ear headphones for these Sony earbuds to beat the heat this summer — and they offer Bose-like sound for a lot less
Over-ear headphones are my go-to but they make my ears too hot in the summer. The solution? A pair of fantastic in-ear buds that sound like Bose but for less!
The best mechanical keyboards in 2026: We reviewed 100+ models to find the best 'thock'
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.
I ditched my trusty Keen boots for these Columbia hiking shoes for a week — here are my first impressions of the Tellurix Titanium
I've been wearing the Columbia Tellurix Titanium hiking shoes for a week, and these are my first impressions of the design and performance.
Bitdefender review: The ultimate antivirus software for all-round protection
Editor's ChoiceBitdefender offers excellent protection with Full Scanning, Anti-Theft, Scam Protection Pro, and many other goodies which make it fantastic value for money.
Do you need to spend $449 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen when you can get the new Marshall Milton ANC for $229? I tested both and I’m very surprised
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen are undoubtedly the king of ANC headphones, but do the cheaper Marshall Milton ANC come close for less money?
I’ve been testing the Marshall Milton ANC on-ears vs Marshall Monitor III over-ears — and it’s closer than you think
For the last three weeks, I've been testing the new Marshall Milton ANC on-ears, and I pitted them against the Marshall Monitor III. Here's the winner.
Not all on-ear headphones are uncomfortable: I’ve been using the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks and they’re ridiculously comfortable and offer outstanding sound too
Marshall has changed the game with its latest on-ear headphones. The Milton ANC boast exceptional sound and great features at a not-so-premium price.
