Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Don’t throw away your old DSLR lenses! Here’s how I use my Nikon lenses on my mirrorless Fujifilm
Upgrading from DSLR to mirrorless and don't know what to do with your old lenses? Just get a lens adapter! Here's how to use one.
I gave the new Razer headset 5 stars — say hello to my dream gaming cans
With effective ANC, spatial audio and a ridiculously comfortable design, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the perfect gaming headset that makes no compromises.
From Expedition 33 and Cyberpunk 2077 to F1 22 — these are the 5 PS5 and Switch games I always play to test gaming headsets
To test gaming headsets, I always play these 5 games to determine whether a set of cans sounds fantastic.
The only Bluetooth speaker you need for pool parties costs less than $40 — no, I’m not joking
Portable, cute, and with mesmerizing reactive LED lighting, the Tribit StormBox Mini+ is so good and cheap that you should buy two for stereo sound.
The Piranha Plant Cam for Nintendo Switch 2 is a great statement piece… and that’s about it
The Piranha Plant Cam is a great statement piece but its massively let down by 480p video, reducing it to a cutesy trinket.
This Bluetooth speaker sounds so good my partner thought it was Bose — but it costs only $39
The Tribit StormBox Mini+ is a fantastic little speaker that boasts powerful, immersive sound and reactive LED lighting that adds a touch of fun.
I just tested the adorable Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Cam — here’s why I won’t be buying it
The Piranha Plant Cam for Switch 2 is a cute and easy-to-use camera, but its 480p video output is subpar, making it close to useless for its intended purpose.
I just tested the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset — and it makes me feel like I’m playing video games at the movie theater
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is one of the finest gaming headsets, boasting refined sound quality, highly effective ANC, and a loud and clear mic.
The best cameras in 2025
Here are the best cameras you can buy in 2025, whether you need a mirrorless or action camera, a film camera or a drone.
I review drones for a living — here are 5 things to consider when buying one
From battery life and weight restrictions to safety features, here's everything you should consider before buying a drone.
Not every gamepad needs Hall Effect triggers to be great — and this Turtle Beach controller proves it
Need performance on a budget? The Turtle Beach Rematch Core is an excellent controller that hasn't let me down, even with its analog sticks and triggers.
I already spend way too much time playing my PS5 — and this mobile controller just made things a whole lot worse
The Backbone Pro is a comfortable and powerful mobile controller, and it's made my obsession with PS5 RPGs worse now that I can play them on the go.
I turned my phone into a gaming powerhouse with the Backbone Pro — I can’t believe I went so long without a mobile controller
The Backbone Pro improves on its predecessor by introducing great Hall Effect triggers, customizable back buttons and a more ergonomic design.
Sure it’s a wired-only gamepad, but the Turtle Beach Rematch Core stuns with its performance — and it costs just $29
The Turtle Beach Rematch Core is a fantastic wired controller for Xbox and Windows. It's responsive, comfortable and features great rumble.
I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more in these Keen boots — and they’re currently 40% off
The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof are my favorite boots for hiking, walking and everyday use, and they're down to their lowest ever price right now.
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is a good headset that could have been great — here’s what I’d change
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is a brilliant-sounding headset for most games, but I'd change three things to make it even better.
As a PS5 owner, I never thought I’d be jealous of Xbox — and it’s all because of this controller
The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is one of the best gamepads I've tested, and as a PS5 owner, I really wish it was compatible with Sony's consoles.
I wasn’t expecting much from these $69 budget earbuds — but they actually impressed me with their punchy sound
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC are comfortable and boast effective ANC as well as great sound quality. But there's no wear detection or hi-res streaming support.
I really enjoyed testing the Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II with my PS5 — but it has a few noteworthy flaws
The Asus TUF Gaming H1 Gen II is great for gaming thanks to a wide soundstage and comfy fit but a divisive design and lack of companion software let it down.
I just tested the ultimate budget controller for Xbox and Windows — and it's as powerful as it is pretty
The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is a fantastic controller with responsive Hall Effect triggers and a lovely design, and it's perfect for gamers on a budget.
I tested the Fujifilm X half for two weeks — and some might think this one feature is a gimmick but it’s my favorite
The Fujifilm X half's Film Camera Mode is extremely fun and it emulates the analog experience.
I was a bona fide member of the anti-ASMR club but then I tested these bizarre ASMR earbuds — here's what happened
The Final ZE500 earbuds are one of a kind: they're designed specifically for ASMR and spoken word, and they excel regardless of what I throw at them.
I tested the Leica Q3 43 for a week and fell in love — there’s just one problem
The Leica Q3 43 is a force to be reckoned with thanks to the sharpest image quality I've seen in a camera yet, but I wish this one thing didn't hold it back.
