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

I love peeling an apple with my pocket knife because it makes me feel like a villain — and you can save 30% on the best pocket knives this Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
Here are the best Prime Day pocket knife and multitool deals on Gerber, Leatherman, Kershaw and more! Save up to 30% on my favorite ones.

I bought only one thing in this year’s Prime Day sales — and it’s one of the best PS5 games for animal lovers
By Nikita Achanta published
Planet Zoo is the perfect game for fans of Zoo Tycoon and anyone who loves animals, and the PS5 edition is currently up to 46% off for Prime Day!

For the love of all that’s holy, please clean your very filthy keyboard... with this cleaning kit, currently 20% off for Prime Day!
By Nikita Achanta published
The VICHYIE Keyboard Cleaning Kit comes with many accessories for deep cleaning your keyboard and other tech, and it's available for just $11 right now.

I'm vetting the best Prime Day drone deals — up to 30% off on DJI, HoverAir and more
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Save up to 30% on the best-in-class drones from DJI, HoverAir and Potensic this Prime Day.

My favorite soundbar is down to its lowest ever price for Prime Day — save $200 on the Sony HT-S2000
By Nikita Achanta last updated
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!

This power bank charged my partner’s phone three times and saved her on vacation — and it’s currently 27% off for Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
The INIU 10,000mAh power bank can charge an iPhone 3.6 times and AirPods Pro 13.2 times. Currently, you can get it for just $15.

I swear by my Doc Martens — and you can save up to 40% on the best shoes, boots and sandals this Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
From open-toed sandals to combat boots, you can now save up to 40% on the best Doc Martens this Prime Day.

I test instant cameras for a living — here are the best 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!

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!

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!

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!

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.
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