Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife 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 the Fujifilm X-T50. She's also a licensed drone pilot and cameras expert so you'll find her testing those nearly 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.
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I've spent a week testing the Creative Pebble Pro computer speakers, and given that they cost less than $70, they sound very powerful and look stunning too.

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The Marshall Monitor III look cool, sound great, and they last ages without charging. They're my favorite over-ear headphones, and are currently $100 off.

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The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the most advanced mini drone yet, with a plethora of safety features and incredible image and video quality. Right now, it's $500 off!

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RecommendedThe GravaStar Mercury K1 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard, boasting lovely switches and a creamy sound profile. But it has a few flaws.

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RecommendedThe Creative Pebble Pro are excellent, tiny computer speakers, boasting powerful bass and crisp treble. But they have some flaws.

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From chaotic games like Overcooked to chill ones like Unravel Two, these are the best couch co-op and two-player games to play this Valentine's Day.

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The FCC in the US introduced a ban on foreign-made drones at the tail-end of last year, but you can still buy these top-rated DJI drones right now.

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a very capable camera, even for wildlife but there are a few areas where it falls behind mirrorless cameras and tele lenses.

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From picking the right camera and lens to speaking with locals and listening to bird calls, these are my expert tips for wildlife photography.

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In December 2025, the FCC banned the sale of future foreign-made drones in the U.S. Since then, there have been a few developments.

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RecommendedThe Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm is an excellent and well-built film camera that takes lovely photos, and it features autofocus. But it has some flaws too.

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Editor's ChoiceThe OM System OM-1 Mark II is an outstanding camera for high-speed photography, featuring 120fps blackout-free burst shooting, robust waterproofing, and more.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema can record videos, shoot and print images, and it features 100 effect combinations for unbridled creativity.

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Sometimes, it's worth spending a few dollars or pounds more to get better build quality, well-rounded sound quality, and other goodies.

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It's been two years since the OM System OM-1 Mark II came out and even today, it's one of the most competent wildlife cameras you can buy — here's why.

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I've been testing the Edifier ES60 for a week and while it's a decent speaker, I'm not sure the price is justified... so I'll stick with my Tribit instead.

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The Tribit QuietPlus 81 are cheap headphones, boasting 110 hours of battery life and decent ANC. But if you want good sound, look elsewhere.

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The Edifier ES60 is a great Bluetooth speaker, delivering punchy bass, and it's packed with features. But its rivals upstage it in more ways than one.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron M6 8K is a fantastic ergonomic mouse featuring two scroll wheels, 8,000Hz polling, 26,000 DPI, and lots more, making it great for gaming and work.

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I test tech for a living, and I believe these are the best controller, keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers for PC gamers.

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The Edifier QR65 are fantastic computer speakers that aren't just great for gaming, but for listening to music too, and they're oh-so-worth the premium.

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Wordle is great, and I currently have a 460-day streak, but for the past month or so, Waffle has taken the crown as my favorite word game.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Edifier QR65 are fantastic desktop speakers for gaming as they deliver meaty bass and crystal clear vocals. They look great too with LED lighting.

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RecommendedThe Lenovo Legion R27qe Gen 2 is an outstanding monitor for gaming and productivity, thanks to its 200Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, and excellent color.

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RecommendedThe Keychron Q12 HE is a powerful keyboard for gaming and productivity thanks to its responsive Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger and other magnetic features.
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