Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
I've been photographing wildlife for 4 years — here's what happened when the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL went toe-to-toe with my mirrorless camera
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.
'Always be prepared for anything’: here are my 7 expert tips for amazing wildlife photography
From picking the right camera and lens to speaking with locals and listening to bird calls, these are my expert tips for wildlife photography.
Restrictions on drones have been temporarily eased but there's a catch — here are the updates on the US drone ban
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.
The best cameras in 2026
Here are the best cameras you can buy in 2026, whether you need a mirrorless or action camera, a film camera or a drone.
I just tested the Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm — and I live, laugh, love this camera
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.
Best mirrorless cameras in 2026
The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.
‘It breaks the laws of physics’: the OM System OM-1 Mark II is now my favorite wildlife camera, and its 120fps burst isn’t even the best part
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.
Best instant cameras in 2026
Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing
‘An instant camera that lets you time travel from the 1930s to the 2020s’: why the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema is now my favorite of the lot
Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema can record videos, shoot and print images, and it features 100 effect combinations for unbridled creativity.
'I'm testing a pair of $50 headphones that makes me dislike my favorite artists' — here are the cheap headphones I'd buy instead
Sometimes, it's worth spending a few dollars or pounds more to get better build quality, well-rounded sound quality, and other goodies.
‘Few wildlife cameras come close to this’: why the OM System OM-1 Mark II is perfect for photographing birds in flight and other animals
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.
'Expensive doesn’t mean good’: here’s why I’ll be sticking with my $40 speaker over this $200 one
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.
‘These headphones boast 110 hours of battery life — but fail to make up for the poor sound’: Tribit QuietPlus 81 review
The Tribit QuietPlus 81 are cheap headphones, boasting 110 hours of battery life and decent ANC. But if you want good sound, look elsewhere.
'More than just a pretty face’: the Edifier ES60 is a fantastic speaker... with a couple of compromises
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.
‘Like a Logitech MX Master 4 but a lot cheaper’: the Keychron M6 8K is now my favorite productivity and gaming mouse
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.
If you’re a PC gamer, these are the accessories you need to elevate your setup — from powerful speakers to a fast monitor
I test tech for a living, and I believe these are the best controller, keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers for PC gamers.
‘I didn’t think a traditionally budget brand could make such good premium speakers’ — here’s why the Edifier QR65 are never leaving my desk
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.
Love Wordle? This letter-swapping word game is a must-try — I’ve been playing it for a month and I’m addicted
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.
I’ve been testing these premium gaming speakers from a ‘budget’ brand, and they sound too good to be true
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.
I’ve been testing Lenovo Legion’s 200Hz QHD monitor for a week — and it 'puts most other budget screens to shame'
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.
I’ve tested dozens of gaming keyboards and this Keychron deck is the only one I’m using from now on
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.
I’ve been using this Birdfy smart bird feeder for four months: here’s what I've learned
A bird feeder is a great way of providing nourishment for your local birds, and birdwatching is a lovely hobby to pick up too. This smart feeder simplifies it.
This retro Kodak topped Japan’s compact camera rankings and it costs less than $100, but should you buy it?
The Kodak PIXPRO C1 just dominated compact camera sales in Japan. It's an excellent camera for lo-fi photos. Here's why I think you should buy it.
