Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Best drones in 2026
From the best budget drone to the best 360-degree quadcopter, here are my top expert picks based on design, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.
I’ve spent two weeks testing the new Potensic Atom 3 — and this DJI alternative is one of the best beginner drones you can buy today
RecommendedThe Potensic Atom 3 is a powerful beginner-friendly drone that shoots 4K/60fps video and 50MP stills, and it's easy to fly thanks to the new PTD2 controller.
I just tried ‘the world’s first 4-in-1 portable color inkjet printer’ — and the Inkwon Tag is perfect for stickers, temporary tattoos, and even designing your own t-shirts
RecommendedThe Inkwon Tag is a great pocket printer for creating temporary tattoos, heat transfers, stickers and more. It's highly portable and easy to use too.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is already getting an update — I spent 3 days with the Osmo Pocket 4P in Malta and here's what I'm allowed to tell you (with sample footage!)
I spent three days recording the sights and sounds of Malta on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, and the footage I captured is nothing short of beautiful.
I’ve spent 10 days testing the new Leica SL3-P — 40fps and Leica’s most advanced autofocus yet help it finally take the fight to Canon and Sony
Editor's ChoiceThe Leica SL3-P is a powerful hybrid camera packing a 44MP full frame sensor for beautiful photos, 8K Open Gate, strong dynamic range performance, and more.
I just tested ‘the perfect monitor for MacBook users’ with Nano-texture glass — and it's $600 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display
I've spent the last week testing the BenQ MA270S and as a MacBook user, this is the Apple Studio Display I've been waiting for.
I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — here are my favorite portraits, wildlife, and landscape shots
I've spent the last two weeks testing the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and after taking 6,000 photos on it, I'm seriously impressed. Here are my favorite photos.
I thought I could be the life of the party with the Soundboks Mix — but its shortcomings make me want to buy another party speaker instead
I've spent the last week testing the Soundboks Mix and while this party speaker is good, its closest competition blows it out of the water. Here's why.
Tom’s Guide readers told me they’d never buy a TKL keyboard — so I’ve handpicked my top keyboards with a number pad, starting at just $44
Whether you're looking for a mechanical or Hall Effect keyboard with a number pad, I've got you covered with my top-rated picks, ranging from $44 to $259!
I just tested Soundboks’ portable party speaker — and it’s so close to be being great
The Soundboks Mix is a powerful and incredibly loud party speaker, which delivers ground-shaking bass and 40 hours of battery life. But it has some flaws.
Best mirrorless cameras in 2026
The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.
Forget Apple Studio Display — I just tested the BenQ MA270S and its Nano-texture glass display is ‘one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen’
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ MA270S boasts outstanding color coverage and accuracy, and thanks to seamless Apple compatibility, it's a great Apple Studio Display alternative.
I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — and this feature-packed camera is nothing short of a mid-range masterpiece
Editor's ChoiceThe Canon EOS R6 Mark III is an excellent mid-range camera, boasting a 32.5MP sensor for detailed, beautiful photos, 7K Open Gate video, and 40fps drive.
Best cheap cameras in 2026
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.
The game I always play to test gaming headsets is getting a sequel — here’s why Control is the best test for bass, treble and spatial audio
I play a lot of games to test gaming headsets, from Expedition 33 to F1 25, but I never skip Control because of its eerie soundscape and great combat sounds.
I've tested nearly 100 keyboards and finally found my dream deck — here’s why the Epomaker Glyph is my new favorite
For the last two weeks, I've been typing on the typewriter-style Epomaker Glyph, and its sound, design and typing experience have truly won me over.
Can a budget PS5 headset actually make games sound immersive? I ditched my $299 Razer for the $69 PowerA LucidSound LS500 to find out
You don't have to spend loads to get immersive sound in video games, and the PowerA LucidSound LS500 proves it. Here's what I love and hate about it.
The $69 PowerA LucidSound LS500 is a fantastic PS5 headset — and it’s coming for Turtle Beach’s crown
RecommendedThe PowerA LucidSound LS500 is a powerful and competent headset. For just $69, it offers great sound quality and all-day comfort. But it does have some flaws.
I’ve walked over 75,000 steps in the Columbia Tellurix Titanium OutDry — and these rugged, waterproof boots are great for hikes but not everyday wear
The Columbia Tellurix Titanium OutDry are great hiking boots as they're rugged, waterproof and sport a durable build. But they aren't made for everyday wear.
‘The most absurd and wonderful keyboard I’ve ever typed on’: I tested the typewriter-style Epomaker Glyph and it’s earned a permanent spot on my desk
Editor's ChoiceThe Epomaker Glyph is a wonderful keyboard to type on, thanks to its responsive linear switches, typewriter-like design and sound profile, and dual screens.
I just tested MSI’s $749 QD-OLED monitor — and the X50’s 500Hz refresh rate and colorful panel deliver a phenomenal gaming experience
RecommendedThe MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 is an excellent gaming monitor boasting a 500Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, accurate colors and great color reproduction.
I ditched my $54 JBL Go 5 to listen to music on the $49 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker — and 8BitDo does something JBL doesn't
I've been testing the 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker and though it doesn't sound as full-bodied as the JBL Go 5, its cute looks and long battery life have won me over.
007 First Light feels like the perfect origin story — and it made me care about James Bond again
I wasn't sold on 007 First Light at reveal, but after finishing it, it's one of the best games I've played and rekindled my love for James Bond.
