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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Editor's ChoiceThe Edifier G5 Max is supremely comfortable and boasts excellent, immersive in-game audio, up to 305 hours of battery life, and dual companion apps.

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RecommendedThe Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX provides excellent traction on most wet and dry surfaces. They're comfortable, breathable and waterproof too.

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RecommendedThe Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera takes retro photos and is easy to use. At just $27, it offers great value for money, but it has some flaws.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is an excellent sub-$100 smartwatch for tracking your workouts, sleep, and other metrics, and it's extremely comfortable too.

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I've owned the Nikon D5100 since 2013, and it's the camera that made me the photographer I am today. This is a love letter to the camera that started it all.

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So far in 2026, I've reviewed 12 cameras and drones, and most of them have been great. I've rounded up my 5 favorite launches from DJI, Leica, Canon and more.

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RecommendedThe Corsair Sabre V2 Pro is a great esports and FPS mouse with 33,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling, and it's lightweight and comfortable. But it has a couple flaws.

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RecommendedThe MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W is an excellent gaming laptop with a 240Hz refresh rate and beautiful, accurate colors. Its cooling system is very effective too.

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Both the rugged JBL Xtreme 5 and the mains-powered Marshall Stanmore IV cost $399 each, so which one is right for you? Here's the one I'd pick.

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Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.

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The Alogic Clarity 6K Touch boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy, and it features a responsive touchscreen, making it good for architects and creatives.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini 13 is pure fun. It's extremely easy to use, it takes lovely photos, and it features a Close-Up mode and an accurate selfie mirror.

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The Honor Earbuds 4 are extremely comfortable, and they boast long battery life and powerful sound for just £59. But they have noteworthy shortcomings too.

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RecommendedThe Marshall Acton IV is a charming, retro-styled home speaker that boasts detailed sound. It can be paired with other Homeline IV speakers too.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Stanmore IV is an exceptional home speaker, boasting powerful bass and refined treble regardless of the volume. It looks beautiful and retro, too.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Viper V4 Pro is a game-changer for esports, thanks to its 8,000Hz polling and 50,000 DPI. Gaming performance is superb while customization is easy.

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RecommendedThe IQUNIX MQ80 is a stellar mechanical keyboard. It's a joy to type on and listen to, and its web-based companion software makes customization easy.

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I've enjoyed testing the Potensic Atom 3 and though it's a capable beginner drone, it pales in comparison to these DJI drones. Here's why.

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I've spent over a month testing the Inkwon Tag, and this 4-in-1 printer lets me make temporary tattoos, t-shirt designs, stickers, and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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