Nikita Achanta
Nikita is a Staff 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 (which she says is the best investment she made), the Switch, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. The last one is especially useful because of her obsession with astrophotography. She's also a licensed drone pilot.
In her downtime, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, out on a walk with a camera in hand, at a concert, or watching F1 – but mostly shouting at the screen when her favorite driver spins out of a race. She’s also a fan of long-form explainer videos about existential and philosophical subjects, as well as tech explainers to satiate her thirst for knowledge as she believes you can never know too much.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Forget digital cameras — here’s why you need this retro film camera in 2025
By Nikita Achanta published
Film photography isn't dead, and it's a great hobby to take up in the new year. The Kodak Ultra F9 is the one to get — and it costs just $49.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week — 6 products to buy and avoid from our expert reviewers
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the latest winners and losers from a week of Tom's Guide's expert testing.
Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 is a great-looking instant camera that produces prints with a vintage aesthetic and comes with a detailed app — but it has a few flaws.
Best cheap cameras in 2024
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.
Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL review: Silent as a lamb
By Nikita Achanta published
The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is a fantastic keyboard that’s truly low profile, and it offers a beautiful typing experience — but it has a couple of quirks.
Potensic Atom review: A fantastic beginner drone
By Nikita Achanta published
The Potensic Atom is great for beginners as it captures 4K/30fps video and 12MP detailed stills while being really easy to fly — but it has a few shortcomings.
Kodak Ultra F9 35mm review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Ultra F9 35mm takes lovely shots in bright conditions, and it's easy to use and its compact size makes it easy to travel with — but it has its quirks.
I'm a Cyber Monday TV deals expert, and these are the top remaining sales on OLED, QLED and Mini-LEDs
By Michael Desjardin last updated
This year's Cyber Monday TV deals have some of the best sales I've ever seen. Here are all the deals you can still shop for.
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday sales — these are the best deals you can still buy right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals are discounting consoles, accessories and games — and I've hand-picked the best sales.
Cyber Monday PS5 deals are live — here's the best sales on PlayStation consoles, accessories and games you can still get
By Rory Mellon last updated
Cyber Monday PS5 deals are here with lowest price sales on PlayStation consoles, essential accessories and must-play games but you better act fast.
Best Cyber Monday headphones deals LIVE: I'm tracking lowest prices on Apple, Sony, Bose
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The Cyber Monday headphone deals are heating up, now with some big savings on the likes of Bose, Sony, Beats, and more — and we're tracking them live.
The $199 DJI Neo is the best drone for beginners — and I'm buying it for full price on Cyber Monday
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo retails for $199, and it's a fantastic 4K drone that captures gorgeous footage and detailed stills — which is why you should pay full price this Cyber Monday.
I ditched my Bose QuietComfort for these earbuds — and they’re just $62 for Cyber Monday
By Nikita Achanta published
Big sound for less? Yes please! The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds are down to their lowest ever price this Cyber Monday, and they're perfect for audiophiles on a budget.
The best Black Friday Lego deals starting at $9
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best Black Friday Lego deals
I’m seeing Lana Del Rey and Linkin Park soon — and I bought these stylish earplugs for $27 this Black Friday to protect my hearing
By Nikita Achanta published
Stylish yet practical, the Loop Experience 2 earplugs filter noise by 17dB so music stays clear but at a safer volume — and they're down to their lowest ever price!
7 epic DJI Black Friday deals — save big on drones, action cameras, gimbals and more
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Want a new drone or action camera, perhaps a gimbal or a beast of a power station? Save up to 52% on my favorite DJI gear this Black Friday!
Got a PS5? These Sony PS5 headsets are up to 34% off for Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
Whether you own the base PS5 model or just grabbed the new PS5 Pro, you need a great gaming headset to go with it — you can save a lot on an official PlayStation headset this Black Friday.
My favorite Kodak instant camera just fell to its lowest ever price — save up to 33% with this Black Friday deal
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is a loveable camera with a lot to offer — and it can be yours for as little as $73, thanks to a massive price cut in this year's Black Friday sales.
I ditched my Bose QuietComfort earbuds for these budget ones — and they’re just $62 this Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds have just dropped to their lowest ever price — now you can get big sound for less money in this killer Black Friday deal.
I’ve spent 600 hours testing instant cameras — here are the 7 deals I’d snap up this Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
From Polaroid and Kodak to Fujifilm Instax, save up to 25% on my favorite instant cameras in this year's Black Friday sales.
My favorite budget audio brand is massively discounted this Black Friday — save up to 50% on EarFun earbuds, headphones and speakers
By Nikita Achanta published
This Black Friday, ditch your AirPods and your Bose QuietComforts and save up to 50% on headphones, earbuds and speakers with EarFun's sale!
Snap! One of my favorite vlogging cameras is discounted for Black Friday — save $100 on the Sony ZV-E10
By Nikita Achanta published
Need a new vlogging camera? Save big on the Sony ZV-E10 with this sweet Black Friday deal — 13% off in the U.S. and 27% off in the U.K.!
Ditch that smartphone! I’ve been testing compact cameras and I’ve fallen back in love with the 2000s aesthetic
By Nikita Achanta published
I used a compact camera for the first time since 2011 and it reminded me why I love photography so much — here's why.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!