Vikhyaat Vivek

Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, with a focus on PCs, smartphones, audio gear, and gaming technology. His work spans breaking news, deep-dive features, opinion pieces, and hands-on reviews, with an emphasis on long-term usability, performance, and how devices fit into real-world routines rather than spec sheets alone. Previously a Senior Writer at Gizmochina, Vikhyaat has also contributed to major tech publications, including 91Mobiles and MySmartPrice. His reporting sits at the intersection of product testing and enthusiast culture, shaped by years of reviewing everything from flagship phones and premium laptops to gaming peripherals, wireless audio devices, and everyday consumer tech. A lifelong gamer, he brings a player-first lens to gaming hardware and performance-focused devices, with a particular interest in how design choices affect immersion, comfort, and competitive use. When he is not testing new gadgets, he is usually deep in a Warhammer 40K rabbit hole or putting more hours into Arc Raiders than he probably should. Expertise: Gaming, Smartphones, PC Hardware, Audio, AI, Astronomy

Apple just raised the ceiling for a Pro laptop to $2000, and I find the audacity impressive

Apple's new M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, a far cry from the M5's $1,599 debut. The hardware is impressive, but the new price of admission deserves some scrutiny.

Features         3 hours ago

From budget PCs to AI workstations, ACEMAGIC has great deals worth checking out

ACEMAGIC is offering discounts across its mini PC lineup, including two exclusive Amazon coupon codes that lower the prices of the M5 and M1A PRO+.

Deals         3 hours ago

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) Review: Almost everything I want from a gaming laptop, except the price

The 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 packs serious gaming performance, a gorgeous 2.8K OLED display, and surprisingly usable battery life into a 1.5kg chassis, but its Indian price and 8GB RTX 5070 hold it back.

Reviews         6 hours ago

Epic is throwing $50,000 for vibe-code games. What could possibly go wrong?

Epic’s 2026 AI MegaJam gives teams four days to build a playable game with as many AI agents as they want, with $65,000 in prizes and development grants reaching $50,000.

News         3 days ago

WhatsApp’s long-awaited scheduling feature is finally being tested on iPhones

WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select iPhone beta testers, bringing the long-awaited feature to iOS just over a week after Android users got access.

News         4 days ago

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max hands-on: Knocking on the flagship ceiling with three 200MP cameras

Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max packs three 200MP cameras, a massive battery, and refined software into a striking flagship, although its missing 10x optical camera leaves room for an Ultra.

Phones         5 days ago

Flagship phone prices are brutal. Samsung’s renewed phones offer a much cheaper way in with Amazon

Samsung is bringing its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy program to Amazon, offering S24 and S25-series phones from $489 with genuine parts, new batteries, and a manufacturer warranty.

Phones         5 days ago

Microsoft may finally let you turn off some of Edge’s AI. But don’t celebrate yet

Microsoft Edge Canary is testing a new switch for disabling on-device AI features, giving users more control while leaving one important question unanswered: exactly what does it turn off?

News         5 days ago

Hands too small for the new iPhone Duo? Apple is working on a fix

Apple reportedly plans to bring Reachability to the iPhone Duo later this year, adapting the familiar accessibility feature to make its wide left and right edges easier to reach.

Phones         6 days ago

AMD drops FSR 4.1 on five-year-old Radeon graphics cards, and Xbox is next

AMD has released FSR 4.1 for Radeon RX 6000 cards months ahead of schedule, while Ryzen laptops and handhelds join the list and Xbox Series X|S support is coming soon.

News         October 20

Chuwi UniBook review: Budget laptops are alive, and I saw this one fight for the cause

The $449 CHUWI UniBook sacrifices display quality, memory headroom, and graphics performance, but excellent battery life, a lightweight aluminum chassis, and superb connectivity make the compromises unusually sensible.

Reviews         October 20

CUKTECH 25 SE Power Bank and 10 Ultra review: Fantastic charging gear deservedly earned a spot on my desk

CUKTECH's 25,000mAh power bank and four-port 10 Ultra GaN charger combine laptop-class power, useful displays, and aggressive pricing into a charging setup I kept using long after testing.

Phones         October 18

9 tips and tricks for your new iPhone you should try first

Some useful hints to get you started on life in iOS

Phones         October 17

ChatGPT Free: How to Use It Without Logging In

You can try ChatGPT without creating an account in supported regions. Here's how to get started, what you can do without logging in, and when a free account may be worth creating.

News         October 17

The best meditation apps for 2026: Find the right one for sleep, stress, and beginners

Looking for the best meditation app? Compare Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer, Medito, Aura and Waking Up, including features, free options and pricing.

Health & Fitness         October 17

Sony’s Walkman is still alive, and the next one may cost more than an iPhone 18 Pro

Sony’s leaked NW-ZX900 Walkman reportedly brings a Full HD display, Android 16, up to 40 hours of playback, more RAM, and a Japanese price roughly twice its predecessor’s.

News         October 15

China is officially getting Apple Intelligence. Siri AI still has to wait outside

Apple Intelligence has finally received approval in China, with a test version arriving later this month and a broader December rollout reportedly planned without Siri AI.

Phones         October 15

The Chromebook-to-Googlebook migration got an unofficial preview

Google hasn’t released its official Chromebook migration tools yet, but one user has already booted Googlebook OS on an ASUS Chromebook Plus and says it can run surprisingly smoothly.

News         October 15

Snapchat planets explained: order, meanings, and how to find yours

Snapchat Planets turns your friendship ranking into a tiny social solar system, where being Mercury is elite and Neptune might sting a little.

Guides         October 14

Apple HomeView: Everything you need to know about Apple’s new smart home brain

Apple's $299 HomeView brings a 7-inch touchscreen, powerful new Siri AI features, FaceTime, and smart home controls together, with preorders already open ahead of its November release.

Guides         October 14

Google’s new scam defenses on Android can hide your bank details and hang up on fraudsters

Google is rolling out new Android scam defenses that can automatically hide login and payment information during screen sharing, strengthen Messages protection, and stop apps from secretly enabling call forwarding.

Phones         October 14

Fitbit Edge gives me more features, but my money’s still on the Fitbit Air

Google's $179.99 Fitbit Edge brings a bigger display, onboard GPS, and advanced health sensors, but the $99.99 Fitbit Air might still be the smarter purchase for everyday health tracking.

Features         October 13

Apple’s new smart home gear looks great. But that Apple tax is heartbreaking

Apple's new Home Collection promises an effortlessly connected smart home, but cheaper alternatives from Google, Aqara, and Ecobee make its premium prices increasingly difficult to justify.

Smart Home         October 13

WhatsApp may finally let you send that birthday message while you’re fast asleep

WhatsApp has started rolling out scheduled messages to select Android beta testers, letting users automatically send texts, links, photos, and videos up to two weeks later.

Phones         October 13

Some Googlebooks can play HDR. Others are oddly stuck without it

Some HP and Dell Googlebook owners have discovered that HDR video playback isn’t available on their new laptops, but Google says support will expand across the entire lineup.

News         October 13

Fiat’s new concept can turn into a pickup when you don’t want six seats

Fiat’s new Multiplay concept uses a sliding rear module to transform from a six-seat family vehicle into a four-seat pickup, complete with a built-in bike rack.

Cars         October 13

One of my favorite exploration games is coming to iPhone. Even an iPhone 11 can run it

No Man’s Sky is finally coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28, bringing its enormous exploration sandbox to devices as old as the iPhone 11 in a roughly 5GB download.

Features         October 12

Modern cars love to collect data. Their companion apps appear to be even worse

Researchers tested 21 connected cars and 30 manufacturer apps, finding extensive third-party connections and seven apps that sent identifiers including VINs, location, emails, or phone numbers.

Cars         October 12

Google’s older Pixels may have just become far better retro gaming machines

ARMSX2 2.8.3 introduces the custom MaliSX2 Vulkan driver for more Arm Mali GPUs, promising major PS2 emulation gains on older Pixels, MediaTek phones, and other Android devices.

News         October 12

Citroën promised us a cheap electric 2CV. The charming concept is finally here, with egg holders and turtle pedals

Citroën has finally revealed the electric 2 CV Concept it teased earlier this year, previewing a compact, roughly one-ton production EV targeting a €15,000 starting price by 2028.

Cars         October 12

ASUS Pad Review: A pleasing OLED tablet that leaves its true potential untapped

ASUS gets a surprising amount right with the Pad T3201, including its superb 144Hz OLED display, solid gaming performance, battery life, and useful GlideX tools, but its tablet multitasking still needs work.

Tablets         October 11

The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations

Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive games that turn the hinge into something special.

Phones         October 10

The best Apple TV shows you should be watching right now

Looking for the best Apple TV shows? From Dark Matter and Ted Lasso to Slow Horses and Severance, these are the series worth watching right now.

Streaming Guides         October 10

Anker squeezed two days of home backup into a power station on wheels

Anker’s new SOLIX S5000 packs 5,024Wh of capacity, 120V and 240V output, expandable storage up to 30kWh, and enough claimed runtime for 48 hours of essential home backup.

Smart Home         October 9

OnePlus’ latest gaming accessory is a tiny magnetic cooler. Shame the US may miss out

OnePlus’ new Ice Card Mini weighs just 50 grams and can draw power directly from your phone, while a new 10,000mAh 67W power bank joins it on October 12.

Phones         October 9

Galaxy Studio could be Samsung’s biggest audio comeback in 11 years

Samsung’s rumored full-size Galaxy headphones may launch as Galaxy Studio, with a new trademark filing adding weight to the leaked name after an 11-year absence.

News         October 9

Dell’s first RTX Spark XPS is here, but Nvidia power comes at a premium

Dell’s first RTX Spark-powered XPS 16 is now available to preorder with a 3.2K Tandem OLED display, 32GB of unified memory, and a hefty $3,799.99 starting price.

News         October 9

ARC Raiders just dropped its biggest update yet, and I’m having a blast

ARC Raiders’ Frozen Trail update brings a snowy new map, nastier machines, a fallen Emperor, and a massive airborne Frigate that completely derailed my plans.

Features         October 8