Vikhyaat Vivek
Author/Co-Author of 756 articles
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
What Mattress Firmness Is Right for Back Pain?
A firmer mattress isn't always better for your back. Here's how sleep position, body type, and adjustable firmness can help you find the right support.
How to Choose the Right Mattress for You
Choosing the right mattress goes beyond firmness. Here's how sleeping position, materials, temperature, and adjustable features can guide your decision.
A tiny smartphone gadget can detect some of the nastiest chemicals in your water
Researchers in Japan have developed a compact smartphone-connected sensor that detects extremely low concentrations of toxic forever chemicals in water, potentially making contamination testing faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
Samsung might have a Galaxy Z Fold 9 for everyone, and I’m losing count
Samsung is reportedly considering Plus and FE versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 9, while another leak points to a massive six-device Galaxy Z lineup for 2027, including a TriFold successor and a rollable phone.
Discord’s next big feature could put your conversations on Google Search
Discord plans to make messages from large public servers searchable on Google starting in December, but a new privacy setting lets users keep their conversations off the wider web.
I was excited for Motorola’s swanky new flagship, but its pricing might be a little too premium
The Motorola Signature 27 has already impressed me on paper, but a new European retailer listing suggests its flagship ambitions could come with an enormous price increase.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) Review: Almost everything I want from a gaming laptop, except the price
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 tips and tricks for your new iPhone you should try first
Some useful hints to get you started on life in iOS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.