Clinton Stark

Two of my favorite topics here on Stark Insider are converging, so it was just a matter of time before we explore the combination of espresso and... AI. (because AI is absolutely everywhere these days!) Baristas, beware: there's a new bean counter in town, and it runs on algorithms. As...

Blackmagic Design has long been known for democratizing access to high-end video production tools. With its industry-standard color grading suite and robust free tier of DaVinci Resolve, the company has carved out a unique position, serving everyone from hobbyists to Hollywood professionals. From what I can tell, with the release...

Some frank discussion about the latest "benchmark bomb."

On May 12, 2025, Google unveiled a subtle yet significant update to its iconic "G" logo for apps, marking the first major redesign since 2015. The new design transitions from the traditional solid red, yellow, green, and blue segments to a smoother gradient blend of the same colors. This...

"Whenever I look down on my wrist I just... smile"

Need help picking a camera to shoot video? Here's a list of the top 5 best DSLR and mirrorless cameras that should be on your short list. Featuring cameras from Canon, Sony, Blackmagic and Panasonic.

Fujifilm appears to be working on one of its quirkiest and most social-media-savvy cameras to date. Dubbed the X-Half, the compact digital camera breaks from convention with a rumored vertical-first, half-frame design—a nod to classic film cameras, but reimagined for the Instagram and TikTok age. With a vertical LCD...

The Pebble smartwatch, once a trailblazer in wearable technology, is making a remarkable return. Eric Migicovsky, the original founder, has unveiled two new smartwatches—Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2—that embrace the beloved features of the original Pebble devices while integrating modern enhancements. This revival is apparently made largely possible...

I’ve never been a fan of shooting video on my iPhone. It’s not that the camera isn’t impressive—it is. The latest iPhones capture stunning 4K ProRes, slow-motion footage, and even some computational tricks that mimic cinema-like depth of field. But for all its power, there’s one thing that keeps...

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that its Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards have been approved for use with Blackmagic Design's PYXIS 6K and URSA Cine digital film cameras. While this endorsement signals compatibility, real-world performance is what ultimately matters for filmmakers and content creators. For the Blackmagic...