Cure for Android Wear 2.0 delay(s)? Apple Watch
Apple Watch. Question: What is the best alternative for a former Pebble smartwatch owner? It’s not the answer I was expecting. But, indeed, after finally…
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In Review: IdeaUSA AtomicX Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (ANC V201)
Tested in the Stark Insider labs: IdeaUSA AtomicX Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones (ANC V201). Have you heard the news? It seems as if our…
Which New Canon Camera to Buy: Canon EOS 77D, Rebel T7i or M6 mirrorless?
Canon released three new EOS camera bodies this week: EOS 77D, Rebel T7i and M6 mirrorless. Starting at $749 (USD) the trio fill-out the mid-range…
Android Wear 2.0 is Here: Meanwhile, a tree fell in the forest…
Android Wear 2.0 is here. The big question, however, is if anybody really cares about Google’s second attempt to win over smartwatch customers. By Google…
BTS La La Land: Damien Chazelle directing Emma Stone
One of the most talked about films in recent memory is La La Land. There’s good reason for that. Writer-director Damien Chazelle has done the…
Camera Trendspotting: Canon here, Canon there, Canon everywhere
“Canon Dominates Sidelines at Super Bowl LI” Who knew?! If you’ve been following camera forums and geeks and tastemakers over the last few years, you’d…
Canon EOS Rebel T6i: Still a great DSLR for shooting video
It’s easy to get caught up in everything that is shiny and new. And when it comes to camera gear — like a lot of…
Sony FE 100mm F2.8: One telephoto lens to rule them all?
Portrait, nature, wedding and fashion photographers, you may want to get out your checkbooks. Fans of butter smooth bokeh might want to, as well those…
Stark Insider Wanderlust: Towers Lotte New York Palace
Without a doubt, NYC is one of the world’s most exciting places to visit, crammed with irresistible restaurants, shops, museums, and theater… but let’s face…
What’s Happening: ‘LUZIA’ by Cirque du Soleil arrives in San Jose
Good news for those who enjoy the performing arts in Silicon Valley and, in particular, Cirque du Soleil! San Jose. Congratulations. It’s now your turn.…