Porsche Cayenne EV public road tests

Porsche Cayenne EV looks like an SUV

As like many things car related these days, the next generation of the Cayenne will be electrified. Though its EV plans appear to be slowing a bit (slowing Taycan sales may have something to do with that), Porsche seems committed to transforming all of its models -- save for the...
Nikon president talks camera trends and incorporating RED technology into future models.

Trendspotting: Signs of recovery in the interchangeable lens camera market

Two bits of camera market news this morning. If even just itty bitty bits. These days we'll take what we can with the smartphone -- iPhone! -- garnering most of the mindshare in recent years. Nikon president Yoshiaki Tokunari was quoted in a Yahoo Japan article where he (ever so)...
Current R5 owners, is it worth upgrading to the new R5 Mark II?

As a Canon EOS R5 shooter, is it time to upgrade to the new Mark II?

To upgrade or not to upgrade? The eternal question us video shooters and camera enthusiasts ask ourselves every so often (too often). Now with the shiny new Canon EOS R5 Mark II on the scene many of us original R5 owners are probably wondering if it's worth the upgrade to the...
All new Amazon Echo Spot smart clock 2024

Amazon’s new Echo Spot (2024) should appeal to those seeking the basics in a smart bedside clock

Amazon, somewhat surprisingly, revealed a new Echo device just in time for Prime Day. The updated version of the beloved Echo Spot features a similar design to the original, but upgrades all the important stuff you'd want improved. Better display. Better speaker. Better performance. One difference: The all-new Spot no longer...
KODAK PIXPRO WPZ2 Rugged Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof WiFi Digital Camera

Old school cameras outselling modern ones in Japan (Maybe tech isn’t everything?)

Maybe specs aren't everything? These days it seems all things vintage and retro and the cool kids. Take video games. Retro gaming and that nostalgia associated with re-visiting video game titles from decades ago is a massive thing right now. Even for those new to iconic consoles such as the...
Panasonic CineBox 6K Cinema Camera

Panasonic to follow Blackmagic’s lead, announce box camera? (CineBox!?)

Everyone these days wants a box camera. The reason is simple. You can rig them up however you like. For some projects that might mean all sorts of audio gear, secondary monitors and various mounts. For others I could mean stripping it right down to the bare minimal to...
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera
Yashica I'm Back Micro Mirrorless compared to DSLR mirrorless size

Are micro mirrorless cameras the next big thing?

Small, inexpensive, fun. Photography goes back to basics.
Nikon Coolpix - Retro, compact travel digital camera

Trendspotting: Compact cameras make a comeback

What's old is new again. It never seizes to amaze me how products or trends that seem long faded -- jean shorts, silver HiFi components, vinyl, NES video games, etc. -- find a way to not only become popular, but once again hip and cool. Retro games is a big...
Canon EOS R5 with 50mm RF lens test

Trendspotting: Canon aims for #1 in mirrorless camera market (strategy presentation)

According to a new presentation, it seems Canon is looking to topple Sony as the mirrorless camera leader. PetaPixel pointed out that per the slide deck's opening strategy reveal, Canon says it wants to achieve "overwhelming number one share" of the mirrorless market. The time frame? Within the next two...