Camera Gear Test: How good is the Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 lens?
A look at the Panasonic 12-35mm and GH5 for videography and filmmaking. How good is the native MFT lens? I shot a video at SFMOMA…
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Smart Home Dimmer Switch Buying Guide: Which is best?
Stark Insider’s buying guide for smart home dimmer switches. If you’re on the hunt for dimmer switches for your current or planned smart home, there’s…
Panasonic GH5: Shooting handheld video without stabilization rigs
For all the features the GH5 brings to the table, I’m starting to believe that its dual IBIS stabilization may be my favorite, not to…
Smart Home News: Spotify Free accounts now works on Google Home
Good news. Today, free Spotify accounts are now supported by the Google Home hub. That means even if you don’t pay for a Spotify subscription…
Is the SmartThings smart home hub a good deal? And is it better than Wink 2, Apple HomeKit, WeMo, Insteon?
Short answers: yes, and, well, it depends.
Smart Home: Top 10 tips for getting started with Insteon
Already own or considering buying a smart home hub? Clinton Stark shares 10 tips for the Insteon Hub that might help you get the most…
Design of new Fitbit smartwatch not exactly Ive-y league
Photos of an upcoming Fitbit smartwatch have hit the internet. And, first reaction: not so good. The display itself does look good, so far as…
Google’s upcoming Pixel 2 phone might not feature bezel-less design
Bezels be gone. In 2017, I was expecting most new smartphones to not have bezels. At least, the premium, flagship models. I think it would…
With $1,200 holographic Hydrogen phone can RED disrupt the market yet again?
We all know Elon Musk. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. But have you heard of Jim Jannard? You might not instantly recognize the name,…
Apple Store now selling RED Raven camera kit bundled with Final Cut Pro X
For $14,999 you too can be ready to shoot on a new RED Raven camera. Thanks to chiefs Tim Cook and Jarred Land, new partnership…