Fitibit struggles, but offers glimmer of hope for Pebble smartwatch loyalists
It was the best of times, it was the worst of… Ah, the never-ending quest to validate something known as the smartwatch market. That, and…
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Top 3: Best Shotgun Microphones for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras
Sound. Sound. Sound. It’s critical. Quick tip: please don’t skimp on your audio gear. Whether you’re shooting a low-budget independent film, or a music video,…
Is the Panasonic Lumix GH5 a game changer for the mirrorless video camera market?
Panasonic has taken the wraps off its highly anticipated Lumix GH5 mirrorless camera. And I’m not exactly going out on a limb to suggest it…
Samsung’s Marketing Challenge: Can “Galaxy Note” brand moniker survive flame-out?
Brands in crisis are nothing new. Volkswagen and its fuel emissions scam is easily the most significant in recent memory. That cost the company billions,…
Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Camera vs Canon 80D: Shooting travel video
Sony mirrorless cameras have been kicking up lots of dust over the past few years. It seems as if many former Canon DSLR traditionalists have…
MacBook Pro 2016 Love-Hate: A quirky laptop that feels rushed to market
It’s a well-worn cliche to be sure. But: Would Steve Jobs have approved of the new (late) 2016 MacBook Pro laptops? Of course we will…
Best Camera for Travel Video: Sony a6500 or Canon EOS 80D?
When every ounce counts. You don't want to sacrifice image quality, but need to keep your travel kit lightweight, which do you choose?
Best Of 2016: Top 5 New Interchangeable Lens Cameras for Shooting Video
Here’s 5 of the best interchangeable lens cameras (ILC) for shooting video that you can buy today. 2016 was another good year for camera buyers.…
Shot on Canon C100 cinema camera – time to switch to Sony?
The big news in the world of videography and short filmmaking in 2016 was the emergence of Sony. Not that Sony hasn’t been making video…
Pebble is Dead: 5 smartwatches you should buy instead
Pebble is dead! Long live Pebble! Everybody’s favorite underdog wearable startup is no longer. Pebble has officially been acquired by San Francisco-based fitness tracker Fitbit.…