Moto 360 Android Wear

What’s wrong with wearables? Here’s 5 problems

Extending smartphone functionality to your wrist is not creating the magical new market opportunity many were predicting.
Huawei Ascend Mate 2

Is it worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015?

I think the answer is no. It's not worth upgrading your smartphone in 2015. Especially if the phone you own is less than two years old. Recent handset releases from Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony and Motorola are proving to be incremental. Long gone, it seems, are the days when a new model...
Canon 18-135mm lens on Canon EOS 70D

Canon 18-135mm STM Zoom: Do-all killer lens for shooting video

Looking for an all-round zoom lens for shooting video? Clint makes the case for the Canon 18-135mm STM zoom lens. Being able to carry multiple lenses and switch them out at will is a nice luxury to have. But it just isn't always possible. Time and weight typically conspire to...
Pebble Time Review

What’s wrong with Pebble Time? Sadly, too much (Review) – Updated

Facing tough competition from the Apple Watch and improved Android Wear watches, Pebble Time cuts its own path. Still the best smartwatch for outdoor readability, and battery life. But is this new smartwatch good enough?
GoPro Hero 4 Session

GoPro’s Hero 4 Session cube camera is pure innovation

Winner, winner, chicken dinner: dual mics, waterproof, compact, 1440p video, wi-fi, $399.
Canon EOS 70D Video Examples

Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera among best for shooting video (Examples)

Thinking of picking up a new camera to shoot video? I heartily recommend you consider the Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera. Released about two years ago, the 70D is still a through-and-through top flight performer for shooting video. More on that in a moment. I've shot professionally for Stark Insider since 2009, and...
Wearables

Mashing up Apple Watch, Android Wear could yield perfect wearable

Could combining the best of Apple Watch with the best of Android Wear result in the perfect wearable? Android Wear has come a long way since its somewhat shaky start in early 2014. The UI is streamlined, battery life is (marginally) improved, and wi-fi is a neat trick that allows...
John Chen CEO BlackBerry

BlackBerry makes smart strategic move, prioritizes software

2015 may be the first year in quite some time that positive headlines are associated with the once behemoth mobile handset maker known as BlackBerry (formerly, the once great, lovable RIM). Today new CEO John Chen focused heavily on one key thing during the company's quarterly call. I just want to say...

Love and Information: Your Twitter stream performed live on stage

Life and the over-sharing economy. New Strand Theater opens with play that reflects ourselves in an era of 140-character rants, aimless streams, and (ugh) obligatory selfies.
Twitter - Curating daily events

Twitter, YouTube launch daily curated best-of feeds

Are these moves aimed at re-inventing the traditional Broadcast News model?