This Android smartphone has insane battery life
China-based Huwaei makes a sleeper Android . Battery that goes forever. And an amazingly low price for an unlocked phone.
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Blackmagic $teals NAB with URSA Mini cinema camera
Once again Blackmagic Design drummed up buzz aplenty at NAB in Vegas. This time with a new, compact Super 35 camera called the URSA Mini.…
New Twist for Apple: Watch requires effort to learn
For the first time in its history, Apple releases a product that's not immediately intuitive. Will consumers be patient enough long-term to fall head over…
DSLR Video Tip: The 15-second b-roll rule
Patience is key when filming b-roll. Allow yourself at least 15 seconds of record time for each shot. Doing so will make editing much easier.
San Jose: Watch time-lapse of new Earthquakes MLS stadium (Video)
Avaya Stadium is a soccer-specific facility with a capacity of 18,000. San Jose Earthquakes celebrated its inauguration this month with a 2-1 win. Watch time-lapse…
DSLR Tips: How to use a Zoom H6 field recorder on location (Video Example)
A simple example (with video) demonstrating how to use the Zoom H6 field recorder to produce a short scene with high quality sound effects and…
Destination: Baja California Sur! Plus thoughts on Sony FS7 and Canon 70D
Next stop for Stark Insider is Baja California Sur. Some of my thoughts on the town of Loreto, shooting videos with the Canon EOS 70D,…
Audioengine B2 a serious speaker, for serious listeners (Review)
Here's a serious Bluetooth speaker that doesn't skimp on specs. Featuring 60W power output, Kevlar woofers and silk dome tweeters, the Audioengine B2 earns our…
Pebble announces Kickstarter for Pebble Time smartwatch with color e-paper display
The day has finally arrived. And it’s called “Pebble Time.” After a much-hyped and significantly marketed countdown, the smartwatch maker that could, Pebble, announced today a…
Apple Watch: Smash or Trash? 5 Reasons why Apple will get wearables right
My wife wants an Apple Watch. She's an unapologetic laggard. Is that reason enough to say that Apple understands wearables better than anyone?