Tag: Technology & Electronics
After 10 years, the iPad Pro has finally carved out its own identity
The iPad Pro is about to turn 10, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for pulling out this well-worn Apple truism one more time. No, it’s not Steve Jobs saying “if you see a stylus, they blew it” (a quote continually used out of context.) It’s the tale of how since…
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How to improve your smartphone photography
These days, thanks to smartphones, almost everyone has a camera with them and that’s mostly a good thing. At any time, you can capture memories with family and friends, painterly sunsets and crazy spontaneous moments. The problem is most of us have endless bland photos in our camera rolls because…
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Private Internet Access VPN review: Both more and less than a budget VPN
I came into this review thinking of Private Internet Access (PIA) as one of the better VPNs. It’s in the Kape Technologies portfolio, along with the top-tier ExpressVPN and the generally reliable CyberGhost. It’s one of the cheapest VPNs out there, its interfaces hold together and it boasts plenty of…
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Sony’s 61MP A7R V mirrorless camera is on sale at its lowest price ever
As the holiday season approaches, Sony is offering exceptional deals on two of its best full-frame mirrorless cameras. The A7R V, which offers extremely sharp photos thanks to the 61MP sensor, is on sale for $3,298 ($902 off), its lowest price ever. And the mainstream 33MP A7 IV, great for…
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Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: A smarter, more open take on Apple’s Vision Pro for half the price
Apple's Vision Pro was meant to usher in a new era for headsets. However, its high price and somewhat limited utility resulted in what may be the company's biggest flop in years. Now it's time for Samsung to give things a go with the Galaxy XR. It's a fresh take…
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Google and Samsung’s first Android XR headset is the $1,800 Galaxy XR
We’ve known for a while that the first extended reality (or XR) headset from Samsung and Google would debut in 2025. During an event on Tuesday night, Samsung at long last shared more details about the first Android XR device that you’ll be able to purchase. The company got really…
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