The tech products that defined the 2010s decade

The tech products that defined the 2010s decade

Tablets, smartwatches, drones, and more. The 2010-2019 decade will be remembered for streaming, the smart home, subscription services, affordable cameras offering stabilized cinematic video. With 2020 just around the corner, let’s take a look back at the products that defined the past decade in tech. Mobile: 4G LTE First coming to smartphones in 2011 with […]

What new drones to expect at CES 2020? Autel Evo 2, DJI Mavic 3 and more

What new drones to expect at CES 2020? Autel Evo 2, DJI Mavic 3 and more

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) will see several drone companies releasing a new flagship drone. Both DJI and Autel Robotics are expected to launch a response to the much-hyped Skydio 2 and even newcomer XDynamics is releasing a follow up to its Evolve aerial platform. Let’s take a closer look at the leaks […]

Is GoPro Plus worth it? What you get for $4.99 a month

Is GoPro Plus worth it? What you get for $4.99 a month

Everything has a subscription service — pharmacies, cars, software — and, with the introduction of GoPro Plus is 2016, GoPro cameras. (GoPro has drastically changed its subscription offering since this review was published — please see my updated review here) In the two years since it released Plus, GoPro has done a lot to sweeten […]

The new RØDE VideoMic NTG is the one mic to rule them all

The new RØDE VideoMic NTG is the one mic to rule them all

The new VideoMic NTG by RØDE is like a Swiss Army knife — and other microphone manufacturers should be scared. Most microphones are for fairly specific uses and, as a result, many creators will own several mics. (I personally own a shotgun mic for filmmaking, an on-camera mic for general videography, a lavaliere mic for […]

Mavic 2 Pro drops to lowest price yet in B&H Photo flash deal

Mavic 2 Pro drops to lowest price yet in B&H Photo flash deal

Despite having its price raised to $1729 as a result of the US/China trade war, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro dropped back down to its original price of $1379 for Black Friday deals. We thought that was probably the best we’d get deal-wise, but it looks like the folks at B&H Photo have other plans. […]

Moza announces a more affordable version of innovative SlyPod for $299

Moza announces a more affordable version of innovative SlyPod for $299

The Moza SlyPod is arguably one of the more exciting pieces of filmmaking gear we’ve seen released in 2019. It blurs the line between slider and monopod — giving on the go filmmakers the ability to get incredibly smooth slider shots without lugging several pounds of gear. However, its price tag of $499 has likely […]

Is the DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo worth It?

Is the DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo worth It?

Like all of DJI’s drones, the new Mavic Mini comes in two kits: standard and fly more combo. While the fly more combo is only $100 more than the standard version, this represents a 25% increase in price due to the drone’s low initial price. Let’s take a look at whether that is worth it. […]

Best Tech Deals for Black Friday 2019

Best Tech Deals for Black Friday 2019

The 2019 holiday shopping season is in full swing thanks to Black Friday and the upcoming Cyber Monday.  There are almost too many deals going on now to cover all of them (Amazon, Best Buy & B&H Photo have the majority of tech deals — though Kohls & Target have some decent ones one as […]

Winter drone flying tips: How to prepare for droning in cold weather

Winter drone flying tips: How to prepare for droning in cold weather

It may technically still be fall, but for much of the northern United States, winter temperatures have already become the norm. For many drone fliers, this signifies the end of flying season and they pack away their drone for the winter. However, winter snow makes for great photography and videography opportunities and with just a […]

Best essential accessories and mounts for the GoPro 8

Best essential accessories and mounts for the GoPro 8

The GoPro 8 is an amazing action camera. Gimbal-like HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization and easier to use UI make this camera one heck one of an action camera. Though going out and spending more money might not be your first thought after just dropping $400 on a camera, getting the right accessories and mounts is key […]