Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android’s bid to replace your laptop
Review A super-slim tablet with serious productivity ambitions – but can Xiaomi’s Pad 8 Pro really replace your laptop?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches globally – and it's Xiaomi’s most ambitious camera phone yet
News Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra comes with a 75–100mm mechanical zoom and a new 1-inch LOFIC sensor
Xiaomi unveils the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro – its latest iPad competitors with bigger batteries and faster chips
News Flagship Snapdragon power, bigger batteries, and sharper productivity tools headline Xiaomi’s latest Android tablets
Xiaomi 17 Ultra review: phenomenal photography with familiar frustrations
Review A 1-inch main sensor and 75–100mm mechanical zoom make this Xiaomi’s boldest attempt yet to replace your compact camera
The Valoi easy35 v2 looks like a serious upgrade to my favorite camera-scanning kit
News The cult-favorite camera scanning system gets a ground-up redesign with over 80% new components, a reengineered light source, and a smart new look
Panasonic launches Lumix DMS1 microphone for its full-frame mirrorless cameras with six directional modes and no cables
News Designed for S-series shooters, this compact digital mic aims to be an all in one solution for multiple recording scenarios
The best Fujifilm lenses in 2026: the best zoom & prime lenses for X Series cameras
BUYING GUIDE We list the best Fujifilm lenses for all kinds of photography, whether you're into travel, close-ups, wildlife or portraits
Vivo V70 review: a stylish mid-range phone with an ambitious telephoto
Review A stylish new design shifts attention from the minor internal update, but the telephoto camera still makes this the mid-ranger to beat
The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
The best iMac for photo and video editing in 2026
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.
HP’s new 7-inch touchscreen film scanner makes our favorite easy-to-use digitizer even more convenient
News HP supersizes its simplest film scanner for even easier home digitizing
The best iPhone power bank in 2026: portable chargers for your Apple device
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.
The best iPhone charger: wired and wireless ways to power your phone
buying guide Get a full charge in an instant, with the best iPhone chargers you can buy today
The best smartphone gimbals for iPhones and Android phones in 2026: make your phone footage silky smooth
BUYING GUIDE Transform your phone into a cinematic filmmaking tool, with the best smartphone gimbals
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
ShiftCam LensUltra Explorer Super Zoom Tele 240mm review: big reach, big compromises
Review A 240mm add-on lens promises serious telephoto power for your phone – but modern smartphone zoom tech makes this a tougher sell than you might expect
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) review: a powerful tablet that can still fit in my sling bag
Review Pocketable, powerful, and pencil-ready, this is the iPad I actually want to carry on shoots
Canon launches its widest hybrid prime lens yet
News Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM is a seriously wide lens optimized for videography - and the most expensive RF hybrid yet
Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens hands-on: expansive view but expensive price
Not yet ratedReview Canon's hybrid VCM series of lenses adds its widest option yet
The best Panasonic Lumix cameras in 2026: from Micro Four Thirds to full-frame and bridge cameras
UPDATED Which is the best Panasonic Lumix camera? There's a wealth of options so I'm here to help you choose the model that's the best fit for your needs
Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever for your camera
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!
The best stylus phone in 2026: write and draw with precision on your phone
Buying guide Draw, sketch, take notes and edit images precisely, with the best stylus phones on the market right now
Best budget camera phone in 2026: take great pictures without spending a fortune
Buying guide With the best budget camera phones, you can still take decent pictures without spending a fortune
