Latest articles by Tom May
The best tablet camera: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
buying guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
The best Mac webcam in 2025: boost your image quality on a MacBook or iMac
updated Present yourself professionally on video calls and streaming, with the best Mac webcam
Alcatel 1 (2021) review: this $50 smartphone is borderline unusable
review My Alcatel 1 review explores the question of why this ageing Android is still on sale, and who might want to buy it.
I thought Chrome would always be my web browser. Now I'm thinking of changing
I'm finally ready to ditch Chrome for something that actually respects my privacy and workflow.
Zanco Tiny T1 review: the world's smallest phone is the size of a USB stick and it actually works!
review This impossibly tiny phone fits between your fingers yet offers basic calls and texts. So is this actually useful? My Zanco Tiny T1 review answers that question.
Nokia 225 4G (2024) review: a few smart upgrades make this burner phone better
This latest version of the popular feature phone builds on the 2020 model with meaningful improvements. But is it worth the extra cost? My Nokia 225 4G (2024) review has the answers.
Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature
buying guide Condense days into seconds of engaging video, with the best timelapse cameras on the market today
Worried AI will make your photography services worthless? This 300-year-old secret could save you
Opinion While AI democratizes image creation, skilled photographers must embrace premium pricing and positioning
Banning photos feels like it's becoming the norm in New Zealand. I'm worried this will happen everywhere
Opinion A creeping epidemic of camera paranoia is turning tourist attractions into no-go zones for photographers.
The best teleprompter in 2025: present content like a pro
buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet
The best opera glasses in 2025: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
Buying guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
Yes, AI will decimate film-making, but that isn't the main problem
Opinion Let's not ignore the real culprit behind cinema's decline
Here's why I think the Instagram alternatives are failing photographers
Photographers keep jumping to new platforms, but none of them deliver the goods. Read on as I explore the reasons why.
Gah, I've discovered I've been charging my phone all wrong for years! Are you making the same mistake?
opinion Turns out I've been murdering my phone battery for years while smugly thinking I was being responsible.
The best PTZ cameras in 2025: for streaming, web conferencing & broadcast
Updated Providing Pan/Tilt/Zoom for conferencing, streaming video, and broadcasting, these are the best PTZ cameras
Best light bulb security cameras in 2025
buying guide Simple to set up and difficult for bad actors to spot, these are the best light bulb security cameras on sale today
Whisper it, but cheap tech is all most people will ever need
Opinion Most of us don't need to spend huge amounts on tech.
When will one-click phone photography become a thing?
opinion Every time I want to take a photo, it seems to take forever, and it's really starting to annoy me.
It's getting trickier to take photos in public – and I reckon the tech giants are to blame
opinion "That's my car you're taking pictures of. Did you ask permission?". he angrily asked
My hunch is that Microsoft's Copilot is as much a dead end as the Metaverse
opinion Looking at a new laptop with a shiny Copilot button? I'll be honest: I don't think it's worth paying a premium for.
I worry that my favorite photos will have vanished by 2040 – and maybe you should, too
opinion I found that most of the shots from my first DSLR have been lost for ever
8849 Tank 3 Pro review: this rugged phone with a list of unusual features is quite extraordinary
It doubles as a power bank, projector, night-vision camera and more... but is it actually worth buying? My 8849 Tank 3 Pro review tackles that tricky question.
I bought a phone with a terrible camera – and it made me a better photographer
OPINION The Nokia 225 4G only has a 0.3MP sensor… yet I believe that every photographer should get one
