
Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May

The best Uber dash cams: keep a video record of what's going on inside and outside your vehicle
By Alistair Charlton last updated
buying guide Record everything that happens on the road ahead, the rear, and even inside your cabin, with the best Uber dash cams

The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos

10 photographers you should be following on Substack
By Tom May published
10 of the best These great photographers all share their vision, techniques and stories via Substack

I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
By Tom May published
Apple product names can be quite perplexing. But here's a decoder to help make sense of them

The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today

Best external hard drives: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers

AI-powered cameras mean I don’t know what photography is anymore
By Tom May published
opinion If the software is making all the decisions, where does that leave the person behind the lens?

The best LED light sticks and light wands for photography
By George Cairns last updated
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution

The best OnePlus phones: great cameras for less
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Find a great phone at a price you can afford: these are the best OnePlus phones on the market today

The best budget tablets in 2025
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Watch streaming video, surf the web and use apps, for as little as $50, with the best budget tablet

Best camera glasses in 2025: wearable tech for eye-level photography
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Capture images and video, make calls and listen to music, with the best camera glasses

I'm sure cameras glasses will never be a thing, and here's why
By Tom May published
opinion Camera glasses have the potential to be super-useful, but there's one small problem

The best graphics cards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Speed up your workflow with one of the best graphics cards for video editing.

Best Oppo phones: great-value alternatives to Apple and Samsung
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE We reveal the best Oppo phones for all budgets

Best Sony phones: choose the best Xperia for you
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE With great cameras and high-end specs, these are the best Sony phones you can buy today

The best Xiaomi phone: get a great camera for less
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide If you've looking for impressive specs and photography smarts for less, check out the best Xiaomi phones

The best Nokia phones: affordable, functional handsets with a hint of nostalgia
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Yes, you can still buy Nokia phones... and some offer superb value. We list the best Nokia phones on the market today

The best 3D scanner to create digital models from real-world objects
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Scan real-world objects and turn them into digital models, using the best 3D scanners.

The best phone for video recording and vlogging
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming

The best flip phone & best folding phone
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide They're super-fashionable, and for good reason. We reveal the best flip phone & best folding phone right now

The best thermal printers for printing addresses, labels and more
By Tom May last updated
buying guide You don't need ink to print address labels, tickets and labels: just use the best thermal printers!

Have we reached the limits of phone camera hardware?
By Tom May published
opinion It's all seems to be about software these days. So what's going on?

The best Bluetooth trackers: Apple AirTags vs Tile vs Samsung SmartTag
By Tom May last updated
Save time hunting for lost items with the best Bluetooth trackers on the market today
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