Latest articles by Tom May
Tech startups aim to prevent school shootings using AI and smart camera tech
NEWS Can new types of camera help keep students safe? AI tools could prevent school shootings
The best scanner for documents & photos in 2025
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
29 best movies about real photographers
FEATURE Relive the lives and struggles of famous photographers in these fantastic movies
The Olympics is being streamed in 8K – but it's kind of a secret
NEWS The Paris Olympic Games is being streamed in super-high 8K resolution for the very first time... but only for a select few
The best headphones for video editing in 2025: high quality audio for every budget
UPDATED The best headphones for video editing will ensure you spot every subtlety in your sound
Famous photographers: 35 celebrities who also take pictures
FEATURE Celebrities take photos too, you know – these famous people also spend time BEHIND the camera!
Sales of smartphones pass 14 billion: what does this mean for photographers?
Opinion In a world where everyone has a powerful camera, and AI tech makes up for lack of skill, what happens to pro photography?
Weird but clever camera protects privacy by turning you into a stick figure
News Tech being developed by University of Michigan aims to keep the benefits of smart cameras while resolving privacy concerns
The best spy cameras in 2025: how to see other people without being seen
Buying guide Protect yourself and your property discretely, with the best spy cameras and hidden cameras available right now
Polaroid brings the chic aesthetics of Eames design to its new analog camera
news The new collaboration reignites a relationship between the two iconic brands that goes back to the 1970s.
Adobe unveils 5 big updates to Photoshop (and wow, they're not all Gen AI)
news We reveal the top 5 new features in Photoshop 25.11, and what you can use them to do
Japan just sounded the death knell for digital camera sales... but is anyone listening?
opinion As digital camera ownership drops below 50 per cent, we could see big manufacturers start to enter a doom spiral.
Google Photos' new AI feature lets you search for images in a more chatty way
News AI tech promises to transform photo searching with natural language queries and intelligent responses.
The best slide viewers in 2025: the easy way to rediscover your old slides
UPDATED Whether you wish to view old pictures or are shooting on film afresh today, these are the best slide viewers
The best microscope in 2025 for students, kids and photographers
Updated Explore inner space, educate your children, and shoot macro images with the best microscopes
The best fake security cameras in 2025
Updated Deter vandals and criminals without lots of hassle or expense, using the best fake security cameras
The best stylus for iPads and iPhones in 2025
Updated Sketch, draw and scribble directly onto your screen, with the best stylus for iPads and iPhones available today
The best HomeKit cameras in 2025: keep your place safe with Apple’s home integration system
Updated The best HomeKit cameras can protect your family, while working smoothly with Siri and Apple devices
Glide Gear TMP100 teleprompter review: speak into the camera with confidence
Review This teleprompter promises pro-grade performance at a mid-range price, but does it deliver? Our Glide Gear TMP100 review answers that question.
Ceptics 70W World Travel Plug Adapter review: charge up to 6 devices at once
Review This adapter costs a little more but has a lot to offer travelers in return. Is it worth the investment?
ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger with CryoBoost review: wireless charging, but cool
Review This charger promises a unique cooling solution for charging for your iPhone. But does it work?
The best laser measure in 2025: precision tools for calculating distances accurately
buying guide Get precise measurements, store your readings and get help with calculations, by using the best laser measure
The best laser levels for DIY and construction in 2025
Updated Handy for everything from hanging a picture to building a house, the best laser levels are so much easier than traditional spirit levels
