Latest articles by Tom May
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.
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.
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
I really think everyone should have two phones: here's why, and how you can afford it
Opinion It's not just drug dealers and people having affairs who can benefit from having two phones; everyone can!
The best webcam for working from home
Buying Guide Look more professional from home, by using the best webcam
The best mat cutters for mounting and framing your photos
Updated Create professional mounts for photos and artwork easily, with the best mat cutters
Do we really need to replace the sky in your photos every time?
AI tools in Adobe software are super-useful, but are photographers overusing them?
If you don't tick this box in Photoshop, you're a fool
OPINION As Adobe releases its Content Authenticity app in public beta, it's time we all started paying attention to Content Credentials
We need to talk about why tablet cameras are so bad
OPINION With premium tablets costing so much, it's time manufacturers stopped treating photography as an afterthought
Every photographer should get a website – and in 2025 there's no excuse, as it's easier than you think, as I found out
OPINION Tired of algorithm battles and compressed images? Build your own online portfolio instead—where you make the rules.
10 ways to raise your photography profile without social media
ANTI-SOCIAL Who needs Instagram? We share some smart ways to shine in a social media-free zone.
