Julian Perry

With the Nebula Capsule Smart Mini Projector, you can always take the show on the road

Nebula Capsule Smart Mini Projector

I must admit that as a self-confessed gadget nerd and techie, I am always looking for some sort of device to add a new level of technology, and sometimes a balance of ease versus complexity to my work processes, and to just about any and everything I do. Today I was reading about a nice […]

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The Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker will blow you away

Altec Lansing Sonic Boom Bluetooth Speaker

I am always intrigued by the various shapes, and sizes, and specifications of the Bluetooth speakers that are available on the market today. I have listened to Sony, JBL, Pioneer, and a bunch of others, and generally they all sound at least acceptable. For many years, I was a big fan of Altec Lansing computer

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The LENSKIRT Flexible Lens Hood makes shooting through glass easier

Lenskirt

For those of us photographers and videographers who enjoy shooting cityscapes, or aquariums, or other types of photography that may require us to shoot through glass, the challenge of light reflections is a real one. If this challenge is not managed correctly, the “stray” light will definitely show up in your photo, and may not

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The LG 43UD79-B 43″ 16:9 4K IPS Monitor is big, bright and right!

LG 43UD79 B 43 inch 16 9 4K IPS Monitor

Video editing and photo editing can become a strain on your eyes, especially when working with a smaller monitor. The bigger the monitor, the easier it is to see all of the small details. In addition, I am usually multitasking, and I work with three monitors, with applications open on each one. I am beginning

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The SkyWire TV antenna may be the one that lets you cut the cable TV cord!

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Update: Several of our readers have reported that this SkyWire TV antenna does not perform as advertised and that the company does not accept returns or offer refunds. According to the response one reader received, SkyWire will only accept a return if the buyer received the item already damaged. (Beware that this may be almost

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Airfree P2000 – Filterless Air Purifier may just be the answer to clean air!

airfree p2000

Over the past few years, I have been back and forth to the pediatrician with my kids who have been suffering with allergies and asthma. After much testing, they were put on daily medications to help to control the effect of their allergies, which if not addressed would eventually trigger a full-fledged asthma attack. In

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The Zoom F1 Field Recorder seems to be another Zoom success

Zoom F1

Some time ago I wrote a news story on the Zoom H6 audio field recorder, which is my favorite portable audio recorder. Zoom makes great audio recorders, with the only caveat being their proprietary microphones for direct attachment. Over the years I have purchased both Shure and Sony Lavalier microphones (with base units), and while

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The Imuto 10-in-1 USB-C hub gives you all of the connectivity that you need

imuto hub

In my home studio, I currently have 4 USB hubs connected to my main computer, for a total of 18 data transfer and 3 charging ports, not including the 8 USB ports that are built-in to the computer. Despite that reasonable number of ports, I still find myself saying that I need another USB hub

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The Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack may just be the right fit for your gear

Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack

Continuing on my search for the perfect backpack for my photography gear, I have been looking at the Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack. This backpack can hold 1 to 2 DSLR camera bodies, a large lens like a 70-200mm attached, up to a 15-inch laptop, an additional 8 lenses, a tripod on the exterior

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The Tablo – DUAL LITE OTA DVR with WiFi makes it easier to cut the cord to cable service

Tablo DVR

A few days ago, I wrote a couple of news stories and a review of the Mohu Blade Over-the-Air HD antenna, which is used by folks like me when regular cable service fails, or by some folks who decide to cut the cable cord completely. My experience with the channels I received was quite good,

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The DRIPO Cold Brew Portable Barista Iced Coffee Maker may just make the perfect cup of iced coffee

DRIPO Cold Brew Portable Barista Iced Coffee Maker

Some of the readers that have been following my news stories already know that I am a coffee drinker, and that I must have 2 cups of French Vanilla flavored coffee first thing each morning when I get to work. This is the same for many of my co-workers, and can be the core of

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The LOOP Worldwide Adapter Plug will give you power wherever you go!

Loop

I love traveling to the Caribbean and especially South America, where I can get close to the Amazon and be surrounded by great photography opportunities. While I look forward to those trips, packing all of my gadgets and gear becomes a real chore. Since I simply must have every convenient gadget go along with me

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The Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker gets your day off to a great start

Cuisinart DCC 3000

If you are anything like me, your work day has to start with a cup or two of coffee. I particularly like the French Vanilla flavor, and everyone in the office knows when I get to work in the mornings, because of the great aroma of that Folgers French Vanilla ground coffee. They have become

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The Yongnuo YN-24EX TTL Macro Flash for Canon Cameras is flashy but not pricey

Yongnuo YN 24EX TTL Macro Flash for Canon Cameras

Once again, Yongnuo is making a difference in the photography industry with another one of their photography products. The Yongnuo YN-24EX TTL Macro Flash for Canon Cameras is a great product that works very well, and is priced less than 1/5 the cost of the Canon macro twin flash. I own this twin flash, and

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The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head aims to travel light

Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head

Getting back for a moment to the news stories about travel tripods, there is a new release coming soon to join the existing bunch of existing solutions. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head (Lever Locks, Sony Alpha Edition), is a relatively compact travel tripod measuring 59.1 inches when fully extended, but

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The 3rd gen August Smart Lock keeps your home secure without a complicated install

August Smart Lock

These days, everywhere I look I see processes and tasks that were once manual, completely automated to meet the needs and demands of today’s technology-driven world. As a techie myself, I usually embrace most of the new and innovative gadgets, but I do hold on to some hesitation when I feel that there may be

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The Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance can carry it all

Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance

So for this episode of “I am still desperately trying to find the right photography gear bag for myself”; I am focusing on a new bag just released by Manfrotto. Although specifically designed to accommodate a fully set up Ronin M/MX, the Manfrotto Pro Light Cinematic Backpack Balance seems to be a bag that may

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