Summary: The Panasonic LUMIX S5 II is a full-frame hybrid camera that offers improvements over its predecessor, the Panasonic LUMIX S5. It has a new hybrid phase-detection autofocus system, faster burst shooting, and advanced video capabilities. The camera is great for travel photography, landscape photography, and vlogging, but its autofocus tracking is not reliable for…
Summary: The Sony α7C II is a compact full-frame camera that is well-suited for both photo and video work. It features a new 33 MP sensor and an AI-powered processor, which allows for stunning detail and improved subject detection. The camera is great for travel photography, with a compact design, excellent battery life, and an…
Summary: The Sony α6700 is Sony’s latest APS-C camera, featuring a new AI-powered processor, upgraded autofocus, and advanced video capabilities. It is a great camera for travel photography, with a compact and lightweight design, excellent image quality, and a long battery life. For landscape photography, it offers a portable form factor, a high-resolution sensor, and…
Summary: The LaCie Rugged Boss drive is a portable SSD with an internal battery and processor that allows for on-site media backup without a laptop. The drive has a single SD card slot and built-in USB-C, USB-A, and microUSB ports, making it compatible with various card readers. A physical connection is used for file transfers…
Summary: – The Oculus Quest 2 is an improvement in all areas compared to the original Oculus Quest headset. – It features the same inside-out tracking and speaker design, but with minor improvements. – The Oculus Quest 2 has a higher resolution of 1832 x 1920 per eye, compared to the original Quest’s 1440 x…
Summary: The FujiFilm GFX 100S is a medium format camera with a 102-megapixel sensor and advanced autofocus. The camera offers 425 phase-detection autofocus points and 6 stops of in-body stabilization. It features a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD and a dual memory card slot. The GFX 100S has a robust build quality and is weather-sealed for durability….
Summary: The author shares his experience with the Insta360 One R action camera and why it has become his favorite. He explains that the camera is modular, allowing for easy swapping of lenses and batteries. The camera offers different lens options, including the standard action camera lens, a 360-degree lens, and a 1″ Leica developed…
Summary: Buying an action camera has become more confusing with the rise of competition and the introduction of 360-degree cameras. The top action cameras for 2023 include the GoPro Hero12, GoPro Hero11 Mini, DJI Osmo Action 4, Insta360 Go 3, and Insta360 One RS Twin. The GoPro Hero12 features a 27MP image sensor, 5.3K60 video…
Summary: Chinese computer scientist Kai-Fu Lee has launched a company called 01.AI with the goal of developing a large language model (LLM) for the Chinese market. The startup has released its first model, the open-source Yi-34B, which has been well-received and outperforms larger models. 01.AI has quickly raised funds from investors like Sinovation Ventures and…
Summary: The United Autoworkers (UAW) union reached tentative agreements with GM, Stellantis, and Ford, ending a six-week strike and securing pay raises, an end to tiered wages, and more investments in plants. Revel, the electric moped sharing company, is shutting down its operations due to declining ridership and will focus on its EV ride-hail service….