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Xiaomi 14 Ultra Review – the ultimate smartphone for photographers?

　　Xiaomi is one of several Chinese smartphone manufacturers vying for our attention alongside the likes of mainstream rivals who produce the best camera phones for photography, such as Apple and Samsung. 　　Over the years, Xiaomi has become well-known for producing extremely capable phones, in partnership with German stalwart Leica. The latest flagship, the 14 Ultra provides a huge amount of...

　　The smartphone market has reached a point where the majority of devices are good. With high-resolution displays, long-lasting batteries and advanced camera systems, smartphones are more powerful than they’ve ever been. But with the sheer number of options available, especially among Android phones, it can be difficult to upgrade with confidence. 　　The choice gets even trickier if you’re on the...

　　Whether you're upgrading your iPhone because you're excited about the latest model or your old device needs a portable battery charger to work, getting a new smartphone is a serious investment. With the iPhone 15 starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 Pro costing $999, we'll take any opportunity to save that we can get. Thankfully, Apple sweetens the deal...

The most stylish yet affordable straight

　　A wardrobe staple - straight-leg jeans are widely loved and for good reason too. 　　The perfect balance between skin-tight and loose, straight-leg jeans will go with everything. Theyre comfortable, flattering to plenty of body types and will forever be in style. Win-win. 　　Whether you pair yours with your favourite pair of sneaks for everyday cool or dress them up with...

Panasonic Lumix S 28

　　Introduced in February 2024, the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS is an all-in-one ‘superzoom’ lens for the firm’s full-frame mirrorless L-mount cameras. It’s billed as the smallest and lightest of its type, at 93.4mm long and 413g. In fact, it’s not much larger than the firm’s Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 kit zoom – just 6mm longer and 63g...

3 Legged Thing Ultra Plates review

　　In essence, the 3 Legged Thing Ultra Plates are very simple. They are long quick release plates that can be mounted in an Arca-Swiss-type tripod head (including 3 Legged Thing’s) instead of a standard plate. Their extra length and additional fixing points mean that you can mount things such as lights, microphones, monitors or scopes onto the plate, as well...

Bose vs. Sony Headphones: A Face-Off Between Today's Best Audio Accessories

　　The noise-canceling headphones by Bose and Sony have rightfully been dubbed as some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. Following years of developing aviation headsets, Bose introduced the QuietComfort headphones in 2000. Sony — a longtime giant in the consumer audio space — launched the MDR-NC500D noise-canceling headphones in 2008, long after releasing the MDR-5700 for airline passengers...

5 Best Lightweight Umbrella Strollers That Won't Break Your Back or Budget

　　When I had my son 15 years ago, umbrella strollers were all the rage. Maclaren strollers (no longer available in the U.S.) were right up there with Bugaboo for the best baby strollers on New York City streets. As the years have passed, so has the era of the umbrella stroller — or so I thought. While there certainly are...

PGYTech CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case (Type B/SD) review

　　If you shoot a lot of high-resolution stills or video, you’ll probably get through memory card space very quickly. And if you’re in the middle of a shoot when a card fills up, you don’t want to be scrabbling around in your bag trying to find a clean one. Equally, when it comes to editing your files, you won’t want...

Hard Candy x Girl Scouts’ Lip Repair Oil Highlights Some of Our Fave Cookies

　　’Tis the season to indulge in some Girl Scout cookies! Whether your fave is buttery Trefoils, chocolatey Thin Mints, or the coconut, caramel, and chocolate-laden Samoas, there truly seems to be a flavor for everyone. And though we put down those delightful boxes of cookies way too fast, there’s finally a way for us to savor our favorite cookies for...

6 Best Exfoliators for Your Face, As Vetted by a Dermatologist and Our Beauty Editor

　　Spring cleaning isn’t just for our homes. Using one of these expert-loved exfoliators for the face will ensure we experience the cleanest, smoothest skin we’ve been dreaming of all winter. 　　Think about it: Throughout the past season, we’ve taken hot showers, experienced blustery outdoor weather, and battled dry indoor air caused by our radiators — cumulatively, these have caused thirsty,...

5 Best Hair Color Removers for When Your At-Home Dye Job Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned

　　As much as we love our hairstylists and colorists, sometimes, due to want or circumstance, we find ourselves doing our hair by ourselves. This is especially easy since at-home dyes, hair color removers, and highlighters have become readily accessible online (They’re so ubiquitous that is a plot device in the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO.). The power...

How to Connect Your AirPods to an Android Phone or Tablet

　　AirPods are tech gadgets that are beloved by many — not just Apple users. If you have an Android device like a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Google Pixel tablet, you can still pair your wireless earbuds and, in minutes, enjoy their top-notch audio quality that our tech editor calls balanced, enjoyable, and among the best in the price range. 　　Sure,...