Author: Joe Calvin

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

Let’s be honest — buying a phone in 2025 is overwhelming. Flagships are pushing $1,200+, budget phones are cutting corners, and mid-range devices feel like a gamble. So what if I told you that a phone released years ago — the Mi 10 with Snapdragon 870 — might still hold its own today? Yep, I’ve spent a few weeks with one again (nostalgia meets curiosity), and guess what? It surprised me — in good ways and a few not-so-good ones too. If you’re wondering whether this old dog still hunts, you’re in the right place. What Is the Mi 10…

You know that sinking feeling when you’re shooting in a dimly lit space and your camera just… gives up? I was there last winter. Picture this: a cozy coffee roastery in Portland, Oregon, where the owner wanted video content capturing the warm, amber glow of their workspace at golden hour. Except golden hour indoors means practically no light. My kit lens was struggling, my ISO was climbing into unusable territory, and I was genuinely considering whether I’d chosen the wrong career. Then a fellow shooter showed me what she was capturing on her monitor. Smooth, cinematic, gorgeously lit footage—in the…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

Introduction I’ll never forget the moment I first heard true Hi-Fi audio through a smartphone. It was like someone had pulled cotton wool out of my ears—suddenly, every instrument had space to breathe, vocals felt intimate, and bass notes had texture rather than just boom. Now, Xiaomi’s latest mobile promises to deliver that same revelation while doubling as a home cinema system. But does it actually deliver, or is this just marketing hype wrapped in premium pricing? After spending two weeks with this device, testing everything from Tidal Masters tracks to Dolby Atmos movie marathons, I’m ready to share what…

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and without lifting a finger, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts playing, and the temperature adjusts just right. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it’s not. It’s what smart home decor can do for you. By blending technology with your interior design, smart home decor turns your house into a comfortable, efficient, and stylish sanctuary. But here’s the catch: when most people think of “smart homes,” they picture a tech-heavy, impersonal space—think wires everywhere, screens dominating every corner, and gadgets all over the place. That doesn’t have…

I’ll be honest—I’ve tested dozens of earbuds over the past three years, and the Edifier W240TN had me scratching my head. On paper, these buds looked like absolute winners: hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC codec support, and a price tag that undercuts most flagship models by $50-80. But here’s what nobody tells you about spec sheets: they don’t capture the real-world experience of actually using these things during your morning commute or that crucial Zoom call. Let me walk you through what I discovered after two solid weeks with the W240TN—the good, the frustrating, and the surprisingly mediocre. Because if…