It’s been a minute but The Noisecast is back with a new episode and an old friend. In this episode we go in on why AI-written news shouldn’t be a thing, Tesla’s I, Robot ripoff flop, and NYC’s Mayor Adam’s obsession with using tech to violate people’s right to privacy.
Continue readingFujifilm’s X Summit 2024 Brings 2 New Lenses and a New Camera
StandardToday, Fujifilm announced three new products into the X-series family – 2 new lenses and a fun-sized mirrorless camera body aimed at content creators. As far as the news goes, Fujifilm has been teasing the new lenses on social media ahead of their announcement and they lived up to the hype with the announcement of the new XF16-55mm F2.8 WR II and the XF500mm F5.6 LM OIS WR – the longest prime on the XF system. Rounding out the news was the announcement of the all-new X-M5 X-mount camera, here’s what you need to know about all three.
Continue readingMoment’s SuperCage and BaseCage Bring Pro Video Rigging to Your Phone
StandardToday’s phones often double as feature-packed cameras capable of crisp photos and cinema-quality video (just ask Apple). While many of these features are casually lauded by their manufacturers, if you want to get that level of quality from your phone you’ll need a dedicated rig. That’s where Moment’s SuperCage and BaseCage come in.
Continue readingThe Canon PowerShot V10 Long-Term Review
StandardIn today’s video-centric world, it’s no surprise that there are several options for people looking to start or improve their vlogging and social video content creation workflow. Whether the goal is to get a million subscribers on YouTube, go viral on Tik Tok, or simply have a far more discrete way of capturing life’s moments, the Canon PowerShot V10 aims to do it all. Here’s how it stacks up.
Continue readingThe Apple iPhone 16 is Here and You Probably Don’t Need One
StandardYesterday apple announced the brand new iPhone 16 the 16 pro and the 16 pro Max these new phones represent the evolution of the iPhone line and the introduction of Apple’s AI product apple intelligence. Although the show went as expected in a pre-recorded keynote that outline why you should be clamoring to your nearest apple store, the truth is that you probably don’t need a new phone period.
Continue readingKeebMonkey DOIO HitPad Mini Leverless Controller is a HitBox You Can Pocket
StandardIf you’ve been playing fighting games as long as I have, you probably have run the gamut of input controllers: from console pads to fighting game-specific pads to fight sticks to lever-less controllers. Like the games they’re made for, there’s a seemingly endless variety. But if you’ve ever looked for a truly pocketable controller chances are that you’ve been disappointed. The KeebMonkey DOIO HitPad Mini Leverless Controller (DOIO HitPad Mini from here on out) is a truly pocketable lever-less controller that aims to punch above its weight. Here’s what I’ve learned after 5 months of use.
Continue readingThe Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Is Here – And Looking to Fix All the Complaints About the GH6
StandardFor those of you who are interested in one of the best entryways into digital filmmaking, Panasonic has a treat for you – the all-new, LUMIX GH7. It’s real, it’s officially announced, and if we’re to believe their announcement video, they’re looking to undo the missteps of the GH6.
Continue readingIntroducing the Fujifilm X-T50 and GFX-100S II
StandardIt’s a big day for Fujifilm and their fans with the release of the new FujiFilm X-T50 and FujiFilm GFX-100S II. To sweeten the pot even further, with the two new cameras comes news of two new lenses as well – the XF16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR and GF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR. There is a lot to cover here but whether you’re a fan of Fuji’s APS-C cameras or interested in going “large” format with the GFX line, there’s a little something for everyone. Let’s jump right into it.
Continue readingCanon’s EOS R1 is Putting the Sports World on Notice
StandardToday, Canon USA announced the development of their first flagship RF-mount camera – the Canon EOS R1. Right now, official details on specs are light but what we do know has the potential to completely change the world of Sports photography. Here’s what we know so far.
Continue readingApple needs to bring macOS to the M4 iPad Pro
StandardI’ve been thinking a lot (too much) about the recently announced M4 iPad Pro. While this may come across as the rants of a disgruntled blogger or simply an Apple hater, the truth is that I’m looking at the day’s events as a consumer. While the “thinnest Apple product ever made” is probably the best iPad Pro iteration to date, it’s time for something much, much more from this product.
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