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Review: The Kinesis Freestyle Pro may have just changed my typing experience — but doesn’t justify its price
Kinesis has been making keyboards centered around comfort and productivity for more than 30 years now, and its Freestyle Pro is one of several split keyboards on offer. If you have a desk job, a split keyboard could prove highly beneficial — allowing you to sit with your arms apart and reducing chest tightness.
The Freestyle Pro comes with a long cable linking the two modules, so you can place it however you like for maximum comfort. It comes with either tactile or linear switches, so you can customize the board’s sound and feel, designated macro keys for common productivity tasks, and is...
Review: The Epomaker TH80 Pro mechanical keyboard is the $99 “thock” I’ve always wanted — here’s why
When you buy one of the best mechanical keyboards, you expect it to meet certain criteria — an ergonomic layout and that sweet “thock” sound you like, decent build quality and a battery that doesn’t run out after only a couple of days. You might also want to be able to customize it, and that’s where the Epomaker TH80 Pro comes in, especially if you don’t want to spend over the odds.
The TH80 Pro is compact enough to free up space on a desk, and has a sturdy grip so you don’t accidentally move it while typing. With a retro finish, red rotary control knob and fun customizable RGB...
Review: EarFun Air Pro 3
What do you look for in earbuds? For me, I value active noise cancelation (ANC), a solid build, and a pair that can deliver good sound quality without breaking the bank. So if you’re looking for a pair of the best cheap wireless earbuds, the EarFun Air Pro 3 tick all the boxes.
They’ve got ANC, customizable sound settings via a user-friendly app, and smart controls — all for just $79 / £79 / AU$99. Good deal? Indeed. If you keep an eye out for discounts, you can get them for an even lower price (for under £50 in the UK!), and for what they offer at the price, they rank well amongst their...
Interview: Burak Günaydın
Istanbul-based director Burak Günaydın's love of video dates back to when he was in his twenties. Since then, he has worked on films, documentaries, music and sports videos and branded content, and even filmed live concerts.
Burak took his first steps into the video industry because of his love of photography. "My first camera was a Canon EOS 550D and then I bought a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which was such an important camera in the industry and in my life," he recalls. "With that in my hands, I started studying cinema, while dreaming of becoming a director. I had the coolest camera for a..."
How to connect a PS5 or PS4 controller to a Nintendo Switch
You'll definitely want to learn how to connect a PS5 Controller to your Nintendo Switch if you own both. Have you ever used your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to play for more than four hours and felt your fingers go numb? Me too. I love Joy-Cons because they are great for short gaming sessions and for multiplayer, but let's be honest, they aren’t the best for long sessions. I don’t own a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller yet — as it’s quite expensive — so using the Joy-Cons with the standard grip...
Interview: Benjamin Thouard
Driven by a desire as wild and powerful as the ocean itself, surf photographer Benjamin Thouard is always chasing waves, trying to get the perfect shot. "I love ocean photography so much because I'm in my element, moving with the water; it feels like meditation to me," he says.
Born and raised in Toulon on France's Mediterranean coast, Ben's love affair with the ocean started when he was very young. "My dad had a sailboat, so I would always spend my weekends and holidays on board it," he recalls...
Interview: Aleksander Nordahl
What is keeping us alive? That's the question that drives freediver and underwater photographer Aleksander Nordahl. The ocean – source of the majority of the world's oxygen – is his safe space, where he finds solace and peace, away from the noise, alone in what could be described as a whole other universe. Aleksander was a documentary journalist and photojournalist for many years, but the sea was constantly calling to him...
Your Nintendo Switch has a secret web browser — here's where to find it
You'll want to know how to find the Nintendo Switch hidden browser. See, while the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED and Switch Lite are versatile and popular consoles, offering a plethora of games that can keep you busy for hours, the lack of other applications can feel restrictive. All you can use these handheld devices for is gaming.
Well, thank's not quite true. Thankfully, there’s a way to surf the web on your Switch...
This hidden Pixel feature turns your headphones into hearing aids — how to turn it on
The best Android phones always carry the latest accessibility features to ensure every person can use their smartphone to its full potential. Your Pixel phone has one such feature in a bid to help people around the world living with hearing loss. It’s called Sound Amplifier. If your Google Pixel is running Android 6.0 or higher, you may have noticed a green icon with an ear, but you may not have known what it does...
How to connect your Nintendo Switch to a phone's hotspot
The Nintendo Switch is a versatile console, enabling you to play on the big screen or handheld, and it’s the perfect companion for when you’re on the move. And while you might not have access to Wi-Fi everywhere you go, that shouldn't hinder your gaming desires.
Whether you want to play the best handheld Switch games for a long trip, or you want to keep your kid occupied with the best Switch games for kids, you can easily keep playing thanks to your smartphone...
Your Pixel phone could have a built-in macro camera — how to find out and use it
You’ll definitely want to learn how to use Macro mode on your Google Pixel phone. Macro photography has long been extremely popular with photographers and now on social media, with every smartphone owner wanting to capture the hidden detail in everyday objects.
Many of the best phones now feature macro cameras, so it’s no surprise that certain Pixel devices have one too, making it possible to photograph the tiniest of details without having to splash out on an expensive professional camera...
Interview: Prelena Soma Owen
When the African bush is your playground, you can't help but fall in love with the beauty our planet has to offer.
"When I'm in the bush, in the silence, I can watch something for hours, in the same spot," says wildlife photographer and conservationist Prelena Soma Owen, who could be described as an animal whisperer. "I've never been afraid, and I have so much respect for all animals; I much prefer them over humans," she laughs...
Recreate famous paintings with mini papercraft
Have you ever created a diorama: a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures? A diorama can take the form of either a miniature or a large-scale design, and while it may seem complicated, you don't need to spend a lot of money to create your own.
Few people know the art of creating miniature dioramas better than Ole Friedrich and Esther Mora Chavarria, who have amassed a following of approximately 114,000 on TikTok. They have captivated their audience by making historically...
Wildlife stories: making the move from stills to video
You're in the wilderness, patiently waiting to photograph a Siberian ibex. When the animal finally appears, you take a few photos and then decide you want to film this special moment. What do you do next? Flip a switch and start filming. That's how simple it can be to shift from stills to video with the Canon EOS R System.
As the demand for video footage increases – from publishers and for social media – wildlife photographers are discovering the importance of expanding their skillset and...
Food in motion: making the move into food videography
Food has the power to unite people from all walks of life, and food photography and videography have long captivated audiences, especially with the rise of social media. It isn't easy to capture food in motion though – something content creator Jessica Marsden-Urquhart knows all too well.
On her social media account, Jessie Bakes Cakes, where she has more than 100k followers, Jessie creates short-form videos which emphasise the creative process and the hours of labour that go into making food...