When we say “wearable tech,” our minds often go to one place: the smartwatch. And with good reason. After all, smartwatches (and other wrist wearables) are the tech that more or less established the wearable category and helped to solidify an entirely new branch of consumer electronics. But recent years have seen the category of wearable tech expand well past the wrist and the watch. To give you an idea of what else is out there, and what to pair with your
For many of us, working out without music is both literally and figuratively a non-starter. If I don’t have the right song in my ears, I can’t make it to the subway, let alone go for a run. So, to help get the most out of your music and exercise program, we created a list of our five favorite workout headphones. Check them out below.
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Beats Powerbeats3
In-ear earphones
Your smartphone may have image stabilization, but if you want to capture sharp stills and jiggle-free video, you need to use a stable support. At B&H, we stock many accessories that guarantee sharper, steadier stills and video from your smartphone. Many of the accessories listed below can be used with iOS and Android devices. Additional supports and stabilizers for specific models of iOS and Android devices can be found on the B&H website.
Smartphone and Tablet Adapters
If you already own a tripod with ¼"-20 threads, all you really
By all accounts, 2017 was an incredible year for digital assistants. Take, for example, smart speakers, which, according to a recent report from NPR and Edison Research, now reside in more than 39 million American homes—roughly 1 in 6. Extrapolated, these numbers mean that smart speakers are currently outpacing the adoption rate of smartphones and tablets, and suggest that the widespread integration of digital assistants into our daily lives will continue to grow at an accelerated rate.
But, despite this sudden surge in ownership, digital
It’s that time of year again: The nostalgic look back on everything that’s happened. Or maybe it’s not so nostalgic. Not in 2017 anyway. But there’s been some cool tech this year, so let’s focus on that. Here are five of the most interesting individual technologies and general trends from the world of technology. (Runner up, by the way: Gene editing.)
The Nintendo Switch
The
The holidays are upon us once again, which means it’s time to crank the carols, crack open an ice-cold ’nog, and start your seasonal shopping. And whether you need gift ideas for friends, family, or that inscrutable father-in-law (just tell me what you want, Gary!), B&H has you covered. Check out all our favorite gadgets and gift ideas below.
Propel Star Wars Quadcopters
Just in time for the new movie, Propel’s Star Wars Drones
Holiday shopping is never cheap, and B&H is home to plenty of eye-
When UAVs first hit the market, their application was somewhat hobbled by the available technology. Your options were basically to scud around a parking lot for a little while or shoot some grainy, cataractous footage of your old high-school football field (shout out, Lansing Lions). But as the technology developed and consumer drones quickly moved into the mainstream market, their use cases not only diversified and expanded, but became pinpoint specific.
Jump to today, when drones are everywhere, doing everything. From cinematography and
Even though smartphones and tablets were designed to be used as handheld devices, first and foremost, unless you’re taking pictures under bright sunny skies, you should mount your phone or tablet on some sort of support device for truly sharp images. Support devices for smartphones and tablets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and in this roundup, we consider some of the options.
Mini tripods designed for use with mobile devices are
If you get separation anxiety when leaving your smartphone for more than a few minutes, but your fear of damaging its precious electronics compels you to keep it far away from water, we’re here to tell you that there is another way. Your device can stay safely in your hands, even when you venture into the pool or the ocean, thanks to waterproof housings and cases, available from your friends at B&H. In celebration of Mobile Photography Week, here are some great options for making your phone an amphibious asset.
As a child, I remember looking forward to summer vacation all year. Two months without responsibilities, roaming free until the leaves began to change color. It never occurred to me that I wouldn’t get the same time off as an adult! Today, I know the truth: most people don’t get anywhere close to that kind of vacation time so, if you’re like me, most of your trips are weekend jaunts and the occasional longer trip. No matter where I’m going, though, I don’t like to be weighed down, and as a decidedly non-pro photographer, there’s no need to lug
We’ve all seen them… maybe we’ve even BEEN them. People walking around New York, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, London, or (insert city), and everything about them screams, “I’M A TOURIST!”
My name is Chris… and I was a tourist.
I went to Spain and Portugal on an awesome 10-day trip wearing sneaker-sandals because I wanted to be comfortable. With me on my trip were a few friends who were very much travelers. When I looked at the pictures after coming home, I was shocked by how much my friends blended with the locals—and how much I didn’t. In that
The idea of a “working mom” is a bit of a redundancy. Motherhood, by its very nature, is work. Whether it’s at home, in an office, on the subway, or anywhere in between, being a mom is an arduous task. There is, after all, a reason it’s called going into labor, never going out of. So, to salute all the moms out there, and pay homage to the hard work they do on our behalf, we’ve compiled a list of 10 tech gadgets that can hopefully lighten their load.
1. Google Home
We can’t stress this enough: Being a mom is hard work. And what does every hard
Ten years ago, the idea of viruses and malware being installed on a cellphone seemed far-fetched. People were explicitly aware of PC viruses, but who would want to attack Nokia candy-bar phones? Did the performance of Snake really matter that much anyway? What a difference a decade makes. These days, you probably have far more valuable information on your smartphone than on your home computer. Smartphones contain almost all facets of your digital self: your text messages, your email, your contacts, your social media accounts, your location,
For most people, traveling isn’t much fun. Tickets are expensive, planes are cramped, and taxi drivers prefer a spiral route over a direct one to your destination. If you’re traveling for business, knowing that you’ll spend your stay in meetings instead of on the beach or exploring a new city makes your trip that much more unpleasant.
A good smartphone can help alleviate your pain, though, even more than an equivalently priced hotel minibar chocolate. So, if you’re shopping for a new handset that will meet your needs on the road, here’s our