Brett lives in New York by way of Kansas City. He loves drones, fitness gadgets, and anything that takes him outdoors. No Wizard of Oz jokes, please.
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The Samsung 990 PRO SSD is the highly anticipated follow-up to the company’s former flagship, the popular 980 PRO. Despite being the same generation of NVMe drive as its predecessor, the 990 PRO appears to be significantly more capable, promising transfer speeds that, if…
2 weeks ago
The Dell Latitude 9330 isn’t cheap. Its midrange and maxed-out configurations will set you back more than $2,000, which is pretty high, even for a business laptop. But if you’re in the market for a premium portable, don’t let the price dissuade you. As the old saying goes, “…
1 month ago
Avoid the dreaded “Low on Ink” warning with a low-cost, high-volume printer from HP’s vaunted LaserJet Tank and Smart Tank series. HP’s tank printers come with a two-year supply of ink (or toner), so even the most prodigious of printers can forego refills for the foreseeable future.…
1 month ago
Godox just announced an all-new zoomable RGB light: the SZ300R RGB LED Video Light. Featuring an expansive color palette, a CCT range of 2500K to 10000K, and an adjustable beam angle from 20 to 65 degrees, the SZ300R is designed to help users achieve their creative vision.…
2 months ago
When Western Digital first announced the WD_Black SN770 SSD, our initial thought was that this might end up being one of the best midrange drives on the market. Promising fast transfer speeds, a solid range of storage options, and an aggressively low cost, the SN770 appeared to be…
4 months ago
In preparation for the upcoming release of the M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens, OM SYSTEM has released firmware updates for the E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III, E-M5 Mark III, E-M1X, and OM-5…
4 months ago
Earlier this year, Dell released the Latitude 9430 laptop, a follow-up to last year’s well-received 9420. On paper, the new model appears to be more of an incremental upgrade of its predecessor than an overhaul—which isn’t a bad thing considering the 9420’s popularity. To see just…
5 months ago
It’s been more than two years since the Oculus—er, Meta—Quest 2 debuted. Since then, a lot has happened; a lot of things have changed.
Above image: Created with Painting VR
Case in point: the Oculus Quest…
5 months ago
We at B&H are excited to announce our partnership with the 2023 OUTSIDERS Photography Conference, to be held in person March 3-5, in Kanab, Utah. Virtual tickets are also available. Geared toward landscape, wildlife, and nature photographers of all backgrounds and abilities, this conference will provide attendees with three days of valuable instruction…
5 months ago
Although the brand is best known for its gaming laptops, MSI has gained additional prominence lately, thanks to its nascent line of business laptops. Case in point: the aptly named Summit E16 Flip, a 2-in-1…
5 months ago
The Unistellar eVscope 2 isn’t a conventional telescope. The second-gen reflector belongs to the nascent-but-burgeoning category of “smart” telescopes, which forgo many of the design elements of traditional scopes and replace them with more sophisticated components, such as a built-in camera…
6 months ago
It's holiday season, and if you're reading this on any kind of electronic device (shout out to everyone who still subs my handwritten newsletter, btw), you likely know someone who either is or is interested in becoming a vlogger or mobile content creator. If said creator or aspiring vlogger is on your holiday shopping list and you're not quite sure what to get them, fear not, for we have put…
6 months ago
Earlier this year, Crucial added a 4TB storage option to its popular X8-series of external SSDs. Like the other storage options in the X8 lineup, the 4TB model promises fast transfer times, a slim, sturdy design, and enough storage to hold a small library’s worth of data. To see whether…
6 months ago
The best camera stabilizer helps you capture smooth, shake-free footage regardless of what you're shooting or where. To achieve this level of stabilization, a camera stabilizer often utilizes a combination of motion-detecting algorithms and brushless motors to counteract unwanted movements…
6 months ago
Shopping for a drone pilot this holiday season and not sure what to get them? Fear not. We put together this shopping list of must-have accessories for the drone-lover in your life. Enjoy!
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Piloting a drone can be as exciting as it is perilous. Trees, waterfalls, rocks: They’re fun to fly around, but a total bummer (and sometimes catastrophic) to fly into. To avoid a premature and…