Articles by Chris Rowlands

For more than a decade, Chris has been finding and featuring the best kit you can carry. When he's not writing about his favourite things for Stuff, you'll find Chris field-testing the latest gear for TechRadar. From cameras to classic cars, he appreciates anything that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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Best waterproof camera 2025: the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 April 25

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

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Best professional camera 2025: the 10 best workhorses for pro creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 April 25

Updated In our guide to the best cameras for professionals in 2025, we round up the top workhorses from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more.

Best Sony camera 2025: the top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 April 25

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

Sigma is rumored to be working on a new 200mm f/1.8 lens, although it wasn't on show at CP+ 2025 like the 300-600mm F4 lens

Rumored Sigma telephoto prime could be world-first 200mm F1.8 for mirrorless, and it sounds like a next-level portrait lens

By Chris Rowlands published 6 April 25

Rumors suggest that Sigma is working on a world-first 200mm f/1.8 telephoto prime for Sony and Leica full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The Canon EOS R7 camera sitting on a stone step

Canon EOS R7 Mark II rumored for 2025 with these significant upgrades – watch out Fujifilm

By Chris Rowlands published 4 April 25

Rumors suggest that Canon will announced a replacement for the EOS R7 later this year, with a 40MP sensor among the upgrades.

A still image from a Studio Ghibli film called Ponyo

Is ChatGPT's Studio Ghibli craze a copyright timebomb? Here's the verdict from expert lawyers

By Chris Rowlands published 3 April 25

Fans are using ChatGPT to generate artwork and memes in the iconic hand-drawn style of Studio Ghibli. But is it legal and sustainable?

What is Pika.art: everything you need to know about the AI video generator

By Chris Rowlands published 28 March 25

Create cinematic AI clips from images and text prompts

What is Steve.ai: everything you need to know about the AI video content tool

By Chris Rowlands published 28 March 25

Generate polished AI videos with text and templates

What is Signal, and how secure is the messaging app? Everything you need to know in the aftermath of Signalgate

By Chris Rowlands published 27 March 25

Signal is the most secure messaging app for your smartphone, but a recent leak from a US government chat group has raised questions. So how safe is Signal and how do you use it properly?

Three angles of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 laptop above a desk

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review roundup – should you buy Apple's new lightweight laptop?

By Chris Rowlands published 27 March 25

The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in – here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.

What is Viggle: everything you need to know about the AI animation tool and meme generator

By Chris Rowlands published 24 March 25

Viggle uses AI to animate still images based on reference videos. It can also add characters into existing clips, giving it major meme potential. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Murf.ai: everything you need to know about the AI voice generator

By Chris Rowlands published 24 March 25

How to generate realistic voiceovers using AI

What is Asana AI: how the productivity tool uses AI to make your workflow more efficient

By Chris Rowlands published 24 March 25

Asana is a task management and productivity tool. Its automated AI features are designed to make your team workflows more efficient. Here’s how it works.

What is Dream Machine: everything you need to know about the AI video generator

By Chris Rowlands published 21 March 25

How to transform text prompts into realistic videos with AI

What is Zapier AI: everything you need to know about the AI automation tool

By Chris Rowlands published 21 March 25

Zapier AI is a powerful cross-platform tool for automating everyday tasks. With the help of AI, you can create complex automations using natural language. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Mention: everything you need to know about the free AI caption generator

By Chris Rowlands published 21 March 25

Mention is a free web-based tool that can generate social media posts and captions based on short text prompts. Here’s how to use it.

What is Le Chat: everything you need to know about Mistral AI’s chatbot

By Chris Rowlands published 21 March 25

Le Chat is an AI chatbot developed by France’s Mistral AI. Europe’s answer to ChatGPT, it’s faster and more affordable than other AI models. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Meta AI: everything you need to know about the social network’s AI assistant

By Chris Rowlands published 19 March 25

Meta AI is a virtual assistant accessible via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. A chatbot with growing powers, Meta AI could change the way you use social networks. Here’s how.

Two examples of the Asus Fragrance Mouse MD101 sitting on a table

Your next computer mouse could have a fragrance compartment for aromatherapy oils – and this Asus idea is nothing to sniff at

By Chris Rowlands published 16 March 25

Asus is making a Fragrance Mouse with an essential oil compartment that'll be available to buy soon – and it could actually be a stress-busting idea, for some.

Who was really behind the massive X cyberattack? Here’s what experts say about Elon Musk’s claims

By Chris Rowlands published 15 March 25

A large-scale cyberattack caused multiple X outages on Monday 10 March. But is it really possible to identify where the attack originated?

Sony’s super wide-angle 16mm F1.8 prime shoots fast and travels light, but relies on distortion correction

By Chris Rowlands published 11 March 25

Shoot wide views and blurred backgrounds with this tidy prime

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Best film cameras 2025: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated 7 March 25

Updated Looking to rediscover the joys of analog photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy in 2025, old and new.

I tested Sony’s longest telephoto zoom lens, and it’s a winner for wildlife photographers

By Chris Rowlands published 6 March 25

The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a big but manageable telephoto zoom for wildlife photography, although a slow maximum aperture limits its potential for sports.

A graphene e-tattoo on a person's finger

This temporary tattoo could decipher the health secrets of your sweat

By Chris Rowlands published 28 February 25

Are stick-on sweat sensors the future of health monitoring?

What is Apple Intelligence: everything you need to know about the AI toolkit

By Chris Rowlands published 28 February 25

Apple Intelligence is a built-in AI toolkit for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. It’s designed to make life easier through suggestions, automations and personalization. Here’s why it’s so useful.

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