Articles by: Jamie Carter

Jamie is a freelance tech, travel and space journalist based in the UK. He’s been writing regularly for Techradar since it was launched in 2008 and also writes regularly for Forbes, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post, Sky & Telescope and the Sky At Night magazine as well as other Future titles T3, Digital Camera World, All About Space and Space.com. He also edits two of his own websites, TravGear.com and WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com that reflect his obsession with travel gear and solar eclipse travel. He is the author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners (Springer, 2015),

Articles by: Jamie Carter

The Unistealler eVscope telescope in front of mountains

Why smart telescopes are the future of astrophotography

By Jamie Carter published 24 September 22

Purists hate them, but a new generation of expensive ‘smart telescopes’ cut through light pollution and make both astronomy and astrophotography easier than ever.

6 key things to consider when buying a camera bag

By Jamie Carter published 27 August 22

Looking to buy a camera bag? There are a lot of different options out there, but our guide's here to help narrow them down.

Kindle vs Kobo: how to choose the best ebook reader for you

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 8 May 23

What’s the difference between Amazon's Kindle and Rakuten's Kobo ereader ranges and reading experiences?

Kobo Libra 2 vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021): two brilliant ereaders - which is best?

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 August 22

We compare differences between the Kobo Libra 2 and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021)

Sony NW-WS413 Walkman

By Jamie Carter published 19 July 22

Review The Sony Walkman NW-WS413 waterproof Walkman brings excellent sound quality, but without Bluetooth you'll need to go look for your MP3 collection

Haylou PurFree BC01 bone conduction headphones

By Jamie Carter published 18 July 22

Review The Haylou PurFree BC01 is easy to use and offers good sound, although it's effort to master the controls at first.

The Kandao Qoocam Ego 3D camera sat on a brick wall

I used this bizarre compact camera to shoot 3D videos for my Oculus Quest 2

By Jamie Carter published 17 July 22

Like the sound of a compact camera that lets you shoot and watch 3D videos? KanDao's latest innovator just does just that, but has a few flaws to iron out.

Naenka Runner Diver

By Jamie Carter last updated 19 July 22

Review Naenka Runner Diver are bone conduction waterproof headphones with streaming and 16GB of native storage.

Shoks bone conduction vs Beats Powerbeats Pro

Bone conduction vs in-ear buds: which running headphones are right for you?

By Jamie Carter published 19 June 22

Versus The latest trend in running headphones goes up against tried-and-tested technology.

Mudita Harmony E-Ink alarm clock review

By Jamie Carter published 17 June 22

Review The easy to use Mudita Harmony makes a play for replacing smartphones on bedside tables.

The LG G2 Gallery Series TV hanging on a living room wall as a family look at it from the sofa.

OLED vs QLED: Which TV tech is the best?

By Henry St Leger last updated 5 December 22

Updated More TV makers are pushing for ultra-thin OLED panels, but does QLED offer something different?

Padmate S30 review

By Jamie Carter published 14 March 22

A good value bone conduction headset that proves great for podcasts but disappoints with music.

Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 review

By Jamie Carter published 7 March 22

This second-gen attempt at a luxury E Ink slate is perfect for annotating large documents.

Aktiia G1 review

By Jamie Carter published 4 March 22

The first 24/7 continuous blood pressure monitoring system leaves us pumped.

Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless Earbuds review

By Jamie Carter published 23 February 22

Good value sweat resistant workout earphones that stay the distance and lack only luxe features.

a sony QD OLED tv next to the LG C2 OLED TV

QD-OLED vs OLED TVs: what’s the difference?

By Jamie Carter published 20 February 22

Versus OLED and QLED TVs dominate the TV market, but while the former achieves infinite contrast the latter is best at colour saturation. So why not combine the two?

Mojawa Mojo1 review

By Jamie Carter published 18 February 22

Substantial bass, a long battery life and reflective detailing make this an attractive option for runners and cyclists.

Young African man in sports clothing doing squat while wearing VR headset

How to get fit in the metaverse

By Jamie Carter published 18 February 22

In short, more engaging fitness activities within a digital space. Cue the immersive gamification of fitness.

Best headphones for TV: build a home cinema without the speakers

By Jamie Carter, Olivia Tambini published 15 February 22

Buying guide Creating your own home cinema doesn't have to mean filling your house with speakers, amplifiers and cables. The right pair of headphones for TV watching can do the trick instead.

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 review

By Jamie Carter published 6 February 22

Recommended

Warm light, a paper-like screen and impressive software feature on this excellent digital note-taker.

A space telescope observing a web of purplish-pink nebula

Beyond Webb: why NASA's new $10 billion space telescope is just the beginning

By Jamie Carter last updated 26 January 22

Observatories like the multi-billion-dollar James Webb Space Telescope take decades to develop and deploy. Now that Webb's in place, here are the "eyes in the sky" coming up next.

An artist’s conception of the James Webb Space Telescope in space.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reached its destination. Now what?

By Jamie Carter published 23 January 22

It’s taken 30 days and a lot of ‘space origami’ for the James Webb Space Telescope to unfold and reach its destination. Now the science begins.

What’s on the James Webb Space Telescope’s ‘to do’ list?

By Jamie Carter published 22 January 22

From ‘cosmic dawn’ to finding ‘Earth 2.0’ the world’s most advanced space observatory is going to have a busy first year.

Man running in winter wearing watch, gloves, hat, and long-sleeve top

How to choose a running watch

By Jamie Carter published 14 January 22

Get fit in 2022 A running watch can be a big investment, so here are our essential tips for choosing the right GPS watch for you.

Woman running up stairs wearing headphones

Does listening to music make you run faster and train harder?

By Jamie Carter published 11 January 22

Get fit in 2022 The science behind how what you listen to can increase your enjoyment, endurance and performance.

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