Chris Rowlands

Chris Rowlands

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on cameras, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

Nikon Z50 II camera on a wooden surface in front of white tiled wall

Nikon Z50 II review: a pocket rocket at a competitive price

By Chris Rowlands published

Recommended

An entry-level APS-C camera with a flagship processor, impressive autofocus and improved video specs, the Nikon Z50 II is great value mirrorless hybrid to learn and grow with.

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Adobe Photoshop CC (2024) review: the best photo editor gets even better

By Chris Rowlands published

Best in Class

Adobe’s photo editor goes from strength to strength, with the latest version introducing upgrades to its generative AI features and tweaks to its contextual interface.

House of Marley Revolution Bluetooth turntable

House of Marley Revolution review: a good-sounding budget turntable for first-timers with sustainable style

By Chris Rowlands published

Recommended

The House of Marley Revolution is a distinctive entry-level deck that offers useful Bluetooth connectivity and reliable everyday audio quality at a fair price.

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AI can now clone your personality in only two hours – and that's a dream for deepfake scammers

By Chris Rowlands published

A new study shows that AI can now convincingly clone a person's personality in only two hours.

A person scanning a QR code on a smartphone

Quishing is the new QR code scam you need to watch out for – here's how to stay safe

By Chris Rowlands published

QR code phishing is getting increasingly sophisticated

Apple Watch Series 10

Your next smartwatch could be battery-free – and powered by your skin

By Chris Rowlands published

Power-over-Skin transmits energy via your body

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JBL Authentics 200 review: a punchy smart speaker with vintage style

By Chris Rowlands published

Recommended

A smart speaker with vintage style a generous feature list, the JBL Authentics 200 is capable of rich, immersive audio, with the added benefit of Alex and Google Assistant support.

Photographer holding the Fujifilm X-T50 camera up to their eye

How to make money as an amateur photographer

By Chris Rowlands published

Photography is one of the easiest hobbies to monetize. Find out how with our top tips.

Leica Q3 43 camera front, in hand

Leica Q3 43 review: a stunning premium compact with a unique focal length

By Chris Rowlands published

Recommended

Leica gives its stunning premium compact a fast, sharp 43mm prime lens with a uniquely natural perspective that’s perfect for portraits, street and travel photography.

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF on a table

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: a street shooter with a dreamy diffusion filter

By Chris Rowlands published

The Pentax 17 is a half-frame compact film camera with plenty of charm and some neat design touches, if you can stomach the price.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker on an outside table

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review: a surprisingly punchy budget speaker

By Chris Rowlands published

Recommended

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a portable, durable Bluetooth speaker with solid battery life and surprisingly punchy sound.

DJI Avata 2 in FPV flight

DJI Neo: the latest rumors and everything we know so far about DJI’s tiny drone

By Chris Rowlands last updated

DJI is rumored to be working on a tiny drone that could be its lightest so far – here's everything we know so far.

Pentax 17 camera on a wooden surface

Film photography in 2024: the latest analog cameras and what's next for film

By Chris Rowlands published

Film photography is alive and well in 2024. Here's everything that's going on with analog and where the medium is going next.

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SanDisk announces the world’s first 8TB SD card – the biggest memory card we’ve ever seen

By Chris Rowlands published

Western Digital sets a new benchmark for data storage with two huge memory cards: an 8TB SD card and a 4TB microSD card.

DJI Air 3 drone in flight with snow capped mountain background

Fresh DJI Air 3S leak hints at improved dual-camera setup for imminent drone

By Chris Rowlands published

A US ban on DJI drones might be looming, but a new leak adds fresh fuel to rumors of the Air 3S arriving soon.

The Sony RX100 VII sitting on a wooden bench

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VIII: everything we know and what we want to see

By Chris Rowlands published

Everything we know about the Sony RX100 VIII, and all the features we want to see from this premium compact camera.

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Apple Vision Pro: price, release date, and everything we know about the VR headset

By Hamish Hector last updated

The Apple Vision Pro is the tech giant's first mixed-reality headset – here's everything we know, including its price and release date.

Fujifilm X-T50 vs X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II: should you upgrade?

By Chris Rowlands published

There’s a new Fuji in town, but is it worth the upgrade? We compare the X-T50 to the X-T30 II to find out.

We compare cameras like the Sony A6400 and Nikon D780 to settle the mirrorless vs DSLR debate

Mirrorless vs DSLR cameras: the 10 key differences you need to know

By Chris Rowlands published

Updated Not sure which way to go in the great mirrorless vs DSLR camera debate? Our in-depth guide has all the answers.

Asahi Pentax Spotmatic

Pentax film camera: the latest news and rumours about the Pentax Film Project

By Chris Rowlands published

Pentax is releasing a new hand-winding film camera in summer 2024. Here’s everything we know about it.

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Netflix password-sharing: how the crackdown works and what it costs

By Hamish Hector last updated

Free Netflix password sharing is a thing of the past. Here's everything you need to know about the new rules.

The Google Bard chatbot answering a question on a phone screen

What is Google Bard? Everything you need to know about the ChatGPT rival

By Mark Wilson published

Updated Bard no longer exists, having been replaced by Gemini AI – but here’s all the info on what Bard was for those still curious.

The Fujifilm X100V camera on a metallic table

Fujifilm X100VI: all the latest rumors and what we want to see

By Mark Wilson last updated

The Fujifilm X100VI is close to an official launch, if the rumors are to be believed. But how might it improve on the X100V?

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Just got your first DSLR or mirrorless camera? These are the best second lenses to buy to improve your photography

By Chris Rowlands published

Second lenses let you shoot in new ways with your camera. Here are a handful of our favorite options.

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I'm a Photoshop pro – here's how to restore your old family photos this Christmas

By Chris Rowlands published

From neural filters to automated scratch-removal, Photoshop has all the tools to help you restore your old family photos this Christmas.

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