Apple is Finally Close to Releasing a New Mac Pro: Report
The Apple silicon-powered Mac Pro that was promised last year is finally coming in late spring or early summer.
How Photographers Will Benefit from Intel and NVIDIA’s Latest Tech
Intel recently announced new Xeon W-3400 and W-2400 processors for professional workstations. At the same time, NVIDIA announced its latest RTX 6000 Ada-generation GPUs. It's the first time in years that Intel and NVIDIA, longtime partners, announced new flagship products simultaneously.
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Review: One Display Tablet To Rule Them All
Wacom's Cintiq Pro 27 might be expensive, but it is one of the most immersive, accurate, and stable display tablets ever.
Intel Announces Xeon Processors for Professional Workstations
Intel has announced new Intel Xeon W-3400 and Xeon W-2400 processors alongside the Intel W790 chipset.
The Huion Inspiroy Giano is a Bigger, Better Bluetooth Tablet for Artists
The $199 Huion Inspiroy Giano is one of the largest Bluetooth 5.0 pen tablets currently available, and it has a drawing surface area of 13.6 by 8.5 inches (16 inches diagonally) making it an ideal tablet for creatives who need a larger area to work with while retouching or digitally painting on larger 4K and 8K displays.
How to Make A Simple DIY Loupedeck or StreamDeck Alternative
As creatives are tasked with greater and greater volumes of work, accessories to help speed up their workflow become more and more valuable. While editing consoles can be incredibly useful, they can also be incredibly expensive, which is why YouTuber "Pedro" of DSLR DIY CNC has shared how you can build your own custom "InfiniteDeck" for just about $50.
Veikk VK1060 Pen Tablet Review: Surprisingly Great for $50
When it comes to precision and professional image editing, nearly every working retoucher will tell you that a pen tablet is an absolute must-have tool, yet the entry cost of these tools can be a deterrent. Thankfully there are several entry-level tablets like the Veikk VK1060 that offer some professional-level features without breaking the bank.
Apple Beta Firmware Fixes the Studio Display’s Lackluster Web Cam
Apple has published a Beta update that addresses the Studio Display's webcam. The fix adjusts noise reduction, contrast, and framing, issues that were called out by many reviewers when the display launched earlier this year.
OWC miniStack STX Review: The Perfect Partner for the Mac mini
While OWC has made enclosures that could pair with Mac mini's for a long time, the OWC miniStack STX is the first that brings a Thunderbolt hub into the mix, making it an ideal storage and working drive solution for creatives.
Apple Confirms Webcam on Studio Display not ‘Behaving as Expected’
The reviews for the Apple Studio Display have started to come out and one unexpected complaint centers around the webcam, which some have categorized as disappointing. Apple says it's not "behaving as expected" and intends to fix it with software.
Apple Has Discontinued the 27-inch iMac
Following the announcement of the new Mac Studio, Apple has discontinued the 27-inch variant of the iMac, leaving only the 24-inch M1-powered version launched last year as the only iMac the company continues to sell new.
Apple Launches the Super-Powered Mac Studio and Studio Display
Apple has announced the Mac Studio and Studio Display, a desktop combination that is powered by either M1 Max or the company's new M1 Ultra and is significantly more powerful than the highest-end 27-inch iMac or the Mac Pro.
What Photographers Should Look for When Buying or Building a PC
As cameras have rapidly evolved over the last decade, so have the requirements to get the most out of them. Specifically, what a photographer should care about when it comes to a computer has gone from simple, to somewhat complicated and often nuanced.
Asus Unveils a Giant 17-inch Folding OLED Tablet PC
ASUS has announced a new lineup of OLED Zenbooks, headlined by a what it claims is the world's first 17-inch folding OLED Tablet PC called the Zenbook 17 Fold.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Laptop Features Two Upgraded Displays
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the Zephyrus Duo 15, a dual-screen color-accurate laptop with top-tier, high-performance hardware.
Dell Launches the Ultra-Modern XPS 13 Plus with OLED and Intel’s Latest
Dell has announced the XPS 13 Plus laptop that features the company's iconic sleek design along with Intel's latest 12th-generation Core 28W processor, larger fans that provide 55% better airflow without increasing noise, and an OLED display.
Dell Launches New Powerhouse, Liquid Cooled XPS Desktop PC
Dell has launched what it is calling the most powerful XPS Desktop computer it has ever made. It is packed with 12-gen Intel processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series or AMD GPUs, and is the first XPS to be liquid-cooled.
Apple’s Most Tricked-Out M1 Max-Powered MacBook Pro Costs $6,099
The most tricked-out 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max will cost $6,099 which is significantly more than the max price of $2,300 for the first M1 13-inch MacBook Pro announced last year.
Microsoft Unveils the Creator-Focused Surface Studio Laptop
Microsoft has announced the new Surface Studio Laptop that has a new hinge design that transforms it from a standard laptop into a creator's canvas that invites the use of a pen for drawing and photo editing.
Apple M1 Mac mini Review: The Best Mac for Most Photographers
When Apple debuted the M1 system on a chip (SOC), it released three computers equipped with the same CPU/GPU/RAM combo: the M1 MacBook Air, the M1 MacBook Pro, and the M1 Mac mini. It might seem like this makes for three redundant options, but after reviewing the MacBook Pro and spending a month with the new Mac mini, I can confidently say that the Mac mini is the best choice for the majority of photographers. To explain why, I need to turn to economics.
Asus’s New Dual Screen Zenbooks Aimed at Creatives Actually Look Practical
Asus has announced the second generation of its dual-screen laptops and is aiming them at creative professionals thanks to software and hardware improvements. The original dual-screen design felt more like a novelty, but this follow-up feels far more practical.
HP Debuts Latest Generation of Color-Critical HDR DreamColor Displays
As part of the Adobe MAX creative conference, HP has announced a set of new color-critical HDR monitors under its DreamColor line. The company touts the Z25xs G3 and HP Z27xs G3 DreamColor Displays as "the world’s first color-critical HDR monitors with one-touch brightness adjust."
Apple Updates 27-inch iMac with New CPUs, Double the RAM, and More
Earlier this week, Apple dropped a substantial update for the 27-inch iMac: its workhorse all-in-one favored by many photographers. The updated specs go beyond just adding the latest processors—Apple also updated the GPUs, doubled the maximum RAM, made some updates to the display, and installed a better webcam to boot.
Intel Unveils Beastly 5.3GHz Desktop CPU for Content Creators and Gamers
Intel has finally unveiled its much-leaked lineup of 10th-generation "S-series" desktop CPUs headlined by the flagship 10-core Core i9-10900K—a beastly 5.3GHz chip that Intel is calling the "world’s fastest gaming processor."
A Shoestring Photography Hardware and Software Setup
Camera and lenses aren't the only photographic essentials that cost money. A decent machine with plenty of RAM and fast storage (preferably SSD) and rather expensive serious photography software are must-haves, too.
Apple Patents iMac Design Made from a Single Piece of Curved Glass
The design of the iMac hasn't changed much since the aluminum unibody version was announced in 2009. They slimmed down the design in 2012, and added a retina display in 2015, and that's about it... but that definitely doesn't mean Apple isn't innovating behind the scenes.
Apple May Soon Release a ‘Pro Mode’ that Would Speed Up Your Laptop
According to some code uncovered in Apple's latest Catalina beta, the company may soon debut something called Pro Mode: a setting that could boost the performance of your MacBook Pro, assuming you're okay with less battery life and more noise.
Instagram Adds Direct Messaging to the Web Version in Limited Test
Instagram is testing Direct Messaging on the Web: a feature that could come in very handy for professional photographers who use Instagram as a business and branding tool.
This Docking Station Turns the Mac Mini Into a Photo and Video Editing Powerhouse
Most people can't afford to buy Apple's powerful Mac Pro or iMac Pro, but what if you could turn the company's much more affordable Mac Mini into a high-end workstation that can compete on that level? That's exactly what the ANIMAIONIC docking station promises to do, adding two GPUs, four SSDs, and an SD card reader to Apple's diminutive desktop computer.
16-Inch MacBook Pro vs Razer Blade 15 Studio: Photo Editing Shootout
Last month, we reached out to Razer to see if they would lend us a Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition for testing. With the 16-inch MacBook Pro just announced and on its way in as well, it seemed like the perfect time to see which top-of-the-line laptop would take the photo editing crown.