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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II – In-Depth Report and Comparison to Canon and Sony 24-70mm Lenses

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II – In-Depth Report and Comparison to Canon and Sony 24-70mm Lenses

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II was announced on August 22, 2025 as a second-generation update to Nikon’s flagship Z-mount standard zoom. The S II uses Nikon’s Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) focusing motor, delivering about five times faster autofocus than the previous Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. It is the first 24-70mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens to feature internal zoom, keeping a constant length of 142 mm (versus 126 mm at 24 mm on the original). The lens weighs 675 g, about 130 g lighter than the first-generation 805 g model and lighter than Sony’s 695 g GM II and
23 August 2025
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Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

The Sony A7C II uses a 33MP BSI full-frame sensor and shares the BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI chip alongside the A7 IV. The Sony A7C R uses a 61MP BSI full-frame sensor and can generate 240MP maximum detail via Pixel Shift Multi-Shot. The A7C II and A7C R both feature 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 7.0 stops, while the A7 IV offers about 5.5 stops. All three cameras use 759-point phase-detect AF with Real-time Eye AF/Tracking, and the A7C II/R add enhanced Real-time Recognition AF with AI for additional subjects. Burst shooting tops at 10 fps
21 August 2025
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Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony A6100 vs A6400 vs A6600 in 2025: Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

The Sony A6100, A6400, and A6600 were originally launched in 2019 as entry-level, mid-range, and flagship APS-C models in Sony’s Alpha 6000-series. The A6100 weighs 396 grams, the A6400 around 403 grams, and the A6600 about 503 grams, reflecting build differences like weather sealing on the A6400/A6600. The A6600 adds two extra top custom buttons, a total of 11 customizable function buttons, and a mode dial with memory recall positions, not present on the A6100 or A6400. The A6100’s EVF is 1.44 million dots, while the A6400 and A6600 use 2.36 million-dot EVFs with a 120 fps refresh mode; the
21 August 2025
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Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II uses a 1.0‑inch stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1MP and an 18–50mm equivalent lens, launched in mid‑2023 for about $900 to improve selfie framing compared with the original ZV‑1. Sony ZV-1F uses a fixed 20mm equivalent f/2.0 lens on a 1.0‑inch sensor, has no RAW photo capture, and launched around $499–$500. Sony ZV-E10 is an interchangeable-lens APS-C camera with a 24.2MP sensor, debuted in 2021 at about $700 body ($800 with the 16‑50mm kit), and the ZV-E10 Mark II arrived in mid‑2024 adding 4K/60p. RAW still images are supported on the ZV-1 II and ZV-E10, but the ZV-1F
21 August 2025
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Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

The Iridium 9555 launched in 2008, the Iridium Extreme 9575 in 2011, and the Iridium Extreme PTT edition in 2015. The 9555 has no official IP rating, while the Extreme 9575 and Extreme PTT both have MIL-STD-810F and IP65 ratings. The 9575 adds built-in GPS and a one-touch SOS button, unlike the 9555 which lacks GPS. The Extreme PTT edition adds push-to-talk group communication with up to 15 talkgroups stored on a single device. On the Extreme PTT, Phone mode delivers up to 6.5 hours of talk and 54 hours standby, while PTT mode provides up to 5 hours of
20 August 2025
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The Ultimate Premium Compact Camera Showdown: Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IIIx vs Leica Q3

The Ultimate Premium Compact Camera Showdown: Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IIIx vs Leica Q3

The Fujifilm X100VI uses a 40MP APS-C X-Trans 5 BSI sensor, the same as the X-H2 and X-T5. The Ricoh GR IIIx uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor with a 26.1mm f/2.8 lens (40mm-equivalent) and a 3-axis shake-reduction system delivering roughly 4 stops. The Leica Q3 uses a 60.3MP full-frame BSI sensor with a fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux ASPH lens, plus IP52 weather sealing and built-in optical image stabilization. The X100VI autofocus uses on-sensor phase-detect pixels with contrast-detect and AI subject detection, offering 8 fps mechanical or 20 fps electronic shutter. For video, the X100VI records 6.2K/30p, oversampled 4K up to
20 August 2025
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Galaxy Buds3 FE: Samsung’s $149 AI-Powered Earbuds Boast 30-Hour Battery and AirPods-Like Design

Galaxy Buds3 FE: Samsung’s $149 AI-Powered Earbuds Boast 30-Hour Battery and AirPods-Like Design

Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds3 FE on August 18, 2025, with a starting price of $149.99. With ANC on, they deliver up to 6 hours of playback per charge, 8.5 hours with ANC off, and the 515 mAh charging case provides 24 hours (ANC on) or 30 hours (ANC off) total. The Buds3 FE adopt a new ‘blade’ stem design inspired by Apple AirPods, replacing the older bulbous shape for easier handling and pinch/swipe controls. Each earbud contains a single 11 mm dynamic driver, larger than the original Buds FE. Enhanced ANC claims up to 32 dB of noise reduction,
19 August 2025
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2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

DJI Mini 4 Pro is sub-249 g, uses a 1/1.3-inch Quad-Bayer 48 MP camera, can shoot 4K at 100 fps, has a 24 mm equivalent f/1.7 lens, and delivers about 34 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. An optional Intelligent Flight Battery Plus for the Mini 4 Pro extends flight time to about 45 minutes but increases weight above 249 g and may affect availability in some regions. The Mini 4 Pro ships with two controllers: the DJI RC-N2 for smartphone screen (~$759) and the DJI RC2 with built-in display (~$1,259). Autel Evo Lite+ features a
19 August 2025
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Luxury Wireless Headphones Showdown: B&O H95 vs B&W PX8 vs Focal Bathys – Which Reigns Supreme?

Luxury Wireless Headphones Showdown: B&O H95 vs B&W PX8 vs Focal Bathys – Which Reigns Supreme?

The Beoplay H95 (2020), PX8 (2022), and Bathys (2022) are the flagship wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, and Focal. Beoplay H95 delivers up to 38 hours of playback with ANC on (50 hours with ANC off). PX8 provides about 30 hours of playback with ANC on, with a 15-minute charge yielding about 7 hours. Bathys offers roughly 30 hours of Bluetooth ANC playback, 35 hours via 3.5 mm, and up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode. Bathys supports USB-C DAC mode delivering up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio. Beoplay H95 features adaptive ANC with five levels controlled
19 August 2025
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Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs DeathAdder V3 Pro vs Viper V2 Pro – Ultimate 2025 Gaming Mouse Showdown 🔥

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs DeathAdder V3 Pro vs Viper V2 Pro – Ultimate 2025 Gaming Mouse Showdown 🔥

All three mice—the Basilisk V3 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, and Viper V2 Pro—use Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS, and 70G acceleration. The Basilisk V3 Pro released in September 2022 weighs 112 g and measures 130 × 75.4 × 42.5 mm, and it supports tri‑mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB‑C) with optional wireless charging via a Dock Pro. The DeathAdder V3 Pro, also released in September 2022, weighs 63 g, has 5 programmable buttons, includes no RGB lighting, and delivers up to 90 hours of battery life at 1000 Hz (about 17 hours at
19 August 2025
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Espresso Machine Showdown 2025: Oracle Jet vs Sage Dual Boiler vs La Marzocco Linea Micra – Which Brews the Best?

Espresso Machine Showdown 2025: Oracle Jet vs Sage Dual Boiler vs La Marzocco Linea Micra – Which Brews the Best?

The Oracle Jet, launched in 2024, is Breville/Sage’s flagship 58 mm portafilter hybrid with a built-in grinder and Auto MilQ milk system. It uses two ThermoJet heating elements instead of traditional boilers, delivering near-instant heat-up and requiring a brief warm-up flush for stable first shots. The Breville/Sage Dual Boiler BES920 features two stainless steel boilers (brew and steam), a PID-controlled brew boiler with heated group head, and a 58 mm portafilter, priced around $1,500. A CoffeeGeek editor called the Dual Boiler his ideal machine and noted it has logged roughly 5,700 shots over years with only minor maintenance. La Marzocco
18 August 2025
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Tecno Spark 40 Series Comparison: Ultra-Slim Budget Phones That Put Flagship Specs to Shame

Tecno Spark 40 Series Comparison: Ultra-Slim Budget Phones That Put Flagship Specs to Shame

The Tecno Spark 40, Spark 40 Pro, and Spark 40 Pro+ were officially unveiled in July 2025. The Spark 40 is 7.67 mm thick and ~188 g, the Spark 40 Pro is 6.69 mm and ~170 g, and the Spark 40 Pro+ is 6.49 mm and ~160 g, with Pro/Pro+ front glass Gorilla Glass 7 Victus and IP64 splash resistance. The Spark 40 and Spark 40 Pro use a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, while the Spark 40 Pro+ uses an under-display fingerprint reader. The Spark 40 features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD at 720×1600 with 120 Hz, while the Spark 40 Pro
17 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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