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

I used the Lowepro Tahoe BP 150 to carry my photography gear – and it's the best budget camera bag I've traveled with

By Chris Rowlands Published 10 June 25

Recommended

A no-nonsense backpack with compact dimensions and modular storage, the Lowepro Tahoe BP 150 is the best budget camera bag you can travel with.

I used the Hollyland Lark M2S Combo mic kit to record audio content – and I can’t believe how tiny it is

By Chris Rowlands Published 26 May 25

Recommended

Lightweight and tidily packaged, the Hollyland Lark M2S Combo is a discreet wireless mic kit that offers excellent value for content creators on the go.

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The best SD cards for 2025: top memory cards for your camera

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 21 May 25

Updated Looking for the best SD card for your camera? We've tested and ranked all the finest ones around right now.

The Fujifilm X-E5 could be landing in June – will it fix the X-E4’s minimalist mistakes?

By Chris Rowlands Published 21 May 25

According to rumors, Fujifilm will announce the much anticipated X-E5 in June 2025, around four years after the X-E4.

I tested Sony’s 28-70mm f/2 GM lens and it’s the best standard zoom I’ve ever used

By Chris Rowlands Published 12 May 25

Editor's Choice

Fast, sharp and versatile – this standard zoom ticks every box

House of Marley Roots Solar Bluetooth Speaker outside on a wooden sleeper in a garden

House of Marley Roots Solar review: an eco speaker built for beach parties

By Chris Rowlands Published 3 May 25

The House of Marley Roots Solar is a portable speaker that’s built for beach parties. Its features sound neat, but solar-charging is ineffective and audio quality isn’t the best.

Fujifilm tipped to launch the weirdest compact camera of 2025 soon – here are 5 things to expect

By Chris Rowlands Published 1 May 25

Fujifilm’s next camera is rumored to be a digital half-frame revival, featuring a vertical LCD display, fixed 10mm f/2.8 lens and 1-inch sensor.

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What is Amazon's Project Kuiper? The Starlink rival explained as its first internet satellites launch

By Chris Rowlands Last updated 29 April 25

Amazon is launching a low-cost satellite internet service and you'll be able to access it later this year. What is Project Kuiper and how can you get online?

DJI Mini 5 leak suggests beginner drone could land soon with two big upgrades

By Chris Rowlands Published 25 April 25

DJI is rumored to be working on the Mini 5 and leaked images appear to show the new drone in testing, complete with front LiDAR sensors and a larger lens.

Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen

By Chris Rowlands Published 23 April 25

Fujifilm has teased its rumored half-frame camera and the video clip appears to show a mini display for Film Simulations.

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.

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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.

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