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November 1, 2026

Best iPad for Video Editing: Which Model Runs DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut and LumaFusion

Every few months someone asks me whether an iPad can be their editing machine, and the question usually starts in the wrong place. The app decides this, and the iPad follows. DaVinci Resolve…

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Best SD Card Reader for Video: UHS-II, CFexpress and Multi-Slot Picks

A card reader has one job: run the card at the speed the card supports. Most of the $10…

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Podcast Starter Kit: The Equipment for Beginners at $150, $400 and $1,000

A podcast kit is four things: a microphone, a way to hear yourself, something to hold the…

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Best iPhone Tripod for Video, Vlogging and Overhead Shots

An iPhone weighs about 200 g. A tripod built for a 3 kg cinema camera is charging for a load…

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Best Monitor for Mac mini and MacBook Pro

Plug a Mac into the wrong monitor and you’ll know inside an hour. Menu text goes a…

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Black Friday Video Editing Software Deals: Adobe, Resolve Studio, Topaz and the Plugins Worth Waiting For

Three video editing software discounts are live as of October 24, 2026, and none of them is…

October 30, 2026

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Luma Ray3.2 Explained: Ray3.2, Ray3.14, Modify Video and Uni-1, What Each Model Does and Which Plan Runs It

Luma ships two model families of its own in October 2026: Ray for video and Uni for images.…

October 29, 2026

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Best Tripod for Video: Fluid Heads from $140 to $760

A video tripod is two purchases in one box: a fluid head and a set of legs. The head decides…

October 29, 2026

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Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro: PROLED XDR, Touch, and a $400 Premium Over Mini-LED

Apple announced the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display on October 28, 2026, one day after…

October 29, 2026

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The Best Wireless Mic for iPhone: USB-C, Lightning and Bluetooth Direct

The receiver sorts this list before anything else does. An iPhone 15 or newer has a USB-C…

Updated October 31, 2026

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Best Capture Card for Streaming and Recording

A capture card does one job: it takes the HDMI signal out of a camera or a console and hands…

October 28, 2026

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How Much RAM Do You Need for Video Editing? 16, 32, 64 or More

“How much RAM do I need?” is the spec question I get more than any other, and…

October 28, 2026

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro M6 and iMac M6: What Changed for Editors, and What Didn’t

Apple announced two Macs by press release on October 27, 2026: a 14-inch MacBook Pro built…

Updated October 30, 2026

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Best USB Microphone for Streaming, YouTube and Calls

A USB microphone is the one upgrade that improves a stream, a YouTube voiceover and a work…

Updated October 31, 2026

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From TikTok Idea to Cannes Recognition: The Story Behind “Forever Sleep”

Discover the transition from a TikTok idea to a Cannes-nominated sci-fi short film. Explore the blend of passion, creativity, and teamwork that overcame budget constraints, delivering a…

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DaVinci Resolve 18.5 Is a Game Changer

What DaVinci Resolve 18.5 changed for working editors.

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Harness AV1 Encoding for Better Quality and Bit-Rate

Dive into AV1 encoding's impact on streaming, its superiority over H.264, and implications for content creators. As the video codec battle intensifies, can AV1 reign supreme?

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