Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May
I'm a tech writer, and Apple's naming system even confuses me! Here's how to decode it
By Tom May published
Apple product names can be quite perplexing. But here's a decoder to help make sense of them
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography in 2025
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
Best external hard drives in 2025: clever drives for added storage and backups
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Store gigabytes of photos and videos with the best external hard drives for photographers
The best ultrawide monitor in 2025: get more screen space for your photo editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated A 21:9 ratio or wider gives you space to see a lot more at once
AI-powered cameras mean I don’t know what photography is anymore
By Tom May published
opinion If the software is making all the decisions, where does that leave the person behind the lens?
The best LED light sticks and light wands for photography in 2025
By George Cairns last updated
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution
The best OnePlus phones: great cameras for less
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Find a great phone at a price you can afford: these are the best OnePlus phones on the market today
The best lenses for iPhone and Android phones: add-on phone lenses
By Hannah Rooke last updated
Update Elevate your mobile photography with the best lenses for iPhone and Android phones
The best budget tablets in 2025
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Watch streaming video, surf the web and use apps, for as little as $50, with the best budget tablet
Best camera glasses in 2025: wearable tech for eye-level photography
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Capture images and video, make calls and listen to music, with the best camera glasses
I'm sure cameras glasses will never be a thing, and here's why
By Tom May published
opinion Camera glasses have the potential to be super-useful, but there's one small problem
The best graphics cards for video editing
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Speed up your workflow with one of the best graphics cards for video editing.
Best Oppo phones: great-value alternatives to Apple and Samsung
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE We reveal the best Oppo phones for all budgets
Best Sony phones: choose the best Xperia for you
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE With great cameras and high-end specs, these are the best Sony phones you can buy today
The best Xiaomi phone: get a great camera for less
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide If you've looking for impressive specs and photography smarts for less, check out the best Xiaomi phones
The best Nokia phones: affordable, functional handsets with a hint of nostalgia
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide Yes, you can still buy Nokia phones... and some offer superb value. We list the best Nokia phones on the market today
The best 3D scanner to create digital models from real-world objects
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Scan real-world objects and turn them into digital models, using the best 3D scanners.
The best phone for video recording and vlogging
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming
The best flip phone & best folding phone
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide They're super-fashionable, and for good reason. We reveal the best flip phone & best folding phone right now
Best Samsung phone: from the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Z Fold 6
By Tom May last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best Samsung phones for your money today, from high specs to budget buys
The best thermal printers for printing addresses, labels and more
By Tom May last updated
buying guide You don't need ink to print address labels, tickets and labels: just use the best thermal printers!
The best Mac webcam in 2025: boost your image quality on a MacBook or iMac
By Adam Juniper last updated
updated Present yourself professionally on video calls and streaming, with the best Mac webcam
The best memory card readers: copy images and video to your computer
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying Guide These are the best memory card readers to supercharge your SD, CFexpress & CompactFlash memory card image transfers
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