Latest articles by Tom May
What to expect from Adobe in 2025
Adobe in 2025 Where is the maker of Photoshop and Lightroom heading in the year to come?
I plan to stream these 3 movies about photography over the holidays, and you should too
opinion Fresh from the cinema, these three films explore the craft, the challenges and the beauty of capturing life through a lens.
The best mat cutters in 2025
Updated Create professional mounts for photos and artwork easily, with the best mat cutters
The best iPhone power bank in 2025: portable chargers for your Apple device
buying guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.
The best MacBook chargers in 2025: alternative chargers for MacBooks and laptops
buying guide The best MacBook chargers are lighter than Apple's official ones, and often cheaper too!
Is it worth spending $24 per month on AI video tool Sora? I tried it and it's both amazing and terrible
Opinion Sora proves very entertaining to use – but that's because its text-prompted video clips look so amusingly weird
Adobe student discount: save up to 65% on a Creative Cloud subscription!
buying guide With the Adobe student discount scheme, you can save up to $420/£428 in one year
Apple student discount: what is it, and how do you get it?
buying guide Students can get a discount with Apple, and some non-students can get it too! Here's how...
The best monitor calibrators in 2025: keep your on-screen colors accurate
buying guide Make sure your screen is displaying colors accurately, with the best monitor calibrators on the market
The best Chromebooks for students and home working in 2025
Buying guide Find a laptop for less, and with better battery life than Windows rivals, with our guide to the best Chromebooks
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025: ideal for students and creatives on the move
UPDATED Get the benefits of a laptop and tablet in one device.
iPad generations: which Apple tablet should you buy in 2025?
Buying guide We explain the differences between the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and basic iPad, across the different iPad generations
The best rugged tablets in 2025
Drop-proof, shock-proof and water-resistant, these are the best rugged tablets
The best satellite phones and communicators in 2025
UPDATED Send texts, make calls and access the web, even in remote areas, with the best satellite phones and communicators
The best iPhone printer in 2025: take photos and print them out on the move
Buying guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!
The best stock photo sites in 2025
buying guide Want to buy images online? These are the best stock photo sites for quality and value.
The best Android tablet in 2025
Watch videos, use apps, take photos and more, with the best Android tablets available today
The best iPad alternatives in 2025
UPDATED Forget Apple: these iPad alternatives from Samsung, Microsoft, Amazon, and Lenovo provide better value and great specs
The best lightboxes for photographers and artists in 2025
Updated View slides and negatives, trace drawings and more, with the best lightbox for photography and art
The best tablet camera in 2025: iPads, Android and Windows tablets with photo smarts
buying guide Want to take pictures with a tablet? We round up the best tablet cameras on the market today
The best MacBooks for students in 2025
buying guide Apple’s laptops are ideal for anyone studying today. These are the best MacBooks for students at school, college or university
Best dry cabinet for cameras in 2025
buying guide Protect your valuable equipment from humidity, with the best dry cabinet for cameras and lenses
Best document camera in 2025: which visualizer is the right one for you?
buying guide Bring your subject to life with the best document cameras for presentations, meetings, teaching and more
