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

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

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

Have we reached the limits of phone camera hardware?
By Tom May published
opinion It's all seems to be about software these days. So what's going on?

The best Bluetooth trackers: Apple AirTags vs Tile vs Samsung SmartTag
By Tom May last updated
Save time hunting for lost items with the best Bluetooth trackers on the market today

The best docking station for MacBook Pro
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Connect lots of devices to your computer, with the best docking stations for MacBook Pro

The best NAS drive in 2025: store ALL your data, and access it from anywhere
By Ben Andrews last updated
Buying guide Get lots of storage space, which you can access at home and away, with the best NAS drives available today

The best Wacom tablet in 2025: pick the right Wacom graphics tablet for you
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Draw, sketch and edit photos with a stylus, using the best Wacom tablets

7 of the best magazines about photography: print publications you NEED to check out
By Tom May published
Get inspire and elevate your craft with these beautiful mags.

Ceptics 220V to 110V Travel Voltage Converter review
By Tom May published
review If you want to use your hairdryer abroad, a normal travel adapter may not be safe. Our Ceptics 220V-110V Travel Voltage Converter review explains whether this is the solution for you.

The best travel adapters in 2025
By Tom May last updated
buying guide Power your camera, phone, laptop, and more around the world, using the best travel adapters

The best iPad mini cases in 2025: Protect your iPad Mini from damage
By Beth Nicholls last updated
buying guide Whichever generation of Apple's tablet you have, these are the best iPad mini cases available today

What photographers should expect from AI in 2025 - the good, the bad & the ugly
By Tom May published
Like it or loathe it, AI will be a major influence.

The best book scanner in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Discover the best book scanners, which make it quick and easy to accurately capture the pages of a book in digital form.

I want camera phones banned at gigs right now – who's with me?
By Tom May published
Fans filming concerts is killing the vibe and violating musicians' copyright. Enough is enough!

20 photography podcasts to follow in 2025
By Tom May published
From gear reviews to creative inspiration, these photography podcasts will help you stay current and improve your craft

These are the best photography awards to enter in 2025, ranked by deadline
By Tom May published
Feature Don't miss out: these 2025 contests are still open for entry!
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