Leica’s Q3 is a Welcomed Leap Forward

We had a couple of days to test the camera and didn't want to give it back

Leica today announced the launch of the Leica Q3, the latest iteration of its Q family of full-frame compact cameras. The Q3 introduces a suite of new features that distinguish it from its predecessors, promising to deliver superior photo and video results. Evolutions were made where valuable—and elements from the previous generation that already made it stand out were carried over. We had a hands-on …

Notes: The Apple Watch 3 Has Me Back on the Kool-Aid

With updates throughout the hardware and software, the latest wearable proves its value

When the original Apple Watch launched in the spring of 2015 I was obsessed with the promise of a wearable to end all wearables. After all, Apple did it with the iPhone—a device that changed the world for businesses and consumers alike and set a course for all phones to follow. I committed to wearing the Watch daily for about six months. Once the novelty …

Ricoh GR

Testing out the sublimely capable, surprisingly minimal compact camera

Few cameras command the sort of cult attention that follows the Ricoh GR. With four digital versions to date, the fifth—announced today and simply named the GR—looks only to enshrine this status. The advanced compact category is full of point-and-shoots that come in around the $900 mark, with nearly every major manufacturer hoping to find a holy grail model that will marry portability and performance. …