What Is a Phone Gimbal, and Why Should I Use One?

February 17, 2023

If you’ve ever been around people who love photography, filmmaking, or video creation, you might have heard them throw the term “gimbal” around. Basically, it’s a piece of camera equipment that lets you get smoother, more complex shots. In our top story, Cory breaks down what exactly a gimbal is, what it does, why you’d want to use one with your phone or camera, and if they’re worth the investment to buy one. He even has some recommendations on which models you might get if it’s right for you.

Other Highlights:

• Massive Tesla recall affects over 360K vehicles.
• Paramount+ gets a price hike sometime in 2023.
• Plex now lets you skip the credits of TV shows and movies.
• … and more!

— Danny

Everyone can record decent videos these days, thanks to smartphones. However, after taking what is hopefully a beautiful video, many realize it’s shaky and not very smooth or stable. It turns out humans don’t have the steadiest hands, which is why you need a camera gimbal. Read More »

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If you love to camp, winter probably isn’t your favorite time of the year. Cold temperatures can make camping outside dangerous, even deadly. If you’re planning a camping trip this winter, you will need a space heater up to the task—and these are your best bets. Read More »

Have you ever Googled your name? If so, you know just how public your information is, even when you think you’re doing all the right things to keep your personal details off the Internet. Unfortunately, people search sites thrive on the sale of your information, making them quite adept at gathering and disseminating aspects of your personal profile to data brokers. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Do you love bacon? And I mean really love bacon? Do you love bacon enough to use it to heal your body when you’re injured like a magic elixir? If so, you should definitely check out these bacon-themed bandages. They look like your favorite food, and you can wear them on your skin when you get a scuff. And the box even says you can “treat minor scrapes, cuts, and scratches with the healing power of meat.” Of course, these are just regular bandages made to look like bacon, and the healing power of meat is probably not at work here. But they are a fun way to show how much you love bacon’s tasty goodness.

Tesla is no stranger to “recalls,” especially when that recall is nothing more than a software update. However, the latest one is more extensive than usual. This week we learned that the NHTSA forced Tesla to recall more than 362,000 vehicles over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software. Read More »

Microsoft released a new Bing Chat AI, complete with personality, quirkiness, and rules to prevent it from going crazy. In just a short morning working with the AI, I managed to get it to break every rule, go insane, and fall in love with me. Microsoft tried to stop me, but I did it again. Read More »

Forget all that Tenkeyless nonsense! Razer just launched the BlackWidow V4 Pro, a monstrous mechanical keyboard with an expanded control layout and dozens of premium features. It’s big, it’s beautiful, and it clocks in at a cool $230. Read More »

Need to control your Xbox without a gamepad? The Google Home app now doubles as an Xbox remote control, with touch navigation features, a power button, and volume controls. Of course, if you’ve already set up the Xbox or SmartGlass mobile apps, this feature may be unnecessary. Read More »

Following its launch event earlier this month, the impressive new OnePlus 11 5G flagship phone is available everywhere starting today. You’ll get a big 6.7-inch 120Hz display and specs similar to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, starting at only $699. Plus, you’ll get a free storage upgrade if you order now. Read More »

2023 is the year of streaming price hikes. HBO Max, FuboTV, and Amazon Music have raised their prices this year, with Disney+ and YouTube Premium setting the trend in 2022. Now Paramount+ plans to raise its premium tier from $9.99 to $11.99 and its ad plan from $4.99 to $5.99, Variety reports. Read More »

Tired of watching the credits roll? Next time you’re watching a show or movie with Plex, keep an eye out for the new “skip credits” feature. Just note that it requires a Plex Pass subscription and the latest Plex Media Server software update. Read More »

If you’re awaiting delivery of a new Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, we have bad news. This week Ford initiated a nationwide “stop shipment” order and halted production over battery-related issues. Read More »

When it’s time to mount your TV to the wall, you may find yourself mystified by all the options. You can use standard mounts, full-motion mounts, ceiling mounts, and of course, studless or no-stud mounts. They all differ in terms of shape, size, functionality, and price. So, why choose a no-stud mount? Read More »

Stable Diffusion is capable of generating more than just still images. In fact, depending on what you want to do, you can get very cool results with little effort. Here’s how to generate frames for an animated GIF or an actual video file with Stable Diffusion. Read More »

Houseplants bring life and beauty to our homes, but they can be intimidating to care for. There is a lot of information out there about taking care of houseplants, and a lot of it simply isn’t true. Here are some common houseplant myths and what you should know instead. Read More »

You’ve washed your car, and everything looks shiny and new—except the headlights. If they’re looking cloudier than the rest of your perfectly clean vehicle, the solution is in your bathroom. Read More »

We’ve all applied a little too much deodorant on a hot summer day and ended up with those unfortunate underarm stains. They can be difficult to get out, but not impossible. Read More »

Cleaning can be overwhelming, and let’s be honest, when things get overwhelming, it’s easy to just let them fall by the wayside. With cleaning, though, that’s not a great coping mechanism. But there’s a way to hack your way into a non-overwhelming cleaning routine. Read More »

Maybe you’ve broken your doom-scrolling habit, and if so, good for you. Some of us, however, are still guilty. But there might be a way to get all of the news you need without diving into a pit of despair. Read More »