Articles by Jamie Carter

Jamie is a freelance tech, travel and space journalist based in the UK. He’s been writing regularly for Techradar since it was launched in 2008 and also writes regularly for Forbes, The Telegraph, the South China Morning Post, Sky & Telescope and the Sky At Night magazine as well as other Future titles T3, Digital Camera World, All About Space and Space.com. He also edits two of his own websites, TravGear.com and WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com that reflect his obsession with travel gear and solar eclipse travel. He is the author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners (Springer, 2015),

Articles by: Jamie Carter

a sony QD OLED tv next to the LG C2 OLED TV

QD-OLED vs OLED TVs: what’s the difference?

By Jamie Carter published 20 February 22

Versus OLED and QLED TVs dominate the TV market, but while the former achieves infinite contrast the latter is best at colour saturation. So why not combine the two?

Mojawa Mojo1 review

By Jamie Carter published 18 February 22

Substantial bass, a long battery life and reflective detailing make this an attractive option for runners and cyclists.

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How to get fit in the metaverse

By Jamie Carter published 18 February 22

In short, more engaging fitness activities within a digital space. Cue the immersive gamification of fitness.

Onyx Boox Note Air 2 review

By Jamie Carter published 6 February 22

Recommended

Warm light, a paper-like screen and impressive software feature on this excellent digital note-taker.

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Beyond Webb: why NASA's new $10 billion space telescope is just the beginning

By Jamie Carter last updated 26 January 22

Observatories like the multi-billion-dollar James Webb Space Telescope take decades to develop and deploy. Now that Webb's in place, here are the "eyes in the sky" coming up next.

An artist’s conception of the James Webb Space Telescope in space.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has reached its destination. Now what?

By Jamie Carter published 23 January 22

It’s taken 30 days and a lot of ‘space origami’ for the James Webb Space Telescope to unfold and reach its destination. Now the science begins.

What’s on the James Webb Space Telescope’s ‘to do’ list?

By Jamie Carter published 22 January 22

From ‘cosmic dawn’ to finding ‘Earth 2.0’ the world’s most advanced space observatory is going to have a busy first year.

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How to choose a running watch

By Jamie Carter published 14 January 22

Get fit in 2022 A running watch can be a big investment, so here are our essential tips for choosing the right GPS watch for you.

Best iPhone lenses 2022: transform your smartphone photos

By Jamie Carter, Phil Hall, Axel Metz last updated 11 January 22

Updated From simple lens converters to high-end devices, we help you choose the best iPhone lens for you.

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Does listening to music make you run faster and train harder?

By Jamie Carter published 11 January 22

Get fit in 2022 The science behind how what you listen to can increase your enjoyment, endurance and performance.

Shokz Trekz Air headphones review

By Jamie Carter last updated 4 January 22

Isolating the wearer from all ambient noise can be dangerous. Cue bone conduction, which avoids the ears entirely.

HDMI ARC vs eARC: enhanced audio return channel explained

By Jamie Carter, Henry St Leger last updated 14 December 21

Versus HDMI ARC and eARC are key audio technologies for today's best televisions – but what do they actually do?

A woman plays games with FreeSync on her LG CX

4K upscaling: everything you need to know about how TVs turn HD into 4K

By Jamie Carter last updated 29 November 21

IN DEPTH We explore how upscaling works, why it's important and why some TVs are better at it than others.

How to create the perfect home cinema system

By Jamie Carter last updated 26 November 21

Do you yearn for super-sized images at home? Creating your own home theatre is easy, and surprisingly affordable.

Onyx Boox Nova Air review

By Jamie Carter published 21 November 21

Recommended

This lightweight device handles 17 file formats, makes digital writing a breeze and accesses the world of Google Play Store apps for tablet-like usability.

Optoma UHD38 4K projector review

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 November 21

Review With plenty of brightness, contrast and colour, this good value 4K HDR projector specialises in low latency immersive gaming yet also creates involving home cinema.

7 new gadgets perfect for a pandemic from IFA 2020

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 November 21

IFA 2020 Working from home and plenty of “mask” tech – here’s what Berlin had to offer a world coping with Covid-19.

DNA test kits for ancestry: how they work and how to choose the right one for you

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 November 21

In depth Welcome to the world of genetics, algorithms and family history research.

Sennheiser RS 5200 wireless TV headphones review

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 November 21

Sennheiser's stethoscope-style wireless headset with transmitter makes TV sound spectacular.

One week with the Boox Max2: is it finally time to go paperless?

By Jamie Carter last updated 10 November 21

This super-sized ereader with apps and annotations looks to unseat the iPad Pro and Surface Pro.

AfterShokz Trekz Titanium wireless headphones review

By Jamie Carter last updated 10 November 21

These bone conduction speakers are a re-think of what headphones should do, but comfort and sound quality suffer.

Mu6 Ring review

By Jamie Carter last updated 10 November 21

Perfect when you want to hear what’s going on around you when listening to music and podcasts, or making calls.

Men’s sleep patterns are most affected by the moon, say scientists

By Jamie Carter published 3 November 21

Whether the moon affects our sleep is a controversial issue, but the latest research shows that, yes, our sleep does appear to be synchronized with the lunar cycle.