In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we showed how new Power Stations can be used to help consumers save on rising energy costs. EcoFlow River 2 series is about to hit the Australian market with update LFP Battery Chemistry. As always we were first to try them out in Australia and they are impressive. Most people will use them for camping and travel but they are ideal for home backup.

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we showed how new Power Stations can be used to help consumers save on rising energy costs. EcoFlow River 2 series is about to hit the Australian market with update LFP Battery Chemistry. As always we were first to try them out in Australia and they are impressive. Most people will use them for camping and travel but they are ideal for home backup.

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we showed OPPO new flip phone, the Find N2 Flip. It’s set to draw plenty of interest at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona over the next few days. The OPPO Find N2 Flip is coming to Australia and it’s a direct challenger to Samsung’s Flip4 and Motorola Razr. 

The new Samsung Galaxy 23 Ultra now shoots 8K video in 30p, up from 24p. As you will see in this video, the S23 Ultra is on a tripod but it also does some panning and tilting without missing a beat. On a bright, sunny afternoon on Sydney Harbour the 8K is outstanding for a smartphone. The field of view is wider too but not quite wide enough to get the tallest building in shot. Although YouTube may not do it justice, the original files have no banding in the blue sky or artefacts in the water movement. Overall, this is impressive. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

If you're a filmmaker using Sony gear then why not have a crack at the Catchlight Film Festival. This video will give you an idea of the type of films being made in Australia and New Zealand. You might be surprised by the camera models used by some of the winners. It's also a great event.

Here are my first impressions of the Samsung S23 series unpacked today. My focus is the Ultra and its insane 200MP main sensor. Samsung is taking Apple head on in the mobile video category. So far I'm impressed but in-depth testing will give us a better idea in a few weeks. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Hard to show on a phone but this is the Sydney Lightning Storm 1am Wed from Maroubra headland. The light show off the coast was amazing - strike after strike after strike.

Shot this with Sony a7s iii with Tamron 28-200 2.8-5.6 on some insane ISO. Best viewed on a big screen. That’s when you notice the silhouette of a person/s on the cliffs.

Also the last shot is a track of a plane. They would have had a great view ⚡️

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) I gave TV viewers their first look at Canon’s brand new EOS R - crop sensor cameras - EOS R7 and EOS R10. These are the affordable models we’ve been waiting for and I had them exclusively for our Weekend Edition audience.

Canon has expanded its EOS R mirrorless range to include two new crop sensor cameras; the EOS R7 and EOS R10. It’s also released new RF-S lenses; the RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM, and RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM.

Starting at $1499 AUD for the R10 body and $2349 AUD for the R7 body - RRP - these new cameras will attract a whole new group of enthusiasts that may have been holding off on the EOS R system.

In Sunday's segment on Sky News Australia (Weekend Edition with Tim Gilbert) we looked at fitness trackers and COVID-19. Sophisticated companion apps are showing key changes that might indicate a positive case BEFORE symptoms show.

RESPIRATORY RATE - Many WHOOP members have reported experiencing an increase in respiratory rate coinciding with symptoms of COVID-19.

BLOOD OXYGEN LEVEL - People with COVID-19 often have low blood oxygen levels, which may be a warning sign that you are in need of medical care.

Easiest trackers I’ve found for this data is WHOOP 4.0 and Withings Scanwatch. Apple Watch can record both but you must set up sleep tracking first to record breathing. Although not medical devices fitness trackers could provide invaluable information to a doctor looking for trends.