Sean Captain
Sean Captain is a freelance technology and science writer, editor and photographer. At Tom's Guide, he has reviewed cameras, including most of Sony's Alpha A6000-series mirrorless cameras, as well as other photography-related content. He has also written for Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
Latest articles by Sean Captain
Sony's Best 4K TV for 2015 is From Last Year
By Sean Captain published
Sony announced the prices and sale date for its latest 4K/Ultra HD TVs, but said that a model carrying over from 2014 is still one of its best.
Top New Sony Soundbar Affirms Decline of the A/V Receiver
By Sean Captain published
With the power and features of a full surround-sound kit, Sony's top soundbar makes the case to stop festooning the room with speakers.
Sony HX90V Camera Puts 30X Zoom in Your Pocket for $430
By Sean Captain published
Sony's entrant in the booming pocket-zoom segment packs GPS, pro-grade video specs and a pop-up OLED viewfinder.
Shootout: Galaxy S6 Camera Defeats iPhone 6
By Sean Captain, Sam Rutherford published
Samsung's new super phone beats Apple's best handset with image stabilization, a larger aperture and new white-balance tech.
New Roku 3 Box Gets Voice Search
By Sean Captain published
Roku's updated player gets more advanced search options, while the affordable Roku 2 gets more power.
Cable Surrenders: Cablevision First ISP to Offer HBO Now
By Sean Captain published
New York-area cable TV and Internet provider will be first ISP to bundle HBO's streaming-video service - in time for Game of Thrones.
Olympus E-M5 Mark II Review: Weatherproof, Great Photos
By Sean Captain published
Compact, powerful and weatherproof, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II lets you shoot great photos and videos nearly anywhere.
Does Apple-HBO Deal Diss Roku, Google, Others?
By Sean Captain published
Hooray for Game of Thrones fans with Apple TV, iPhones or iPads. But what about Roku, Fire TV, Nexus Player and Smart TVs and Game Consoles?
Wireless is Key Part of FCC Net Neutrality Vote
By Sean Captain published
The vote today (Feb. 26) may not have been a surprise, but the sweeping power over wired and wireless Internet access that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just gave itself would have been unthinkable even months ago. The FCC voted 3-2 to a
Windows 10 Photos vs. Apple Photos: App Face-Off
By Sean Captain published
Microsoft teases new auto-enhancing app that syncs photos across PCs and mobiles via the cloud, resembling Apple's upcoming Photos app.
Resolved - Netflix App Stops Working on Samsung TVs
By Sean Captain published
Users on and Tom's Guide forums and Twitter are reporting error screens on the Netflix smart TV app. Netflix confirms it's working on the problem.
Glasses-Free 3D Video Finally Works with Stream TV's Tech
By Sean Captain published
Stream TV has found a clever way to produce convincing, hologram-like images and has signed on companies to make TVs with the technology.
LG's UF9550 Nanocrystal TVs Rival OLEDs
By Sean Captain published
If you can't afford its OLEDs, LG's nanocrystal/quantum dot TVs are a good alternative, with the same polished webOS 2.0 smart TV upgrade.
Sony a7 II Review
By Sean Captain, Cherlynn Low published
Packing 5-axis, in-body image stabilization and a full-frame sensor in a petite, sexy body, Sony's Alpha a7 II has a lot to offer.
Watch Intel Broadwell Beam 4K Video from Laptop to TV
By Sean Captain published
Thanks to its new Broadwell chipset, Intel can stream 4K video, or several HD streams at once. LG is the first TV maker to support the capability.
Exclusive Tests: Panasonic CM1 Is Real Camera, and Phone
By Sean Captain published
Full-function camera plus phone combined in one slim device offers advanced controls and features, plus great images in our initial tests.
The Hottest TV Technologies
By Sean Captain published
It will be an amazing year, with OLED, curved and bending screens, nanocrystal color, 4K/Ultra HD sets, smarter TVs, and even glasses-free 3D.
Dish TV to Provide 4K Video - As Downloads, Not Live
By Sean Captain published
New 4K Ultra HD Joey box plays on-demand 4K video and gets new slim remote. New and current Joeys get whole-home wireless music streaming.
Is Sling TV's $20-per-Month Streaming TV Plan Worth It?
By Sean Captain published
Dish Networks' cable-like streaming service includes ESPN, Food Network, TBS and Cartoon Network - but not ABC, CBS, Fox or NBC.
New Roku Smart TVs Coming: Haier, Insignia and TCL 4K
By Sean Captain published
Budget brands Haier and Insignia join Hisense and TCL to offer Roku smart TVs. TCL's 2015 lineup will include a 4K model later this year.
TCL Roku 55-Inch TV Review: Smart TV Done Right
By Sean Captain published
TCL's 55FS4610R is a big-screen bargain and a cinch to use with Roku's smart TV interface. Image quality is good for all but videophiles.
Roku Hits 2000 Channels - Adds FXNow, NatGeo, Google Play
By Sean Captain published
If size matters, Roku wins the set-top box battle, with several times more channels than Apple TV, Chromecast, FireTV or most smart TVs.
Sony a5100 Review: A Great Mirrorless Camera for Beginners
By Sean Captain published
Sony's a5100 entry-level mirrorless camera packs a DSLR-size sensor in a compact body, delivering high image-quality and fast shooting.
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