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
Are OLED TVs Doomed?
By Sean Captain published
Despite hype from TV makers, the always-around-the-corner screen tech may never catch up to LCD, especially in price.
Samsung NX30 Review: Mirrorless Camera Mimics DSLR
By Sean Captain published
With the look and feel of a DSLR, Samsung's NX30 packs mirrorless camera benefits, including rapid shooting and an innovative viewfinder.
7 Things Amazon's Fire TV is Missing
By Sean Captain published
While the Fire TV is a slick and powerful video streaming and gaming box, Amazon has left some important things out.
Amazon Fire TV Review
By Sean Captain published
Amazon's Fire TV is an innovative and powerful entertainment device, but there's plenty of room for improvement.
Roku Streaming Stick Review: Mighty Mini Media Machine
By Sean Captain published
Roku took its content-rich, easy-to-use set-top box and shrank both the dimensions and the price. What's not to like?
Why Curved TVs Will Leave You Flat Broke
By Sean Captain published
Samsung has announced the prices for its new curved-screen HD and 4K TVs, and they aren't cheap. How else could you spend this money on a TV?
Why Apple Will Never Make a TV Set
By Sean Captain published
News that Steve Jobs dismissed the idea of Apple building its own TVs is no surprise to anyone looking at the falling prices of TVs.
Amazon Greenlights 4 Edgy TV Pilots for First Seasons
By Sean Captain published
Amazon has given the go-ahead to four new online shows from Chris Carter, Jason Schwartzman, Jill Soloway and others. Here's a peek.
Panasonic GH4 vs. Sony AX100: 4K Consumer Video Cameras
By Sean Captain published
Both Panasonic and Sony are now selling cameras that capture 4K video. How do the company's offerings stack up, and which, if either, is right for you?
Roku Sticks It to Chromecast with $50 Streaming Stick
By Sean Captain published
Roku’s new Streaming Stick plugs into your TV via HDMI and provides most of the features of the top-end, $100 Roku 3, including a remote.
Mohu's TV Tuner Plus Streaming Video Box Hands On
By Sean Captain published
Funded in just 4 days on Kickstarter, new set-top box combining broadcast TV receive and online video streamer to ship out in June.
Would You Buy a Set Top Box Just for Amazon Videos?
By Sean Captain published
Amid a flurry cord-cutting box news comes rumors that Amazon will join in. Could a one-trick box compete with Roku's hundreds of channels?
Mohu Channels Combines TV Tuner and Streaming Video Box
By Sean Captain published
Mohu, maker of the popular Leaf TV antennas, has launched a Kickstarter for a set-top box that integrates broadcast and online TV.
Sony Alpha a6000 Could Be Mirrorless Camera for DSLR Switchers
By Sean Captain published
What looks like a minor upgrade to Sony's current consumer mirrorless cameras could have just the right new features to attract DSLR shooters.
Nikon D3300 SLR: It's the Little Things That Matter
By Sean Captain published
Nikon's latest beginner SLR doesn't look much different from its predecessor, but pick it up and you'll feel the difference.
Sharp Claims New TVs Achieve Resolution Between HD and 4K
By Sean Captain published
By reconfiguring the component colors in each pixel, the TV can boost resolution to something closer to 4K, says TV maker.
New LG Smart TVs Use Old Palm WebOS for Sleeker Interface
By Sean Captain published
LG aims to make smart TV menus less baffling by resurrecting the defunct smartphone operating system once praised for its multitasking prowess.
Nikon D3300 Updates Popular Entry-Level DSLR
By Sean Captain published
Nikon's latest tech comes to its popular line of beginner DSLRs, along with a retracting lens that makes the whole package 35 percent smaller.
LG Introduces More Giant 4K TVs
By Sean Captain published
Though it doesn't specify prices, the TVs with screens ranging from 65 to 98-inches, are probably not for the budget-minded.
Samsung NX30 Hands-On: Mirrorless Camera Challenges DSLRs
By Sean Captain published
This update to Samsung's DSLR-like model includes better autofocus and low-light performance and a unique, tilting viewfinder.
USB to Become Quicker, Smaller and Flippable
By Sean Captain published
As the USB 3.1 standard is finalized, plans to make the connection smaller and usable with either side up.
In Daylight, iPhone 5s Camera Rivals a Point-and-Shoot
By Sean Captain published
Dark conditions are still a challenge, but by day, the iPhone 5s is as good as — and sometimes better than — even high-end point-and-shoots.
Netflix-Comcast Deal Could Kill Roku and Apple TV
By Sean Captain published
Why would you need another gadget plugged into your TV if you have the killer streaming-video app in your cable box? And where does this leave Amazon?
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