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The increase of remote and hybrid working, as well as digitization and networking of a wide range of devices and systems, has made IT landscapes much more complex. Employees use so many devices – desktop computers, laptops, tablets, phones – that it’s all too easy to unwittingly give out information.While organizations being exposed to cyber criminals is nothing new, over half of businesses in the U.S and UK have been targets of a financial scam powered by ‘deepfake’ technology, highlighting ‘deepfake’ scams are a high concern.In today’s digital landscape, CEOs and CFOs have large digital footprints. They have speeches, interviews and videos across many social media and business channels like YouTube and LinkedIn as well as corporate websites.And while generative AI has transformed the way people can work and create the vast amount of online content now available is providing criminals with endless material to generate convincing deepfakes, which are being used by scammers worldwide.In May 2024, British engineering group Arup was duped into transferring $25 million to cybercriminals. The employee attended a video call, where everyone looked and sounded like familiar coworkers and bosses. But everyone in the call was a deepfake, AI-generated imitations of real people used to manipulate the employee into making the transfer. This wasn’t an isolated incident, either. Advertising group WPP were also targeted for a deepfake scam but thankfully, it was unsuccessful. The group's CEO detailed the attempted fraud in an email to leadership, warning them to look out for calls claiming to be top executives.The number of deepfake attacks in the corporate world has surged in recent years. The use of rapidly advancing and now widely available technology is making it possible, and people in workplaces are susceptible to falling for it. Why does this matter to you This deepfake technology presents a growing threat to businesses, particularly through financial fraud and so when scams like these happen, the damage isn’t just monetary, it can also come back on you. If you were the one who let the scammer in, accidentally shared sensitive data, or approved a fraudulent request, you could be held accountable, even if you didn’t realize what was happening. AI-generated deepfakes exploit the element of trust, so while cybercriminals might be targeting your employer, you may be the entry point. Corporate deepfake fraud undermines business confidence and public trust.Defending Your Employer (and Your Job) Given how quickly these threats are evolving, organizations and their employees must develop adequate safeguards and policies to stay safe from exploitation.Take Your Time and Confirm Make sure you scrutinize and verify before responding to requests received digitally, especially if they include a request to disclose sensitive information or conduct financial transactions. If you’re encouraged to respond to any requests via phone or video call, call back using the channels you’re familiar with to confirm the task.Watch for Signs of Unusual Behavior If a co-worker’s voice sounds a bit off or their camera seems strangely blurry, it may be a sign of something unusual. Other signs that can indicate something is amiss include unnatural blinking or speech that is out of sync with their lips. AI and deepfakes can be deceiving, but they’re not perfect.Create a culture of cyber awareness Encourage conversations with your colleagues that allow you to take a step back, pause and raise concerns whenever you feel concerned about a request. And while AI can be useful for a myriad of tasks, workplaces need to have detailed guidelines on its use.Verify Attendees Before Letting Them In If you've been invited to a meeting, double-check the invite to ensure you know who the sender is. If you’re hosting a meeting, it’s worth enabling waiting rooms or lobbies so you can approve who joins.Don’t Hesitate to Question Unusual IT Assistance If someone appears in a meeting claiming to be from IT and begins asking you to install software or allow them access, be cautious. Instead, verify with your IT department through your usual work channels about what the procedure is to make changes to your device.We list the best online cybersecurity course.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

Finding the best camera isn't just about picking the most expensive model — it’s about choosing the one that fits how, where and what you shoot. For some, that means a lightweight mirrorless camera that delivers DSLR-level quality without the bulk. For others, it might be a compact gimbal camera built for smooth handheld footage, or a rugged action cam that can survive mountain trails, underwater dives or chaotic travel days. The world of cameras is incredibly diverse, and today’s gear can do a lot more than just snap high-res photos.We’ve tested a wide range of options to help you choose the best camera for your needs and budget. Content creators might gravitate toward vlogging-friendly setups with flip-out screens, strong autofocus and solid 4K video. If you're after a mid-range all-rounder, there are models that strike a great balance between performance and portability. And for those chasing the best of the best, premium cameras with full-frame sensors and interchangeable lenses offer unbeatable control and image quality. From mirrorless marvels to adventure-ready action cams, this guide breaks down the top picks to elevate your photography or video game.

Best cameras for 2025

Best mirrorless cameras

Mirrorless is the largest camera category in terms of models available, so it’s the best way to go if you’re looking for something with the most advanced features. Canon and Nikon recently announced they’re discontinuing development of new DSLRs, simply because most of the advantages of that category are gone, as I detailed in a video. The biggest selling feature of a mirrorless camera is the ability to change lenses depending on the type of shooting you want to do.

Best action camera or gimbal camera

The most important features to look for in an action cam are image quality, stabilization and battery life. GoPro has easily been beating all rivals recently in all those areas, but DJI has taken a lot of its business with the Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera.

Best compact camera

This category has fewer cameras than it did even a few years ago and many models are older, as manufacturers focus instead on mirrorless models. However, I’m still a big believer in compact cameras. They’re a noticeable step up from smartphones quality-wise, and a lot of people will take a compact traveling or to events when they’d never bother with the hassle of a DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Compacts largely have type 1-inch sensors, but a few offer larger options, particularly Fujifilm’s XF-100V. Another popular model, Sony’s XV-1, is primarily aimed at content creators looking to step up. In any case, desirable qualities include image quality, a fast lens, relatively long zoom, flip-out display, good battery life, a high quality EVF, decent video and good pocketability.

What to consider before choosing a camera

Though smartphones get better for video and photos every year, full cameras still have an edge in many ways. The larger sensors in mirrorless cameras let more light in, and you have a wide choice of lenses with far superior optics. Dedicated cameras are also faster for shooting things like sports or wildlife, offer superior video for content creators and create more professional results.

Sensor size

There are a few key things to consider to get the most out of a camera. The first is sensor size: in general, the larger the sensor, the better (and usually more expensive) the camera.

Full frame is the largest sensor size for mainstream cameras, and it’s available on models like the new Panasonic S9, the Nikon Z III and Canon EOS R5 II. At a size equivalent to 35mm film (36 x 24mm), it offers the best performance in terms of image quality, low-light capability and depth of field. But it’s also very expensive and finicky. While bokeh looks incredible at an aperture of f/1.4, the depth of field is so razor thin that your subject's eyebrow might be in focus but not their eye. This can also make shooting video difficult.

The next size category is APS-C (around 23.5 x 15.6mm for most models and 22.2 x 14.8mm for Canon), offered on Fujifilm's X Series lineup, the Canon R10, the Sony ZV-E10 II and the Nikon Z50. It's cheaper than full frame, both for the camera body and lenses, but still brings most of the advantages like decent bokeh, high ISOs for low-light shooting and relatively high resolution. With a sensor size the same as movie cameras, it's ideal for shooting video, and it’s easier to hold focus than with full-frame cameras.

Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13mm), a format shared by Panasonic and Olympus, is the next step down in sensor size. It offers less bokeh and light-gathering capability than APS-C and full frame, but allows for smaller and lighter cameras and lenses. For video, you can still get reasonably tight depth of field with good prime lenses, but focus is easier to control.

The other common sensor size is Type 1 (1 inch), which is actually smaller than one inch at 12.7 x 9.5mm. That's used mostly by compact models like Sony’s ZV-1 vlogging camera. Finally, action cameras like the GoPro Hero 11 and DJI’s Osmo 3 have even smaller sensors (1/1.9 and 1/1.7 inches, respectively).

Autofocus

For photographers, another key factor is autofocus (AF) speed and accuracy. Most modern mirrorless cameras have hybrid phase-detect AF systems that allow for rapid focus and fast burst speeds. The majority also offer AI features like eye-detect AF for people and animals, which locks in on the subject’s eyes, face or body to keep them in focus. However, some models are faster and more reactive than others.

Displays

The electronic viewfinder (EVF) and rear display are also crucial. The best models have the sharpest and brightest EVFs that help you judge a shot before taking it. For things like street photography, it’s best to have as bright and sharp a rear display as possible, so it’s easy to see your subject and check focus in all manner of lighting conditions. You may also want a screen that flips out rather than just tilting, too.

Lenses

DSLRs and mirrorless cameras let you change lenses, but you're stuck with what's built into a compact camera. While that's great for portability, a single lens means you're going to sacrifice something along the way. The Fujifilm X100V, for instance, has a fast but fixed 35mm-equivalent f/2.0 lens and no zoom. The Sony RX100 V has a 24-70mm zoom, but it's slower at the telephoto end (f/2.8) and less sharp than a fixed focal (prime) lens.

When choosing a lens for a mirrorless camera, you’ll need to consider the focal or zoom length, along with the minimum aperture. Smaller numbers like f/1.4 for a prime lens or f/2.8 for a zoom are best, as they let you work in darker environments and maximize background blur to isolate your subject. However, those lenses are more complex and thus more expensive.

Video recording

When it comes to video, there are other factors to consider. Some cameras combine or skip over pixels (line skipping or pixel binning) for video recording, which is not ideal because it can reduce sharpness. Better cameras tend to read out the entire sensor and then “downsample” to improve video sharpness (camera manufacturers don’t often say if video is pixel binned, but will say if it’s downsampled). Another important factor is sensor speed, as slower sensors tend to have more rolling shutter that can create a “jello” effect that skews video.

In addition, how’s the battery life? How do you like the handling and feel? How long can you shoot before the camera heats up or stops? Does it support 10-bit HDR video? Is there a microphone and/or a headphone jack? (If you record a lot of interviews, it's preferable to have both.) How's the video autofocus? All of these things play a part in your decision.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/best-cameras-151524327.html?src=rss

New Magnetic Switch to turn the earbuds on and off without the caseUp to 65 hours of battery life with ANC off£125 / €149 / $149If you're looking for earbuds to wear on a mission to space, Audio-Technica have just the things: their new ATH-CKS50TW earbuds have an extraordinary 65-hour battery life in total, which is just about long enough to fly to the moon. That makes my AirPods Pro 2 look pretty feeble.The buds' own batteries deliver 25 hours of continuous playback, and the charging case adds another 40. Those figures are with active noise cancelling (ANC) off, but with ANC enabled the numbers are still astounding: 15 hours from the buds and a further 25 from the case.Again, for comparison, the AirPods Pro 2 give you six hours from the buds alone. The Sony WF-1000XM5 give you eight hours. Audio-Technica's new earbuds absolutely crush any of the best earbuds in this measure.(Image credit: Audio-Technica)Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2: key features and pricing The icing on the long-lasting cake is that the new earbuds will cost only $149 / £125 (about AU$260).One of the more unusual new features here is a magnetic switch, which powers the buds on or off by separating or joining their built-in magnets. The idea is to be able to turn off the buds without having to pop them in the case, although I'm not sure there are many people who've been cursing the tyranny of charging cases. It's nice to have the option, though.The case is also compatible with Qi wireless chargers, which is somewhat rare among affordable earbuds – you don't get it from the Sony WF-C710N or the Nothing Ear (a) for example.The earbuds feature hybrid ANC with hear-through and talk-through modes, Bluetooth LE Audio with the more advanced LC3 codec, custom-designed 9mm drivers with extended low-end response, and hybrid hard and soft silicone ear tips. They're waterproof and dustproof, rated IP55.The specs and the battery specs in particular are impressive, but it's worth noting that Audio-Technica has had a few issues with earbud batteries in the past: its SQ1TW2 wireless earphones had a faulty batch that overheated and even produced smoke, and there has also been a recall of the charging case for the ATH-CK3TW earbuds – again due to overheating.So while I'm glad to see game-changing battery life, if A-T is pushing the limits of battery tech here you might want to keep an eye out for any recalls, just in case. (No pun intended.)You might also likeThe best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, chosen by our expertsThe best wireless earbuds, all real-world testedThe best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested

Salesforce research finds single-turn tasks see only 58% success, while multi-turn effectiveness drops to 35%Reasoning models like gemini-2.5-pro tend to outperform lighter modelsCRMArena-Pro has proven to be a challenging benchmarkResearchers from Salesforce AI Research have introduced a new benchmark – CRMArena-Pro – which uses synthetic enterprise data to access LLM agent performance in difference CRM scenarios.It found LLM agents achieved around 58% success on tasks which can be completed in a single step, with tasks that require multiple interactions dropping in effectiveness to just 35% – barely more than one in three.Although models like gemini-2.5-pro achieved over 83% success in workflow execution, the Salesforce researchers still highlighted some concerns with AI agents, suggesting they might not quite be up to scratch after all.Are AI agents actually that good?The paper, entitled 'Holistic Assessment of LLM Agents Across Diverse Business Scenarios and Interactions', explained that LLM agents displayed near-zero inherent confidentiality awareness, noting that their performance in handling sensitive information is only improved with explicit prompting (which often came at the expense of task success).They also criticized previous and existing benchmarks for failing to capture multi-turn interactions, addressing B2B scenarios or confidentiality, and reflecting realistic data environments. CRMArena-Pro is build on synthetic data validated by CRM experts, covering B2B and B2C settings.In terms of analysis results, reasoning models like gemini-2.5-pro and o1 outperformed lighter models most of the time – Salesforce's researchers concluded that models that seek more clarifications generally perform better, especially in multi-turn tasks.For example, while the average performance across the nine models tested (three each from OpenAI, Google and Meta) resulted in a score of 35.1%, gemini-2.5-pro scored 54.5%."These findings suggest a significant gap between current LLM capabilities and the multifaceted demands of real-world enterprise scenarios, positioning CRMArena-Pro as a challenging testbed for guiding future advancements in developing more sophisticated, reliable, and confidentiality-aware LLM agents for professional use," the researchers concluded.Looking ahead, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff views AI agents as a high-margin opportunities, with major corporate clients including governments betting on AI agents for boosted efficiency and further cost savings.You might also likeThese are the best AI tools and best AI writersCheck out our roundup of the best productivity toolsMany businesses are thinking twice on using AI bots