The Stalman Podcast 153: Gear of the Year, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025 
In this lively discussion, Jordan Drake, a senior writer at PetaPixel, joins Tyler to highlight the best tech gear of the year. They compare the utility of the Apple Watch with ChatGPT's productivity boost. Jordan champions the Sony a75 and praises the versatile Panasonic S1 II as a video powerhouse. There's a surprise spotlight on the Hasselblad X2D2 for its stunning image quality. Plus, they explore stellar recommendations for apps, movies, and even video games, making it a comprehensive tech roundup!
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Use LLMs To Clarify Thinking
- Use ChatGPT to clarify and organize your thoughts before creating content or making decisions.
- Typing your idea to an LLM forces clearer questions and often yields the most value even before reading the reply.
Free Tools Shift The Editing Landscape
- Affinity made editing accessible by offering a powerful free tier and early RAW support for new cameras.
- That competition pressures Adobe and diversifies photo-editing options for creators.
Sony A75 Reframes Midrange Performance
- The Sony a75 balances speed, autofocus, and image quality with a faster partially stacked sensor.
- It brings high burst rates and improved dynamic range to a mainstream full-frame photo camera.
