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The 2020 Pixel Awards Breakdown: What Tony & Chelsea Northrup's Best (and Worst) Gear Picks Actually Mean for Your Kit

Every December I do the same thing: I pull up my gear spreadsheet, look at what I actually used that year, and try to figure out if I spent my money well. Most “best of the year” lists from big publications feel like they were written by a committee trying not to offend anyone. That’s why when Tony and Chelsea Northrup drop their annual Pixel Awards, I pay attention. They test the gear themselves, take no sponsorships from camera or lens manufacturers, and have burned bridges with enough companies to prove they’re not playing favorites.

August 8, 2026

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Google's Pixel 11 Could Price Itself Out of the Value Phone Market

Google’s Pixel 11 Could Price Itself Out of the Value Phone Market I need to be straight with you: I’m getting worried about Google’s pricing strategy for the Pixel 11. For years, I’ve championed Google’s smartphone cameras as the best value in mobile photography. The Pixel line proved you didn’t need flagship pricing to get genuinely excellent computational photography and color science that rivals anything Apple or Samsung could throw at you.

July 28, 2026

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Google Pixel Camera Performance Varies by Region—Here's What International Buyers Need to Know

Google Pixel Camera Performance Varies by Region—Here’s What International Buyers Need to Know I’ve spent years telling you which cameras deliver real value versus which ones are just riding hype. Well, it turns out Google’s been playing the same game with their Pixel lineup—and if you’re buying internationally, you need to pay attention. The Reality Check Here’s something that caught me off guard: Google Pixels sold in different regions actually have different hardware specs.

July 4, 2026