First they came for the drones, and now the vlogging cameras. DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is the first of its compact steadicams not to launch in the US, following a string of DJI drones also missing the US market. The good news for American buyers is that the Pocket 4 is mostly an evolutionary upgrade, […]
Imagine Google Street View, except you can walk around like it’s a video game. Now imagine you don’t need to wait for Google to come film because it’s completely DIY. Insta360, the leading maker of 360-degree cameras, is now partnered with a 12-person UK startup called Splatica to help creators do just that. Last January, […]
We love to muse over how “real” photography is defined here at The Verge now that generative AI is so prolific, and the World Press Photo competition might have the answer. The prestigious award celebrates the best of photojournalism, where capturing reality is paramount. The winning entry for 2026 – “Separated by ICE,” captured by […]
GoPro is pricing its new Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro cameras at $599.99 and $699.99, respectively, each discounted by $100 if you subscribe to its ecosystem – fine for professional filmmakers, but a tough sell for weekend warriors. The Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro can both be reserved now, and you’ll get the […]
Following months of leaks, DJI has announced the fourth version of its handheld stabilized vlogger camera. Unlike the Osmo Pocket 3 that debuted way back in September 2023 with major upgrades like a 1-inch sensor and a larger rotating touchscreen, the new Osmo Pocket 4 features similar hardware with upgraded capabilities including higher frame rates […]
Reliable leaker Igor Bogdanov shared an image on X yesterday of an unseen person holding two versions of a handheld stabilized camera, including one that’s rumored to be a pro version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. The company is expected to announce the latest version of its baby steadicam on April 16th following months […]
GoPro is announcing its Mission 1 cameras, a new line of video-centric action cams with 50-megapixel, 1-inch-type sensors and the company’s new GP3 in-house processor. Pricing is still TBD, but there will be three models launched in two waves: a base-model Mission 1 and the Mission 1 Pro will be available May 28th, and a […]
I love black-and-white photography. I also adore compact cameras you can always have by your side. So I’m a total mark for the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, a fixed-lens camera that can’t zoom and can’t record color – at all. It’s a formula that makes the average person ask, “Why?” I’ve tested the GR IV […]
GoPro has announced plans to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce in an effort to return to profitability, after struggling with increased competition and declining revenue. The cuts, announced in a Form 8-K filing, are expected to amount to 145 jobs, roughly 23 percent of GoPro’s 631 employees, and could cost GoPro as much […]
First announced earlier this year at CES 2026, Xthings is planning to release two new long-range wireless security camera kits sometime in the second quarter of this year, with pricing ranging from $489.99 to $989.99 depending on the number and types of cameras included. The cameras will use the Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) protocol to wirelessly […]