360-degree cameras have a new superpower
360-degree cameras have a new superpower

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, […]

DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 4K: 7 reasons to upgrade to DJI’s latest beginner drone

The newly released DJI Lito X1 comes with a host of features and specs that make it our favorite beginner drone – but the DJI Mini 4K retains some appeal.
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A budget action cam maker you’ve probably never heard of just took on GoPro and DJI with an affordable, dual-lens 8K model that looks very tempting — but the specs ring alarm bells for me

Budget action camera brand SJCAM has released the SJ30, the follow-up to 2024’s SJ20, complete with 8K video, improved image stabilization, and a flip-type LCD screen
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Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’
Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’

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 […]

Thermal Master P4 review: Easily the best phone-connected thermal camera yet, but it’s not perfect

The Thermal Master P4 is a thermal camera that connects to an Android phone or PC using USB.

Leica Chairman says ‘a true Leica sensor’ is coming, and image quality may never be the same

Leica is co-developing a bespoke ‘true Leica sensor’ with Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel for the next generation of Leica cameras. Here’s what we can expect.
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“Push them to the limit”: MIT researchers almost double SSD performance ‘for free’ but only for data centers

MIT software boosts SSD speeds by shifting data between drives in large storage clusters, but it’s only for use in data centers.
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The new DJI Lito beginner drone has landed — but right now the ‘superb’ DJI Mini 4K has nose-dived to a new low price

Can’t get your hands on a Lito? Don’t despair — these alternatives are even better value for money.

‘A huge step up over the Mini 4K, and my favorite new beginner drone’ — the DJI Lito X1 quadcopter sets new standards, and it’s incredible value too

It’s less fun than the Neo 2 and more straight-laced than the Flip – but DJI’s new entry-level champion is simply fantastic value for money.
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