– Article en partenariat avec Devolo –

J’avais besoin de WiFi dans un local technique pour brancher des caméras de surveillance parce que mes routeurs sont à l’opposé de la zone à couvrir et finalement la solution la plus fiable et la moins prise de tête que j’ai trouvé, ça a été de passer par mes bons vieux câbles électriques.

Devolo m’a donc envoyé ses Magic 2 WiFi 6 Next en test (Le multiroom kit avec trois adaptateurs), et je les ai vraiment trouvé pas mal. Le kit se compose d’une prise LAN que vous branchez à votre routeur en ethernet, et de deux prises WiFi que vous placez là où vous voulez chez vous. Et le tout communique via votre réseau électrique (technologie CPL ou powerline pour les intimes), et diffuse du WiFi 6 avec mesh intégré.

L’installation prend deux minutes chrono. Vous branchez les trois prises, vpous attendez un peu que toutes les diodes passent au blanc, puis avec l’app devolo Home Network, vous configurez tout ça. Aucune bidouille, aucun paramétrage manuel puisque les trois adaptateurs sont détecté tout seuls et créent alors un réseau mesh transparent.

Attention ne branchez JAMAIS vos adaptateurs CPL sur une multiprise car ça crée des perturbations qui massacrent les perfs. Branchez-les directement sur une vraie prise murale, et ensuite vous pourrez utiliser la prise intégrée aux boitiers pour brancher votre multiprise par-dessus.

Le gros atout du CPL face au mesh WiFi classique, c’est sa stabilité. Un mesh WiFi pur va fluctuer selon les interférences, les murs, les voisins qui balancent du 2.4 GHz à fond. Alors que là, le backhaul (la connexion entre les prises) passe par les câbles électriques à 2400 Mbps max, donc zéro fluctuation. Le WiFi 6 diffusé ensuite monte jusqu’à 3000 Mbps (574 Mbps en 2,4 GHz + 2402 Mbps en 5 GHz), avec du roaming automatique entre les prises.

Par contre, je vais être clair, les performances dépendent énormément de la qualité de votre installation électrique. Si votre maison date de Mathusalem avec un câblage pourri, vous n’atteindrez jamais les débits théoriques. C’est le seul point noir du CPL… ça dépend énormément de votre install électrique.

Ensuite, j’ai mesuré les performances avecc ma configuration. Même étage que le routeur je suis environ 500 Mbps en CPL et au premier étage je suis entre 330 et 415 Mbps selon où je me trouve. Du coup, pour mes caméras de surveillance ou se faire un film en streaming 4K, c’est largement suffisant et surtout ultra-stable.

Si vous regardez bien, sous chaque prise WiFi il y a deux ports Ethernet gigabit, ce qui est parfait si vous avez des appareils filaires à brancher (NAS, switch, caméras PoE avec injecteur…etc) et tout le réseau est extensible puisque vous pouvez ajouter autant de prises Devolo que vous voulez partout chez vous pour couvrir une surface gigantesque.

Le système Devolo embarque également tout ce qu’on attend d’une solution de routeurs / répéteurs modernes : un chiffrement WPA3 pour la sécurité, du WiFi invité pour vos potes histoire de pas leur filer votre mot de passe principal, contrôle parental avec programmation horaire, et Airtime Fairness pour que vos appareils rapides ne soient pas ralentis par le vieux smartphone de belle-maman. Tout se pilote bien sûr via l’app devolo Home Network, disponible sur iOS et Android.

Pour ceux qui ont des connaissances pointues en CPL, sachez que ce système utilise la techno G.hn qui est plus rapide et plus stable que l’ancien HomePlug AV2. Donc si vous avez de vieux adaptateurs CPL qui traînent, autant les offrir à quelqu’un qui n’en a pas parce que la différence de performances est énorme. Le G.hn gère carrément mieux les perturbations et offre des débits très supérieurs.

Voilà, alors si vous êtes comme moi et que vous avec une maison ancienne avec des murs épais, plusieurs étages, ou des zones où le WiFi ne passe juste pas genre loin dans le jardin, suffit d’avoir l’électricité et vous êtes opérationnel. Par contre, si vous vivez dans un appart récent avec des murs en placo, un simple système mesh WiFi fera probablement l’affaire pour moins cher.

Maintenant le truc qui pique un peu mais quand on aime on ne compte pas, c’est le prix. Comptez environ 400-470 euros le kit Multiroom (3 adaptateurs) selon les revendeurs. C’est cher, mais quand l’alternative c’est de tirer des câbles Ethernet à travers toute la baraque ou de galérer avec un mesh WiFi capricieux dans une vieille baraque, ça se défend. Et Devolo offre une garantie de trois ans, donc vous êtes tranquille.

Notez qu’il existe aussi un Starter Kit à deux adaptateurs autour de 240-260 euros si vous avez une surface plus modeste.

Donc voilà, pour mon local technique et mes caméras WiFi, le Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 Next fait très bien le job. Après c’est comme tout, c’est une solution miracle mais pour des cas comme le mien où le WiFi classique ne suffit pas et que les distances sont trop grandes, ça change la vie ! Et maintenant j’ai un super wifi pour bosser dans le jardin et faire mes tests de caméras !

There’s a new camera brand in town called Xtra, and it’s selling cameras that look exactly like DJI’s most popular models, except without the tariff markup. I’m talking functionally identical hardware here. The Xtra Muse is the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. The Xtra Edge is the DJI Osmo Action 4. Same specs, same build, same everything, just different branding on the box and a price tag that doesn’t include the Trump tax that’s been crushing DJI’s US pricing for the past year.

Here’s where it gets wild: Xtra has no history, no visible headquarters, no executives with public profiles, and exists seemingly for the sole purpose of selling rebranded DJI cameras in America. The Verge literally tore down the Xtra Muse and found that the internals are identical to the Osmo Pocket 3, down to the circuit boards and processors. This isn’t some knockoff operation reverse-engineering DJI’s tech. This is DJI’s tech, just with a different name slapped on it. The only logical conclusion is that DJI created Xtra as a shell brand to dodge tariffs and customs scrutiny.

Trump’s trade war turned DJI’s US pricing into an absolute disaster. Baseline tariffs on Chinese goods started at 10 percent, then got ratcheted up to 25 percent and higher for electronics. DJI drones and cameras got hammered. The Osmo Pocket 3, which should cost around $500, now sells for $799 in the US after multiple tariff-driven price hikes. Add to that the fact that US Customs has been randomly blocking some DJI shipments entirely, citing vague forced labor concerns even though there’s no actual ban in place. The company has been caught in this bureaucratic nightmare where products either vanish from shelves, show up at inflated prices, or appear through sketchy third-party sellers with no clear connection to DJI.

So DJI ‘allegedly’ decided to get creative. Can’t import cameras under the DJI brand without getting slapped with massive tariffs? Fine, just create a new brand and import them that way. Xtra sells exactly three products, all of which correspond perfectly to DJI’s current consumer camera lineup. The Muse is the Pocket 3. The Edge is the Action 4. There’s another action camera variant that also maps directly to a DJI product. Every single item in Xtra’s catalog is a DJI camera wearing a disguise. The company has zero web presence beyond a barebones storefront, and when journalists ask DJI about any connection to Xtra, the company refuses to comment. That silence is basically an admission.

The Verge’s teardown really sealed the case. They pulled the Xtra Muse apart and photographed every component. The sensor, the processor, the gimbal mechanism, the circuit board layout, everything matches the Osmo Pocket 3 exactly. You can’t fake that level of identity through copying. These cameras are coming off the same production line, built to the same specifications, probably in the same Chinese factory. The only differences are cosmetic: different logo, slightly tweaked packaging, maybe some altered serial number formatting. That’s it. You’re buying a DJI camera, you’re just not buying it from DJI, at least not officially.

Xtra products don’t sell through DJI’s official US store, which has been a ghost town for months due to the tariff chaos. Instead, they show up on Amazon through sellers like AeroTech Hubs, which has no existence outside of its Amazon storefront and sells almost nothing but DJI-adjacent gear. AeroTech also sells one random hairdryer for some reason, presumably to look less suspicious. The whole operation feels like a front, and that’s because it probably is. By routing products through Xtra and using different product codes, DJI can potentially avoid the tariff classifications that hit Chinese-branded electronics and slip past customs agents who are specifically looking for DJI shipments. It’s logistical sleight of hand.

Customs enforcement has been wildly inconsistent, which creates the exact conditions for this kind of workaround. Some DJI shipments get blocked. Others go through fine. There’s no clear pattern, no transparent ruleset, just arbitrary decisions made by officials applying vague guidelines. DJI has clearly decided it’s not going to sit around waiting for clarity or hoping tariffs will ease. The company needs to sell cameras in America, so it’s going to sell cameras in America, even if that means inventing a fake brand to do it. The audacity is almost impressive.

Tariffs only work if customs can identify and tax the goods being imported. DJI’s Xtra scheme exposes how fragile that enforcement actually is in the age of global supply chains and e-commerce. Change some branding, tweak the packaging, route things through intermediaries, and suddenly your 25 percent tariff disappears into bureaucratic confusion. The US government can tax DJI cameras all it wants, but if those cameras show up under a different name at the original price, what exactly has the tariff accomplished? It’s performative policy that sounds tough but collapses the moment a company with resources decides to challenge it.

DJI is making a statement here, both to regulators and to customers. To regulators: your tariffs are ineffective and we’ll prove it by continuing to sell our products anyway. To customers: you can still get our cameras, they’ll just arrive in a box that says Xtra instead of DJI, and honestly, does that really matter? The hardware is identical, the performance is identical, and the price is better because you’re not paying the Trump tax. Most buyers won’t care about the brand name as long as the gimbal works and the footage looks good. DJI knows this, which is why the strategy makes perfect sense.

The fact that this is happening so openly is the most brazen part. Xtra isn’t hiding in the shadows or operating through obscure gray market channels. The cameras are right there on Amazon, available for anyone to buy, with product pages that make only minimal effort to pretend they’re not DJI products. The specs match, the design matches, the accessories are compatible, everything about the presentation screams “this is a DJI camera” except for the brand name. It’s DJI basically winking at US customs officials and daring them to do something about it. And so far, customs hasn’t figured out how to respond.

This whole situation reveals the limits of using tariffs to target specific companies in a globalized market. DJI is too big, too sophisticated, and too embedded in worldwide manufacturing and distribution networks to be easily contained by trade policy. The company can pivot, rebrand, reroute, and adapt faster than regulators can write new rules. Xtra proves that. You can slap a 25 percent tariff on DJI products, but if DJI can simply create a shell brand and import the same products under a different name, your tariff is pointless. You’ve created paperwork, not protection.

American consumers are the real winners here, assuming they’re comfortable with the absurdity of buying a DJI camera that pretends not to be a DJI camera. You get the Osmo Pocket 3’s incredible stabilization and 1-inch sensor without paying an extra $300 for the privilege of geopolitical posturing. You get the Action 4’s rugged build and high frame rates without the tariff markup. The cameras work exactly the same because they are exactly the same. DJI’s gamble is that most people will take that deal, and they’re probably right. Brand loyalty matters less than price and performance, especially when the brand in question is basically an open secret.

What happens next is anyone’s guess. US Customs could crack down on Xtra imports once they figure out what’s going on, but that requires resources and enforcement mechanisms that may not exist. DJI could expand the Xtra lineup to include drones and other products if the strategy works. Other Chinese companies facing similar tariff problems could copy the playbook. Or the whole thing could collapse in legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny. For now, though, Xtra exists, DJI cameras are flowing into the US at pre-tariff prices, and the tariff regime looks ineffective and easily gamed. That’s the story.

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At Paris’s Vélodrome National, Huawei staged its most ambitious ecosystem showcase to date. The event focused on an interconnected lineup of wearables, smartphones, tablets, audio, and creative software. The strategy challenges Apple’s ecosystem advantage while addressing gaps competitors have not resolved.

Designer: Huawei

Huawei reports 200 million wearable shipments worldwide and cites the number one global position in wrist-worn devices during the first half of 2025. The GT Series alone has shipped 54 million units. These totals frame why Huawei sees itself as a category leader.

Consider a cyclist who needs real-time power data without expensive meters, a diver 40 meters down losing buddy contact, a creator editing 4K footage on location, someone requiring medical-grade blood pressure monitoring, or an artist who wants PC-level tools on mobile. This Paris showcase addresses each scenario with technology that stretches what consumer electronics can do.

Revolutionary Technology Addresses Real-World Problems

This launch connects breakthrough innovations across product categories to solve problems competitors have not addressed. The Watch GT 6 Pro introduces what Huawei describes as an industry-first virtual cycling power system that calculates real-time output without external power meters. According to Huawei, more than 1,000 wind tunnel experiments informed resistance models for varied riding scenarios. Riders enter basic inputs, including bike weight and body weight, then see power data in real time.

The Ultimate 2 debuts what Huawei positions as a sonar-based underwater messaging system. Divers can exchange preset messages at depths up to 30 meters, which addresses a safety gap that traditional dive computers do not solve. The system allows pairing with up to 50 diving buddies before descent, with preset message capability once underwater. During emergencies, pressing the upper left button sends an SOS alert that propagates through nearby watches, creating a multi-point safety network extending coverage beyond the initial 30-meter range through relay capabilities.

The Watch D2 offers 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring that Huawei says is certified by TÜV Rheinland. The goal is clinical-grade accuracy in a consumer device. Users can set up to 10 separate reminders per day or configure multiple consecutive measurements within custom time periods with 30 or 60-minute intervals. PulseWave Arrhythmia Analysis provides continuous heart health monitoring in the background, while a new emotional well-being indicator adds mental health tracking.

Complete Wearables Portfolio: Four Watches Targeting Every User

Watch GT 6 Pro: Professional Sports Authority

The GT 6 Pro keeps the octagonal design and adds a 3D bezel for dynamic highlights. The 1.47-inch AMOLED reaches 3,000 nits peak brightness, a 150 percent improvement for sunlight visibility. Aerospace-grade titanium with a hard coating improves scratch resistance. IP69 and 5ATM ratings support high-pressure water jets and swimming. Do not use these ratings to imply scuba diving.

Battery life reaches up to 21 days with light use and about 12 days in typical use. High-silicon batteries increase energy density by 37 percent. Trail running mode runs up to 40 hours, a 67 percent increase. Golf integration includes over 17,000 courses worldwide with precise distance measurements between 82 points.

The watch features the new Huawei Sunflower positioning system with 20% enhanced accuracy and introduces the 32G IMU sensor for improved fall detection. Sports capabilities span skiing (three modes including snowboarding and cross-country), running with real-time form analysis, and golf with half-scoring after each ninth hole.

Watch GT 6: Emotional Intelligence for Mainstream Users

The standard GT 6 focuses on comprehensive health monitoring with emotion detection capability. According to Huawei, the watch can intelligently detect and record three different emotional states with upgraded emotional well-being features compared to previous generations. Over 100 animated “PatWatch” faces provide instant mood enhancement, while guided breathing exercises offer relaxation support.

The 41mm model features adjustable loop lugs for smaller wrists, with a rounded bezel and numbered scales creating a sleeker appearance. The purple corrugated strap combines fashion with all-day comfort, available in five color options for personalization. Construction uses 316L stainless steel that balances durability with lightweight comfort for daily wear.

Watch Ultimate 2: Extreme Adventure Technology

The Ultimate 2 represents Huawei’s direct challenge to the Apple Watch Ultra’s adventure positioning. According to Huawei, the octagonal hollow design uses zirconium-based liquid metal construction with enhanced hardness coating that triples case durability compared to previous generations. The 3,500 nit LTPO display ensures visibility in conditions where Apple Watch Ultra users struggle with screen readability.

Huawei describes a re-engineered antenna that uses the case as a booster for NFC payments, eSIM calls, and navigation in weak-signal areas. The company claims improved route precision versus competing outdoor watches. Independent testing will need to confirm this. Battery performance reaches 4.5 days with all features active, extending to 11 days in battery saver mode. For context, Apple Watch Ultra delivers 36 hours with intensive use, making Huawei’s claims significant if validated.

Golf integration spans over 70,000 course maps worldwide with AI caddy functions providing club suggestions and green slope directions. Camera control supports Insta360 and DJI devices with simple double-tap commands, transforming activity stats into dynamic video stickers for sports like hiking, biking, snowboarding, diving, and skiing. This ecosystem integration directly targets adventure content creators who find Apple Watch camera controls limited.

The X-TAP all-in-one sensing system combines ECG, PPG, and tactile sensors positioned on both the side and back of the watch for what Huawei describes as faster, more comprehensive health monitoring than competing devices. At high altitudes, real-time fingertip SpO2 measurement helps guard against altitude sickness risks that traditional wrist-based sensors may miss. AI noise reduction using an NPU earned the highest five-star certification from SGS, ensuring crystal-clear calls in wind and noise conditions where other smartwatches fail. Huawei positions these capabilities as superior to Apple Watch Ultra’s more basic health sensors and communication features.

Smartphone Innovation: Nova 14 Series Redefines Mobile Photography

Nova 14 Pro: Ultra Chroma Camera System Breakthrough

The Nova 14 Pro introduces Huawei’s first Ultra Chroma Camera system with a 50MP RYYB sensor and physical variable aperture. According to the company, color restoration accuracy has increased by 120%, with spatial resolution improvements exceeding 100,000 times compared to traditional smartphones. The XD Portrait Engine uses advanced algorithms to optimize portrait photography across multiple zoom levels.

The front camera system features a 50MP ultra portrait dual camera delivering 5x digital zoom and 2x optical zoom. Huawei’s industry-exclusive zoom technology provides 0.8x to 5x range effortlessly, while the industry’s first front ultra-speed snapshot captures falling objects with remarkable clarity. Three built-in portrait themes – Natural, Delicate, and Stylish – offer immediate customization options.

The ultra-thin 7.78mm body features curved edges in Pure White, Crystal Blue, and Classical Black colors. The 6.78-inch quad-curve display supports 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, powered by a 5,500mAh battery with 100W SuperCharge Turbo. AI capabilities include Best Expression for post-capture facial adjustments and AI Remove for unwanted element elimination.

Advanced AI features extend beyond photography to interactive experiences. Lock screen games include Emoji Cross for bouncing emojis and AirHoop for gesture-controlled basketball shooting. AI messaging hides content when someone peers over shoulders, while exclusive AI gesture control enables touchless operation – scrolling videos while cooking or capturing screenshots by grabbing air.

Nova 14: Mainstream Excellence with Premium Features

The standard Nova 14 achieves even greater thinness at 7.18mm while maintaining the same 5,500mAh battery and 100W fast charging as the Pro model. The 6.7-inch OLED flat-edge display supports 120Hz refresh rates with intelligent adjustment capabilities down to 20Hz for battery optimization.

Camera upgrades include a 50MP RYYB ultra-vision main camera, telephoto lens, and ultra-wide macro camera system. The adaptive multifocal dual flash captures perfect moments in challenging lighting conditions, while maintaining color consistency across zoom ranges from 1x to 10x magnification.

Professional Tablet Computing: MatePad 12X Brings PC-Level Capabilities

The MatePad 12X features a pearlescent finish with seamless all-metal body construction, available in elegant green and pristine white colors. At 5.9mm thickness and 555g weight, it achieves ultra-portable dimensions while maintaining professional capabilities that directly challenge iPad Pro dominance in creative markets.

The upgraded paper matte display uses high-precision nanoscale etching technology, reducing sparkle by 50% compared to previous generations. The 12-inch LCD panel delivers 1000 nits peak brightness with 140Hz refresh rate, featuring an 88% screen-to-body ratio and 3:2 aspect ratio optimized for productivity workflows.

Huawei Notes includes AI handwriting enhancement and note replay functionality, synchronizing written notes with audio recordings for comprehensive meeting capture. PC-level video editing capabilities, developed in partnership with Phil Mora, enable professional content creation on mobile. The new drawing feature allows animation creation directly on video tracks using the M-Pencil Pro.

Performance improvements reach 27% better than previous models through enhanced hardware and more efficient cooling systems. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity provides enhanced stability for gaming and live streaming, while the large battery supports 66W supercharge capability. Live multitask features unlock interactive touch controls for editing and office tasks.

M-Pencil Pro: Professional Creative Tool Revolution

The M-Pencil Pro incorporates over 300 precision components with advanced pressure sensors detecting subtle touch variations. The premium tip features three layers – nickel, gold, and platinum – for premium tactile feedback that rivals professional art tools. Three interchangeable pen tips serve different creative needs.

Gesture control enables pinch-to-open radial menu access, while the embedded micromotor provides subtle vibration feedback confirming commands. The quick button launches preset favorite applications with single presses. Nearlink technology ensures accurate stroke translation, while the innovative rotate gesture automatically aligns brushes with stylus tilt and rotation for authentic artistic expression.

Audio Excellence: FreeBuds 7i Advances Noise Cancellation

The FreeBuds 7i introduces Dynamic ANC 4.0, which Huawei describes as their most advanced noise cancellation technology. The system intelligently adapts to ambient environments, automatically adjusting cancellation levels with faster response times and lower latency than previous generations. Performance enables clear audio immersion in noisy cafes or crowded subway environments.

Bone conduction microphones enable clear calls in environments with noise levels up to 90 decibels. The new six-axis head motion sensor provides 360-degree head tracking for spatial audio experiences with independent sound field calculation capability. This works universally with any phone or tablet, not just Huawei devices.

The circular case design fits naturally into bags or pockets, available in Mirandi Pink, White, and Black colors. Four ear tip sizes ensure proper fit across different users. The new Huawei Audio Connect app, compatible with both Android and iOS devices, launches at the end of September in major application stores.

Creative Ecosystem: GoPaint Community and Tools

The MatePad 12X comes pre-installed with the acclaimed GoPaint app, which now serves over 5 million users across 30+ countries. Intelligent color extraction allows effortless color sampling from any image, while the recently added animation feature enables frame-by-frame animation creation without limits.

 

The 2025 GoPaint Activity opens with five categories, including an all-new animation category. Last year’s activity received over 6,000 high-quality submissions while partnering with over 20 art schools. This creative ecosystem demonstrates Huawei’s commitment to fostering digital artistry beyond hardware capabilities.

Strategic Positioning: Ecosystem Warfare and Brand Evolution

This launch represents Huawei’s most direct challenge to Apple’s ecosystem integration, addressing specific pain points competitors have ignored. The underwater communication system creates an entirely new product category for adventure sports enthusiasts, while cycling virtual power eliminates cost barriers that neither Garmin nor Apple has solved comprehensively.

The Nova 14 series’ Ultra Chroma camera technology directly challenges Google’s computational photography leadership and Apple’s portrait mode capabilities. According to Huawei, the 120% improvement in color restoration accuracy could reshape smartphone photography expectations among professional users if validated through independent testing. For tablet productivity, the MatePad 12X’s PC-level capabilities with M-Pencil Pro target iPad Pro users who find Apple’s ecosystem limiting for professional creative work. The Phil Mora video editing partnership and animation features suggest deeper understanding of creative professional requirements than previous Android tablet manufacturers. Medical-grade blood pressure monitoring positions Huawei ahead of traditional consumer health tracking, potentially opening healthcare market segments that smartwatch competitors have struggled to penetrate with clinical credibility.

Beyond technical specifications, Huawei positions itself as “a brand for the young at heart,” recognizing that younger users seek to be seen, heard, and understood while focusing on personal growth. This manifests through animated watch faces, gesture controls, creative tools, and community-building initiatives that integrate entertainment elements with lifestyle experiences.

The Huawei Health Multi-Pass provides up to 90 days of free access to partner services for GT 6 and Ultimate 2 purchasers, while regional payment partnerships span Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific markets. The “Enjoy Your Moment” proposition has reached 18 countries with almost 1,000 events and over 6,000 attendees, extending beyond hardware into lifestyle experiences. Aggressive pricing challenges established competitors: Watch GT 6 starts at $249, while the GT 6 Pro begins at €379, offering unique capabilities that Apple Watch and Garmin alternatives lack.

Testing Will Determine Real-World Performance Claims

While Huawei’s specifications and demonstrations appear impressive across all product categories, independent testing will determine whether these devices deliver on their ambitious promises. The cycling virtual power accuracy, underwater communication reliability, medical-grade blood pressure monitoring, Ultra Chroma camera performance, and PC-level tablet productivity require verification under real-world conditions.

The company’s track record provides confidence, but several technologies represent entirely new territory for consumer devices. The Ultimate 2’s underwater communication, the Nova 14’s Ultra Chroma imaging system, the MatePad 12X’s professional creative capabilities, and the Watch D2’s medical certifications need validation against established benchmarks in their respective categories.

Comprehensive testing will evaluate battery life claims under actual usage patterns, camera performance across lighting conditions, tablet productivity workflows, and the practical utility of health monitoring advances. This Paris launch represents significant technological ambition across multiple product categories – now the industry will discover whether execution matches the innovation promises.

Conclusion: Ecosystem Warfare Intensifies

Huawei’s Paris showcase demonstrates that the next phase of consumer electronics competition won’t be won through individual product superiority, but through comprehensive ecosystem experiences that solve real-world problems competitors have ignored. By addressing specific pain points – from cycling power measurement to underwater communication to medical-grade health monitoring – while maintaining ecosystem coherence, Huawei has positioned itself as the most credible challenger to Apple’s integrated approach.

The success of this strategy will depend on execution quality, software ecosystem development, and the company’s ability to maintain innovation momentum across multiple product categories simultaneously. For consumers, this marks the most ambitious expansion of an ecosystem challenger focused on solving specific problems rather than matching existing solutions.

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Apple’s September keynote events are a familiar ritual, a carefully choreographed presentation of their latest and greatest hardware. This year, we got everything we expected: the regular iPhone 17, the powerful new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, details on the A19 Pro chip, and a surprise with the ridiculously slim iPhone Air. Amidst the sea of polished metal and Ceramic Shield panels, however, something unusual happened. Apple gave the spotlight to a product that wasn’t their own. For a few crucial moments, the focus shifted to a small, unassuming black box from Blackmagic Design, a company beloved by video professionals. This device, the Camera ProDock, was the only non-Apple product to get a showcase at the keynote, and its presence spoke volumes about where Apple sees the future of filmmaking heading.

The Blackmagic Camera ProDock is, at its core, the ultimate professional dongle for the iPhone 17 Pro. It’s a purpose-built hub designed to solve every major problem that has kept the iPhone from being a primary camera on a serious film set. For years, filmmakers have used iPhones for B-roll or in tight spots where a larger camera wouldn’t fit, but integrating them into a professional workflow has always been a collection of compromises and clunky workarounds. The ProDock aims to eliminate those compromises entirely by giving the iPhone the physical inputs and outputs that are standard on any high-end cinema camera. It’s a rugged, mountable accessory that provides connections for power, external microphones, headphones, on-set monitors, and solid-state drives for recording, all while fitting seamlessly into a professional camera rig.

Designer: Blackmagic

Two big features that made the cut this year on the Pro iPhones (which can be taken advantage of by the Camera ProDock) are genlock and external timecode. For anyone outside the film industry, these terms probably sound like technical jargon, but they are the bedrock of multi-camera productions. Think of genlock as the master conductor for an orchestra of cameras; it sends out a sync pulse that ensures every single camera on set captures a frame at the exact same microsecond. Timecode, then, is the sheet music, giving every one of those frames a unique, identical timestamp across all cameras and audio recorders. This synchronization is absolutely critical. It means an editor can drop footage from an iPhone 17 Pro, a high-end ARRI cinema camera, and a separate audio recorder onto a timeline, and everything will line up perfectly, down to the frame. This single feature, enabled by the ProDock’s BNC connectors, transforms the iPhone from a capable solo camera into a reliable team player in a professional ecosystem.

Beyond the crucial sync capabilities, the ProDock addresses the practical needs of a working set. Its full-size HDMI port allows for direct connection to a proper director’s monitor, so the creative team can see exactly what the camera is capturing on a large, color-accurate display. The three USB-C ports are a godsend for data management and power. A filmmaker can now record hours of footage in the highest quality ProRes RAW format directly to an external SSD, bypassing the iPhone’s internal storage limitations completely. At the same time, those ports can keep the phone and other accessories powered, ensuring a long shooting day isn’t cut short by a dead battery. The addition of professional 3.5mm jacks for both a microphone and headphones finally solves the audio problem, providing for high-quality sound capture and zero-latency monitoring, something impossible to achieve with wireless solutions.

This hardware is perfectly complemented by a robust software ecosystem. The dock works hand-in-hand with the free Blackmagic Camera app and Apple’s updated Final Cut Camera 2.0. These apps are the control center that unlock the ProDock’s full potential, allowing users to manage recordings, monitor audio levels, and take advantage of the iPhone 17 Pro’s new Apple Log 2 color profile for maximum flexibility in post-production. The combination of hardware and software creates a seamless, end-to-end workflow from capture to edit, which is precisely what professionals demand. Apple’s decision to feature the ProDock wasn’t just a friendly nod to a partner; it was a clear signal. It was an acknowledgment that while their own hardware and software are incredibly powerful, the final step into the professional world requires a bridge, a physical link to the established standards of an industry. The Blackmagic Camera ProDock is that bridge, and its quiet debut on Apple’s stage might just have been one of the most significant announcements for filmmakers this year.

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I remember receiving single‑use Kodak cameras when I was young and the excitement of never knowing how the photo I took would turn out until it was developed. Of course, cameras now are much more advanced, with most people using their phone’s camera or other digital cameras to capture memories. Some still print those photos in a fun mix of analog and digital. Kodak is bringing a touch of nostalgia with its newest product and merging it with a current trend that several brands are following.

Charmera is a mini digital camera that resembles the Kodak Fling single‑use camera from the 80s and 90s. It’s the same size and follows a similar retro look, but instead of disposing of it after use, you can keep it and recharge it when the battery runs out. It also has a blind‑box element: you don’t know which camera design you’ll get when you buy one.

Designer: Kodak

This camera is small enough that you can use it as a charm on your bag thanks to its keychain loop. It measures about 2.2 inches and weighs just 30 grams. You can easily pull it out when you want to take a photo—or even a video. But don’t expect the polished look you get from most cameras, as it only has a 1.6‑megapixel CMOS sensor that produces photos at 1440 × 1080 resolution and videos at 30 fps. Think of it as taking grainy, noisy photos and videos, similar to what you could achieve with disposable cameras.

On its own, the Charmera can store only two photos, but you can attach a microSD card to take many more. It charges via a USB cable. The camera also includes a few filters, themed frames, and a date stamp to give it a retro feel. As for the blind‑box aspect, you don’t know which of the seven vintage designs you’ll receive. There’s even a “secret edition”, a camera with a transparent shell, that is the rarest of them all. If you want to collect all six other designs, you can purchase a complete set that contains every style without repetition.

So, whether you’re a longtime Kodak fan who still keeps those faded prints in a shoebox, a millennial who loves the tactile joy of a “surprise” unboxing, or a collector hunting for that perfect retro‑meets‑digital treasure, the Charmera camera lands right in the sweet spot. It invites you to pause the endless scroll of perfect‑pixel feeds and instead savor a little imperfection: a grainy snap, a quirky filter, and a date‑stamp that feels like a tiny time capsule.

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Vous saviez que des milliers de caméras de surveillance sont accessibles sans mot de passe sur Internet ? Et bien Cameradar est l’outil qui vous aidera à trouver ces caméras vulnérables en quelques secondes. Et bien sûr, comme je suis super sympa, je vais vous montrer comment ça marche (pour tester VOS caméras, bien sûr).

Développé par Ullaakut, Cameradar est un scanner RTSP open source écrit en Go qui fait trois trucs essentiels : il détecte les flux RTSP sur un réseau, identifie le modèle de caméra, et lance des attaques par dictionnaire pour trouver les identifiants. En gros, c’est l’outil parfait pour vérifier si vos caméras sont bien sécurisées.

The trend of having a fusion of analog and digital photographs doesn’t seem to be just a trend anymore as we’re seeing a lot of brands still thriving. There is a certain joy in having printed photos adorn your wallet, journal, or wall, no matter if you’re Gen X or a Millenial or Gen Alpha. It’s not just about memory keeping or photography sometimes as it’s also an expression of creativity when you use various other things to decorate it or you use it as actual decoration. We see brands also embrace the creative aspect that collectors get from tangible photographs and this latest collaboration between two giants of creativity is one that you have to watch out for.

This exciting new partnership sees Polaroid, a brand synonymous with instant photography, joining forces with the prestigious Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) to create a truly unique and collectible item. At the heart of this collaboration is a limited-edition iteration of the highly sought-after Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant Camera. This special MoMA Edition stands out with its visually arresting monochrome blue finish, a sleek and modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic MoMA logo, which is prominently displayed as a mark of this creative union.

Designer: Polaroid and MoMA

Adding a touch of personalization and style, the camera is accompanied by not just one, but three interchangeable neck straps. Each strap boasts a distinct color-blocking design, allowing users to switch them out to match their personal style or mood, making this camera as much a fashion statement as it is a tool for capturing memories. There is also a limited-edition i-Type Film MoMA Edition pack that has 8 of the 12 designed special frames. They are either marked with the MoMA logo or it has quotes from famous artists like An-My Lê, Betye Saar, Carmen Herrera, Meret Oppenheim, Milton Glaser, and Vincent van Gogh. This adds another layer of creativity and inspiration as the quotes from these groundbreaking artists can challenge new creatives to defy convention and tread their own path.

This exciting collaboration between Polaroid and MoMA beautifully illustrates the enduring appeal of tangible photography and the boundless power of artistic inspiration. By offering a unique camera and film adorned with iconic imagery and thought-provoking quotes, they’re providing a catalyst for creativity, encouraging individuals to capture their world through an artistic lens, one instant photograph at a time.

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Même si ça n’embête pas grand monde, les dashcams restent problématiques parce que quelqu’un pourrait avoir des images de vous au volant de votre Fiat Punto, avec votre maitresse sur le siège passager… Ou encore déambulant complètement saoule et à moitié nu dans les rues de Pau, ce qui vous empêcherait, peut-être un jour d’être ministre… Quoique…

Mais je trouve que ça apporte quand même un gros avantage en cas d’accident pour lever le doute sur certaines situations complexes surtout quand on voit le nombre de Volkswagens, euuuh pardon, de chauffards en exercice sur nos routes nationales.

Leica has long been synonymous with precision craftsmanship and a refined photographic experience. With the Lux Grip, the brand extends its expertise to smartphone photography, bringing DSLR-style ergonomics to the iPhone. Designed for enthusiasts who demand more than the standard touchscreen interface, this MagSafe-compatible grip transforms an iPhone into a more intuitive and tactile shooting tool. With its premium build, mechanical controls, and seamless software integration, the Lux Grip introduces a new level of control for mobile photographers.

Designer: Leica

Design and Build Quality

Leica’s Lux Grip embraces the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic, crafted from high-grade aluminum with a matte black finish that exudes professionalism. Unlike many plastic alternatives, the metal construction adds a reassuring heft without making the iPhone cumbersome to hold. The cylindrical grip on the left side enhances ergonomics, providing a natural resting position for the fingers, while the MagSafe attachment ensures a secure fit across iPhone models from the iPhone 12 onward.

A key design feature is its two-stage shutter button, reminiscent of traditional cameras. This mechanical button allows for half-press focusing and full-press image capture, bringing a level of tactile precision rarely seen in mobile photography. A dedicated dial on the grip enables quick adjustments to exposure settings, zoom, and other camera functions, mimicking the manual control dials found on Leica’s flagship cameras. The inclusion of customizable function buttons further enhances usability, allowing photographers to map key controls to suit their shooting style.

Advantages of the Leica Lux Grip

The Lux Grip stands out by offering features typically reserved for high-end cameras. Unlike touchscreen-based smartphone controls, this grip provides:

• A True Photography Feel: The two-stage shutter button offers mechanical feedback that mimics a traditional camera.
• Improved Ergonomics: The cylindrical grip ensures a stable hold, reducing strain during prolonged shooting sessions.
• Customizable Controls: Two assignable function buttons allow photographers to personalize their workflow.
• Enhanced Stability: A firmer grip reduces unintentional shakes, resulting in sharper images.
• MagSafe Convenience: The attachment is secure but allows for quick detachment when needed.

These advantages make the Lux Grip a compelling choice for content creators, street photographers, and professionals who rely on mobile photography for rapid image capture.

Hardware and Software Integration

Leica’s implementation of a two-stage shutter button brings professional-grade control to mobile photography. The button operates similarly to those found in high-end DSLR and mirrorless cameras, allowing users to engage autofocus and exposure metering with a half-press. This ensures the subject is sharp and well-exposed before taking the shot.

A full press then captures the image with immediate response, eliminating the lag typically associated with touchscreen-based controls. This precise physical interface provides a more stable and reliable shooting experience, reducing camera shake and allowing for smoother action photography.

This advanced shutter system seamlessly integrates into the Lux Grip’s overall hardware and software design. By allowing photographers to lock focus before recomposing their shots, it enhances precision, particularly in portrait and street photography. Additionally, it offers better timing control for capturing fast-moving subjects, ensuring that users don’t miss critical moments. Since it eliminates reliance on touchscreen input, accidental misfocuses are significantly reduced, allowing for greater accuracy in framing and exposure. This integration between the physical shutter button and Leica’s Lux App ensures a fluid shooting experience that mimics traditional cameras, offering professional-level control in a mobile package.

The Lux Grip’s shutter button functions exclusively within the Leica Lux App, unlocking additional features tailored to professional shooting. The app provides quick access to shooting modes, manual exposure adjustments, and real-time focus controls. Users can fine-tune settings such as shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, making it a powerful tool for those who demand full control over their mobile photography workflow.

Bluetooth Connectivity and Battery Life

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Connection: Ensures real-time responsiveness without significant battery drain.
• Battery Capacity: The built-in 300mAh battery supports approximately 1,000 shots per charge.
• Charging Method: Uses USB-C for convenient recharging alongside an iPhone.

Leica Lux App: Free and Pro Subscription Options

The Leica Lux App operates on a tiered subscription model, offering both a free version with basic functionality and a premium Lux Pro subscription for advanced features.

The free version provides essential tools such as Auto and Aperture modes, a selection of standard Leica lens simulations, and basic editing capabilities. To help new users explore its full potential, Leica includes a two-week trial of Lux Pro, granting temporary access to the premium toolset.

For users seeking greater control over their photography, Leica offers the Lux Pro subscription at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year—the latter offering an approximate 17% savings. However, customers who purchase the Leica Lux Grip ($329) receive a complimentary one-year Lux Pro subscription, strengthening the connection between hardware and software.

Premium Features and Market Position

• Lux Pro unlocks Leica’s signature features, including:
• Advanced Leica lens simulations, featuring the renowned Summilux-M and Noctilux-M characteristics.
• Professional tools such as RAW capture and processing, real-time histograms, and focus peaking.
• Custom presets and advanced color profiles for a tailored photographic experience.

This premium positioning places the Lux App above competitors such as Halide ($11.99/year) and ProCam ($7.99 one-time purchase). While some photographers appreciate Leica’s refined imaging capabilities, others question the necessity of an ongoing subscription after investing in the hardware. Nonetheless, the basic features remain accessible without a subscription, allowing users to determine if the enhanced tools justify the additional cost based on their workflow and appreciation for Leica’s distinct photographic approach.

Comparative Analysis: Leica LUX Grip vs. Lower-Priced Competitors

The iPhone photography accessory market offers several options catering to different budgets and needs. At $329, the Leica LUX Grip positions itself as a premium tool, while alternatives like the Belkin Stage PowerGrip ($149.95) and ShiftCam SnapGrip ($130) provide more budget-friendly choices.

Build Quality and Design

The Leica LUX Grip features a precision-engineered aluminum build, weighing 130 grams and incorporating a two-stage shutter button, customizable function buttons, and a control dial. In contrast, the Belkin Stage PowerGrip prioritizes utility with a plastic body, focusing more on battery power, while the ShiftCam SnapGrip offers a modular, expandable design with a more compact profile.

Power Management

• Leica LUX Grip: 300mAh battery supports approximately 1,000 shots per charge with USB-C charging (2-hour recharge time).
• Belkin Stage PowerGrip: Features a 10,000mAh battery, doubling as a power bank with 7.5W wireless charging.
• ShiftCam SnapGrip: Offers wireless charging but with a smaller battery capacity compared to the Belkin.

Software and Compatibility

• Leica LUX Grip: Requires the Leica Lux App, offering manual controls, Leica lens simulations, focus peaking, and histogram tools.
• Belkin Stage PowerGrip & ShiftCam SnapGrip: Work seamlessly with any camera app, offering more flexibility but fewer pro-level tools.

Value Proposition

• Leica LUX Grip is ideal for professional photographers seeking precise controls and premium build quality.
• Belkin Stage PowerGrip is best for users needing longer shooting sessions and on-the-go power.
• ShiftCam SnapGrip is a great budget-friendly choice for casual photographers wanting better handling without a steep price.

Key Takeaways

• Leica’s Lux Grip is the only option with mechanical camera controls, a significant advantage for serious photographers.
• Belkin’s PowerGrip offers an integrated power bank but lacks physical controls.
• ShiftCam SnapGrip is a budget alternative with a basic shutter button but lacks the Lux Grip’s refined ergonomics.
• Peak Design’s Creator Kit focuses more on mounting flexibility than advanced shooting features.

For professionals and enthusiasts seeking DSLR-like control in a mobile format, Leica’s Lux Grip remains the most refined choice despite its premium pricing.

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OBSBOT, known for its advancements in smart videography, has unveiled two thoughtfully designed products to enhance user experiences across diverse applications. The OBSBOT Tiny SE, an AI-powered PTZ Full HD webcam, and the OBSBOT Meet SE, an AI-powered Full HD webcam, cater to gamers, remote workers, content creators, and professionals. Here’s an in-depth look at these two new webcams, designed with thoughtful engineering and user-focused features.

Designer: OBSBOT

OBSBOT Tiny SE

The OBSBOT Tiny SE features a sleek and functional design with a two-axis gimbal, providing smooth pan and tilt capabilities. It is designed to keep users perfectly framed during live streams, presentations, or virtual meetings. This makes it particularly useful for professionals who often need to move during their presentations or gamers who want their movements captured without any distortion.

Its advanced sensor technology includes a 1/2.8-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with a 2.9μm pixel size and an f/1.8 aperture, delivering vivid colors and sharp details even in low-light environments. The inclusion of dual native ISOs and Staggered HDR ensures consistent image quality, no matter the lighting conditions. The Tiny SE provides ultra-smooth video recording at 1080P with 100 frames per second, making it an excellent choice for dynamic use cases such as fitness instructors recording workout sessions or YouTubers creating tutorial videos.

This webcam is powered by a Deep Learning Neural Network, which supports AI-powered tracking features. It can track body parts, hands, or zones, adapting to the specific needs of the user. Additionally, gesture controls allow for hands-free operation, a feature highly appreciated by chefs, crafters, or anyone who needs to keep their hands occupied while presenting. The preset functionality simplifies adjusting camera angles and settings, saving time for busy users.

With its minimalistic yet professional appearance, the Tiny SE fits seamlessly into modern workspaces. Its sturdy build ensures durability, and its compact form makes it easy to mount on a laptop or monitor. Users will find it particularly beneficial for creating professional-quality content or participating in high-stakes virtual meetings where clear visuals and precise tracking make a difference.

OBSBOT Meet SE

The OBSBOT Meet SE is a compact and lightweight webcam designed for those who need portability without sacrificing performance. Weighing only 33.2 grams, it’s incredibly easy to carry and install, making it perfect for students, freelancers, and remote workers who often switch workstations. Its clean lines and modern aesthetic are further accentuated by the availability of three attractive color options: Aurora Green, Space Grey, and Cloud White.

The Meet SE excels in video performance, offering 1080P video resolution at 100 frames per second, which ensures smooth motion and vibrant visuals. This makes it ideal for activities such as virtual classes, casual live streams, or family video calls. Its 1/2.8-inch Stacked CMOS sensor and Staggered HDR work together to maintain image clarity and vivid colors, even when lighting conditions are less than ideal.

AI Auto Framing is a key feature of the Meet SE, adapting seamlessly to different scenarios. Whether it’s a one-on-one video call, a group meeting, or a content recording session, the Meet SE ensures the subject remains centered and in focus. Gesture controls further simplify its operation, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with advanced technology. The OBSBOT Center software enhances its functionality, offering features such as Bokeh, Auto Focus, and Beauty Mode. These features make the Meet SE a versatile choice for users who need a balance of functionality and ease of use.

With its lightweight design and straightforward usability, the Meet SE is particularly suited for educational settings, casual live streaming, and day-to-day communication needs. Its compatibility with popular platforms like Zoom, OBS, and Twitch ensures that it integrates effortlessly into existing workflows, making it a reliable tool for various user profiles.

Both the OBSBOT Tiny SE and Meet SE webcams emphasize OBSBOT’s commitment to making AI-powered imaging technology accessible. The Tiny SE offers dynamic tracking and advanced gimbal functionality, ideal for professionals and creators. Meanwhile, the Meet SE’s portability and user-friendly features cater to everyday needs, ensuring high-quality performance in a compact package.

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Your phone has a pretty phenomenal camera, but unless it’s an absolute flagship device, it probably won’t record 8K video. And it for sure won’t fly around in the air taking dramatic shots of you while you pose on the top of a mountain or dirt bike on a rocky trail or dive into a lake. You’ll probably need a selfie drone for that, but before you go spending hundreds of dollars on a drone that’s fragile, expensive, and comes with a massive learning curve involving controllers and joysticks, the folks at HOVERAir might have built the perfect consumer-grade pro drone, or as they call it – a flying action camera. Designed to be foldable, small enough to fit in your pocket, and durable enough to withstand any rookie accidents The HOVERAir X1 PROMAX still packs a state-of-the-art flying system and an 8K camera capable of outshining any other drone its size. It works on voice commands (but also comes with an optional Wi-Fi 6-enabled Beacon), takes off from your palm, reaches speeds of up to 60 km/h (37.2 mph), can capture slow-motion videos at 120fps, and even works in sub-zero temperatures just in case you want to film yourself skiing or snowboarding. The best part, the X1 PRO’s $499 starting price, along with its compact size which makes it compliant with FAA guidelines so anyone can use one.

Designer: HOVERAir

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You may remember HOVERAir from years ago when they first debuted their folding selfie-drone cameras. More than 8 years later, the company’s still sticking to its wildly popular and innovative folding drone template, but has managed to outfit its device with some very impressive tech. Available in two variants – the X1 PRO and the X1 PROMAX, these flying action cameras are capable of recording at 4K and 8K respectively. Both devices weigh under the FAA-regulated 250-gram limit, hit speeds of 42 km/h (26mph) with bursts of up to 60 km/h (37.2mph), shoot slow-mo, take photos, and also capture vertical videos for social media. The X1 PROMAX just packs a slightly better camera system that has a marginally higher FoV at 107° (compared to the X1 PRO’s 104° FoV), and uses vision-based sensors for rear active collision detection. Think of the X1 PRO as the perfect hands-free drone for filming sports, landscapes, and your dance reels, while the X1 PROMAX just being a notch higher for serious professionals and content creators who also want great photography capabilities in their drone. No controllers, no learning curve, no fuss.

The X1 PRO and PROMAX’s design remains their strongest selling point. The flying action camera opens and closes like a book, with a camera and battery system in the ‘spine’, while the four propellers sit on either side, enclosed within a flexible, durable cage-like structure made from cutting-edge HEM materials to protect them from damage during transit or flight. To use the selfie drone, open it up and you’re ready to hit the skies. The X1 PRO and PROMAX operate on voice commands, but for more expert and intuitive tracking, HOVERAir designed a hardware Beacon that packs controls, tracking sensors, and a screen for viewing your flying action camera’s PoV. There’s no traditional remote, although the Beacon transforms into one using a series of modules like a Joystick for motion control and haptic feedback, or even the ability to snap on your smartphone to give you a true RC experience with a drone’s PoV preview. In short, the drone will fly on its own and play cinematographer to all your stunts, but if you want to get behind the ‘wheel’, it’s more than happy to relinquish control. However, if you’re looking to have your flying action camera perform a set of standard flight paths, the X1 PRO and PROMAX’s automated flight modes let you choose from in-built settings like Hover, Zoom Out, Bird’s Eye, and Orbit that capture dynamic cinematic moments, or Follow, Side Follow, and Dolly Track which are better suited for action shots. HOVERAir also plans to add more modes through OTA updates.

Of course, all of this ease of use wouldn’t matter much without an impressive camera. Fortunately, the HOVERAir X1 PRO delivers on that front too. Its 17mm wide-angle lens offers a generous 104° field of view, letting you capture expansive vistas and unique angles that would be impossible from the ground. The X1 PRO can shoot in 1080p at 120 frames per second, making it perfect for those stunning slow-motion shots. Want to take things even further? Enter the X1 PROMAX, which ups the ante with 8K resolution, 4K@120fps slow-motion, and a 107° FoV, giving you the tools to create breathtaking cinematic footage. The PROMAX model also introduces an extra vision-based sensor for rear active collision detection, adding an additional layer of protection when you’re flying in tight or unpredictable spaces – ideal for those moments when you’re pushing boundaries (and maybe your luck).

When it comes to camera drones, stability is everything. No one wants shaky footage from a breezy afternoon at the beach or during a fast-paced tracking shot through a forest trail. The HOVERAir X1 PRO and PROMAX rise to the challenge with built-in video stabilization that they call SmoothCapture 2.0. A two-axis gimbal with EIS (electronic image stabilization) and HL (horizon leveling) kicks in while the drone’s in flight, allowing you to focus on capturing the scene rather than compensating for jitters. For more accurate honing in on your subject, you’ve got the HoverAir Beacon, a nifty add-on that clips onto your handlebar while you’re riding, allowing you to quickly see the flying action camera’s PoV while also giving it a target it can track. This companion device unlocks live previews and expanded control options, transforming your flying experience into something closer to autonomous filmmaking. The Beacon uses HoverLink Technology for ultra-precise tracking, so you can leave the steering to the X1 PRO or PROMAX and focus on getting the shot.

Once you’ve filmed your shot, Wi-Fi 6 integration ensures your aerial masterpiece doesn’t stay stuck in the device’s memory. Quick file transfers mean you can start editing almost immediately after landing. Plus, the selfie drone’s long-range video transmission of up to 1 km (with the Beacon) lets you explore and shoot from afar, capturing wide-open landscapes or large events without sacrificing video quality. It’s the kind of feature that makes you feel like the director of your own blockbuster.

Beyond the camera and flight smarts, the Hover X1 PRO is built to be a winning combination of portable and durable. The foldable design doesn’t affect the drone’s ability to fly with great dexterity, and even with those collision-prevention mechanisms in place, the X1 PRO and PROMAX can dust off mild bumps and accidents thanks to a flexible, shock-absorbing propeller cage. And then there’s the thrill of taking this thing off-road—literally. The X1 Pro’s Omni terrain capability makes it versatile enough to fly over lakes, through snowy forests, or along cliff edges with ease. It adds a whole new layer of adventure to your flights. The control system adapts right along with it, allowing you to turn the Hover Beacon into a one-handed joystick or opt for the more traditional two-handed smartphone setup. Either way, it adjusts to how you want to fly and where you’re flying.

You can either fold the device and carry it around in your pocket when not in use, but HOVERAir also makes a slick leather carrying case to haul your compact aerial camera around wherever you go. However, if you’re looking for an upgrade, HOVERAir’s even designed a PowerCase, which both houses your flying action camera and even supplements it with up to two additional battery charges. Designed specifically for use in extreme cold weather, the PowerCase works at temperatures even as low as -4°F (-20°C) to keep your device charged and ready for flight. Of course, flying your drone in sub-zero temperatures is yet another challenge, which is why HOVERAir even sells a special ‘Thermo Battery’ that you can fit into either the X1 PRO or X1 PROMAX, giving it an operating temperature range of -4°F to 113°F.

Both the HOVERAir X1 PRO and PROMAX come with built-in 64GB storage, upgradable up to 1TB thanks to an SD card slot located on the flying action camera’s body. The X1 PRO and PROMAX run in conjunction with the HOVERAir X1 app, which allows you to configure flight modes, download and share content, launch manual control, and even install firmware updates on your flying action camera. The app offers a transmission range of 500m, while the Beacon bumps it up to an entire kilometer. You can grab the X1 PRO and PROMAX either as standalone devices, or opt for cycling or skiing combos that include the leather carrying case, PowerCase, Thermo Battery, the Beacon, or the modular accessories that turn the Beacon into a joystick. The X1 PRO and PROMAX have already begun shipping as of end-September with a 12-month warranty, and the batteries get a 12-month warranty too (applicable up to 100 cycles).

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A shutter button, a built-in gimbal for landscape and portrait shooting, a zoom wheel, an integrated LED ring light, a tripod setting, and even an external battery pack to boost your phone’s battery. The Snappy offers way more for photography enthusiasts than the iPhone 16 does. It attaches onto any smartphone, giving you a bona fide DSLR-like experience, complete with an ergonomic grip. When you don’t need to shoot content, the Snappy pops right off, turning your handheld camera back into a daily driver smartphone.

Designer: Buddiesman

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Just three weeks ago, Apple debuted the iPhone 16 line-up, adding one crucial new hardware feature to their phones – a Camera Control ‘button’. Designed to help intuitively capture photos without having to fiddle with on-screen controls, the capacitive button lets you perform a variety of actions from zooming, switching between presets, adjusting focal length, or even accessing other key camera features. With the Camera Control, Apple’s reinforced its idea that the smartphone is a great camera first, and then a good mobile device… the only problem is that great cameras are more than just fancy lenses and sensors. Enter the Snappy mobile grip, a device designed to transform the way we take photos on our phones. With its motorized gimbal providing single-axis stabilization, Snappy quickly becomes a trusted companion for anyone tired of blurry images or shaky videos. Unlike larger gimbals such as DJI’s Osmo, Snappy brings stabilization in a small, portable form—making it a solution that fits right into your pocket.

Designed by Buddiesman, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of photographic gear, Snappy’s centerpiece is its motorized, spring-loaded clamp that securely grips your smartphone. This clamp adjusts easily to accommodate a range of phone sizes, so you won’t have to worry about removing your phone case to make it fit. The ergonomic grip attached to the clamp gives the device a comfortable feel, while an articulated arm allows the phone to be rotated seamlessly between landscape and portrait modes with the flick of a thumbwheel. Powered by a brushless motor, this feature also gives the Snappy stabilizing gimbal-like abilities, ensuring your phone stays level, even during handheld video shoots.

Plug your phone in and it literally feels like a professional camera-mimicking rig for your phone. Use any phone you want with the Snappy and it gives you the added benefit of being able to intuitively capture content the way you would with a more pro-facing device like a DSLR or mirrorless camera. A shutter button on the top lets you easily take photos and record videos without fumbling to touch the screen or hit a volume button to take the shot (like you would with most smartphones). The grip feels instantaneously comfortable, allowing you to point and shoot with a single hand. Worried you’ll accidentally drop your phone? The Snappy has a built-in strap that lets you secure it to your hand too, so even the largest, heaviest of phones don’t put too much strain on that wrist of yours.

If there’s something a photographer hates more than phone cameras, it’s the flashlight on phone cameras. The flashlight is way too coarse, and no self-respecting photographer uses it unless absolutely necessary. To fix that, the Snappy comes with its own multi-LED built-in ring light. Located just beside the phone’s lenses (where you’d expect the MagSafe ring to line up), users can toggle between cool and warm light settings simply by tapping the touch-sensitive zone inside the ring, adjusting brightness to get the perfect shot regardless of the lighting conditions. This feature is perfect for low-light environments where smartphone cameras traditionally struggle.

For even greater flexibility, Snappy allows users to detach the grip from the main body, turning it into a wireless remote. With a range of up to 10 meters (33 feet), you can take photos and videos from a distance, offering a new level of creativity and control in framing your shots. With the remote detached (or even with the remote unit still on), the Snappy can be used as a tripod of sorts, propping your phone up so you don’t need to hold it in your hands. Perfect for using as a phone stand while reviewing the footage you’ve shot, or propping your phone up to take a remote video/photo while you stand away from your camera, this feature gives the Snappy one remarkable ability that neither phones nor DSLR cameras have, barring actually buying a tripod of course. And just in case you’re a tripod purist, the Snappy has a tripod mount too. Want to add accessories to your smartphone camera? The Snappy also includes a cold shoe mount for attaching additional peripherals like microphones or even external lights just in case the ring light on the device isn’t enough.

The Snappy relies on a built-in battery that powers this entire experience. Although the battery’s capacity (and use time) is a bit of a mystery, the folks at Buddiesman tout that the Snappy can transform into a power bank for your smartphone when you’re running low on juice. Just connect your phone to the Snappy’s charging port via a USB-C cable and it instantly begins recharging your phone, giving you the benefit of a gimbal that also enhances your phone’s battery life along with its camera capabilities.

Currently available on Kickstarter, early adopters can secure a Snappy with a pledge of $89, while the retail price is set to be $149 once it hits the market. The $89 kit includes the Snappy itself, although you can upgrade to a bundle that also includes an add-on tripod and an external light that mounts into the Snappy’s cold shoe adapter. With its combination of user-friendly design and professional-grade features, Snappy could very well bridge the gap between smartphones and traditional cameras, bringing the best of both worlds to your pocket. They say the best camera is the one that’s in your pocket. No matter whether it’s the Google Pixel, a Samsung Galaxy, or even older variants of the iPhone, the Snappy turns your phone’s camera into a makeshift pro-grade shooter that’s perfect for turning average photos and videos into polished content.

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Smartphones have become very powerful and convenient tools for recording precious memories and sharing them with loved ones, but they can also be sources of stress, distractions, and dissatisfaction. The Instagram generation has many people snapping up photos or short video clips and then losing themselves in a sea of notifications and social media posts just as they try to quickly share those moments. It is quite ironic that these devices that connect us with others also disconnect us from the world around us and, more importantly, from ourselves because of those incessant distractions. A dedicated digital camera, even one with Wi-Fi, is a solution but an inconvenient one at that because of its bulk and complicated features. A better answer might be the evolution of the point-and-shoot camera, but one with a flexible design that can scale to people’s ever-changing needs and situations.

Designers: Mason Fetter, Alejandra Giron, Grant Huntsman, Cooper Phelps, Summer Glenn

Point-and-shoot digital cameras were the first to be obsoleted by the rise of smartphones, unable to keep up with the growing number of connectivity features and fun filters that these mobile devices offered. At the same time, however, it is exactly those lack of features that now gives the design its appeal, as people using Polaroid-style instant cameras have discovered. Their simplicity allowed people to simply have fun and enjoy the moment, without having to worry about instantly applying filters or even immediately uploading photos and videos.

Keepsake is a concept design that embraces that simplicity but with an added twist. Unlike those very basic cameras, it can actually expand to add features needed by users. Best of all, it can also go back to that basic functionality once those extra tasks are done. In other words, it has a modular system that keeps it agile and flexible in ways that even a smartphone might have problems keeping up with.

At the heart of the Keepsake design is the screenless digital camera itself and four basic modules which include a mic recording and flash that stick to the front of the camera, as well as a MagSafe clip and a wide charging hub that connects to the back. With this kit, shutterbugs have most of what they need to have an enjoyable disconnected experience that simply focuses on the world around them. At the same time, it keeps the doors open to even more possibilities with future add-ons.

Of course, Keepsake also connects and syncs with a mobile app so you can still share your photos when you want to. It gives users the freedom and control to put their phones away and just immerse themselves in the moment but still gives them the power to enjoy the conveniences of the Internet afterward. And with the modular design, they can take only what they need with them and hold a compact device, unlike a powerful yet bulky and heavy camera.

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Even with the growing power of smartphone cameras, the discrete camera market hasn’t yet folded as many once prophesied. Professional cameras like DSLRs are still unmatched in power and flexibility, while the retro and nostalgia craze has actually carved a niche for Polaroid-style instant cameras. The most popular format for the latter is small vertical cards that fans love sharing or sticking on walls and fridge doors, but those square-shaped photos (not including the wide white borders) don’t exactly have enough room for everyone or everything you might want to capture. For that, you’ll need a wider picture format, almost like the stereotypical 4×6, which is something that Fujifilm’s latest INSTAX design is offering, allowing you to snap and share those once-in-a-lifetime moments with more friends.

Designer: Fujifilm

There’s just something about these instant cameras that tickle people’s fancies, regardless of whether they lived through the age of Polaroids or not. Rather than being seen as a weakness, the lack of digital features and the limits of printed photos actually add to the charm of the experience. It makes each moment even more ephemeral and precious, which is why you’d want to include as many people or as much of the scene as you can.

The INSTAX WIDE 400 provides that breathing room with its wide photo format, almost twice the size of regular INSTAX photos. That also makes the camera twice as large, as it needs to fit the cartridge holding the ink-free sheets of photo frames. That said, the camera is also designed for comfort despite its size and heft, and its traditional design makes it easy to grasp and hold even with a single hand.

One of the biggest strengths of the INSTAX cameras is their extreme ease of use. Simply turn them on, which involves turning the central dial to the left, and you’re good to go. But since it was specifically designed for group photos, the INSTAX WIDE 400 has a unique feature that lets you turn a lever to set a timer for up to 10 seconds, giving you enough time to position yourself or prepare wacky poses. It doesn’t get simpler than that.

Admittedly, the INSTAX WIDE 400 is aimed at a very niche audience, but one that really digs this kind of experience enough to fork out around $150 for just the camera alone. That said, Fujifilm also knows it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, which is why it has a wide range of INSTAX products ranging from smaller instant cameras to portable photo printers that try to offer the best of both analog and digital worlds.

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Gudetama is one of my favorite Sanrio characters as I find that I relate a lot to it even though it’s an anthropomorphic egg yolk. I’ve watched its “Eggcelent Adventures” on Netflix and I also collect various stationary stuff featuring this lazy ennui-filled cute egg. I’m not alone in this obsession as the character has 852,000 followers on Instagram and has probably sold a lot of Sanrio merch as well.

Designer: Retrospekt for Sanrio

Another Gen Z thing that has been trending lately is a throwback to 35mm digital cameras. And no one does retro tech products better than Retrospekt. Their latest collaboration with Sanrio is the limited edition Gudetama Restrospekt FC-11 35mm Film Camera which has the egg yolk character on center stage, or rather, center camera. The camera has a silicone lens cap and the body has faux leather artwork with the different Gudetama versions.

It is a pretty simple point-and-shoot camera with a 1m fixed-focus lens and built-in optional flash. All you have to do is look through the viewfinder, line up your shot, press the shutter button, and then get your 35mm film developed in your favorite film developing shop. It’s just like any other 35mm film camera except you have the Gudetama butt staring at you when you look into the viewfinder.

The camera has a 200-400 ISO with a 31mm f/9 lens and 1/120 second shutter speed. It’s pretty light as it only weighs 122g and may even be lighter than your smartphone. It’s pretty cute that kids these days are enjoying taking analog photos and having cute cameras like this one adds to the appeal.

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