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DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is a better camera in every respect

2026-04-30T05:03:20-04:00

The Osmo Pocket 4 is no reinvention; it looks just like the Pocket 3.

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, and there's little it does that the Pocket 3 doesn't (it looks like the rumored dual-lens Pro version will be more of a reinvention). The good news for everyone else is that those evolutions run throughout the Pocket 4, from the camera sensor to the controls. That makes this an unmistakable improvement over the previous generation.

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360-degree cameras have a new superpower

2026-04-25T03:58:26-04:00

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 wrote about Gaussian splatting, the tech that promises to someday let anyone digitally re-create chunks of the real world in photorealistic 3D. But Splatica is making it surprisingly easy to harness splats today - with nothing more than an off-the-shelf consumer 360-degree camera and a subscription service that handles …

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Prestigious photo contest answers ‘what is a photo?’

2026-04-24T05:44:54-04:00

The three finalists for the World Press Photo of the year. | Image: World Press 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 photojournalist Carol Guzy - was announced yesterday. The harrowing photograph shows children clinging to their father after an immigration hearing. The photo had to abide by specific rules around the use of AI tools to be eligible for the competition, with the independent, nonprofit organization behind the awar …

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GoPro’s new Mission cameras are priced beyond most weekend athletes

2026-04-20T10:34:58-04:00

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 $100 Point-and-Shoot Grip accessory for free (while supplies last) ahead of their May 28th release. The Mission 1 Pro ILS, the cam with the interchangeable mount for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses and adapters, will be available later in Q3 for $699.99, or $599.99 for GoPro subscribers.

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DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 camera is better at capturing slo-mo footage and photos

2026-04-15T13:37:02-04:00

The Osmo Pocket 4 is better at shooting in low light situations with an improved sensor and new fill light accessory. | Image: DJI

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 and built-in storage.

As with recently introduced DJI products like the Osmo Nano action cam, the Avata 360 drone, and the Osmo Mobile 8 stabilizer, the Osmo Pocket 4 won't launch in the US. "The Osmo Pocket 4 will not be available in the US market as the application for authorization is still p …

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Leaked images reveal a dual-lens pro version of DJI’s next Osmo Pocket camera

2026-04-14T13:26:22-04:00

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A leaked image potentially shows an alternate version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 with dual cameras. | Image: Igor Bogdanov / X

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 of leaks, but it's not known if the pro version will debut at the same time.

Full specs for the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro aren't known yet, but the camera is rumored to pair an ultrawide lens with a telephoto lens offering optical zoom capabilities, according to New Camera. It could be announced alongside the standard version of the Osm …

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GoPro goes bigger and pro-er with support for Micro Four Thirds lenses

2026-04-15T17:30:16-04:00

A trio of GoPro Mission 1 cameras: the Mission 1, Mission 1 Pro, and Mission 1 Pro ILS. | Image: GoPro

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 higher-end flagship Mission 1 Pro ILS with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses is expected in Q3 2026.

The base Mission 1 can shoot video at up to 8K / 30 frames per second in 16:9 as well as open gate of its whole 4:3 sensor at up to 4K / 120 fps. It can do slow-motion of up to 240 fps at 1080p. The Mission 1 Pro ups …

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Allow me to explain why I love this camera that can’t shoot color

2026-04-11T09:02:43-04:00

No frills, all artsy thrills. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge

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 Monochrome for over a month, taking it with me everywhere and photographing everything. Let me explain how this pricey little point-and-shoot is likely to go down as one of my all-time-favorite cameras.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

Score: 8

Pros	Cons
Excellent black-and-white image quality Everything great about the standard GR IV: sharp lens, small size, …

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GoPro is cutting 23 percent of its workforce

2026-04-08T07:14:57-04:00

The GoPro Max2 is the company’s most recent action camera, launched in September 2025. | Image: GoPro

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 as $15 million in severance payments and healthcare benefits. The company says the cuts will be implemented during the second quarter of 2026, and most of the layoffs will be completed by the end of the year. The company previously laid off workers in two separate rounds in 2024.

GoPro had expected to return to profita …

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You can install these wireless security cameras over half a mile away

2026-03-25T09:16:56-04:00

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 transmit video at distances of up to 1,000 meters (over 0.6 miles) even with obstacles like buildings in the way, simplifying installation for large facilities and properties.

The Ulticam Long-Range Wireless AI Security Kit is the smaller of the two kits. It pairs four of the company's B25W outdoor camer …

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