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DJI unveils its cheapest-ever FPV goggles – and that makes the Neo way more affordable for immersive flying sessions DJI has unveiled the new Goggles N3, its cheapest-ever FPV (First Person View) goggles for immersive drone flight. Coming in at under half the price of the Goggles 3, the cut-price N3 version looks like an excellent pairing with the Neo , DJI's cheapest-ever 4K drone with multiple flight control options, including FPV. DJI has set the price of the Goggles N3 at $229 / £229 / AU$359, plus the goggles can be purchased in a DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo for $449 / £449 / AU$839. For context, that Fly More Combo, which includes the Neo selfie drone, RC Motion Controller 3 (rather than the FPV Remote Controller 3), two extra batteries and charging hub plus the Goggles N3, costs less than the Goggles 3 alone. In this one move, DJI has provided an affordable route for FPV flight newbies, and a sensible alternative the BetaFPV Cetus X drone kit, further cementing the Ne

The leaked DJI Osmo 360 looks like the worst news the GoPro Max 2 has had all year New DJI Osmo 360 leaks reveal more about the incoming action cam Mock-ups based on schematics give us an idea of potential design GoPro Max 2 still hasn't launched a year on from official confirmation The great DJI vs GoPro battle looks likely to enter a new chapter soon, with regulatory filings recently revealing that a new DJI Osmo 360 is en route . And now some new mockups of the 360 camera suggest it could be a major headache for the delayed GoPro Max 2 . While the discovery of a DJI Osmo 360 filing from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave us our first hint of the camera's existence, the fan-made renders (based on schematics) show why it could be a powerful GoPro and Insta360 alternative. For example, on X (formerly Twitter) @hakasushi, who has previously made precise size comparisons of unreleased DJI drones, created the images below based on leaked schematics, sh

Insta360’s new Ace Pro 2 is a world-first dual-chip action camera – here’s how they improve performance Insta360's Ace Pro was the first 8K action camera to market, and just under a year later it has a successor, the Ace Pro 2, which is a rounded upgrade ready to take on the GoPro Hero 13 Black and DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro . You can learn how each model compares in our Hero 13 Black vs Action 5 Pro vs Ace Pro 2 piece (coming shortly) – it's a tasty battle to claim the best action camera title. Truth is, each one has its own take on the format and will appeal to different kinds of people, with Insta360 doubling down on high-resolution 8K video as its selling point, together with what it says is the first dual chip in an action camera, designed to improve performance. Impressive as the original Ace Pro sounded, certain features were in reality a little light, whereas the Ace Pro 2 adds the necessary substance. Its 8K video still feels a little gimmicky given how many caveats

DJI tipped to launch its first 360-degree camera to rival Insta360 and GoPro Not content with tussling with GoPro in the action camera space, DJI is reportedly preparing to launch its first-ever 360-degree camera to take on Insta360. @JasperEllens on X (formerly Twitter) leaked a US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing that seemingly certifies the DJI Osmo 360 (see below), which would almost certainly be a handheld 360-degree camera to rival the five star-rated Insta360 X4 . Given that GoPro has repeatedly delayed the launch of the Max 2 , the successor to the now five-year-old GoPro Max , we need another X4 rival besides the decent Kandao QooCam Ultra 3 , and DJI could surprisingly steal a march on GoPro here. Given its track record, DJI disrupting the Insta360-dominated market would be an exciting move. It's Osmo Action 5 Pro is the latest in a line of action cams that are compelling GoPro alternatives, while the Osmo Pocket 3 instantly became our favorite vlog

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Apple iPad Mini 7 launch to the major Amazon Kindle refresh Welcome back folks. This week in the world of tech has been a busy one. We tested a new smart ring for our Oura Ring 4 review , we got four new Kindles from Amazon, and LG updated its 2023 for free. To catch up on the biggest stories we've rounded them below for your to browse the highlights, with links to the wider stories if you're hungry to learn more. When you're done you should check out our guide of the seven new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend (October 18) . 7. The iPad mini 7 finally landed after a long wait (Image credit: Apple) Just as we were about to give up on ever seeing a new iPad mini, Apple announced a new version for the first time in over three years – and it looks a solid bet for anyone who needs an 8.3-inch tablet. Naturally, the mini 7 is mainly here to support Apple Intelligence features, which it can pull off tha

Want the new DJI Air 3? An impromptu import ban has made it harder to buy in the US Getting your hand son the brand-new DJI Air 3S – which we gave four-and-a-half-stars in our DJI Air 3S review – might be trickier than anticipated as the company is having issues importing its latest drone to the US. For the time being, it might only be possible to purchase the drone from DJI.com directly, not through any third-party stores. This isn’t anything to do with the ban bill which passed in the US House of Representatives earlier this year . Instead, DJI claims it’s because the Department of Homeland Security incorrectly believes the drones were produced in forced labor camps and is blocking the drones using the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (via The Verge ) In a letter it sent to distributors – which has been shared on social media – DJI refutes these accusations stating “DJI strongly affirms that no forced labor is involved at any stage of our manufacturing process. “Our company

DJI’s new dual-camera Air 3S drone could be the ultimate all-rounder for aerial photographers A little over a year since the Air 3 took to the skies, DJI has followed it up with an iterative update in the shape of the new DJI Air 3S. We already rated the DJI Air 3 as the best all-round drone , and its successor – which you can learn more about in our in-depth DJI Air 3S review – delivers even better bang for buck for enthusiast pilots keen on capturing high-quality aerial images. The key upgrades delivered by the Air 3S are its dual-camera array, which now includes a primary 24mm camera that utilizes a larger 1-inch sensor, alongside the secondary camera – a 3x telephoto zoom (70mm approx) for the times you need to get a tighter perspective of your subjects. In addition to a better main camera, the Air 3S is equipped with front-facing LiDAR – that's a first for DJI – plus downward infrared time-of-flight (TOF) sensors and six vision sensors. Combined, this omnidirectional obs

How to watch today's big DJI drone launch – and what to expect DJI may have only just launched the DJI Mini 4K, which we've branded the best budget drone for beginners, but it's already moving onto its next announcement – which you can tune into today. The 'Chase the View' event teaser doesn't explicitly say that it's for a drone, but the title and image suggest it will be a new flying camera. More importantly, we've recently seen several leaks for a DJI Air 3S drone, so it looks highly likely that we'll see that mid-range drone officially land today. DJI's Air series sits in between its smaller Mini series and its high-end Mavic range – and it many respects, it's traditionally been the sweet spot for most people. The DJI Air 3 came out in July 2023, so it isn't exactly an old model – which is why DJI is likely launching an 'S' model, rather than a DJI Air 4. But that doesn't necessarily mean the Air 3S, if we do see it

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leak suggests it could extend lead as world’s best 8K action cam The Insta360 Ace Pro from November 2023 remains the most powerful action camera we've tested, but that looks likely to change soon – according to some leaked marketing materials that spill the beans on a new Ace Pro 2. As always, the source of these leaks is the reliable @Quadro_News on X (formerly Twitter, below), who's posted some useful slides that give us an idea of what to expect from Insta360's flagship GoPro rival. Previous leaks had already told us that the Ace Pro 2 is likely to have a 1/1.3-inch main sensor (this time with a 50MP resolution, rather than 48MP). But it seems that the new action cam will pair its 5nm AI chip with some new silicon called the 'Pro Imaging Chip'. Exactly what the latter does isn't clear, but from the other slides it will seemingly boost software features like PureVideo, which primarily handles low-light performance. From a slide of le

DJI reveals likely launch date for Air 3S drone –and it could be more exciting than we thought DJI appears to have all-but confirmed the launch date for the leaked Air 3S drone in a teaser for an event on October 15. And new leaks suggest the mid-range flying camera could be more interesting than originally expected. The date and times for your gadget diary, according to DJI's social media teaser , are October 15 at 9am ET / 2pm BST, or 12am on October 16 in you're in Australia. That's when DJI's 'Chase the View' event will kick off – and while there are no explicit mentions of drones in the teaser, it does show a camera sensor and aerial view of the northern lights. We've also seen leaks on an almost daily basis for the DJI Air 3S in recent weeks, including an unboxing video, so the drone is almost certain to land on that date. What's been slightly less expected is that the Air 3S, despite being a smaller 'S' update rather than an Air 4, app

New DJI Air 3S leaks suggest drone will get new accessory to help it follow you around The DJI Air 3S has been almost fully revealed in several leaks over the past few months, including a recent unboxing video – yet some new rumors have managed to unearth some intriguing new details about the mid-range drone.   Alongside what appear to be official specs sheets, reliable DJI commentator @JasperEllens has revealed an image of a new DJI RC Track controller, which will apparently let you the drone follow you around without the need for the usual remote. The concept isn't a new one in drones – Skydio, which quit consumer drones in August 2023 , long offered its own Beacon handheld accessory for its drones to obediently track you during bike rides and more. But the accessory would be a first for DJI, whose drones typically rely on a bulkier remote control for so-called 'follow me' functionality. Exclusive leak: What if, your #Air3S does not need a traditional remote? What

Panasonic launches the world’s smallest zoom lens for full-frame, alongside a key firmware update that improves its tiny Lumix S9 Panasonic has officially launched the world's smallest and lightest zoom lens with autofocus for full-frame cameras – the Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 – and it's an ideal pairing with its Lumix S9 mirrorless camera, for which Panasonic has also released a big firmware update, available from October 9. With those two moves, Panasonic has made big strides in improving its polarizing Lumix S9 for content creators, a camera that we labeled "small, simple, powerful, flawed" in our Lumix S9 in-depth review. With firmware version 1.1 installed, the S9 could be realizing its potential as one of the best YouTube cameras , with the option to remove recording time limits, improved compatibility with the Lumix Lab app that now includes remote shooting, plus handy frame markers to show what's in your shot for up to three aspect ratios simultaneously

New Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera leaks spill details on pricing and specs We've seen both the GoPro Hero 13 Black and the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro launch in recent weeks, but there's always room for another action camera – and new leaks suggest the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Per well-known tipster @Quadro_News , the successor to the Insta360 Ace Pro will offer a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor (up from a 48MP 1/1.3-inch one), and 10 meters or 33 feet of water resistance (which is the same as the current model). In addition, it's apparently going to offer 1.5 meters or five feet of shock resistance, and will be able to operate between -4F and 113F (-20C and 45C). It's also set to be a little thicker than the current model, which we're hoping means improved battery life. Indeed, better battery life was mentioned in an earlier leak that also talked about an 8K video resolution, matching the Insta360 Ace Pro, and enhanced AI pro

US ramps up pressure on Chinese EV imports as it proposes ban on products that pose threat to national security The US Government continues to pile the pressure on Chinese EV makers, with the Biden administration proposing new rules that could block the sale or import of connected vehicles hailing from China and Russia. Stating national security concerns, the Department of Commerce has proposed a new rule that would prohibit select Chinese software and hardware from American roads. This would include the potential banning of new sales, as well as the removal of said hardware and software from existing road-going vehicles. The move follows an investigation instigated by President Biden, which tasked the Department of Commerce with looking into the potential security threat that technology from both China and Russia could pose if it were to be remotely manipulated with malicious intent. According to Reuters , the new rules would make software prohibitions effective on 2027 model-yea

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leaks reveal an 8K AI-powered action camera with better battery life It appears that the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 could soon be in our hands if leaked pictures of the product's packaging (see below), as well as an open box with the action camera inside, are anything to go by. An upcoming Ace Pro 2 would come hot off the heels of the GoPro Hero 13 Black and DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and upgrade Insta360's 8K Ace Pro , which is still only a year old. And those leaked Ace Pro 2 pictures reveal more details about the would-be GoPro and DJI rival. Chief among the details revealed is that the Ace Pro 2 will be an '8K AI-Powered Action Cam'. That video resolution is nothing new – the Ace Pro is already capable of shooting 8K 30fps video, specs that are also pictured on the packaging. However, what's new is the added emphasis on computational smarts this time around. Battery life has also seemingly been revealed, with the screen on the camera showing up to