GoPro Hero 10 Black has 5.3K video recording, upgraded chipset and better video stabilization

The GoPro HERO 10 Black action camera comes with a 23.6MP sensor, an upgraded and faster chipset, 5.3K video support, and improved video stabilization.

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GoPro app gets a complete makeover with GoPro Quik

GoPro has launched a total refresh of their mobile app. The new app is named ‘GoPro Quik’. It introduces several new features including a ‘Mural’ feed that will act as your own private feed within the app. Further, you can share images that already exist in your phone’s camera roll, text threads or wherever your favorite images may be. Quik will automatically group together the images or videos you share at once. They will be grouped together as an event, and it will create a compilation highlight video beat-synced to music. You can easily adjust it your liking afterwards.

“Quik makes it simple and fun to finally make sense of the vast number of photos and videos we all have on our phones,” said GoPro founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman. “You don’t even have to open the Quik app to organize your images, simply share your favorite shots directly to Quik from your camera roll, text threads or wherever your best shots may be. We named it Quik because that’s what it is!”

GoPro's new app Quik is aptly named for its best quality -- how quick it is to learn and use, as well as store, edit and share photo and videos.
GoPro Quik

With GoPro Quik you can import photos and videos from any phone or camera, including GoPros and DSLRs. Further, every photo and video you post to your Quik mural feed will be backed up at its original quality. It allows you to create music-synced videos by simply selecting the photos and videos you want to include along with a song from the included library or your own. The app also includes the regular stuff from GoPro original music to editing tools to adjust exposure, contrast, color, vibrancy and more.

Quik is free to download and use on a trial basis. To unlock the app’s full capabilities, you’ll have to subscribe it for $1.99/month or $9.99/year. The subscription would include unlimited cloud backup of your imported photos and videos at their original quality when the backup feature is released later this year.

 

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Best Tech for him on Valentine’s Day

Nothing says “I love you” to a man better than a tech gift. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this is the moment you need to seize. Are you in the market looking for the best tech gifts for your man? You’ve come to the right place. These are the best tech gifts for him on Valentine’s Day.

He’s a Gamer

Sony’s new PlayStation 5 is one of the best tech gifts you can buy for your special someone who is a gamer. The new console features ultra-high-speed SSD, 8K output, as well as supports 4K TV gaming. All of this is combined with the next-gen adaptive triggers that feature dynamic resistance levels that simulate the physical impact of in-game activities in select PS5 games.

    Sony PlayStation 5

    For the gamer

    Enjoy smooth and fluid high frame rate gameplay at up to 120 fps for compatible games, with support for 120Hz output on 4K displays.

He’s creative

The iPad Pro is one of the best tablets in the market if you are a creator. If your partner is an artist, this should be your go-to gift purchase. It features a 12.9-inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color. It is powered by an industry-leading chipset that allows for smooth transitions while using the tablet.

    Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch

    For the Creators

    12.9-inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color. There is A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine

Fitness is his thing

There can be no better gift than the Apple Watch Series 6 if he is serious about his fitness. The wearable measures your blood oxygen with an all-new sensor and app. It has an Always-On Retina display, which is 2.5x brighter outdoors when your wrist is down, and the watch is powered by 20% faster S6 SiP. It can measure workouts like running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, dance, and more.

    Apple Watch Series 6

    For the fit

    Track your daily activity on Apple Watch and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone. Sync your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Mix Tech with Style

The Bose Frames are sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers. These mix style with tech making them one of the best tech gifts for Valentine’s Day for your partner. Bose Frames Alto features a classic angular shape and commanding lenses in two sizes. There is also an integrated microphone for clear calls and access to your phone’s virtual assistant. The sunglasses block up to 99% of UVA/UVB Rays.

    Bose Frames

    For the Stylish

    Sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers that produce rich, immersive sound for you, while others hear practically nothing.

He’s an avid reader

If your partner loves reading, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite would make an excellent Valentine’s Day gift. It comes equipped with a flush-front design and 300PPI glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. The e-reader is waterproof so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath.

    Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

    For the Readers

    The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight.

He likes drones

If the sky is the limit for your partner, the DJI Mini 2 should be your choice of gift. It is currently the best compact drone one can buy. It captures 4K at 30fps, and it is small enough to be slipped into any bag or even a jacket pocket. The drone isn’t complicated to fly because of its redesigned controller. He can fly the device for up to 30 minutes.

    DJI Mini 2

    For the Drone Pilot

    DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.

Camera and ACTION!

The GoPro HERO9 Black is your go-to best tech gift if your partner is into action and extreme sports. The camera can shoot stunning video with up to 5K resolution, perfect for maintaining detail even when zooming in. It captures crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. And with SuperPhoto, HERO9 Black can automatically pick all the best image processing for you.

    GoPro HERO9 Black

    For the Action

    5K Video - Shoot stunning video with up to 5K resolution, perfect for maintaining detail even when zooming in

Affordable audio for fitness

The Amazfit PowerBuds offer precise heart rate monitoring during exercise with PPG Sensor. It notifies for workout status and excessive heart rate data. It offers 8 hours battery life on a single charge. You can rear our Amazfit PowerBuds review here.

    Amazfit PowerBuds

    For the Sporty

    These one-of-a-kind earbuds feature heart-rate monitoring during exercise. They come with magnetic ear hooks for increased stability. Also, these feature ENC dual-microphone noise reduction.

These are the best tech gifts for him that you can purchase for Valentine’s Day. Go order now!

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GoPro Labs firmware adds experimental capabilities to your HERO and MAX cameras

GoPro has announced a slew of new features for its cameras. The company announced that its GoPro Labs special firmware program has released an update. It unlocks new and experimental features for advanced users. The program supports HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black and the GoPro MAX. New capabilities include:

  • Camera Motion Triggers: Leverage the camera’s accelerometer and/or gyroscope to start/stop capture only when the camera is in motion, preserving storage and battery.
  • USB Power Triggers: Equips GoPro to start/stop capture when USB power is detected, enabling USB-triggered functions like serving as a dash cam.
  • Motion Detection Enhancements: Motion detection is now supported in all video modes, including 360° motion detection on MAX, with improvements to the sensitivity range.
  • Simplified Live Streaming QR Code: Program your GoPro got start live streaming within seconds of being connected to a designated Wi-Fi network.
  • Single-Setting/One-Button Mode: A one-button mode where the operator can only start/stop capture, making it impossible to accidentally change camera modes. Perfect for simplified use and new users.
  • New Exposure Modes: Set timed exposure lock and minimum shutter speed settings.
  • New QR Code Controls: QR code controls supported in 5K and HindSight capture for HERO9 Black

GoPro Labs firmware is available to download for HERO9 Black, HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black, and GoPro MAX at GoPro.com/Labs. It includes the current public firmware capabilities appropriate for each model, plus the experimental features listed above. These new features are an addition to previously released functionality including QR-code-controlled options like motion detection, wake-up timers, saving favorite settings, camera personalization and more. Some of these also became official features in HERO9 Black, which launched in fall 2020.

The company is all set to appear on virtual stage at CES 2021. The GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman will join Engadget for a live interview on its virtual CES stage today, January 13 at 12 PM.

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GoPro app gets ‘Mural’ feature with personalized wall of your must-see content

GoPro is updating its app with a new feature. Starting today, you will find a ‘Mural’ feature in your GoPro app. It is designed to “relive your favorite GoPro moments,” says the company. Essentially, it will show a personalized wall of your must-see photos and videos. The update also brings several other new features to the app.

You can also customize your Mural by adding your best GoPro photos and videos. Further, there are three stages of viewing content, controlled by tapping the view icon to see your full collection at a glance or hone in on specific photos or videos. Plus, there’s ‘Highlight Reels‘, which are automatically generated, shareable edits of your favorite moments. There is a personalization option to rename events and customize an edit for sharing. You can get all these new features including the Mural by just updating your GoPro app on your iOS or Android device today.

We’re on a mission to eliminate the infamous blackhole of photo apps on your phones, and the introduction of Mural is our first step in achieving that. 

GoPro

The company launched its GoPro Hero9 Back in September this year. It features a 20MP camera instead of the 12MP found on Hero8 Black. Moreover, it can shoot 5K videos (in 30fps) for the first time. To recall, the predecessor can shoot 60fps for 4K video. It also packs a 1,720mAh battery, which is 40% larger than the one found on Hero8 Black. The latest device brings back the removable front lens and the company is selling a new “Max Lens” mod for $99, which adds a wider frame and horizontal leveling no matter the orientation of the camera. The GoPro Hero9 Black brings Hypersmooth 3.0 for more stabilization. There 8x Slo-Mo and 1080p live-streaming options as well. You can read more about it here.

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GoPro Hero9 Black brings better battery life, 5K video, second color screen

GoPro has announced its new flagship action camera, the GoPro Hero9 Black. It adds a host of new features. The resolution has improved as well. Plus, there’s a bigger battery, a larger display, and a heftier price tag.

The new GoPro Hero9 Black features a 20MP camera instead of the 12MP found on Hero8 Black. It can shoot 5K videos for the first time. Although, it is limited to 30fps. To recall, the predecessor can shoot 60fps for 4K video. Moreover, it fixes one of the major issues of battery life. The new device packs a 1,720mAh battery, which is 40% larger than the one found on Hero8 Black.

The Hero9 Black gets a removable front lens, which was absent on the predecessor. The company will be selling a new “Max Lens” mod for $99 this October. It adds a wider frame and horizontal leveling no matter the orientation of the camera. It includes a 2.27-inch touchscreen as compared to the 1.95-inch display on the old model. This time around, there’s a display on the front, which offers a full color panel for previewing shots. It comes equipped with 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction.

The GoPro Hero9 Black brings Hypersmooth 3.0 for more stabilization. There 8x Slo-Mo and 1080p live-streaming options as well. You can now schedule capture too. The new action camera can shoot Superphoto +HDR. As for connectivity, it features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. You can voice control it in 14 languages.

The GoPro Hero9 Black costs $449.99. It can be purchased for $349.98 through GoPro’s website if you also buy a one-year GoPro Plus subscription, which costs $50 for a year. It is on sale internationally starting today on GoPro.com and will be on sale in India at select retail partners from late October for Rs 49,500 (Amazon, Flipkart, Chroma and select imaging stores).

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GoPro Hero9 Black leaked images reveal a welcome change for vloggers

GoPro seems to be preparing for the launch of its ninth generation Hero camera. The GoPro Hero9 Black images have leaked online, and they reveal a welcome change for vloggers. The action cam seems to be getting a new color display on the front. To recall, GoPro has only used LC displays so far to display the frame rates, resolution, and other details of the selected recording mode. 

The latest development comes from WinFuture. As per the report, GoPro Hero9 Black will also get an improved front display. The action cam could also come with support for 5K video recording. As for the small colored screen beside the sensor, it could display the live image from the camera in order to work better with recordings in the vlog style.

Apart from the display, there are very few external changes. Further, there is no information on the technical details of the upcoming action camera. However, the GoPro Hero9 Black will come with fold-out mounting arms on the lower edge, with which it can be attached directly to a mount without an additional housing. There is no leak related to pricing and availability yet.

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GoPro brings live streaming service to its Plus subscribers

GoPro has unveiled a live streaming service for its GoPro Plus subscribers. Moreover, the company has also announced that Windows users are getting the webcam update that was recently unveiled for Mac users. Hypersmooth 2.0 on the Hero 8 Black is also getting updated.

As for the live streaming service, it will be supported by three of the company cameras including GoPro Hero 8 Black, Hero 7 Black, and Max. GoPro is yet to details how the streaming service would work. The company has only said that it will be of “high-quality” and that it would be “simplified.”

The livestreams can be shared by sharing a link directly with friends and follower. Notably, you will need to be a GoPro Plus subscriber to take advantage of the development. The service costs $5 per month and includes benefits like unlimited storage of your GoPro videos at native resolution and discounts on accessories.

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GoPro launches lifestyle gear, details #GoProLiveIt virtual charitable event

GoPro has launched a new line of lifestyle gear that is available worldwide beginning today, exclusively on GoPro.com. The gear is made of GoPro’s signature design. It includes line of bags, backpacks and cases starting at $19.99, clothing starting at $24.99 and other goods, like floating sunglasses and water bottles, starting at $29.99.

The new GoPro bag line includes:

  • Daytripper ($99.99) – Designed for daily adventures, the ergo-friendly Daytripper provides hydration compatibility and padded storage for a laptop, essentials and gear.
  • Stash ($69.99) – Stash is a flexible, fast-loading rolltop bag. The lightweight construction is designed for easy storage layering and reach-in accessibility.
  • Mission ($99.99) – Mission is a 2-in-1 backpack duffel built tough and sized up to handle the demands of extended trips and larger loads.
  • Storm DRY ($99.99) – Amphibious by design, Storm DRY is a tough, yet streamlined, waterproof backpack. It’s welded, watertight and lightweight while being tough as nails.
  • Sling ($49.99) – Sling is a sleek, minimalist crossbody bag you can also wear as a waist pack. Perfect for daily adventures from trail runs to supermarket runs.
  • Casey ($49.99) – Casey is a protective, customizable, compression-molded case for your GoPro and accessories. Features padded construction with soft tricot lining.
  • Casey LITE ($19.99) – Casey LITE is a lightweight, travel-friendly case for your GoPro and accessories. Features customizable padded construction.

Further, GoPro PLUS subscribers get an exclusive 30% discount off the new lifestyle gear line. For reference, the PLUS subscription costs $4.99/month or $49.99 annually. It provides benefits such as unlimited cloud storage, damaged camera replacement and up to 50% off on all GoPro mounts and accessories.

Separately, GoPro is hosting its first-ever virtual charitable event this weekend called #GoProLiveIt. Between Friday, July 31, and Sunday, Aug. 2, people can participate in one or more of eight social-distancing-friendly activity categories with free events led virtually by GoPro athletes, advocates and ambassadors. Participants also have the chance to win one of the new GoPro lifestyle gear items for posting a standout image to social media using #GoProLiveIt and tagging @GoPro. You can learn more about it here.

For every social post tagged with #GoProLiveIt between July 31 and Aug. 2, GoPro will donate $1 to be shared across three charities —Girl TrekSea Trees and Challenged Athletes Foundation.

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GoPro adds a way to turn your HERO8 Black to an HD wide-angle webcam

GoPro has announced that its flagship HERO8 Black camera now functions as a 1080p high-definition, wide-angle webcam. Users can update their HERO8 Black with a beta release of the new firmware and install the new GoPro Webcam desktop utility to use their camera as a webcam now.  The GoPro Webcam desktop utility is currently available for Mac OS users with support for Windows is in development.

To use your HERO8 Black camera as a webcam visit gopro.com and follow these simple steps:

  1. Install the beta camera firmware onto your HERO8 Black.
  1. Install the new GoPro Webcam desktop utility onto your computer.
  1. Plug your HERO8 Black into your computer with any USB-C cable (the one that came with your GoPro, for example).
  1. Once logged into a compatible video conference application, simply choose GoPro from the list of available camera sources and you’re good to go!
GoPro HERO8 Black

The software makes the action camera compatible with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord and Bluejeans. You can also use it with Skype, Facebook Rooms, Messenger and Slack, provided you access those through Chrome. 

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GoPro announces Zeus Mini, a new magnetic swivel clip light for $69.99

GoPro has launched Zeus Mini, a magnetic multipurpose waterproof light. It is now availavle in GoPro.com for $69.99. The rechargeable Zeus Mini features a robust magnetic swiveling clip and is compatible with GoPro’s full line of camera mounts.

The Zeus Mini basically combines the illumination power of GoPro’s Light Mod with the versatility of its Magnetic Swivel Clip. It is said to deliver a convenient and capable, compact, hands-free LED lighting solution.

It is waterproof to 33ft (10m). Further, it features four levels of brightness reaching up to 200 lumens with an included diffuser that delivers a cool 5000K color temperature tuned for GoPro cameras when using Zeus Mini for filming. The built-in battery is claimed to last for up to 6 hours.

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We have a wide variety of Amazon products on sale right now

We have many deals available on Amazon.com. Right now, you can get several Amazon products on sale, as well as microSD cards, GoPro cameras, and more.

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The latest Apple 13-inch MacBook Air is just $999 on Amazon

Great deals are available today from Amazon and B&H Photo Video. They include the latest 13-inch MacBook Air for just under $1,000

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Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy S20+ LEAKED Video: Looks OK?!(video)

On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new leaked video of the Samsung Galaxy S20+, Leaks of the upcoming Huawei P40 and more

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