by Scott Simmie | Aug 28, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
Insta360, the Shenzhen-based company specializing in 360° camera technology, has released a new and impressive 4k model. It’s called “ONE” – and the company describes it as a “breakthrough.” Considering the feature set and the retail...
by Scott Simmie | Aug 15, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
Insta360 has us scratching our heads. It released a pretty stellar teaser video today that shows a new product. Well, it doesn’t actually *show* the product, but it does show what the product can do. And what it does looks pretty slick. Really, have you seen...
by Simon Cohen | Jun 25, 2017 | Audio, Drones, Hi Fidelity, Home Audio, SmartPhones
If you’re still using your phone’s crummy internal speaker when listening to music aloud, it’s high time for an upgrade. We’re not talking portable Bluetooth speakers here – though some do a decent job – we’re talking about a true whole-home wireless system that can...
by Scott Simmie | May 5, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, Handheld, Product Announcement, Reviews, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware, Tech
A camera with two delicate lenses – an Insta360 Air – just rolled off the TDC desk and hit the floor. When it connected with the hardwood, it bounced – with no apparent damage. It was yet something else to admire about this small camera, which does a lot of things...
by Scott Simmie | May 2, 2017 | 360/VR, Ambisonic, Cameras, Featured, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
Whew. Last week, which we spent walking the mammoth floors of the annual National Association of Broadcasters trade show (known this year as NABShow 2017), was an eye-opener. Everywhere, it seemed, there was a new device for capturing, editing or displaying 360...
by Scott Simmie | Mar 7, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, Product Announcement, Reviews, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
A cool new add-on that transforms your Android phone into 360° camera is now available in North America and Europe. The Insta360 Air is a tiny wonder about the size of a small, perfectly spherical egg. And – having tried one for just a day or so – TDC has to say...