Insta360 Drone & DJI 8K 360 Camera: Big Tech News

*Editors' Note: All products featured here are independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission from retailers and/or from purchases made through our links.* --- Is the Tech World Ready for a Shake-Up? What if the biggest players in tech aren't just competing, but are actually *invading each other's turf*? From groundbreaking aerial photography to the very fabric of your home internet, and the future of your smartphone, the tech landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Get ready to explore the innovations poised to change how you connect, create, and experience the world.

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--- The Skies Just Got More Immersive: Meet Antigravity's 8K 360 Drone Imagine capturing the world from above, not just in a narrow frame, but in a complete, breathtaking 360-degree sphere. That's the bold promise from **Insta360**, the masters of immersive capture, as they launch their new drone brand: **Antigravity**. While the drone hasn't hit the market *yet*, the anticipation is sky-high. Antigravity isn't just entering the **drone market**; it’s redefining it. Their upcoming **360 camera drone** is engineered to feature stunning **8K resolution**, capturing every angle with unparalleled clarity. And here's the kicker: it’s expected to weigh under the crucial **250-gram limit**. This means you could be flying this marvel without needing a pilot's license! Talk about accessible innovation.

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The idea of a **360-degree camera** on a drone makes perfect sense coming from the company behind our favorite handheld 360 cameras. While capturing footage straight up into the drone itself might yield some less-than-thrilling shots—think of it as having about 260 degrees of *usable footage*—the simplified experience could be a game-changer. Currently, attaching Insta360's powerful X5 camera to a drone involves awkward takeoffs and landings. Antigravity aims to smooth out these rough edges, offering a seamless, integrated **aerial photography** solution. So, will this **Insta360 spin-off drone** soar above rivals like **DJI**? You won't have to wait long to find out. This innovative new drone is set to arrive later this month. We’ll be putting it through its paces and bringing you a full review as soon as we can. Will it truly redefine aerial storytelling? Stay tuned. —Scott Gilbertson ---

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DJI Strikes Back: The Osmo 360 Takes Aim at Immersive Video Just as Insta360 is soaring into the drone space, their arch-rival, **DJI**, isn't sitting idly by. In a fascinating twist of fate, DJI is making its own aggressive move into the **360 camera** arena with the debut of its first-ever **Osmo 360**. It’s a direct challenge to Insta360's dominance in handheld spherical capture. The **DJI Osmo 360** isn't just playing catch-up; it's pushing boundaries. This sleek device captures incredible **8K video at 50 frames per second**, slightly outperforming Insta360’s X5, which records 8K at 30 fps. But the innovation doesn’t stop there. The Osmo 360 boasts a square 1-inch HDR sensor, ensuring breathtaking dynamic range. Plus, it connects directly to DJI’s wireless microphones via OsmoAudio, making your immersive videos sound as good as they look. And for lightning-fast setup? It retains the beloved **Osmo Magnetic Quick-Release system**. What might truly turn heads is its endurance. DJI claims the Osmo 360 can shoot **8K video for an astonishing 100 minutes**, outlasting the Insta360 X5 by a full 20 minutes. At just 183 grams, it's also 17 grams lighter than its closest competitor, making it even more portable. Need a traditional shot? You can opt to shoot with just a single lens at a silky-smooth **4K 120 fps** and seamlessly switch between front and rear lenses without breaking your recording.

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While the **Osmo 360** is launching globally at $550, it’s not *yet* available in the US. However, tech enthusiasts in the States can still **preorder** it from major retailers like B&H and Adorama. Will this powerful new contender shake up the handheld 360 market? Only time will tell if its global launch will be followed by a full US invasion. --- Turbocharge Your Home: Netgear Unveils Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Are you tired of Wi-Fi dead zones, endless buffering, and sluggish internet speeds? The future of home connectivity is here, and it just became much more accessible! **Netgear** is changing the game with its new **Orbi 370 Series**, bringing cutting-edge **Wi-Fi 7 mesh** technology to an entry-level price point.

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The first wave of **Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems** came with eye-watering price tags, but Netgear is making advanced performance available to everyone. The Orbi 370 Series is a powerful, dual-band system that, while focusing on the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands (without the less common 6-GHz band), still delivers significant **Wi-Fi 7 advantages**. Prepare for **enhanced security**, dramatically **lower latency**, and the magic of **Multi-Link Operation (MLO)**. MLO allows your devices to connect on both bands simultaneously, ensuring a rock-solid, super-fast connection. Even better, MLO works for backhaul, optimizing traffic between your router and the mesh nodes for a truly seamless network. Sporting the sleek, vase-like design characteristic of the Orbi line, these new mesh units are also more compact. The main **Orbi 370 router** comes equipped with two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, while each node features a single 2.5 Gbps port, offering robust wired connectivity. This system is perfect for homes with a moderate number of devices and internet connections up to 1 Gbps, providing a stable, fast, and secure network experience. Looking for even more? While the Orbi 370 offers excellent value, for larger families or more demanding users, the **Netgear Orbi 770 Series** remains a top recommendation. And like all Orbi systems, you can opt for **Netgear Armor** ($100/year) for top-tier security, or add VPN, ad-blocking, and Smart Parental Controls (additional fees apply). Ready to banish buffering for good? You can snag an **Orbi 370 Series 3-pack for $350**, a 2-pack for $250, and expand your coverage with additional nodes for $150 each. Upgrade your home network and experience the internet like never before.

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—Simon Hill --- The Foldable Revolution Accelerates: Samsung's Z Fold7 & Flip7 Dominate Preorders The future of smartphones isn't just unfolding—it's thriving! A mere week after their launch, **Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7** are shattering expectations and setting new records. These aren't just incremental updates; they represent a significant leap forward in the **foldable phone market**.

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Samsung has proudly announced that the **Galaxy Z Fold7** achieved "the most preorders in Z Fold history in the US," a testament to its growing appeal. Both the Fold7 and Flip7 saw a **25 percent increase in preorders** over the previous Galaxy Z Fold6 series. Carrier stores in the US reported an even more impressive nearly 60 percent jump in preorders for both devices compared to their 2024 predecessors. The momentum isn't stopping there, with current orders continuing to outpace the prior generation by 25 percent. Interestingly, while black has traditionally been the go-to color for Fold consumers, the stunning new **Blue Shadow color** captured nearly half of all preorders this time around, proving that innovation isn't just about tech, but also about style. What's driving this surge? The **Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 series** brought some of the most significant hardware upgrades in years. The Fold7 debuted an incredibly **slim frame**, making it noticeably lighter and more comfortable to hold. The Flip7 saw a crucial bump in its cover screen size, transforming it into a much more useful and interactive display. And for photography enthusiasts, the Fold7's primary camera now boasts a whopping **200 megapixels**, finally matching the flagship quality of Samsung's powerful Galaxy S25 Ultra. While the **foldable phone market** is still nascent, particularly in the US with fewer competitors, the landscape is about to get even more exciting. **Google** is expected to unveil its third-generation folding phone this August, and rumors abound that **Apple** might launch its own folding iPhone in September 2026. Could Samsung's success be paving the way for a mainstream foldable future? The stage is set for a monumental showdown.

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--- Pixel 10 Leaks Unfold: Magnetic Charging & Price Surprises Ahead Google's highly anticipated hardware event in Brooklyn, New York City, is still weeks away (August 20th, mark your calendars!), but the internet has already pulled back the curtain on some exciting revelations. Brace yourself for not one, but *four* new phones: the **Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold**. We’re also expecting the **Pixel Watch 4** and fresh **Pixel Buds wireless earbuds**. The latest buzz, courtesy of Android Headlines, brings some good news for your wallet: prices for the **Pixel 10 series** are expected to mirror last year's Pixel 9 lineup. The only slight shift is for the **Pixel 10 Pro XL**, priced at $1,199. This isn't a price hike, but rather a strategic move by Google to discontinue the 128GB version, meaning the 256GB model will now effectively cost the same as its predecessor’s equivalent.

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But the most tantalizing leak? Potential confirmation via a leaked image that the **Pixel 10 series** will feature **magnets built directly into the phone itself**, enabling **Qi2 wireless charging**. This is a monumental step for Android, effectively bringing **MagSafe-like capabilities** to Google’s flagship. The Qi2 standard promises more efficient and faster wireless charging by perfectly aligning your phone with the charger. While Android manufacturers have been slow to embrace Qi2 – Samsung’s 2025 flagships, for example, are "Qi2 Ready" but lack integrated magnets, relying on magnetic cases – Google appears ready to go all-in. Noted leaker evleaks further fueled the fire, sharing spec details and an image of a **Pixel 10** with a wireless charging puck magnetically attached, mirroring Apple's MagSafe. With no case visible, this strongly suggests those crucial magnets are baked right into the device. If true, the Pixel 10 series would become the *first mainstream Android phones* with this level of integrated magnetic charging, (though HMD’s Skyline did beat them to the punch on being the *first* Qi2 Android phone overall). Are you ready for a truly seamless, "snap-and-charge" experience on your next **Google Pixel**? The leaks suggest a future where wireless charging finally feels as intuitive as it should be.