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CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Score Up to 47% Off the Best Insta360 Cameras and Webcams With This Summer Sale
Anyone who works from home, loves catching up with friends and family over video calls, or just likes to capture everyday moments knows how tricky it can be to look decent on screen and get that perfect shot. Most built-in laptop webcams and smartphone cameras don't do much for your image quality, which makes it essential to have a dedicated camera that offers better clarity, smooth video, ease of use, and a few extra handy features. Insta360 makes this upgrade easier and cheaper with its summer sale. The brand is currently slashing prices on its AI-powered 4K webcams and other popular models like the Go series and X series cameras, with some options discounted by up to 47%. The sale runs through June 8, so you've got a bit of time to grab one and say goodbye to those 720p grains. Some of our top picks from the sale include the Insta360 Go 3S camera that launched last summer. This portable option offers sharp 4K footage and can also help you shoot slow motion at 200fps in 1080p resolution. Insta360's FloState stabilization is quite impressive as well, which means you can film videos while riding or running without worrying about the quality. You can currently grab Insta360 Go 3S for $365 after a 15% discount. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. If you are looking to improve the quality of your video calls, consider Insta360 Link 2C, which is available at a $23 discount with an on-page coupon. It offers detailed 4K visuals, an impressive low-light performance, a built-in auto-framing feature, and even AI noise cancelling. Or for some summer adventures, take a look at the X2 360 waterproof camera that can handle all those splashes and drops. It is waterproof up to 10 meters (33ft), and can be yours at a whopping 47% discount. There is more to explore, but be sure to get your orders in before the deals expire or the stock runs out. Why this deal matters Good quality cameras and webcams can transform your video conferencing, shooting, and streaming experience. Insta360 makes some of the best options on the market, and this summer sale lets you pick one for less. Some of the best models are seeing significant discounts, which might also be your last chance to save this big before Prime Day in July.
The Verge
4 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Insta360's face-tracking Link webcams have hit their lowest prices yet
If you're looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup, the Insta360 Link and Link 2 are gimbal-equipped 4K webcams packed with features to improve how you present in video calls. Now through June 8th, both are down to all-time low prices, with the original Link selling for $149.99 (originally $299.99, but typically priced at $179.99) and the Link 2 on sale for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon. Each of these 4K/30fps cameras stand out thanks to having a 0.5-inch Sony sensor that's mounted on a motorized, three-axis gimbal. This can help to keep you centered in the frame as you move around the room, while also letting you capture content from multiple angles with its useful software features, if you so choose. Their AI-powered framing tool, for example, can automatically zoom in on your head, upper body, or full body, depending on your distance from the webcam. They can also tilt slightly downward with the DeskView mode to highlight what's on your desk, or tilt straight down for overhead mode. The whiteboard mode uses special stickers to identify (and remain locked on) to a whiteboard, making it perfect for presentations. The aforementioned features are present in all Link webcams. However, the smaller, newer Link 2 model adds a couple of new upgrades, like a magnetic mount, more hand gesture controls, and group tracking to keep multiple presenters in the frame (the first-gen Link can only focus on one person at a time). Users can also now designate no-follow zones where the camera won't track movement. Insta360 Link $150$30050% off The Link is a premium-level webcam that offers a gimbal, impressive software, and great value. $150 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) Insta360 Link 2 $170$20015% off The Insta360 Link 2 offers the same auto-swiveling design as its predecessor, but is now smaller with new features like group tracking and no-follow zones. $170 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) More deals worth a look The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus with 256GB of storage is on sale in select colors for $749.99 ($150 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its best price to date. The S25 Plus features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, which is larger and sharper than the standard model's, plus it has a bigger battery that lasts all day. It's otherwise similar to the S25, offering a robust IP68 dust and water resistance, a good camera system, and seven years of software updates. Read our review. You can grab a five-pack of Anker's USB-C to USB-C cables for $12.99 ($5 off) at Amazon, matching their all-time low price. Each six-foot cable supports up to 60W fast charging, making them great for powering phones, tablets, some laptops, and other USB-C devices, like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck. They also feature a durable, tangle-resistant nylon-braided design that should be able to withstand everyday wear and tear better than your standard cable. The M4-powered Mac Mini is on sale starting at $488.63 ($111 off) at Amazon, which is an all-time low price on the desktop computer. Despite being smaller than its predecessor, it's more powerful and includes 16GB of RAM by default. It now supports up to three displays – up from two – and offers a solid port selection that still includes 3.5mm audio jack. So long as you don't mind supplying your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse, it's a great value at this price.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Millions of Google users told major app is shutting down for good as September deadline for ‘permanent closure' revealed
GOOGLE users have been notified that a major app will be shutting down for good by September. Google Duo was a video and audio calling app, similar to Apple's FaceTime, Facebook's WhatsApp or Messenger and Microsoft's Skype. 1 It merged with Meet in 2022 to create one entity for video calls but will soon be removed. While the Google Duo brand officially ended in 2022, some of its features were still used under the 'Legacy calls' section in Google Meet. The app for the latter is now showing a banner that reads, 'Meet calling will replace legacy (Duo) calling in September 2025.' Meet calls offer a superior video call experience compared to legacy Duo calls, with features like live captions, screen sharing, raise your hand, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and more. As part of the transition, some legacy Duo features won't be available in Meet. This includes Family Mode, Moments, and Knock Knock. AMAZON, AMAZ-OFF It comes after news that Amazon is to shut down an app that's been used by millions of people. There are major downsides for affected users – and you might even be owed a big refund. Millions of people using the Amazon Appstore will be cut off in mid-August. The closure affects anyone using the app on Android phones. Over 200 million people use the Amazon Appstore, around 1% of which come via Android gadgets. Google reveals 'Advanced Protection' for VIPs – and you can use it too An Amazon spokesperson told The Sun: "We've decided to discontinue the Amazon Appstore on Android to focus our efforts on the Appstore experience on our own devices, as that's where the overwhelming majority of our customers currently engage with it." Amazon's Appstore is a rival to the default Google Play Store, letting you download apps and games. It launched on Android all the way back in March 2011. But on August 20, the Amazon Appstore will close – and any apps downloaded from it will no longer receive updates. That means support will end for all apps you've downloaded via the Amazon Appstore. They may become buggy or stop work entirely, and won't be able to receive any important security fixes either. In an FAQ, Amazon warned that these apps "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices". Amazon has already begun killing the Appstore off by blocking developers from uploading new apps to it. That change kicked in on February 20 this year.
GSM Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
WhatsApp finally has an iPad app
WhatsApp has finally received its very own iPad app. Seriously, this only went live today. Needless to say, a lot of people have been waiting for a very long time for this to happen, and now it has. WhatsApp's official X account actually teased the launch yesterday with a cryptic post, and today it's made it official. You can now grab the WhatsApp app for iPad from the App Store of course. The app lets you make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. It also integrates with the iPadOS Stage Manager multitasking system, as well as with Split View and Slide Over - so you can send messages while doing other stuff on your iPad. Of course, it works with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil too. WhatsApp says everything will always be in sync across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices while your messages, calls, and media will be end-to-end encrypted. And with chat lock, you can have private conversations in confidence even if you share your iPad with others. Source
TechCrunch
6 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
WhatsApp launches long-awaited iPad app
WhatsApp is officially available on iPad, Meta announced on Tuesday. The new iPad app allows you to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. Up until now, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you had to use the web version in a browser. The company says users will be able to take advantage of iPadOS multitasking features, such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. These features will allow users to do things like view multiple apps at once, send messages while browsing the web, or research options for a group trip while on a call together. On mobile, you would have to switch away from WhatsApp when doing these sorts of things. The new iPad app also works with your Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, WhatsApp says. With this new app, users will be able to keep everything in sync across their iPhone, Mac, and other devices. Personal messages, calls, and media will still be protected with WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption. The launch of the dedicated iPad app doesn't come as a complete surprise, as Meta's WhatsApp account on X (formerly Twitter) teased the news yesterday with a subtle tweet. It's worth noting that Instagram, one of Meta's other apps, is reportedly working on an iPad app as well. The dedicated iPad app is now available to download on the App Store.
