There’ve never been so many ways to keep track of your extreme sports lifestyle, but Sony is hoping its latest Action Cam will lure away potential GoPro users thanks to a mixture of WiFi, GPS, Full HD quality, and a broad range of accessories. Offering a choice of 1080p or slow-motion 720p recording, the Action […]
There’s no shortage of wearable action cameras on the market today. The most popular action camera comes from GoPro and is designed to be worn or mounted on just about anything you can think of. A company called iON has unveiled its own ruggedized action camera called the Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi. The cool thing about this camera is that not only can it survive splashes and being submerged in a mud puddle, this thing can go scuba diving with the ability to survive up to 49 feet of water,.
The camera features a 12-megapixel image sensor and can record full 1080p HD resolution video at 60 frames-per-second. Wi-Fi capability allows the camera to stream the video its recording to Android or iOS devices running a free companion application as well. Once the video is shared with the mobile device, it can be easily uploaded to social networks such as Facebook or YouTube.
In addition to the included helmet mount and tripod, its maker also offers a number of mounting options for the camera including a vehicle mount for automotive sports and several wearable mounts. The camera can be pre-ordered now for $349.99(USD) and will ship on November 15.
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These days, Bluetooth speakers are a dime nickel a dozen, but that doesn’t stop these wireless devices from being quite useful since most people use their phones to play their favorite tunes these days. This small Bluetooth speaker is rugged and not that expensive.
The Whitelabel SoundDew speaker can be easily attached to backpacks and carabiners, thanks to its built-in hook loop. It fits in the palm of your hand, and is made for camping, the beach, and other outdoor activities. It silicone rubber shell makes it IPX4 rated, so it’s both splashproof and dustproof – though you wouldn’t want to take a swim with it. It can also be used to answer calls within 32 feet of your phone. The average playtime of the SoundDew speaker is 8 hours per charge.
You can get the SoundDew for $49.90(USD) and it’s available in four different colors (blue, red, khaki, black).
This point-of-view camera allows users to record GPS as they record video on-the-go. The theme of this product is “Prove Yourself”, Sony suggesting that the addition of GPS to video is letting users to show – and prove – that they were rolling out in hardcore sports situations of all sorts. This camera is 25% […]
If you’re tired of waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to come to Verizon, Kyocera has your back. The device known as Kyocera Hydro Elite brings on a 4.3-inch display at 720p with an 8 megapixel camera at its back and a front-facing camera suitable for video chat. The whole unit is rated for […]
Garmin has weighed into the action camera market, taking on GoPro with the VIRB and VIRB Elite, each with a waterproof casing and Full HD recording. Promising IPX-7 waterproofing and ruggedization – rather than demanding separate cases – the VIRB and VIRB Elite can shoot up to three hours of 1080p footage from a full […]
There are more than enough action cams on the market, but that’s not stopping Garmin from jumping head first into that saturated space. The GPS maker hopes to bring something fresh to the table with its $299 VIRB and $399 VIRB Elite, a pair of ruggedized camcorders that do more than simply snap footage from within a clear protective shell. Both models can shoot 1080p clips at 30fps and 16-megapixel still photos (while recording video) for up to three consecutive hours with one 2,000mAh cell, but they offer a variety of features that some competitors can’t match, including a low-power 1.4-inch transflective LCD for navigating menus and previewing footage, optional (digital) IS and the ability to sync up with a variety of other Garmin devices through ANT+.
That last feature is perhaps the most compelling here — VIRB’s ANT+ chip lets you add on accessories like a heart rate monitor while also pairing with the company’s Fenix watch, logging GPS coordinates and other stats with each captured clip. The pricier Elite flavor brings positioning sensors on board, however, along with an altimeter and WiFi, which you can use to connect the cam to a dedicated Android or iOS app. That software component lets you see a live preview and control basic settings (video start/stop and still image capture) remotely — eventually, you’ll be able to send content from the device to your phone or tablet, though that functionality isn’t included just yet. A tiny remote will also be available as an add-on, should you opt to leave your smartphone at home.
It’s easy enough to operate the water-resistant camera without a remote though, even with it mounted on your helmet or attached to a surf board. A large sliding record button lets you power up and start shooting video right away, even when the camera’s turned off. There’s no built-in storage, but you can slide in your own microSD card under the battery. The Garmin VIRB ships next month for $299, while its Elite counter part will ship around the same time for $399. Check out that base model, along with some of the many optional straps and mounts, in our hands-on photos just below.%Gallery-slideshow46976%
I have a couple of Android phones around here, but I wouldn’t think of getting any of them wet or dropping them on the floor without an add-on case. And even then, I’d be a little nervous about it. If you want a rugged Android phone and don’t care too much about name brands, then you might want to check out this one.
The appropriately named Mann A18 certainly looks durable from the outside. It’s IP68 waterproof rated, and is also dustproof and shockproof. That rating means it can be immersed in up to 2 meters of water for up to 30 minutes without springing a leak.
Earlier today it was tipped by several sources (and confirmed this afternoon by Samsung) that the Galaxy S4 Active was being prepared for a one-time exchange deal for anyone who had suffered water damage to their unit. While it’s true that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is water resistant, there have been a number of […]
Toyota‘s 2014 4Runner has been revealed, a refresh of the mid-sized SUV with a new, extra-rugged exterior and more comfortable interior as well as a trio of variants. The new 4Runner will be offered in SR5, Limited, and Trail formats – depending on whether the driver’s focus is budget, luxury, or off-road potential – with […]
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