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  • Motorola to launch two new affordable smartphones in new markets

    Motorola to launch two new affordable smartphones in new markets

    Key Takeaway

    – Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power are set to launch in India on 19 May, following a Europe debut last month.
    – G37 specs: 6.67″ FHD+ LCD with 120 Hz, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 4 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage (expandable to 1 TB), 5,200 mAh battery, Android 16, 50 MP + 2-in-1 light sensor dual rear cameras, plus stereo speakers, Gorilla Glass 7i, MIL-STD-810H, 3.5 mm jack, and Pantone color options.
    – G37 Power mirrors G37 but with a larger 7,000 mAh battery and 30 W wired charging.
    – Pricing is not yet disclosed; devices will be available via Motorola India official store, Flipkart, and authorized retailers.

    Following a successful Europe launch last month, Motorola is now on its way to introducing its latest G-series smartphones to the Indian market. To be precise, Motorola is all set to launch the Moto G37 Power and the Moto G37 smartphones on 19th May in India. To recall, Motorola launched its first-ever book-style Razr Fold smartphone in India. We already covered it and you can read about it here.

    Launch details

    While the Indian variants keep most of the specs of their global siblings, the latest offerings ain’t an exception. The Moto G37 will feature a 6.67-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Speaking of powered things, the affordable smartphone will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 1 TB via a micro SD card.

    Specification highlights

    • 6.67-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate
    • MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    • 4 GB RAM, up to 256 GB storage, expandable to 1 TB via micro SD
    • 5,200 mAh battery
    • Android 16 out of the box
    • Dual rear cameras: 50 MP primary sensor + 2-in-1 light sensor
    • stereo speakers
    • Gorilla Glass 7i protection
    • MIL-STD-810H certification
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • Pantone-curated color options (three)

    There’s more, the Moto G37 Power will also boast the same specifications as the G37 but will feature a larger 7,000 mAh battery capacity, which is said to support 30 W wired charging. A Ugreen Nexode 30 W charger is listed around $13.81.

    Motorola hasn’t yet revealed pricing details of both smartphones. However, what we know is that both devices will be available for purchase through Motorola India’s official store, Flipkart, and other authorized retailers.


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  • Xperia 1 VIII AI Photos Outrage: Nothing CEO Accuses Sony

    Xperia 1 VIII AI Photos Outrage: Nothing CEO Accuses Sony

    Key Takeaway

    – Sony’s AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 VIII sparked backlash as many users say the AI “after” images are overexposed, less vibrant, and have poorer dynamic range than the “before” pics.
    – Sony describes the feature as using subject, scene, and weather to suggest expressive options and adjustments to color, exposure, bokeh, and lens to inspire creativity (concept akin to filter-style styles).
    – The controversy includes theories that samples were mislabeled or used for engagement farming, with visible public debate and high-profile reposts fueling attention.
    – The feature is optional and can be turned off; it’s unclear if Sony will issue a follow-up or update to address the concerns.

    If you think you’re having had a bad day, you might feel a little bit better after finding out what Sony is currently going through.

    Sony’s AI Camera Assistant under fire

    The smartphone tech community on X is roasting the Japanese company over its new AI Camera Assistant feature launched with the new Xperia 1 VIII flagship. You can check out the photo samples below, but in case it wasn’t clear, Sony is comparing photos taken with and without its new AI Camera Assistant’s image processing.

    Online mood swing

    Why the awkward social media backlash? Well, let’s just say that most smartphone camera enthusiasts believe the “before” photos look like what the “after” photos should’ve looked like. According to most users, the consensus is that the AI-enhanced samples show visible overexposure, low vibrance, and low dynamic range, while the original images look more balanced.

    Read the quoted post

    The quote over Sony’s viral X post reads: “The new AI Camera Assistant with Xperia Intelligence brings stories to life. Using subject, scene and weather, it suggests expressive options with adjustments of colour, exposure, bokeh, and lens for breathtaking photos.”

    Mislabeled samples or confusion?

    The internet has a few theories as to “what went wrong”. One of them is that Sony simply mislabeled the samples, switching the places of the “before” and “after” photos. However, that’d make sense only if the same samples (labeled identically) weren’t present on Sony’s official website.

    Alternate explanations

    Nothing CEO Carl Pei reposted the photos, asking if this is “engagement farming,” while many phone enthusiasts began sharing their own “before and after” samples (purposefully edited to look overexposed), “thanking” Sony’s new AI Camera Assistant for “making photos pop.”

    Public perception grows into chatter

    Either way, many of those commenting believe this is free marketing for the new Xperia 1 VIII, thanks to the level of attention the X post is getting.

    At the time of writing this, Sony hasn’t responded to any comments, and the post hasn’t been taken down. It’s worth noting that the AI Camera Assistant is an optional feature within the Xperia 1 VIII’s camera interface and can be turned off.

    What Sony says it aims to do

    In fact, a little bit of digging shows that, according to Sony, the AI Camera Assistant’s idea is to help “your creativity surge” with “effective settings” that “inspire your inner photographer.” This strongly suggests Sony wants to give users stylistic filter-like options similar to Apple’s Photographic Styles, so perhaps we’re talking about a major misunderstanding.

    What might come next

    It remains to be seen if Sony will try to clear things up with a follow-up social media post or a camera update.

     

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  • Alienware 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti Shipping: Configs Frustrating

    Alienware 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti Shipping: Configs Frustrating

    Key Takeaway

    – The 2026 Aurora 16X adds new high-end options (Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5070 Ti, OLED) that surpass the 2025 model’s IPS/RTX 5070 configuration.
    – The RTX 5070 Ti delivers a solid performance upgrade over the RTX 5070.
    – Configuration rigidity limits value: the 5070 Ti can only pair with the 290HX Plus, with no option to use the 275HX.
    – OLED offers a meaningful upgrade over IPS, but more flexible configurations would help reach more buyers in a high-price market.

    The 2026 Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is shipping with more configurable options than the 2025 version. It can be configured with the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and OLED display, while last year’s model topped out at the Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, and IPS display. The GPU upgrade alone is a meaningful performance boost over the RTX 5070.

    Config options vs last year

    Unfortunately, trying to buy the 2026 16X Aurora is a completely different story. The problem is that the RTX 5070 Ti can only be paired with the new Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, even though our review showed the new CPU is barely an improvement over the already excellent Core Ultra 9 275HX. The option to pair the RTX 5070 Ti with the Core Ultra 9 275HX instead could have saved buyers a few hundred dollars without sacrificing gaming performance.

    OLED vs IPS and price considerations

    The issue extends to the new OLED display as well since the RTX 5070 Ti cannot be configured with IPS. Yet OLED is a much more noticeable upgrade over IPS when compared to the modest performance jump from the Core Ultra 9 275HX to the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, so the extra cost is more easily justified. Nonetheless, Dell should should allow for more freedom in configurations to reach more potential customers especially at a time when laptop prices are higher than ever.

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    • Devil May Cry 4 Modding Guide

      Devil May Cry 4 Modding Guide

      Key Takeaway

      – DMC4 has two releases (2008 vanilla and 2015 Special Edition), each with its own mod scene; vanilla is generally best for Dante/Nero, while SE adds Vergil/Lady/Trish but limits some vanilla-move mods.
      – Core tools are DMC4Hook (vanilla) and DDMK (SE); both add overlays, with DMC4Hook offering broader gameplay tweaks and DDMK requiring xdelta3 patching.
      – For cosmetics and management, use Fluffy Mod Manager with a dedicated Mods folder; add 4Hook Mod Pack and Better Frost Ice Effects to fix visuals (ice effects) and expand options on vanilla.
      – Vanilla DMC4 is delisted on Steam, complicating access to DMC4Hook backports; Special Edition remains more easily modded unless you have a pre-delisted copy.
      – SE quirks: Lucifer Glitch is removed, new characters are overpowered, and some vanilla-move-mods don’t transfer; if you want the full vanilla modding depth, start with the original release.

      Ah, Devil May Cry 4—the secret to my success, if you will. Devil May Cry 4 is one of the most APM-intensive stylish action games of all time, at least if you’re a style player aiming for 100% completion…but whether or not that describes you, it’s hard to oversell just how much better the game becomes with the help of mods. Technically two games exist: the original Devil May Cry 4 release came out in 2008 featuring a campaign with series veteran Dante and the new kid Nero, while the follow-up Special Edition adding three new playable characters came out in 2015, four years ahead of Devil May Cry 5. Since Season 2 of the loose Netflix adaptation just dropped in parallel with me starting up my You Should Be Modding series, I’ve decided the first Throwback Thursday of this tri weekly column should be dedicated to Devil May Cry 4.

      Two releases and their quirks

      The tale matters because we are really talking about two separate releases with interlinked but technically separate modding scenes. Special Edition adds Vergil, Lady, and Trish as playable characters, as well as some extra graphical effects, but is otherwise the same game, warts and all. Critically-speaking, Special Edition is fairly strange for its choice to add three whole new playable characters instead of addressing the fact that the second half of the campaign involves running through a harder version of the first half, in reverse, as a different character…but the new characters are all pretty fun to play with, if disgustingly overpowered.

      Direct play comparisons

      The best way to enjoy Dante and Nero is still the launch, DirectX 9-based, vanilla version of Devil May Cry 4. Special Edition doesn’t offer the same moveset-transforming mods for those characters as the original does, but modding it for local multiplayer shenanigans or for tighter control of the PC version of the game is still desirable if you have any interest in playing the new characters. Special Edition also removes the Lucifer Glitch, which sounds like a good thing but can ruin some ultra-specific combo setups for Dante that are only possible in vanilla DMC4.

      Steam, delisting, and backports

      To add insult to injury, vanilla Devil May Cry 4 isn’t even sold on Steam anymore, meaning that players who want to utilize all the cool new features offered by DMC4Hook, including a backport of one of Nero’s key DMC5 sword moves and the more generous Enemy Step hitboxes, are out of luck without resorting to shady methods or having been lucky enough to buy the original version of the game before it was delisted. A similar situation happened with Sonic Generations upon the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations, but thankfully Sega does still allow people to buy the legacy PC version of the game (and access the mods that come with it) through bundles. Hopefully Capcom eventually follows suit.

      Spec details you should not miss

      Anyway, what are the best Devil May Cry 4 mods, for both versions of the game? The essential stuff for vanilla DMC4 is as simple as dropping a few .DLL files (application extensions) into your existing install folder. That’s SSSiyan and muhopensores’ DMC4Hook for the stock version of Devil May Cry 4. Both DMC4Hook and DDMK for Special Edition will add in-game overlays which you can use to tweak the experience to your heart’s content, but DMC4Hook is much more expansive in both its system options and ability to alter the existing gameplay.

      Modding setups and patching

      Serpentiem’s DDMK for Special Edition is a little more complicated, since it requires patching the game’s executable with xdelta3. Full instructions are on the DDMK page on GitHub, which also encompass DDMK for the three original titles included in the Devil May Cry HD Collection.

      Cosmetics and mod managers

      For cosmetic mods (attainable on Nexus Mods for Devil May Cry 4 and Special Edition) and the full potential of DMC4Hook, you’ll also want to set aside a dedicated Mods folder on your PC for Fluffy Mod Manager. Fluffy Mod Manager is mainly used for RE Engine titles, but also has great support for legacy Capcom games running MT Framework, like both versions of Devil May Cry 4. Once you have Fluffy set up, cosmetic mods possible in both editions of the game include new costumes and arenas/skyboxes for the game’s Bloody Palace survival mode.

      What to install for vanilla DMC4

      I’ll leave the cosmetics-related mods up to your taste, but for vanilla DMC4, you’ll want to at least install the 4Hook Mod Pack included in DMC4Hook and the Better Frost Ice Effects mod through Fluffy Mod Manager. The latter mod actually fixes the ice effects on the Frost enemies, which are broken for non-Intel GPUs in vanilla and fixed in Special Edition.

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      • Vivo Officially Confirms S60 Series, Leak Reveals Details

        Vivo Officially Confirms S60 Series, Leak Reveals Details

        Key Takeaway

        – Vivo officially teases the S60, unveiling a silver-white, sea-light-inspired design and a “cold-carved” glass back, with no specs or availability yet.
        – Rumored S60 model details include a 6.59″ 1.5K display, potential Snapdragon 8s-series chipset, around 7,000mAh battery with 90W charging, metal frame, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP68/IP69 ratings, and a pink color option.
        – The Vivo S50 Pro Mini was rebranded as the Vivo X300 FE for markets outside China.
        – iQoo plans to launch a new flagship tablet alongside the iQoo 15T in China.

        The mid-range Vivo S50 series launched in China in December 2025. The series included the standard Vivo S50 and the Vivo S50 Pro Mini. For context, the Vivo S50 Pro Mini was rebranded as the Vivo X300 FE for markets outside China. Now, Vivo product manager Han Boxiao has officially confirmed the next-generation Vivo S60 series on Weibo, sharing details about it’s design language.

        Design language teaser

        A teaser image shows the Vivo S60 in a silver-white finish, which Han says take inspiration from the appearance of light reflecting on the sea. Additionally, Vivo reveals that it will feature a “cold-carved” glass back. The company has not revealed any specifications or availability details.

        Display and specs rumors

        Previously, tipster Digital Chat Station shared details about an unspecified Vivo S60 series model, possibly the standard Vivo S60. The source claimed that it features a 6.59-inch display with a “1.5K” resolution. It may use a Snapdragon 8s-series chipset.

        Notably, the battery capacity is expected to be around 7,000mAh with 90W fast charging support. According to the tipster, the device may features a metal frame, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and IP68/IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. It may also be available in a pink color option.

        Other Vivo notes

        In other news, Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo has confirmed that it will launch a new flagship tablet along with the iQoo 15T in China.


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      • Dell 16-inch Laptop with 120Hz OLED and Intel Panther Lake

        Dell 16-inch Laptop with 120Hz OLED and Intel Panther Lake

        Key Takeaway

        – North America offers four display configurations (including a cheaper 1200p IPS and an 1800p OLED), while Europe currently uses only a 1600p IPS panel.
        – In Europe, only Core Ultra 5 322 and Core Ultra 7 355 are available today; Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 356H, and Core Ultra X7 358H are planned (X7 358H includes Arc B390).
        – The Core Ultra X7 358H variant brings Intel Arc B390 graphics to the lineup.
        – Price points vary by region: US baseline starts at $1,319 (Core Ultra 5 322, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB, 1200p); UK £1,199 and Eurozone €1,349 for similar 1600p config; fully configured US option is $2,119 (32 GB RAM, Core Ultra 9 386H, 1800p OLED); X7 358H pricing not yet disclosed.

        Currently, Dell limits the Dell 16S to the Core Ultra 5 322, Core Ultra 7 355 and the Core Ultra 9 386H in North America. Meanwhile, Europe has only received Core Ultra 5 322 and Core Ultra 7 355 configurations at the time of publication. Dell states that Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 356H and Core Ultra X7 358H versions are coming too, although only the latter brings Intel’s Arc B390 graphics to the table.

        Regional model overview

        Also, only a 1600p IPS panel is available in Europe, which peaks at 500 nits with 100% sRGB colour space coverage and a 48-120 Hz variable refresh rate. By contrast, four display options have made their way to North America, including a cheaper 1200p IPS panel that peaks at 400 nits with 45% NTS C oclour space coverage and a 48-60 Hz refresh rate. Alternatively, an 1800p (2.8K) OLED panel can be configured too, which jumps to 100% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and a 48-120 Hz refresh rate, but with 400 nits peak brightness.

        Display options by region

        Dell charges at least $1,319 for its new 16-inch laptop in the US with the Core Ultra 5 322, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage and a 1200p IPS display. In comparison, a similar configuration with a 1600p IPS display retails for £1,199 in the UK and €1,349 in the Eurozone.

        Initial pricing snapshot

        For reference, the Dell 16S costs $2,119 in its fully configured state with 32 GB of RAM, a Core Ultra 9 386H processor and an 1800p OLED display. Dell has not confirmed pricing for Core Ultra X7 358H variants, though.


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      • Dell Debuts 14-Inch Laptop With 120Hz Display, Arc B390 GPU

        Dell Debuts 14-Inch Laptop With 120Hz Display, Arc B390 GPU

        Key Takeaway

        – The Dell 14S reintroduces an XPS 14 with Panther Lake CPUs; Europe offers Core Ultra 5/322 and 7/355, while North America can also get Core Ultra 9/386H or X7 358H (60 Hz OLED on those high-end models).
        – 70 Wh battery with 65 W charging; RAM options of 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x-7467 and PCIe storage of 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB.
        – Display choices are 1200p OLED or 1600p IPS; OLED tops at 60 Hz, IPS up to 120 Hz, none are touchscreen.
        – Pricing varies by region, starting around £1,149 / €1,299 / $1,319 for base config, with X7 358H configurations climbing up to about $2,169.

        Dell did come back to the XPS line this year with the XPS 14. For reference, we’ve already checked two versions, one with the Core Ultra 7 355 and the other with the more powerful Core Ultra X7 358H. Now, it has packed Intel’s Panther Lake platform into another 14-inch consumer laptop called the Dell 14S.

        Specs and positioning

        Effectively, the Dell 14S replaces the Dell 14 Plus (curr. $959). In North America it can be configured with the Core Ultra 5 322, Core Ultra 7 355, Core Ultra 9 386H and the Core Ultra X7 358H. In Europe, Dell limits it to the Core Ultra 5 322 and Core Ultra 7 355. All configurations ship with a 70 Wh battery that supports 65 W charging, though.

        Config options and display choices

        Additionally, the Dell 14S comes with a choice between 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 RAM and 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB of PCIe storage in some markets. Moreover, Dell offers the laptop with 1200p OLED or 1600p IPS panels. Not only is the latter brighter at 500 nits vs 300 nits, the latter also supports a 48-120 Hz refresh rate. In comparison, Dell’s OLED panel peaks at 60 Hz; neither supports touchscreen inputs, though.

        Performance limits and pricing by region

        Unfortunately, configuring the Core Ultra 9 386H or Core Ultra X7 358H limits the laptop to a 60 Hz OLED display. The Dell 14S starts at £1,149 in the UK and €1,299 in the Eurozone with a Core Ultra 5 322, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and an OLED display. Meanwhile, Dell charges $1,319 for the same configuration in the US. However, the laptop runs to $2,169 when configured with a Core Ultra X7 358H.

         


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      • Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaks, May Lack TMR for Drift

        Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaks, May Lack TMR for Drift

        Key Takeaway

        – Leaked images show Elite Series 3 with a familiar shape, a redesigned d-pad, and two scroll-wheel–like bottom buttons, possibly for Flight Simulator.
        – It introduces a removable rechargeable battery (1,528 mAh) to swap packs during gameplay.
        – It reportedly adds cloud gaming connectivity with a local/remote mode switch, aiming for lower latency via direct server communication.
        – There are unresolved questions about durability tech (potential absence of Hall-effect/TMR) and other unconfirmed concepts like advanced haptics or Project Sebile.

        Shortly after an accessory aimed at cloud gaming surfaced, pics of the rumored Xbox Elite Series 3 controller have appeared. The pro-grade peripheral boasts new inputs but may not address some shortcomings of its predecessor. Tom Warren of The Verge reported on images leaked by the Brazilian tech site Tecnoblog.

        Shape and controls

        Unlike the squashed cloud controller, the Elite Series 3 carries a more familiar silhouette. The d‑pad has been reworked, yet the two buttons at the bottom of the device are more surprising. Resembling scroll wheels, Warren suspects that they are geared toward Microsoft Flight Simulator.

        Predicted buttons

        Even before the Project Helix hybrid became public, Microsoft had introduced more PC-oriented titles to consoles. Like the dual trackpads on the Valve Steam Controller, the scroll wheels on the new Xbox controller may reduce clutter in living rooms.

        Battery and switching

        Another significant change from the Elite Series 2 is a removable rechargeable battery. While sporting a lower capacity of 1,528 mAh, players could swap battery packs during gameplay.

        Power options

        One feature the two new leaked Xbox controllers would share is cloud gaming connectivity. The images reveal a switch that would toggle between local and remote modes. As Xbox Cloud Gaming expands, it could produce lower latency through direct communication with servers.

        Connectivity and latency

        Gamers are already grumbling about some anticipated tweaks Tecnoblog hasn’t confirmed. One of the most common critiques is with the durability of the Elite Series 2. Over time, the mechanical parts of the analog sticks wear down, leading to unreliable inputs. TMR or Hall effect technology significantly mitigates this issue, but it may be absent in the new accessory.

        Community response

        It’s sensible not to make assumptions, since the images likely don’t highlight all of the revisions. The Elite Series 3 may see other concepts from the rumored Project Sebile. Advanced haptic feedback inspired by the PS5 DualSense is among the ideas discussed in previous reports.

         

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      • Govee Round Vintage-Style Smart Bulbs Now Matter-Enabled

        Govee Round Vintage-Style Smart Bulbs Now Matter-Enabled

        Key Takeaway

        – G25 is the globe-shaped E26 Smart Edison bulb now in the US, offering up to 500 lm, CRI >90, 2700–6500K color temps, and a COD double-helix light strip with 25 LEDs per inch.
        – Functionally identical to the ST19, just with a rounder form factor; features 64 scene modes (some music-synced) and a timer/schedule via the app.
        – Connectivity includes 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth with Matter compatibility for broad smart‑home integration.
        – US availability/pricing: 2-pack $39.99 and 4-pack $69.99 on Govee store; 4-pack down to $59.49 on Amazon; Europe release date not announced.

        A new Govee E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb G25 500lm is now available in the US. The globe-shaped smart bulb was released a couple of months after the brand launched the tubular E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb ST19.

        Design and tech

        Aside from the new, rounder shape, Govee’s E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb G25 is identical to the older E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb ST19. At the centre of the bulb is a COD light strip, in a double helix, generating white and colors lighting effects. It has a relatively high density of 25 LEDs per inch, offering up to 500 lumens brightness and a color rendering index (CRI) above 90. Users can choose from a wide range of colors and color temperatures between 2,700 and 6,500K.

        App and features

        Users can remotely control the Govee E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb G25 via the brand’s app, where there are 64 scene modes on offer, some of which sync to music. There are also features like a timer and a schedule. Plus, the model supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with Matter compatibility allowing it to integrate with many smart home ecosystems.

        Availability and pricing

        In the US, the Govee E26 Smart Edison Light Bulb G25 500lm is available in a 2-pack or a 4-pack, priced at $39.99 and $69.99, respectively. Both products are being sold at the brand’s online store, with the 4-pack also available at the discounted price of $59.49 in the brand’s online store. It is unclear when this smart bulb could be released in Europe.

         


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      • Vivo Pocket 200MP Gimbal vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4: 2026 Launch

        Vivo Pocket 200MP Gimbal vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4: 2026 Launch

        Key Takeaway

        – Vivo reportedly entering the handheld gimbal camera market, positioning to challenge DJI as the Osmo Pocket 4P tease surfaces at Cannes.
        – Prototype features a 1/1.1-inch Sony LYT-901 200MP sensor, potentially enabling higher-res stills and lossless zoom beyond the Osmo Pocket 4.
        – Vivo Pocket aimed for a late-2026 release with early access for content creators soon; expected premium build similar to Feiyu Pocket 4.
        – Competitors: Oppo Fuyao expected late-2026; Insta360 Luna Pro (single-cam) and Luna Ultra (dual-cam with Leica) also in the pipeline.

        A fresh leak from a reputable tipster suggests that smartphone-maker Vivo is preparing to enter the handheld gimbal camera market, long dominated by DJI’s Osmo Pocket series. The timing is key as it comes out just as DJI previewed the dual-cam Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival.

        Gimbal market heats up

        Previously leaked in February 2026, Vivo’s current prototype features a large 1/1.1-inch Sony LYT-901 sensor with a 200MP resolution. This would be a significant departure from the current gimbal camera standards of 1-inch sensors with lower megapixel counts.

        Sensor leadership signals a shift

        By utilizing the LYT-901 (the same flagship sensor found in some of Vivo’s high-end phones) the “Vivo Pocket” might offer superior lossless zoom capabilities and high-res still photos that exceed the current 37MP output of the Osmo Pocket 4.

        End of 2026 as a target

        Vivo is aiming for a release at the end of 2026, while the leaked info indicates that the device is going to be handed to content creators for a test run as soon as next week. Powered by a powerful image processor, the Vivi Pocket is targeting DJI level of hardware quality, suggesting a premium build rather than a budget-friendly design (think: Feiyu Pocket 4).

        Rivals enter the fray

        That said, Vivo isn’t the only phone manufacturer eyeing the gimbal camera market. Reports have also surfaced regarding the alleged Oppo Fuyao, a gimbal camera expected to launch (you guessed it) in late 2026.

        Other co launches

        Meanwhile, we are anticipating the launch of the single-cam Insta360 Luna Pro and dual-cam Insta360 Luna Ultra. The latter was recently previewed at NAB, while leaked marketing images and retail packaging have confirmed a modular design and a dual-camera system co-engineered with Leica.


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