DJI Osmo Pocket 4 steps up low-light performance, internal storage

Better slow-motion footage, improved low-light performance, and internal storage for the first time: the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 upgrades from its predecessor in multiple meaningful ways.

Officially announced overnight after a recent teaser, the Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera succeeds the impressive Osmo Pocket 3 from 2023 that quickly became a favourite among content creators. Its one-inch CMOS sensor is the same size, but it has been upgraded to support 240fps footage in 4K, something the previous model could only do in 1080p.

DJI’s gimbal camera also supports higher ISO levels, letting it compensate more when it’s dark out. The auto subject tracking is smarter, too, with ActiveTrack 7.0 taking advantage of the camera’s three-axis stabilisation to smoothly follow people or objects. If you place the Osmo Pocket 4 down, you can now start recordings via gestures, like a peace sign, or show your palm to enable subject tracking.

Another handy addition is built-in storage. MicroSD cards are still supported, but now you get 107GB of internal storage, so you can get shooting straight out of the box, plug the camera in, and transfer footage at up to 800MB/s.

In a rare win for consumers, who have faced increasing consumer technology prices with the global memory shortage, the Osmo Pocket 4 is actually cheaper than what the Pocket 3 was at launch. At $769 in Australia for the standard combo, the Pocket 4 is nearly $100 less than the Pocket 3’s $849 starting price. It’s a relief, considering DJI price increases hit the US midway through last year.

Another option is the $959 creator combo, which includes a DJI Mic 3, fill light, wide-angle lens, and a mini tripod with the camera.

I’ve been testing the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and will have a full review on GadgetGuy soon.

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Insta360 teaser looks a lot like a DJI Osmo Pocket competitor

The creator camera market is about to heat up, if a recent social media teaser from Insta360 is anything to go by.

Coming just days after DJI teased the Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera, Insta360 posted a heavily pixelated image on Instagram of what appears to be its own gimbal camera. The image depicts a blurry look at the top of a dual-lens gimbal camera, perhaps to one-up DJI’s single-lens device.

Until recently, Insta360 specialised in action cameras, competing closely with GoPro’s recognisable range. But lately, it has brought out more versatile cameras for everyday content creation, like the X5, capable of capturing 360-degree footage. There’s also the Snap Selfie Screen, which attaches to the back of a phone to preview the main camera array.

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Previous reports suggest that the teased device is the Insta360 Luna, which was previously mentioned at a company conference in February. Exact details and specs are unknown at this stage, but one common bit of speculation is that the Luna’s dual-lens design may support some level of optical zoom.

Based on Insta360’s social media post, all will be revealed at NAB Show, a trade show in Las Vegas hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters. From there, we’ll likely have a better idea of what this camera is all about and how much it will cost.

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Tapo launches cheaper smart lock to encourage keyless entry

Smart locks have been around for a while, but they’re starting to get more sophisticated and affordable. In an effort to make the technology a bit cheaper, there’s a new smart lock in Australia: the Tapo DL105.

Tapo, TP-Link’s smart home brand, announced the $249 DL105 as a slightly cheaper smart lock alternative to the existing $299 DL110 model. According to TP-Link, the DL105 has many of the same features, with a few differences.

For $50 extra, the DL110 has a more weatherproof design (IP65 versus IP54) and a flashier zinc alloy finish. Otherwise, both smart locks are pretty similar. Each one supports six different unlock methods, including fingerprints, inputting a code via the keypad, and using the Tapo mobile app.

Image: Tapo.

Both locks also run on rechargeable batteries, topped up via a USB-C connection. In terms of smarts, they play nicely with Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Google Home, but there’s no word of Apple Home compatibility.

Within the Tapo app, also used for the brand’s range of security cameras, each lock’s activity is logged. Anytime someone unlocks the door or gets the keycode wrong, the app keeps a record and sends alerts. It also enables setting limited-time codes for visitors, giving you more control over who can access the home at all hours.

Tapo’s smart locks also include a built-in doorbell. However, there’s no camera, so if you’re after a video doorbell, it will need to be a separate device.

There’s an online listing via Tapo’s website for the new DL105 model, which is due to go on sale in Australia soon.

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First look: Moza’s well-priced wheel is a good sim racing addition

Ever since building my dream sim racing rig, I’ve been trying to find ways of improving it or testing out new gear. So, I was pretty excited to check out the Moza KS Pro Steering Wheel.

At $589 in Australia, it’s one of the more reasonably priced steering wheels out there (some cost thousands of dollars!). Straight out of the box, the Moza KS Pro looks fantastic with its carbon fibre composite finish and feels genuinely premium in hand. The 300mm size is spot on, and the TPE grips make it super comfortable to hold.

Moza has packed this wheel with loads of features — rotary encoders, switches, a customisable 2.99-inch screen, and RGB telemetry lighting, plus forged carbon dual-clutch paddles on the back.

Based on my early impressions, this wheel feels like a big step up for any sim rig at a good price. I’m keen to spend more time with it on the virtual track in the coming weeks.

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GoPro Mission 1 cameras use open gate to shoot now, edit later

When you think of GoPro, small and rugged action cameras come to mind. That’s not changing, but the brand is doing something a bit different with the GoPro Mission 1 range, tipped to be a series of “low-cost, compact cinema cameras” with interchangeable lens mounts.

Including the Mission 1 Pro, Mission 1, and Mission 1 Pro ILS, the new GoPro range sports a large 50MP one-inch sensor with larger pixels, designed to shoot pro-level footage in dim lighting. Both the Pro models support 8K resolution and 60fps. They also support ’32x Slo-Mo’, which is a whopping 960 frames per second, when shooting in 1080p in a 10-second burst.

GoPro’s base Mission 1 model also supports 8K footage, albeit limited to 30fps. All three cameras support open gate recording to varying degrees. A feature also seen in some of Canon’s cinema DSLR cameras, open gate recording shoots using the full height and width of a camera’s sensor without cropping.

In the case of the Mission 1 cameras, the sensor’s open gate setting records in a 4:3 ratio, which you can then crop for different formats in the edit suite. For example, you could shoot some skiing footage that captures the widest possible view, and then find the framing while editing to suit a 16:9 or a 9:16 video, depending on the platform.

For the Mission 1 Pro cameras, 8K at 30fps open gate recording is possible, while the standard Mission 1 model supports 4K at 120fps. There’s a bit of editing flexibility, too, with HLG and 10-bit colour recording file formats available to use.

GoPro estimates that the battery life of its new cameras lasts upwards of five hours, largely driven by what’s being advertised as a more energy-efficient GP3 processor.

GoPro hasn’t shared the price of the Mission 1 range yet. That information is set to be revealed this weekend, ahead of pre-orders opening via GoPro on 21 May.

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Samsung’s stylish new compact speakers have landed in Australia

If there’s one thing consistent about Samsung’s speakers, it’s that they have distinct designs. In recent years, there was the Music Frame, a speaker designed to look like art you hang on a wall. This year, Samsung has the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7, a pair of wireless speakers that, while not art-themed as such, are meant to furnish a home as much as they are meant to play music.

Revealed at CES 2026 earlier in the year, the Wi-Fi-enabled Music Studio speakers brandish what’s called a “Dot Design”. It’s pretty easy to see why: they have a big dot in the centre, meant to evoke a minimalist aesthetic.

Of the two, the Music Studio 7, priced at $749 in Australia, is the more powerful unit. It houses a 3.1.1-channel audio system, while the smaller $499 Music Studio 5 is a simpler two-channel setup. Both support many of the standard casting features, including Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. They also support Spotify Tap, letting you double-tap your phone to the speaker to start up a playlist.

Samsung’s Music Studio duo work with the brand’s Q-Symphony technology, so they can connect to Samsung TVs and soundbars for a fuller sound. Alternatively, up to 10 Music Studio speakers can connect and play music simultaneously if you’re keen to have one in every room of the house.

Samsung’s 2026 soundbars elevate audio, literally

Launching at the same time is Samsung’s latest Q-Series soundbar range, led by the 11.1.4-channel HW-Q990H model, which costs $1,999 in Australia. At the more affordable end of the scale is the $899 HW-Q600H 3.1.2-channel soundbar.

This year’s soundbars come with a feature called ‘Samsung Sound Elevation’. According to Samsung, the feature uses a soundbar’s up-firing speakers to make dialogue sound like it’s coming from higher, as in the TV instead of the soundbar that sits below.

Image: Samsung.

Perhaps the most useful feature for most households will be ‘Auto Volume’. It aims to normalise audio levels, so you’re not suddenly jumpscared by wildly different volume levels when swapping between YouTube and free-to-air TV, for example.

This feature could help address audio inconsistencies with streaming content; it’s a common bugbear that people have to manually set different volume levels per input. If it also addresses the big volume difference between ads and actual content, Samsung might be onto a winner here.

Alongside the Music Studio and soundbar ranges, Samsung rounded out the launch with two updated Sound Tower party speakers. Each one is splashproof and kitted out with reactive LED lights. As for price, the MX-ST40F model costs $479 in Australia, while the bigger MX-ST50F costs $699.

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Fuel thefts prompt Uniden to discount 4G security camera by $100

Prompted by the rise of fuel thefts throughout Australia, Uniden has discounted its cellular Solo X2K 4G Plus security camera by $100 to help keep an eye on things.

Now $199 via Uniden’s website (down from $299), the 2K-resolution camera supports Nano SIM cards with 4G connectivity, meaning it can provide a live feed and upload footage to the cloud in areas that Wi-Fi doesn’t reach.

Petrol pressure has driven Uniden’s sale, with the brand citing recent reports that fuel theft has risen by as much as 30 per cent since the war in the Middle East began. Previous research has also shown a strong correlation between increasing fuel prices and increases in fuel station fraud. There have also been reports of trailers loaded with petrol being stolen from private properties.

With petrol prices set to remain high for the foreseeable future, Uniden hopes its camera can help add a layer of security while pressure from the fuel crisis continues. The Solo X2K 4G Plus is billed as a camera suited to outdoor use, featuring an IP65 weatherproof rating, a 60-day battery, and 300-degree pan functionality.

Like Uniden’s other cameras, the Solo X2K 4G Plus comes with seven days of free rolling cloud storage. Many other smart home security brands charge extra for cloud storage, but Uniden bucks the trend, providing the storage “for the lifetime” of its products. A 32GB MicroSD card is also included for internal storage.

This camera also uses the brand’s ‘Thermo Sense’ technology, which detects heat and movement to improve the accuracy of alerts and motion tracking.

For larger properties with limited Wi-Fi access that might need a hand while things are tough, this camera might be worth a look.

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