Ahead of its launch, Xiaomi detailed the dual 200MP camera system on its upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max, revealing that the primary sensor measures 1/1.28-inch, slightly larger than the ISOCELL HP2 used in Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phones also feature a Leica-backed camera setup wrapped around a secondary rear display, in a design reminiscent of the iPhone 17 Pro's camera island but repurposed for screen functionality.
Insta360's new Luna Pro shares most hardware with the flagship Luna Ultra, including the same Leica Summicron 20mm f1.8 lens, 1-inch sensor, 8K/30 and 4K/120 capture, Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log and 37MP stills, but uses a smaller single-lens gimbal head that trims about half an inch off the device's height. Storage (47GB expandable), battery (1,550mAh) and the detachable front panel remote/mic carry over unchanged from the Ultra.
Xiaomi showed off its Fold 18 Pro foldable at IFA 2026 in a striking red color, letting attendees view but not handle the device. The company revealed the phone will use its own in-house XRING 03 chip, described as a 'Flagship AI SoC' combining CPU, GPU and NPU functions, potentially skipping Qualcomm or MediaTek chips altogether. Full specs and pricing are expected when the phone officially launches in China on September 7.
Panasonic's new Lumix L10 compact camera builds on the LX100 II but is bulkier and heavier, weighing 508 grams versus 392 grams. It keeps the same 24-75mm equivalent Leica zoom lens while adding a fully articulating high-resolution rear screen, an electronic viewfinder, and a full-sized battery shared with other Panasonic cameras.
WIRED's annual testing of home theater projectors named the Xgimi Titan Noir Max its top overall pick for 2026, alongside strong showings from AWOL Vision, Hisense, and Leica models. The $5,999 Titan Noir Max stood out for its dynamic self-adjusting iris, which widens for bright scenes and closes for dark ones to deepen black levels and detail. Reviewers evaluated brightness, color accuracy, skin tones, and shadow detail using Netflix titles and 4K Blu-rays as test material.
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