GoKawiil
Tech News
AT&T is offering Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE for as low as $2.43 monthly over a 36-month installment plan for customers who add a new line online, with no device trade-in needed. Business customers get even steeper discounts, including a $0-per-month option on a new line, plus perks like an Enterprise Edition with extended warranty and Samsung Knox Suite.
SmallRig has released two power banks, the Nano 36 and Nano 72, designed specifically for camera rigs rather than pockets. Both include 1/4"-20 threaded holes and V-mount plates so they can attach directly to cages, tripods, and gimbals within SmallRig's accessory ecosystem. The Nano 36 offers 10,000mAh with 45W output for lighter tasks, while the Nano 72 packs 20,000mAh with 100W bi-directional charging for heavier, longer shoots.
Android Authority discovered that Google Gemini's Android app, version 17.55.8, contains unreleased code for a redesigned camera interface that shrinks the viewfinder to roughly half the screen instead of taking up the full display, letting users see chat content behind it. The same build also reveals a reworked '@' menu meant to look cleaner and to automatically hide disabled Connected Apps.
A reviewer tested Google's $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro against Apple's iPhone 17 Pro across various lighting conditions in Delhi, including well-lit and shadowy scenes at Lodhi Garden. Both phones were tested with default camera processing, with Google's camera brightening shadows more while Apple's rendered more natural tones.
Huawei introduced the Nova 16s and Nova 16s Pro at IFA 2026 in Munich, bringing its China-market Nova 16 lineup to international buyers. Both models feature 7,000mAh batteries, ultra-bright OLED screens reaching up to 5,500 nits, and multi-camera setups including a 50MP main sensor and periscope telephoto lens. The Pro variant steps things up with a 200MP camera, LTPO display technology, and more advanced imaging features.
Eufy has introduced the Window Camera E10, a security camera designed to stick directly onto glass for quick setup without drilling or mounting hardware. The company also unveiled a Video Doorbell S4 featuring a 'VR Mode' that lets users navigate 180-degree footage interactively.
Miele unveiled the Diamond G8 dishwasher at IFA 2026 in Berlin, featuring a small camera mounted on the door that scans the interior to identify items like pots, straws and flatware. Based on what it detects, the appliance automatically adjusts cycle intensity and detergent amount, and it can also track load capacity to start a cycle once a preset fullness level is reached. The model also lets users schedule cycles around cheaper electricity rate windows.
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tailored to Switch 2 hardware, enabling local split-screen play for up to eight people using original or Switch 2 controllers. The update also brings CameraPlay support for seeing friends via camera during races, shorter loading times, and improved visuals in docked mode.
GoPro has agreed to a $285 million cash merger with Starman Optical, a privately held maker of high-speed optical transceivers for AI data centers. Shareholders will receive $1.14 per share plus a roughly 10% stake in the combined, still Nasdaq-listed company, and Starman will also pay off GoPro's $92 million debt. The deal, expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approval, comes as GoPro's stock had crashed toward delisting territory amid weak sales and auditor doubts about its survival.
GoPro has agreed to be acquired by Starman Optical for $285 million, with shareholders receiving $1.14 per share and retaining roughly 10% of the combined company. The deal, expected to close by year-end, will eliminate GoPro's $92 million in debt and keep the company publicly traded. It follows earlier signals that GoPro was exploring a shift toward defense technology, and comes just after YouTuber Markiplier disclosed an 8.5% stake in the company.
GoPro's stock jumped sharply after disclosures showed that YouTube star Markiplier now holds the largest individual stake in the company. The rally continued into premarket trading, pushing shares to their highest level since early January.
Reports ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 event suggest the iPhone 18 Pro's main camera could gain a variable aperture, letting the lens opening physically adjust rather than stay fixed like on the iPhone 17 Pro. Samsung and Xiaomi both tried similar variable-aperture designs in past flagships but later dropped the feature.