This rugged HD camera takes GoPro quality photos and video — and it’s only $40

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It’s never been more affordable to snap quality action photos, an endeavor once relegated to *serious* photographers with pricey equipment. GoPro, of course, changed all that when it charged upon the scene a few years ago. It famously originated during founder Nick Woodman’s surfing trip to Australia in 2002, when he sought to capture his exploits on film and realized there wasn’t an easy way to pull it off.

Just like that, GoPro was born, breaking open a whole new market. But GoPro’s offerings currently start at $200 and scale up to $400 for their Hero 6 and Hero 7 models. Are there any more affordable options for the budget-minded action photographer? Read more…

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Leica’s Q2 is a beautiful camera that I want and will never have

Leica is a brand I respect and appreciate but don’t support. Or rather, can’t, because I’m not fabulously rich. But if I did have $5,000 to spend on a fixed-lens camera, I’d probably get the new Q2, a significant improvement over 2015’s Q — which tempted me back then.

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GoPro cameras, Apple MacBooks, Logitech gaming mice, Beats headphones, and more on sale for March 6 in the UK

It’s easy to get lost in the middle of the week. You’ve forgotten all about last weekend and the next one feels like a lifetime away. We’re here to help pull you through and find some meaning in your Wednesday.
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10 awesome gadgets on sale right now

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Sometimes life hands you lemons. But sometimes, life hands you some awesome gadgets on sale. That’s how the saying goes, right?

Get out of your winter slump with some new gear — just use the code SEMIANNUAL at checkout to unlock the 15% savings. 

1. TRNDlabs Spectre Drone

Drone flight seems like a prohibitively expensive hobby, but this drone lets you fly your drone without living off ramen or selling your kidneys. Win, win. The Spectre Drone comes with an HD camera, automatic takeoff and landing, and incredibly precise controls.

Available in the Mashable Shop for just $69Use code SEMIANNUAL to get it for $58.65. Read more…

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Oppo’s 10x optical zoom tech for phones is another nail in the coffin for real cameras

Samsung might have everyone mesmerized by its foldable Galaxy Fold phone (for now), but if you really want to see weird and wonderful phone innovations, you need to look at what Chinese tech companies like Oppo are doing.
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The best UK deals for Friday: LEGO sets, Sony cameras, Olay skincare, and more

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When we hear about a great deal it can be difficult to not immediately think that the brand in question must be fighting for the spotlight in a crowded market. Sometimes this is true, but not always.

Sometimes the deals come from the big boys. Sometimes the deals come from the likes of Sony, Olay, Optimum Nutrition, and the biggest of all the big boys — LEGO.

We have tracked down the best deals on construction sets, cameras, protein powders, and skincare products from all the leading names. Alongside LEGO sets, you can save on BULK POWDERS supplements, Maximuscle protein powders, L’Oréal face masks, and more. Read more…

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The best UK deals for Thursday: Philips toothbrushes, Berghaus backpacks, Canon cameras, and more

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Where else could you find a deals roundup that includes fantastic opportunities to save on electric toothbrushes, backpacks, fitness trackers, and digital cameras? We’re not saying this is the first and only list to include that eclectic mix of products but if there are others, we bet they are few and far between.

We understand that it’s perhaps not the most natural mix of products, but that’s no bad thing. You can save up to £200 on electric toothbrushes, over £30 on backpacks, £40 on fitness trackers, and over £100 on digital cameras in this list. So whilst it might be slightly jarring to see a Trespass Albus backpack lined up alongside a Fitbit Alta fitness tracker, they do share something in common — they are both heavily discounted. Read more…

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Ring CEO talks video doorbells, sensor technology, and the total home security of the future

In this special edition of MashTalk, Mashable met with Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff on the floor of CES 2019 to catch up with the company’s latest release of products. Read more…More about Tech, Technology, Mashable Video, Ring, and Cameras

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Petcube upgrades its pet cameras, which now have Alexa built in

Petcube’s popular line of pet cameras let people monitor, talk to and interact with their dogs and cats while away – including by doing things like doling out treats or turning on a laser toy, for example. Today, the pet camera maker is upgrading its line with two new devices, the Petcube Bites 2 and […]

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Leica releases the CL Street Kit for all of your decisive moments

Leica’s pricey — but sexy — CL camera is the closest thing you can get to an original portable luxury shooter without spending more than a used Toyota Corolla. The CL, which launched last year, is essentially a pared-down M series camera that has gotten rave reviews over the past year. Now, in time for […]

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