The best outdoor security camera deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Blink, Arlo, Google, and more

UPDATE: Mar. 20, 2024, 8:21 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to reflect the official start of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, as well as with the latest deals on security cameras from brands like Blink, Arlo, and eufy. The best outdoor security camera deals at a glance: Amazon threw us a curve ball this … Read more

Get a $150 iSpyPen camera

Save nearly $50 on this iSpyPen PRO 2021 model through March 24. StackSocial A camera embedded in a pen is reminiscent of spy movies and novels like James Bond. While most of us might just think it’s a cool gadget, having a small, easily portable camera can benefit experimental filmmakers, journalists, and anyone looking for … Read more

EVs With Built-In Camera Drones Have Already Landed in China

Chinese automakers are starting to equip electric cars with camera drones. For now, this drone integration is aimed at content creators who want to collect videos of themselves driving. These systems typically enable one-click filming of a moving vehicle, with the action viewable live on the car’s interior display as well as recorded for posterity. … Read more

I tested this $40 security camera from Amazon and it now has a place in my home

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50.With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation.As an Amazon device, the … Read more

Nikon buys film camera maker RED

Ever heard of Oakley Sunglasses? The guy who founded that – Jim Jannard – became a billionaire after selling a lot of sunnies, then went on to found RED digital cinema, one of the first major digital cinema camera brands. Today, Nikon announced that Nikon Corporation has announced its agreement to acquire the camera manufacturer, … Read more

A battery-powered floodlight camera was exactly what my dark backyard needed

Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysAt $130, the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is a viable, battery-powered solution for darker areas around your house that lack wiring and outlets.The AA batteries allow the floodlights to beam at 700 nits of brightness; it’s not the most powerful on the market, but good enough to see your surroundings.The Blink … Read more

Best Camera to Buy in 2024

With so many camera brands offering a huge variety of different models at wildly differing prices, choosing a camera that suits you can be tricky. Like most things, performance lines up with budget — with the best, most advanced features typically found on more expensive, professional-standard models.  It’s worth spending some time thinking about what … Read more

Male Humpback Whales Photographed Having Sex, First Ones Caught on Camera

Two humpback whales got caught on-camera engaging in some very adult activities, the first photos of their kind featuring the species … and it turns out both the whales were dudes! Here’s the deal … a just-published study in Marine Mammal Science features pics documenting a sexual encounter between a pair of humpback whales off … Read more