Swiss startup believes this forgotten element is the key to safe nuclear energy

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Nuclear energy is making a comeback. Across Europe, governments are pouring huge amounts of money into new power plants while startups are busily working on smaller, modular alternatives.  Most of these plants rely on uranium, the radioactive metal that fuelled the atomic age (and contributed to a couple of catastrophic meltdowns). However, Swiss startup Transmutex wants to reinvent nuclear energy using a lesser-known element called thorium.  Uranium’s forgotten cousin Thorium is a lead-like metal that is mildly reactive, but four times more abundant than uranium and a lot safer to handle. However, thorium not a fissile material, meaning it cannot undergo…

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Local dialects can increase trust in robots, study finds

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By Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

Research has shown that local dialects play an important role in self, in-group, and cultural identity. But can they also impact our interaction with robots? This question is particularly relevant for social robots — the ones designed to interact with humans, such as classroom assistants or even the famous Sophia humanoid. To facilitate their relationship with people, these robots feature many anthropomorphic characteristics, including human-like appearance and voice. However, studies have so far been divided on whether the use of local dialects or standard language has a stronger effect on the perception of their trustworthiness and competence. To further shed…

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ESA embarks on world-first mission to detect ripples in the fabric of space-time

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By Siôn Geschwindt

The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, the first scientific endeavour to detect and study cosmic ripples from space.  The launch of LISA is planned for 2035, on an Ariane 6 rocket. The project is expected to be the most expensive and complex the agency has ever undertaken.  Cosmic ripples, also known as gravitational waves, are created during some of the most dramatic events in the Universe, such as when black holes collide.  By measuring them, LISA will probe the entire history of the Universe, going back long before stars and galaxies formed.…

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Apple begrudgingly allows EU customers to use rival app stores on iPhone

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By Siôn Geschwindt

Apple will allow EU-based users of its devices to download apps without going through its app store, as the tech giant reluctantly moves to comply with the bloc’s incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA).  Apple will also give iPhone and iPad users a range of browsers to choose from as their default and allow the use of alternative payment systems to Apple Pay. The sweeping changes will come into effect for all new Apple devices purchased in the EU from March of this year.  In theory, this could see major competitors like Google’s Play Store becoming available on Apple devices.  Pro-competition…

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4 AI Websites You Can Use To Redesign Your Space

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The UK is exploring vertiport designs for air taxis

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By Thomas Macaulay

Britain’s aviation regulator is investigating “vertiport” designs as part of plans to bring flying taxis to the UK. The new consultation will lay the foundations for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday. To fly them between land and sky, the CAA wants to install vertical airports — aka vertiports — at existing aerodromes.  By adapting existing infrastructure, the CAA plans to abridge the path to lift-off.  The regulator notes that there are already hundreds of airfields spread across the UK. Equipping them with vertiports could create a domestic transport network for VTOLs. It’s an…

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Spotify plots in-app purchases from March for iPhone users in EU

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By Thomas Macaulay

If you’re an iPhone user in the EU, you could soon get to buy audiobooks and subscriptions from within the Spotify app. The reason? A new EU antitrust regulation that targets big tech. Known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the law designates companies as “gatekeepers” if they have a monopoly in the digital economy. In September, the EU revealed the first six members of the club: Alphabet, Amazon, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft,  and — you guessed it — Apple. The gatekeepers were given six months to comply with the DMA. In Apple’s case, one of the requirements is ending the…

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The rise of synthetic media: Get ready for AI avatars at work

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Despite ongoing concerns about the rise of deepfake videos —  online content created or manipulated typically for nefarious purposes, from election interference to emerging cyber security threats  — digital “synthetic media” offers real-world benefits in the workplace.

That’s the promise, at least, offered by a variety of startups that have turned to generative AI (genAI) tools and deep-learning algorithms to create human-like digital avatars. In particular, the new tools can be used by enterprises to generate in-house communications, training videos for employees, how-to manuals for specific jobs or tasks, and even customer-facing marketing videos.

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National AI Research Resource pilot program to ‘democratize’ generative AI

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) today offered details about the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot program, which will see the NSF partner with other federal agencies — as well as the private sector — to provide access to datasets, AI models, and training for researchers.

The NAIRR pilot, originally announced last November, is fundamentally an attempt to democratize access to generative AI (genAI) for organizations without the deep pockets of a major tech company or US government department, according to NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan.

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Microsoft launches Mesh 3D meetings for Teams

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Microsoft’s metaverse for the workplace has officially arrived with the full launch of Mesh virtual meeting spaces on Wednesday.

Instead of a Teams video call, workers can now don a virtual reality headset and interact with colleagues in a range of three-dimensional environments. Microsoft sees a variety of use cases for this: town halls, social gatherings, brainstorming sessions, and employee onboarding, are among the examples cited.

A VR headset isn’t necessary: Mesh spaces can also be accessed via a regular PC, with users controlling a personalized avatar that can navigate the various settings. For those who want a fully immersive experience, support for Meta’s Quest headsets will arrive on Thursday. (Microsoft declined to comment about availability on Apple’s Vision Pro, which launches Feb. 2.)

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Leaked EU AI Act is ‘a wake-up call for organisations’

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A leak of the EU’s AI Act removes doubts about its adoption, but critics fear that the plans will inhibit innovation. All 892 pages of the final version were published on Monday by Euractiv tech editor Luca Bertuzzi, while a consolidated version that runs a mere 258 pages was shared by European Parliament policy advisor Laura Caroli. Only linguistic or technical details can now be made to the full regulation. EU ambassadors are due to adopt the act on February 2. If all goes to plan, the final regulation will be implemented before the European Parliament elections in June. That…

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A new in-orbit refuelling service for spacecraft is under development

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Swiss startup ClearSpace has unveiled its latest project to make space exploration sustainable: an orbital refuelling service. The company is collaborating with the US-based Orbit Fab on the mission. Under the plans, the duo will combine a ClearSpace shuttle with an Orbit Fab fuel depot. The result would be a spacecraft that delivers fresh fuel to satellites. As a result, clients could extend the operations of active satellites and refuel unused ones that otherwise become space junk. Naturally, both teammates on the project also stand to benefit. ClearSpace, which is best known for space debris removal, gets a diversified service…

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5 tech jobs with long-term staying power

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While the tech sector suffered a downturn in 2023, leading to swathes of job cuts, there remains a high demand for certain tech jobs within the industry itself and beyond. Nonetheless, these job losses, alongside the rapid growth of generative AI tools in the past year sowed seeds of doubt for many, begging the question: do tech jobs offer good job security? In a recent interview, Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof Christopher Pissarides cautioned students on selecting to study STEM subjects for future roles in tech that may be more limited in availability than expected.  This, he clarified in a later…

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Macron convinces UK nuclear startup to build its first factory in France

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London-based nuclear energy startup Newcleo has scrapped plans to build its first power plant in Britain, opting to invest in France instead.  The move follows extensive lobbying by France’s president Emmanuel Macron, who has personally met with Newcleo’s chief executive and founder Stefano Buono several times, to convince him to build the company’s first modular nuclear reactor in France, the Telegraph reports.  Founded in 2021, Newcleo develops small nuclear reactors powered by radioactive waste. The company initially sought to tap the UK’s vast stockpile of nuclear waste at the former Sellafield site to power its reactors.  But after two years…

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Vs Exynos 2400: What’s The Difference?

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Apple Vision Pro pre-sales run hot, but demand might be limited

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Apple’s Vision Pro virtual and augmented reality headsets sold out quickly after online pre-sales began Friday morning, but stable delivery dates could indicate a limited amount of demand for the $3,500 device.

Ming-Chi Kuo, a TF International Securities analyst who keeps close tabs on Apple, estimated the company sold between 160,000 and 180,000 headsets over the weekend. (The headset is set for delivery to early-bird buyers and due on store shelves Feb. 2.)

Compared to opening weekends for new models of Apple’s iPhones — which also typically sell out right away — shipping times for back-ordered Vision Pros remained steady Monday at between five and seven weeks, rather than continuing to extend beyond that period, Kuo noted.

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360 Camera Statistics 2024 By Connectivity Type, Market Size and Best Buy

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Introduction

360 Camera Statistics: The growing popularization of influencers on social media AR, as well as VR video gaming and creating content 360 Camera, are a reason for the similarity. With a 360-degree camera, users can capture larger photographs or videos without having to move the camera from one side. Like the CCTV camera can capture the entire scene and capture everything around it, these cameras also do the same.

Within a short time, the market is predicted to reach $8 billion in revenues due to increasing demand. Let’s look at the meaning of this 360-camera statistic about the size of the market over the next decade.

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  • Between 2022 to 2032 period, around 63% of the market is expected to be captured by a single camera, which uses one primary lens.
  • Compared to wireless, wired 360-degree cameras have more demand between 2022 to 2032. However, both types of cameras are in demand during the forecasted period.
  • As of 2022, the 360-degree Camera Market was valued at $1,072/5 million, which is expected to reach $4,343 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 25.66%.
  • As studied by 360 Camera Statistics, this camera can capture 5x more bandwidth than normal cameras.
  • As of today, Titan is considered the most expensive 360-degree camera which costs around $15,278.

What is a 360 Camera?

A camera that can shoot in 360 directions at once is called a 360 camera. This camera is prominently famous for virtual reality uses. The Insta360 X3 has two lenses over 180°, which is half of 360°. This technique allows capturing high-quality seamless photos or videos. In short, 360 camera can record photos or videos in such a way that it feels as if you were present in that place.

General 360 Camera Statistics

  • As of 2022, the 360-degree Camera Market was valued at $1,072/5 million, which is expected to reach $4,343 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 25.66%.
  • Between 2022 to 2032 period, around 63% of the market is expected to be captured by a single camera, which uses one primary lens.
  • As studied by 360 Camera Statistics, this camera can capture 5x more bandwidth than normal cameras.
  • Further 360 Camera Statistics state that, between 2023 and 2029, demand for the same in Asia Pacific is expected to rise at a CAGR of 18.23%.
  • The largest market in the 360 camera category segment is wired by type, as well as it is considered to be the fastest-growing segment between 2023 and 2030.

360 Camera Statistics Market Size by Connectivity Type

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Looking at the above 360 Camera market, compared to wireless, wired 360-degree cameras have more demand between 2022 to 2032. However, both types of cameras are in demand during the forecasted period.

The market for 360-degree cameras has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by advances in technology and increasing demand across various sectors. This analysis provides an in-depth overview of the current state, trends, and future projections for the 360-degree camera market.

Market Overview

360-degree cameras, also known as omnidirectional cameras, capture a 360-degree field of view. These cameras are increasingly used in various applications, including virtual reality (VR), real estate, tourism, events, and security.

Market Size and Growth Projections

The global market for 360-degree cameras is experiencing robust growth. In 2023, the market was valued at approximately USD 2 billion. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 25% over the next five years, reaching nearly USD 6 billion by 2028.

Key Drivers

Several factors contribute to this growth:

  • Increased Use in Virtual Reality (VR): As VR technology becomes more accessible, the demand for 360-degree cameras for content creation is rising.
  • Growth in Real Estate and Tourism: Virtual tours, powered by 360-degree photography, are becoming popular in real estate and tourism industries.
  • Advancements in Technology: Improvements in camera technology, such as higher resolution and better stitching software, make these cameras more appealing.
  • Expanded Application in Security and Surveillance: The ability to provide a comprehensive view makes these cameras valuable for security purposes.

Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Single Lens Cameras: More affordable and user-friendly, suitable for general consumers and small businesses.
  • Multi-Lens Cameras: Offer higher quality and are typically used by professionals in industries like filmmaking and broadcasting.

By Application

  • Entertainment and Media: For creating immersive content in movies, games, and live events.
  • Real Estate: Virtual property tours.
  • Tourism: Virtual tours of destinations and attractions.
  • Security: Surveillance in public places, businesses, and homes.

Regional Analysis

The market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

  • North America: Currently leads the market due to high technology adoption and presence of key players.
  • Europe: Shows substantial growth with increasing use in media and real estate.
  • Asia-Pacific: Expected to witness the fastest growth, driven by rising technology adoption in countries like China and India.

Competitive Landscape

The 360-degree camera market is moderately competitive with a mix of established players and new entrants. Key players include GoPro, Ricoh, Samsung, and Insta360. These companies are focusing on innovation, mergers, and partnerships to expand their market presence.

Recent Developments

  • Product Launches: Companies are regularly introducing new models with advanced features like higher resolution and better connectivity.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Partnerships between camera manufacturers and software providers are common to offer integrated solutions.

Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges

  • High Production Costs: Advanced features in cameras lead to higher prices, which may limit market growth.
  • Technological Complexities: The need for specialized software for editing and viewing content can be a barrier.

Opportunities

  • Integration with Social Media: As social platforms begin supporting 360-degree content, opportunities for consumer engagement increase.
  • Advancements in AR and VR: Continued development in AR and VR technologies presents new possibilities for content creation.

Future Trends

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI integration for automated editing and content enhancement.
  • Increased Resolution: Advancements leading to higher resolution cameras for more detailed images.
  • 5G Connectivity: Faster data transfer speeds will enhance live streaming capabilities.

Best 360 Degree Camera to Buy

#1. Rylo 360

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Product Overview

  • The Rylo 360 is a compact, dual-lens camera that captures 360-degree videos and photos.
  • It was developed by Rylo Inc., a company known for innovation in camera technology.

Key Features

  • 360-Degree Capture: Records in full 360 degrees using dual 208-degree wide-angle lenses.
  • Resolution: Offers 5.8K resolution for videos and high-quality still images.
  • Image Stabilization: Advanced stabilization technology for smooth footage, reducing camera shake.
  • Compact Design: Small, lightweight, and easy to carry, making it suitable for adventure and travel photography.
  • Mobile App Integration: Comes with a user-friendly app for editing, which allows users to control the camera, edit videos, and share content easily.

#2. GoPro Max

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Product Overview

  • Type: The GoPro Max is a versatile action camera designed for capturing 360-degree videos and traditional GoPro-style videos.
  • Target Market: Aimed at adventure enthusiasts, vloggers, and content creators seeking immersive footage and high-quality action shots.
  • Design: Robust and waterproof, built to withstand extreme environments and conditions.

Key Features

  • 360-Degree Capture: Dual lenses allow for full 360-degree video recording at 5.6K resolution, providing immersive and detailed footage.
  • Single-Lens Mode: Can also function as a single-lens HERO camera, offering high-quality traditional video and photo capture.
  • Max HyperSmooth: Advanced image stabilization technology ensures smooth, stable footage across various activities.
  • Max TimeWarp: Allows for time-lapse videos in 360-degree format, adding a dynamic and creative aspect to time-lapse photography.
  • PowerPano: Captures panoramic shots without distortion, ideal for landscapes and group photos.
  • Waterproof Design: Usable underwater up to 16 feet (5 meters), suitable for aquatic adventures without needing an additional housing.
  • Touch Screen: Features an intuitive touch screen for easy settings adjustments and playback.
  • Voice Control: Hands-free operation with voice commands, enhancing ease of use during activities.
  • Digital Lenses: Offers multiple digital lens options for different perspectives, including Narrow, Linear, Wide, and Max SuperView.
  • Live Streaming: Capable of live streaming in 1080p, making it suitable for social media and real-time audience engagement.
  • Built-in Mounting: Comes with built-in folding mounting fingers for quick and easy attachment to a variety of accessories and mounts.
  • 360-Degree Audio: Six microphones capture realistic 360-degree audio, enriching the overall video experience.
  • Reframe: With the GoPro app, users can easily reframe 360-degree footage into traditional video formats, offering post-shooting creativity.

#3. Insta360 One RS

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Product Overview

  • Type: The Insta360 One RS is a modular action camera known for its versatility and high-quality imaging capabilities.
  • Target Market: Designed for content creators, adventure enthusiasts, and professionals seeking flexibility and performance in various filming scenarios.
  • Modularity: Unique modular design allows users to switch between different lens modules for various shooting needs.

Key Features

  • Interchangeable Lenses: Features a range of interchangeable lens modules, including a 360-degree lens, a 4K wide-angle lens, and a 1-inch wide-angle lens co-engineered with Leica.
  • Resolution and Frame Rate: Offers up to 6K video capture with the 360-degree lens and up to 5.3K with the 4K wide-angle module. High frame rates for smooth slow-motion footage.
  • FlowState Stabilization: Advanced stabilization technology, FlowState, delivers gimbal-like smoothness without the need for external stabilizers.
  • Waterproof Design: Core body is waterproof, and additional lens guards are available for underwater shooting.
  • Voice Control: Allows for hands-free control, enhancing usability during action-packed activities.
  • Active HDR Mode: Active HDR mode in the 4K wide-angle module helps in capturing natural lighting and color in dynamic scenes.
  • Bullet Time Effect: Unique bullet time feature creates dramatic slow-motion effects circling the subject.
  • Invisible Selfie Stick: The 360-degree module makes the selfie stick invisible in videos and photos, creating a flying camera effect.
  • Quick Editing Software: Insta360’s app provides powerful, user-friendly editing tools, enabling quick and creative edits.
  • MultiView Feature: MultiView allows users to record in two different angles simultaneously, ideal for vlogging and reaction shots.
  • Color Plus Technology: Automatically enhances colors and lighting in videos for vibrant and lifelike results.
  • Point to Track and Deep Track: Advanced tracking technologies keep subjects in focus even during fast-paced action.
  • Rugged Build: Durable design to withstand challenging environments and conditions.

#4. Trisio Lite 2

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Product Overview

  • Type: The Trisio Lite 2 is a specialized 360-degree camera designed primarily for virtual tour creation and real estate photography.
  • Target Market: Aimed at real estate professionals, interior designers, and virtual tour creators seeking high-quality, easy-to-use 360-degree imaging solutions.
  • Design: Compact and portable with a focus on simplicity and efficiency in capturing high-resolution panoramic images.

Key Features

  • Single-Lens Panoramic Capture: Features a single lens capable of capturing 8K panoramic images, simplifying the process of 360-degree photography.
  • High Resolution: Offers high-resolution image capture, ensuring detailed and clear panoramic shots ideal for professional use.
  • HDR Imaging: Supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging, enhancing photo quality in varying lighting conditions.
  • Easy Operation: Designed for ease of use with straightforward operation, making it accessible even for those new to 360-degree photography.
  • Portable Design: Its small size and light weight make it highly portable and suitable for on-the-go shooting scenarios.
  • Automated Stitching Software: Comes with software that automatically stitches images together, reducing post-processing time and effort.
  • Remote Control: Can be operated remotely via a smartphone app, allowing for flexibility in shooting and convenience in capturing images.
  • Virtual Tour Creation: Specifically tailored for creating high-quality virtual tours, with compatibility with various virtual tour software.
  • Long Battery Life: Equipped with a long-lasting battery, suitable for extended shooting sessions.
  • Storage: Supports external storage options, ensuring ample space for high-resolution images.
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity: Includes Wi-Fi functionality for easy transfer of images and remote operation.

#5. Insta360 One RS

Insta360-One-RS

Product Overview

  • Type: The Insta360 One RS is an innovative, modular action camera designed to cater to a wide range of filming needs.
  • Target Market: Aimed at adventure enthusiasts, vloggers, and professional content creators who require flexibility and high-quality output.
  • Modularity: Characterized by its unique modular design, allowing users to switch between different camera modules for varied shooting experiences.

Key Features

  • Interchangeable Lens Modules: Features several lens modules, including a standard 4K Boost Lens, a 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens co-engineered with Leica, and a 360-degree lens for panoramic shots.
  • 4K Boost Lens: Offers up to 4K 60fps video recording, enhanced with FlowState stabilization for smooth footage.
  • 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens: Delivers superior image quality with a larger sensor, co-developed with Leica, ideal for low-light environments and detailed imagery.
  • 360-Degree Lens: Captures immersive 360-degree footage with a 5.7K resolution, suitable for VR content and panoramic shots.
  • FlowState Stabilization: Advanced stabilization technology ensures steady and smooth video, even in action-packed scenarios.
  • Active HDR Mode: Active HDR mode helps in balancing highlights and shadows in dynamic environments, particularly with the 4K Boost Lens.
  • Rugged and Waterproof: The core unit is water-resistant, and with the right lens module and case, it can be used for underwater filming.
  • AI Editing Capabilities: Leveraging AI, the Insta360 app offers quick and smart editing options, including subject tracking and automatic highlight reels.
  • Point to Track and Deep Track 2.0: Sophisticated subject-tracking technologies keep the focus on the moving subjects effortlessly.
  • Quick Reader Option: Features a fast transfer option to quickly offload footage to phones or other devices.
  • Versatile Mounting and Accessories: Compatible with a wide range of mounts and accessories, enhancing its utility in various shooting scenarios.
  • Invisible Selfie Stick Mode: When using the 360-degree lens, the selfie stick becomes invisible in the final footage, creating a unique floating camera effect.
  • Voice Control: Offers voice command functionality for hands-free control during activities.

Conclusion

As given in the above 360 Camera Statistics, these are the recent technology-based cameras and provide a different approach to photography and video making. Every 360 Camera comes with two lenses over 180° that record from both sides providing wider images in a single frame. These cameras provide high resolution, low light performance in high dynamic range.

These cameras are not only considered to be CCTV cameras but, also a tool for the immense experience of video making and photography. If you are an influencer, or creator on a digital platform you must give it a try!

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Dashboard Camera Statistics 2024

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Dashboard Camera Statistics: The Dashboard Camera Statistics (DCC) is a small onboard camera that fits in the windscreen of a car, sometimes referred to as a dashboard camera, car DVR, or event data recorder (EDR) (also known as a driving recorder). A small camera for video which is mounted on the windscreen or dashboard of passenger cars and commercial vehicles like trailers and lorries and trailers, is known in the context of “dashboard camera.” A growing number of government initiatives as well as an increasing awareness among the public about the safety of cars are expected to boost market growth.

In the coming years, the market’s growth is likely due to the rising popularity and profit of dashboard cameras across nations such as Russia, France, and Canada. Over the past couple of years, the demand for this product has been driven by the increasing number of vehicle thefts as well as traffic accidents all over the world. Alongside helping prevent accidents caused, and false claims for insurance, dashboard cameras aid in stopping fraud in the insurance industry.

In addition, changes to the regulations regarding the requirement to install dash cams on automobiles in a variety of countries such as those in the United States, the Philippines, and Russia have contributed to boosting the revenue. Insurance policies that are favorable to insurance companies that offer discounts to cars with cameras are also likely to help the expansion of this industry.

“The Global Dashboard Camera Market Size was USD 3.53 Billion in 2021. The Market is expected to reach USD 16.8 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 21.8 percent during the Forecast time frame.’

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  • Based on the analysis provided by our research analyst the analysis shared by our research analyst, the Dash Cam Market is expected to expand every year at a CAGR of approximately 12.1 percent (2022-2028).
  • Based on the initial research it was discovered it was established that the Dash Cam Market was valued at about US$ 3541.3 million by 2021. It will likely be around USD 7027.4 million by 2028.
  • Europe was the region with the highest share of the worldwide market for dashcams until the year 2021. This is likely to be due to the increasing use of dash cameras used by Russian drivers to safeguard their cars.
  • With the high rates of accidents and widespread corruption in the police force dangerous driving conditions and a low-cost and easily accessible technology, many people in countries such as Russia have dashboard cameras installed in their cars.
  • Quantitatively, it’s expected that the HD and 4K segments will see the highest CAGR throughout the projection time.

Market Report Summary

The Dashboard Camera Statistics Market size is projected to reach $5.2 billion by 2026. It is expected to grow by 14.9 percent CAGR over the forecast time. Dashboard cameras are becoming more well-liked by drivers across the globe. In a variety of personal and commercial automobiles, they allow drivers to take charge of safety on the road.

It also allows incidents like collisions or vandalism, as well as robbery that can be documented. For insurance claims and liability cameras, footage from dashboard cameras is now accepted. Insurance companies promote the use of dashboard cameras and offer discounts on premiums for insurance to stop fraudulent insurance claims.

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Several insurance companies offer their customers up to 15 percent discounts on their monthly rates for vehicles that have dashboard cameras. Dashcams are gaining popularity across the world and have risen dramatically. Dashcams’ use is expected to grow over the coming years within the North American region. In January 2017, New York (NY) State proposed a Senate Bill (S438) to offer a five percent reduction in the cost of fees for using a dashcam by owners of non-commercial vehicles.

Police agencies all over the world have utilized DVRs and dashboard cameras on their dashboards. However, based on recent trends, both passenger cars as well as commercial fleets are now installed. The rising number of fraudulent insurance claims and medical payments made through fraudulent accident reports is the primary reason behind the increased need to install dashboard cameras. Many insurance companies are accepting images of dashboard cameras to settle disputes over claims.

Dashboard Camera The Market

This section focuses on the main market trends affecting this Dashboard Camera Statistics Market according to our experts in research:

Dual-channel cameras to see significant growth

  • Multi-lens dashboard cameras represent a lucrative segment to invest in for dashboard camera manufacturers. There is a growing demand for dual-channel dashboard cameras versus single-channel dashboard cameras.
  • The cameras are growing in popularity in the eyes of commercial and private automobile owners. Dual-channel dashcam systems consist of two cameras equipped with high-resolution feed for rear and front video recording.
  • In August 2022 DPPAI introduced the Z50 Dash Cams model in the Z-series which continues to feature the elegant design and preview screen but with upgraded specifications and high performance. This is a Dual 4K Dash Cam. When compared to Z40, Z50 is more capable in terms of image processing and resolution. With sophisticated algorithms for color enhancement as well as Night VIS technology, Z50 produces images with better clarity balanced lighting, and bright colors even in dark conditions.
  • In addition, the introduction of new technology-based applications from firms is fueling the development of the market. For example, Thinkware launched its dual-channel Dash Cam F800 Pro, with improved capabilities over its predecessor, the F800. Dashcams with new features like more efficient power management for hardwired installations, and a new color scheme, but it also has top-of-the-line night-capture capabilities.
  • Due to the rising number of traffic-related deaths all over the world and the increasing number of fatalities due to traffic accidents, the market is likely to grow in a positive direction. Dashcams’ use could be impacted by various privacy concerns including recording people who are involved in accidents without permission and thereby a violation of privacy. In certain countries, like Belgium, Portugal, and Austria privacy laws prohibit recording individuals without consent by using a dashcam.

Technology Insights

The segment of technology that is built on technology, accounted for a major share from 2022. The entry-level segment has been drastically reduced by companies that offer dashcams, which are equipped with basic functions and technology. These cameras are cheap and can be set up in moments.

The majority of customers are happy using the basic functions. Basic technology dashcams are sought-after in emerging regions because of their easy process and affordable cost of production.

The smart technology sector has seen a substantial growth rate of about 12.0 percent during the period between 2023 and 2030. There has been growing awareness about the benefits of cameras for consumers due to the frequent footage of crashes and road accidents that are captured by cameras. The leading companies have begun to offer Wi-Fi-enabled models that allow users to upload videos to their mobile phones via mobile apps. The inclusion of these advanced features, in addition to numerous other driver-assistance capabilities, is expected to boost demand for smart cameras in the next few years.

Landscape of the Competitive Landscape

Manufacturers of Dashboard Cameras are mostly looking to innovate and roll the new models. The major companies that operate on the Dashboard Camera market include ABEO Technology CO., Pitta soft Co. Ltd., Garmin Ltd, Falcon Zero LLC, Cobra Electronics Co., Safe Cams, THINKWARE, Harman, Amcrest Technologies LLC, HP Development Company LP, DOD TechDJI, Panasonic Corporation, DOD Tech, Waykens Unc., Papago Inc., LG Innotek, Koninklijke Philips N.V as well as Honeywell International Inc.

Some of the latest developments of the key suppliers for Dashboard Camera are as follows:

  • In May 2022, THINKWARE launched Q1000 dashboard cameras. They allow viewers to view live-time footage with a high-detail recording mode as well as while parking. It comes with Super Night Vision 3.0 with HDR and can record more vivid videos in dark conditions. It is designed to assist the management of fleets and vehicles for commercial use to monitor vehicles and increase efficiency.
  • The was released in February of 2022. THINKWARE introduced its F790 Dash Camin, its F-series line designed for personal and commercial use. Additional features include de-warping technology and a Quad-Core CPU with 1GHz to ensure optimal video quality, WiFi connections to Android as well as iOS devices, as well as parking mode.
  • The version was released in June of 2021. THINKWARE released its X1000 Dashboard Camera featuring both rear and front recording features of 2K QHD and Super Night Vision 3.0 that allows recording in low light technology and noise reduction. It also allows for 24 days of recording when the engine is turned off.
  • The version was released in June of 2021. Garmin announced a fresh line of voice-controlled dashboard cameras known as Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 47, 57, as well as 67W equipped with automated video storage and live view monitor options. They’re designed so that they are not recognized by the driver’s side and record the events that occurred during the time of the accident.
  • On April 20, 2021, Safe Cams launched its series of Dashcams Y Series. It is comprised of single and dual camera versions and includes a hardware kit as well as an SD card.
  • On October 2019, Pitta Soft together with Mapillary developed a new dash-cam for mapping that utilizes computers and AI. It can capture anything between 1 and 30 frames every second. Its GPS is updated every 15 seconds to take every picture at the exact place. Dash cameras are designed to aid logistic companies in finding locations that meet strict deadlines.
  • In June of this year, Garmin rolled out the Dash Cam 46/56/66W and the Dash Cam Mini. It included ultra-high-resolution video, GPS, embedded voice control, and a wide field view encompassing 140-degree and 180-degree field views. Certain models provide high-quality HD video in 1080p and 1440p quality and HDR.

Global-dashboard-camera-overview-by-region

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  • By 2021 the European market was valued at US$ 1.76 billion. People in Russia were the first to utilize dashcams. The idea then was embraced by Germany, the U.K., and Germany. Europe has the majority in terms of market. Data from dashboard cameras are mandatory in Russia due to the fear of drivers who are rude as well as insurance fraud and accidents that weren’t properly analyzed due to lack of the appropriate technology.
  • By 2021 North America had the second-largest market worldwide. This is because security officers across America U.S. are using dashcams to gather more evidence of crime. The majority of people who purchase dashcams are those who are employed by rideshare companies. While they are not mandatory, U.S. lawmakers are striving to make them so. In the time frame, they are predicting, it will lead to more people’s desire to purchase the products available in the market.

COV-19 Impact

Lack of Raw Materials and the components required to manufacture Dashcams which causes production delays and higher manufacturing costs

The global market saw an enormous drop in the beginning since the majority of cameras sold that are sold in Europe as well as North America are imported from Asian manufacturing units. The COVID-19 virus caused a temporary shutdown of manufacturing factories located in China, Taiwan, and Japan and caused a massive shortage of cameras within Western countries. The automotive industry experienced an extreme economic crisis because of the epidemic in the first quarter of 2020, with new orders for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles declining significantly during the initial 2 quarters of the year 2020.

The industry was able to recover more quickly than was anticipated in 2020, and demand for new cars was steady among consumers. However, factories shut down because of pandemics caused shutdowns and the worldwide shortfall of silicon chips caused delays in the manufacturing of Dashboard Camera Statistics. Due to their complex nature chip manufacturers have been not able to meet the sudden growth in demand. This has led automakers to reduce production in the next few years.

Recent Strategies Applied to the Dashboard Camera Market

  • Jan-February 2020: Samsung Electronics unveiled Digital Cockpit 2020 which uses 5G to connect, features both inside and outside of the vehicle, and offers connected experiences for passengers and drivers. Digital Cockpit 2020 includes eight displays in the vehicle and eight cameras.
  • Jan.-February. Garmin International launched the Garmin Dash Cam Tandem, the dual lens dash camera. It provides drivers with full coverage of their surroundings in video. The front-facing camera lens, which is high-definition and 1440p and comes with Garmin Clarity HDR can capture clear footage that highlights vital vehicle information, and the interior lens, which has night vision, incorporates the Garmin-exclusive Night Glo technology that records all interactions between passengers and drivers even in dark.
  • April 2019, 2019: Garmin International introduced the new Dash Cam 46/56/66W and the Dash Cam Mini, the most recent additions to the popular lineup of dashboard cameras. The new line features an ultra-compact design, high-resolution videos, and a large area of vision, GPS, and voice control. Garmin dash cams equipped with GPS include drivers too.
  • February 2019: Panasonic System Solutions unveiled the AS-1 Camera. The camera is compact enough to be able to fit in the rearview mirror of a car and features distinct features that offer remarkable video evidence that is high-quality.
  • Jun 2018: Papago launched the latest Go Safe S810 with a robust two-channel dash cam. The S810 tracks the driver’s actions on the roads and features the same features as the Sony Exmore Sensor.
  • January 2017: Garmin International came into the partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturing company Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen Automobile Limited (DPCA). The collaboration was targeted at expanding Garmin’s smart driving recorder (IDVR) technology. IDVR technology is focused on recording road-related footage with high-quality 1080p/30fps at a resolution of 1080p the most advanced systems for driver aids (ADAS).

Industry Dynamics

Growth Factors

The growing demand from regulators and consumers can disrupt the entire automotive industry through new developments in technology. Therefore, the massive investment by automakers in technological advancements and the growing concern about safety for both the vehicle and the individual is driving the Dashboard Camera Statistics market growth over the next few years. Presently, the government is working to reduce the rate of accidents and theft.

In the wake of these changing requirements dashboard cameras have been an essential, more popular vehicle component because they can lower the incidence of car thefts and accidents. This growing demand from several automotive companies to fit cameras on the dashboard of automobiles. For instance, in the year 2018, Citroen introduced its first vehicle that was sold in South Korea, with some built-in dashboard cameras. It’s generally integrated into the rear-view mirror, and it records video continuously unless the driver turns the setting off.

On the other hand, several insurance companies are helping to fund the growth in the demand for their product by offering discounts on car insurance because it helps reduce the risk of fraud through the detection of the events on video. Additionally, in 2018 more than 114,000 vehicle thefts were recorded within England and Wales which was an increase of more than eight thousand offenses in comparison to the year 2017. As a result, the government in these regions is using strict guidelines to introduce dashboard cameras, which will provide a profitable growth opportunity for the market over the coming years.

The Insight of Product

Based on the product segment, the single channel segment was the one with the highest stake in the dashboard camera market by 2020. The dashboard cameras that are 1-channel are typically referred to as single channels and are mounted on the windshield of the vehicle or dashboard, to display and record the roads ahead and behind the automobile. This is only the view in front of the dashboard camera. In addition, there has been a significant drop in the price per square inch (ASP) that comes with the single-channel dashboard camera which is expected to accelerate the market’s expansion.

The segment that is viewed from the rear is predicted to have the highest CAGR when it comes to revenue. The demand for dashboard rear-view cameras has experienced massive growth due to them allowing the vehicle’s direction to be controlled at a low speed, particularly in parking. Numerous vendors are launching new and cutting-edge rear-view dashboard cameras that provide real-time reverse vision and parking assistance lines. The factors discussed above for the rear-view dashboard camera are expected to increase the market’s growth over the next years.

Dashboard Camera Statistics By Application

The personal vehicle market is expected to see a significant increase in profits globally during the forecast time. There is a significant demand for products for personal vehicles, mainly due to the increasing awareness about the benefits of cameras on dashboards and the significant presence of traditional rules and regulations about road safety all over the world.

Furthermore, the top vendors on the market are adding dashcams with various functions for driver assistance. This has increased demand from automakers, resulting in having a significant market share in 2028. Commercial vehicles are predicted to be the most profitable across the globe because these devices are integral in observing the behavior of drivers, reducing accidents, and decreasing fraudulent claims of accidents.

Additionally, the introduction of double-channel cameras on dashboards within these vehicles is also likely to help fleet managers take a look at the entire image. These factors are all likely to support the growth of the market in the coming years.

The Global Market for Dashboard Cameras is size projections for 2012 to 2025.

(Reference: statista.com)

Based on Grand View Research’s report on market research globally, the Dashboard Camera Statistics marketplace will be 5.94 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. While different research firms rate the market differently they all estimate a market size that is firmly in the millions of dollars.

The market for vehicle cameras

Dashboard cameras are only one part of the camera market in vehicles and a variety of camera cases are becoming more standard features of newer automobiles. Side, internal, rear, and front cameras give drivers more vision to ensure safer merging, better access to parking spaces, and enhanced security. In 2020, it is estimated that the market for automotive sensors could reach the 40-billion mark in U.S. dollars by 2025.

Modern sensor technology

Advanced systems for driver assistance (ADAS) can be a major segment, which is usually found in the overall vehicle camera market. Since self-parking and autonomous driving technologies are becoming more feasible in the development of vehicles as well as the rise of autonomous vehicles cameras are a significant segment of the market. The majority of the world’s top automotive companies that are most innovative in this sector originate from Germany. Not surprisingly, the German company – Bosch dominates the market with more than $46 billion U.S. dollars in revenue.

Conclusion

Dashcam, also known as a dashboard camera is a camera that is mounted on the dashboard of a car and is also referred to as a car video recorder. The principal role of a dashboard camera is the precise and careful recording of every aspect of the road. This camera onboard continuously records the front view of the windshield of a car, and occasionally back as well as other glass. Dashboard cameras are mounted on the vehicle’s windscreen in front and, sometimes, the rear screen.

These Dashboard Camera Statistics show us the need for the camera, where demand for the camera has steadily increased and more people are becoming conscious of its use. The dashboard cameras gained considerable popularity over the last few years because of an increase in vehicle crashes. They are primarily used to help drivers record the incidents occurring in the rear and front sides of the vehicle. They keep them in an internal DVR box within the car.

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