BiteMyApple has released Nova, a wireless off-camera flash for the Apple iPhone. Nova is a separate piece that pairs to your phone via Bluetooth. "Simply connect to the free Nova app, point, and shoot," the company says. Nova boasts 40 points of light diffused behind a white panel, yet weighs only an ounce. The flash is now available for $59.99 at the website below.

At this year's Cine Gear Expo, G-Technology is demonstrating new storage solutions, including the new G-RAID with removable drives, and the award-winning Studio Line and Evolution Series with the new G-DRIVE ev 220 external storage module. Taking place today and tomorrow at The Studios at Paramount, Los Angeles, is the premier film, video, and digital media expo for the entertainment industry. G-Technolgoy's demonstrations are held in Booth # S 315A on Stage 32.

National Geographic and Manfrotto have launched six new camera bags to refresh their Africa collection. The bags have been designed to look more fashionable retaining quality and practicality. The inner parts have been designed with great care and attention to detail further improving the protection of cameras. Each bag is ergonomically designed to facilitate comfort and utility, providing photographers a safe, easy way to extract the camera quickly without the risk of missing the moment. The new models include a midi sachet, tote bag, sling-bag and backpack/sling-bags, as well as medium and small backpacks. Prices start at £79.95.

Caesarea, Israel-based LinX Computational Imaging has successfully developed miniature multi-aperture cameras designed for mobile devices. The camera modules are about half the height of a standard mobile camera and are capable of creating true-colour images and high accuracy depth maps. The accuracy and resolution of details in distance maps create an opportunity to use the suggested algorithms for 3D reconstruction, the company says. Other uses of the technology include automatic background removal, biometric three-dimensional face recognition, post-capture refocusing, and more. LinX has developed a variety of products ranging from arrays of two, three, and four cameras in various configurations and sizes, some with autofocus and others without. At present, it is unclear how long it will take for the new LinX technology to be incorporated into a commercially available camera phone, but the company says it is "ready for integration into the current generation mobile devices."

GoPro has launched a 3-way grip/arm/tripod and a new bodyboard mount. The modular design of the GoPro 3-Way opens up countless configurations and angles, and is perfect for capturing selfies without the mount appearing in the shot. The Bodyboard Mount allows the GoPro camera to be mounted to any bodyboard, soft-top surfboard or SUP. The GoPro 3-Way retails for €79, and the Bodyboard Mount is available for €25.

hipjib is a new accessory that converts common tripods and monopods into a highly flexible camera support within seconds. The clever device allows the full weight of the camera and tripod/monopod to rest on your hips (hence the name). Additionally, hipjib can be worn using shoulder straps, thus enabling the cameraman to adjust the height and achieve greater flexibility if the shot requires them to walk as they film. "hipjib enables beautifully steady camera movements and mobile camera stability," the inventor says. "It instantly creates the comforting feeling of solid support and freedom of movement."

Vanguard today announced several new product ranges.. These include the all new Alta CA enthusiast level tripods, the Sedona bag series, the Espod CX series tripods and the Reno bag range. The Alta CA and Espod CX tropods are now available, while the Sedona and Reno bags will go on sale later this month. Click through / scroll down for the details, including prices.

Manfrotto today announced its new Compact Range of entry-level supports for photographers. The new range of tripods and monopods is characterised by brand new design, innovative and intuitive features and an expanded range of colours. The lineup comprises a total of 15 items including a compact light tripod in 4 colours, a compact action tripod in 3 colours, a compact advanced tripod in 2 colours, a compact monopod in 4 colours and a compact advanced monopod in 2 colours. The full range is available now, with prices starting from £19.95.

SanDisk has announced the availability of its new SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD. With sequential read speeds of 550 MB/s and write speeds of up to 520 MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme PRO is available in capacities up to 1TB. SanDisk’s nCache Pro technology utilises a two-tiered caching architecture to optimise speed and endurance for heavy workloads, efficient multi-tasking, and responsiveness on desktops and laptops alike. Offering an industry-leading 10-year limited warranty, the SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD comes in capacities of 240GB (MSRP $189), 480GB (MSRP $369), and 960GB (MSRP $599).

Kenko Tokina USA has announced its new CFL series of SLIK carbonfibre tripods with newly developed S.R.L. Speed Release Locks. These fast, easy-to-use lever locks are spring-loaded to hold each section of the tripod legs securely. There are six models in this series, ranging from compact feather-weight tripods for backpacking to larger tripods for use on location with heavier equipment. Click through / scroll down for the details.

Adorama has expanded its Flashpoint ZeroGrav line with the Flashpoint ZeroGrav III hybrid DSLR/digital video stabiliser featuring a jib-like arm for low angle shots. "Using a dynamic spring-powered arm supporting a gimballed aluminium alloy monopod, ZeroGrav combines the best of gimbal-based camera stabilisation systems to offer a unique, silky-smooth approach to filming," the company says. The jib-like arm on the ZeroGrav III can be rotated vertically, putting the camera on the bottom and the counterbalance on the top, for low-angle shots. The camera is attached directly to the platform or by means of a quick-release adapter. Positive locking levers and micrometer-geared adjusting knobs on a clearly marked calibration scale ensure the slightest changes in equipment weight won’t affect the shot. The Flashpoint ZeroGrav Stabiliser III is now available for Ł300.

Lexar today expanded its Professional Workflow line to include 512GB and 256GB USB 3.0 storage drives. Designed for use with the Lexar Professional Workflow Hub, the Professional Workflow DD512 (pictured) and DD256 offer read transfer speeds up to 450MB per second and write speeds up to 245MB per second. Additionally, the drives include an LED capacity meter that allows users to see available storage space at a glance. Designed to enable fast transfer and back up of raw images, high-res photos, and HD, 3D, and 4K video, the drives can also be removed from the hub and used individually. The Lexar Professional Workflow DD512 and Lexar Professional Workflow DD256 are available now with MSRPs of £99.99 and £144.99, respectively.

The Asus ProArt PA328Q is a 32" Ultra HD monitor featuring a 16:9-aspect-ratio WLED display with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. Each PA328Q is factory-calibrated (Delta <2) and provides 100% coverage of the sRGB colour space. In addition, it supports a 14-bit internal lookup table and offers 10-bit display colour for over a billion onscreen colours. Connectivity options include 4 USB 3.0 ports, 1 HDMI 2.0 terminal, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI 1.4 connector and 1 Mini DisplayPort. Built-in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and Picture-by-Picture (PbP) functionality let you view content from two different sources simultaneously, with the ability to switch video between sources easily. Pricing has yet to be communicated.

Vanguard has added two new lines to their camera bag line-up. Sedona bags are perfect for both the seasoned professional or the adventurous amateur. The collection contains slings (two sizes) and backpacks (three sizes) that can be easily converted from a daypack to a full-gear backpack and even an everyday bag. A Multiple Hanging System includes two higher front straps to hold large accessories such as sleeping bags. Clad in lightweight ripttop nylon, all models are available in black, Kahki / Green and Blue. The Reno collection contains full-featured shoulder bags (two sizes), a sling (one size) and backpacks (three sizes). All bags are made with rip stop nylon and are available in Blue, Khaki / Green and Orange. For details on all Sedona and Reno bags, visit the website below.

Samsung's new UD590 Ultra HD monitor is now available to pre-order in the United Kingdom. Going on sale exclusively with Overclockers from 1 June 2014, the Samsung UD590has a 28" TN panel, GTG response time of 1ms, static contrast ratio of 1000:1 and maximum brightness of 370cd/m2. It offers a DisplayPort and two HDMI 1.4 connectors but no DVI interface. Samsung's Picture-by-Picture feature enables you to connect two different PCs to the display and see the desktops of both simultaneously on one screen that's divided into two. The monitor also includes UHD up-scaling technology that converts low-resolution content to Ultra HD. 

BiteMyApple has just launched the Snappgrip, an add-on controller that turns the smartphone into a point-and-shoot camera. It allows you to steadily hold the iPhone with one-hand to ensure clearer images, and truly take advantage of the smartphone’s camera capabilities. The buttons are what you’d expect to find on a real camera. When you’re finished taking photos, simply remove the accessory from the handset, and store away for future use. Available for $69.99, the Snappgrip includes a tripod, micro USB cord for charging, wrist strap, controller, and a protective case.

The AOC u2868Pqu is a new 28" monitor offering Ultra HD resolution. Featuring a 16:9 TN panel with Real 8-bit +FRC arrangement and a refresh rate of 60Hz, the AOC u2868Pqu boasts a pixel response time of 1ms and comes with DisplayPort, DVI, D-Sub, HDMI (MHL) and USB 2.0/3.0 connectors. The picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture functions allow watching images simultaneously from different signal sources, such as Blu-ray players or PCs. AOC offers a 3 year warranty with on-site exchange service for the u2868Pqu, which is available as of now at an MSRP of £499.

MBLOK is a truly small wireless storage solution for all your devices including your camera phone, tablet, laptop, and more. The tiny MBLOK has its own operating system, and can communicate with Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth, as well as any computer via USB. By pairing it with your Bluetooth enabled devices, you can use MBLOK just like local memory - but without the need to transfer the files between the different devices. With a battery life of 300 hours and no need for Internet access, MBLOK offers up to 256GB of storage with 128-bit encryption, and transfer speeds of 24Mbit/s. The commercialisation of the product is financed through a Kickstarter campaign running till 16 June 2014.

ReadyAction is a hands-free body mount and harness system for smartphones, cameras and tablets. Currently in production, ReadyActio mounts and harness systems give users the ability to strap their phones and cameras to their bodies/bikes allowing them to shoot videos and/or multitask while on the move. Pricing starts at $19.99.

Website: ReadyAction

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a 12" tablet featuring 4th-generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processor options, click-in keyboards, and a multiposition kickstand. The display boasts a resolution of 2160x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 3:2. Connectivity options and ports include Wi-Fi 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, Mini Display Port and a microSD memory card slot. The Windows 8.1 powered Microsoft Surface 3 Pro is capable of running desktop software suites and features two 5-megapixel camera modules. Pricing starts at £639/$799.