The Drobo 8D Direct Attached Storage (DAS) solution is the fastest Drobo yet with lightning speed Thunderbolt. The 8D can support volume sizes of up to 128TB with a total storage pool of 256TB. This is the largest capacity for a direct attached Drobo, and the 8D is compatible with the latest 14TB HDDs now available on the market.

The Drobo 8D is available today at an MSRP of $1,299 USD. For a limited time, the 8D includes a free SSD when purchased through the US Drobo Store.

The LaCie Portable SSD storage solution is a compact external solid state drive that offers fast and reliable performance featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s) technology with USB-C connector for universal compatibility.

The new LaCie Portable SSD will be available in 2TB (£479.99), 1TB (£239.99), and 500GB (£109.99) capacities.

Panasonic has developed an 8K camera system equipped with the world’s first 8K organic sensor.

The new Apple iPad Pro features an all-screen design, next-generation performance, Face ID integration, A12X Bionic chip, new USB-C connector, Gigabit-class LTE, and up to 1TB of storage.

The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be available in silver and space grey finishes in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB configurations as well as a new 1TB option. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at £769 for the Wi-Fi model and £919 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at £969 for the Wi-Fi model and £1,119 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

Leica has announced the launch of the Leica M10-D: the newest addition to the iconic Leica M-system range, which offers a unique combination of analogue and digital shooting. The Leica M10-D transports the analogue experience into the world of digital photography.

The Leica M10-D will be on sale from 24th October 2018 for RRP £6,500.00 / $7,995.00. The Leica FOTOS App will also be available as a free download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store on the same date.

Sony have just published details of all their sensors that are on sale to third-party companies, from 1/3 all the way up to medium format, and it appears that the new Fujifilm X-T3 almost certainly uses a Sony sensor (the IMX571). If you've ever wondered which sensor might be inside your camera, these handy charts provide some clues.

Insta360 are adding support for 180-degree 3D capture and editing with its leading professional VR cameras, the Insta360 Pro and Pro 2. The cameras are the first-ever pro-level VR cameras to offer support for both 180 and 360 capture.

The 180 3D update for the Insta360 Pro and Pro 2 is set to launch later this month.

Insta360 today launched the ONE X, a 5.7K camera that uses 360° capture, groundbreaking stabilization and cinematic slow-mo to radically expand what’s possible with a camera.

The Synology DiskStation DS119j is a 1-bay NAS designed to be the ideal first NAS for anyone. DS119j also serves as a home multimedia server. Users can easily share photos to friends, or stream music and video files to mobile devices or multimedia players.

The Vuze XR Camera makes immersive content creation possible in 360° and VR180, both in 5.7K, all from one compact device, for just $439 / £399. Shipping in late November, the Vuze XR Camera enables consumers and prosumers to create and share immersive experiences in 360° (2D) or VR180 (3D) formats, both in 5.7K resolution.

Leica will soon launch different colourways for the Leica Q, CL and Sofort cameras, according to Nokishita. The Leica Q will be released in khaki, the CL in silver and the Sofort in Black.

The Insta360 Pro 2 is a groundbreaking six-lens professional VR camera. Ready to shoot 8K-per-eye 3D 360 video, the Pro 2 innovates the entire professional VR production workflow – offering effortless FlowState stabilization, long-range live monitoring, simplified post-production in partnership with Adobe, and a new technology that delivers 8K VR to viewers regardless of whether they have high-end playback devices.

Preorders for the Insta360 Pro 2 are open now via Insta360 Store, B&H Photo Video and select retailers worldwide. It’s priced at $4999.95 USD, and includes the Farsight transmitter system, plus one battery. Cameras are set to ship in September.

The Phottix Nuada R3 VLED Video LED is a soft, flattering and powerful light source that sues the latest in LED technology.

Available now, the Phottix Nuada R3 is listed at $215 USD on Phottixstore.com and for a limited time features free shipping.

Tthe Omni Ultimate is the all-in-one charging companion that quickly powers up to five devices simultaneously and is FAA-approved for airline travel. The Omni Ultimate is also splash and dust resistant, and built to withstand more than daily wear and tear.

The Phase One XF IQ4 is three new full frame medium format camera systems which include the IQ4 150MP (151-megapixels), the IQ4 100MP Trichromatic (101-megapixels), and the IQ4 150MP Achromatic (151-megapixels). The IQ4 150MP and IQ4 150MP Achromatic models feature an ultra-efficient pixel design that delivers unprecedented image quality and detail.

The XF IQ4 150MP, IQ4 100MP Trichromatic, and IQ4 150MP Achromatic Camera Systems, will be available in October 2018 priced at:

• XF IQ4 150MP Camera System: $51,990 USD
• XF IQ4 100MP Trichromatic Camera System: $47,990 USD
• XF IQ4 150MP Achromatic Camera System: $54,990 USD

Samsung today unveiled its first NVMe-based portable solid state drive (SSD) – the Samsung Portable SSD X5 – achieving new levels of performance and reliability for external storage solutions.

Thanks to Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gbps bandwidth – up to four times faster than USB 3.1 –the X5 offers a read speed of up to 2,800 MB/s, which is up to 5.2 times faster than the widely used SATA interface portable SSDs and up to 25.5 times faster than external HDDs. The drive also boasts the fastest maximum write speed of 2,300 MB/s, enabling users to transfer a 20GB-sized 4K UHD video in just 12 seconds.

Pricing starts at £359.99 for the 500GB model, £629.99 for the 1TB model and £1,249.99 for the 2TB model.

Apple today updated the MacBook Pro with faster performance and new pro features, making it the most advanced Mac notebook ever.The new MacBook Pro models feature 8th-generation Intel Core processors, with 6-core on the 15-inch model for up to 70 percent faster performance and quad-core on the 13-inch model for up to two times faster performance. Additional updates include support for up to 32GB of memory, a True Tone display and an improved third-generation keyboard for quieter typing.

The Detu MAX is a professional grade AI 360° virtual reality (VR) panoramic camera that is equipped with true 3D capabilities. The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign kicks off on 13 June with a target of USD $20,000 to put the device into mass production. It has an MSRP of $3,599.

Sony have announced the development of a 5.76 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder. The catchily named ECX339A OLED Microdisplay features UXGA (1600 x 1200 resolution), the highest in class for a 0.5-type, the world's smallest pixel pitch of 6.3μm, and a high frame rate of up to 240 fps.

The Synology DiskStation DS1618+, a 6-bay NAS featuring the Intel Atom C3538, is the  fastest Plus series NAS ever. For tech enthusiasts and small to medium sized businesses, DS1618+ is the perfect all-in-one solution for file serving, application hosting, data backup, and real-time collaboration.