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pace comfortably with high-bit-rate codecs, large photo libraries as well as demanding multi-stream workflows. The Envoy Ultra is practical and compact, bus-powered via an integrated Thunderbolt cable and runs silently thanks to a fanless aluminium enclosure. An IP67 rating means it is crushproof, dustproof and waterproof, good for location shoots. There is support for Macs, PCs, iPad Pro, Chromebooks and Surface devices, backed by official Thunderbolt 5 certification. Costs start at $450 for smaller capacities, with the 8TB model priced at $1700. No UK prices have been revealed.
Other World Computing (OWC) has introduced a world-first 8TB bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD, expanding its Envoy Ultra range into workstation-class territory. Designed for speed, capacity and durability in a portable form, the new 8TB Envoy Ultra delivers rapid performance without external power or adapters. Thanks to Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, the Envoy Ultra offers transfer speeds over 6000MB/s, up to twice the performance of Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 devices while remaining backwards compatible with earlier Thunderbolt and USB-C systems. The result is external storage that keeps
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Consumer-camera giant Insta360 unveils the Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro, two AI-powered 4K webcams made to blur the line between webcams and full camera-and-mic set-ups. Aimed at streamers and creators, the models promise studio-grade visuals, usable audio and intelligent framing in a compact, desktop-friendly form. At the heart of both models is a large 1/1.3-inch sensor, paired with dual native ISO and advanced HDR, with support for 4K at up to 30fps. The £239/$250 Link 2 Pro has a two-axis gimbal for AI tracking, ideal for presenters who move around on camera. The £199/$200 Link 2C Pro’s design is fixed, better suited to desks, streaming rigs and conference rooms. A dual-microphone system blends beamforming with AI noise reduction, offering multiple pickup modes to suit solo speakers, group discussions or noisy environments. Integration with Elgato Stream Deck adds control for exposure, framing and presets – a welcome touch for live production. insta360.com
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Raw, 12K workflows and stereoscopic VR. The X12 is a production shuttle, housed in a compact,
OWC is also expanding its Thunderblade X12 production shuttle RAID, doubling max capacity to 192TB. Built around Thunderbolt 5, the Thunderblade X12 is designed for the speed and scale of high-end production workflows. Using twelve 16TB NVMe M.2 SSDs, the Thunderblade X12 delivers up to 6600MB/s peak and nearly 6000MB/s sustained write speeds, so it is suitable for multicam 4K, 6K and 8K
fanless aluminium chassis and a custom hard-shell travel case. The 96TB is £18,400/ $17,000 and there is no 192TB price yet. owc.com
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UI for vertical production, while expanded Camera Control adds Canon compatibility and dial-based control for key settings such as ISO, white-balance and shutter. There is also Downstream LUT support on 4K production monitors. smallhd.com
SmallHD rolled out a significant update to the PageOS software used in its monitors. Fleet Control allows crews to manage multiple monitors across a network, push LUTs and pages and keep configuration and colour aligned. The update embraces modern workflows with a Portrait Mode
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