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World’s Smallest 4K Mirrorless Camera is as tiny as a GoPro and has Interchangeable Lenses

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Move over, mirrorless cameras… It’s time for the micro-mirrorless camera to shine.

If you think about it, there’s really no reason a mirrorless camera has to be as big as it is. Without pissing off the photography community, a GoPro is nothing but a smaller version of the mirrorless camera. It uses the same technology of light directly hitting a sensor to capture an image; and the only real difference is the fact that compact action cameras have slightly smaller sensors, and don’t have interchangeable lenses… so Samuel Mello Medeiros decided to change things. Partnering with Yashica, Medeiros created the world’s first-ever micro-mirrorless camera. The ‘Yashica – I’m Back’ camera is as small as a stack of playing cards, but packs a Sony CMOS sensor that captures 4K video and 12MP images. Despite its size, the camera doesn’t compromise on features – it comes with 3 interchangeable lenses, the option of adding a larger battery, a flash hot-shoe on the top that lets you also attach a shotgun microphone or other accessories, and yes, WiFi capabilities so you can share your photos directly to your smartphone once they’re captured.

Designer: Samuel Mello Medeiros

Click Here to Buy Now: $239 $299 ($60 off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $380,000.

Medeiros founded ‘I’m Back’ in 2018, creating unconventional cameras for photobugs. While his earlier experiments revolved around reviving older cameras with new technology, the Yashica – I’m Back may just be his magnum opus. It sits at the junction between smartphone photography and pro camera photography, offering the best of both worlds. The Yashica – I’m Back measures 3 inches wide (77mm) and 1.9 inches high (50mm), making it nearly 1/4th the size of your standard mirrorless camera. That’s small enough to fit right in your pocket and whip out when you need to click photos. Sure, the ergonomics are a little challenging considering the size, but the camera is a healthy balance between tiny and powerful, sitting at the intersection between convenient smartphone photography, and advanced camera photography.

Micro Mirrorless Yashica – I’m Back emerges, a fusion of tradition and innovation!

Use three different lenses for diverse scenes and styles, adjust settings manually, and expand options with larger lenses through an adapter.

The micro-mirrorless camera banks on Yashica’s 75-year history in the camera business. Designed in partnership with the legacy camera brand, the camera sports cutting-edge tech including a 12MP Sony IMX 117 sensor that outputs 4K@24fps, 2K@30fps, and 1080p@60fps with the ability to take 40MP interpolated images or 12MP real-dimension images. Just like a professional camera, this one has a digital viewfinder that opens out and flips over, letting you click selfies or take vlogs while monitoring your feed. The 2-inch touchscreen gives you the convenience of a smartphone, allowing you to swipe through settings and look at your carousel, or even plug an external display in using the HDMI port for a more professional setup. You can also leverage Yashica – I’m Back as a webcam for creating videos and conducting high-quality live broadcasts. Images get stored on a MicroSD card, with the camera accepting as high as 128Gb cards, and there’s also built-in WiFi that lets you share images and videos directly to Android and iOS devices. The kicker, however, is that this tiny camera comes with not one, not two, but three interchangeable lenses in the box.

Wide lens 3,4mm.

Normal lens: 8,6mm.

Tele lens 25,7mm.

In my opinion, where the GoPro went wrong was in cementing itself into the action camera box. With just a wide-angle lens and nothing else, there wasn’t much you could do with a GoPro than basic vlogging activities… but that isn’t the case with the Yashica – I’m Back. The camera comes with a standard 8.6mm lens that’s comparable to a 50mm lens for a normal camera, a 75° wide-angle lens, and a 25mm telephoto lens (which actually translates to 150mm on a normal camera), with the ability to manually focus on images to get that gorgeous depth of field in your images and videos. That isn’t all, a simple adapter lets you attach a whole host of third-party lenses, including ones for SLR, DLSR, and mirrorless cameras from leading brands. Medeiros and his team are also working on giving the camera macro capabilities using the standard 8.6mm lens, which would just make the camera an all-round photography powerhouse.

The highlight of the Yashica – I’m Back micro-mirrorless camera lies in its tiny-size-zero-compromise approach to photography. It’s perfect for carrying around with you wherever you go, allowing you to take quality photos and videos without the expensive gear, or letting you bank on a good camera without needing to whip your smartphone out. The Yashica – I’m Back comes bundled with a remote control for wirelessly operating the camera, a USB-C charging cable, and a wrist-strap… although you can upgrade to a bundle with all the accessories, which also include the three lenses, a tripod/selfie-stick, and an additional battery grip. The Yashica – I’m Back ships globally and comes with a 2-year warranty on hardware/software defects.

Click Here to Buy Now: $239 $299 ($60 off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $380,000.

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YASHICA’s 4K Night-Vision Binoculars give you AI-powered super-sight for less than a pair of AirPods

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Your $1000 smartphone may not be able to handle low-light selfies, but this affordable pair of binoculars give you military-grade night-vision even in pitch darkness. Meet the YASHICA Vision (yes, the same YASHICA that manufactures cameras), a state-of-the-art 4K binocular device that’s designed for campers, night photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, security personnel, and even for surveillance. The night-vision camera can see what your eyes can’t, capturing in full color or even in IR in vivid detail. The camera leverages AI-powered image enhancement to give you literal superpowers, while letting you capture images and videos in high resolution locally. Pretty impressive for a device that costs less than a pair of AirPods…

Designer: YASHICA

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

Catch every detail in 4K UHD

With 75 years of experience in the optics field, YASHICA’s built itself a rather indelible reputation for cameras… but the night-vision binocular is a uniquely different application of the company’s technologies. Built for explorers, adventurers, and the occasional reconnaissance or search and rescue mission, the YASHICA Vision lets you see up to distances of nearly 2000 feet (600 meters to be precise) in defyingly dark environments. The binoculars rely on AI-powered image signal processing to let you see in vivid color, outshining most night-vision goggles that coat everything in monochrome green. Switch to the IR mode and you can even see in absolute darkness, with the ability to toggle between 3 modes.

YASHICA Vision reveals a radiant spectrum of colors, even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art CMOS sensor and a 0.0037lux sensitivity that lets you see even in pitch darkness, the binoculars promise an unrivaled clarity that brings the night to life in vibrant color. The F/1 wide lens aperture ensures that even the faintest light is captured and transformed into a crisp, 4K visual feast, while an 850NM IR illuminator relies on wavelengths that humans can’t even perceive, quite literally giving you superhuman vision. This enables both wildlife enthusiasts and urban adventurers to safely and intimately engage with environments that were once off-limits after dusk.

Clarity in complete darkness.

The YASHICA Vision further redefines night-time exploration with its remarkable aperture size of F/1. This feature is crucial as it allows for a higher light intake, especially under low-light conditions.

Images get transmitted to the YASHICA Vision’s digital viewfinder, while the binoculars themselves capture in detailed 4K. 3x fixed optical zoom and 5x digital zoom let you hone in on your subject even if you’re more than half a kilometer away (0.3 miles), and an SD card slot lets you locally record images and videos (with support up to 512GB) directly from the binoculars. A sizeable 5000mAh battery means that your exploration can go on for as long as your curiosity does. The battery outputs an impressive 16 hours of usage without the IR enabled.

Given the very outdoor nature of the YASHICA Vision, it’s built with the robust reliability that you’d expect from tactical outdoor gear. The binoculars are IP65 water and dust-resistant, which means you can use them in a rainforest or a desert without worrying about your binoculars the way you would about an expensive camera. The lenses also come with 7-layer coatings that repel everything from UV rays to reflections, glare, dust, scratches, or even fingerprints. To help you navigate the outdoors and stay safe, the binoculars have a built-in compass that lets you stay oriented at all times, and a tactical light for emergency or SOS scenarios.

The YASHICA Vision weighs a mere 746 grams (26.3 ounces) and comes with its own soft-shell carrying case that includes a USB-C charging cable, a lens cleaning cloth, and an extra compass as an accessory. The YASHICA Vision also comes with a default 2-year warranty for campaign backers, along with a free 5-year battery replacement guarantee. It’s perfect for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, night photography, camping, first-response, and surveillance/security… although for its $149 price tag, I’d probably buy it because 15-year-old me would have loved to own military-grade night-vision tech!

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

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YASHICA’s 4K Night-Vision Binoculars give you AI-powered super-sight for less than a pair of AirPods

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Your $1000 smartphone may not be able to handle low-light selfies, but this affordable pair of binoculars give you military-grade night-vision even in pitch darkness. Meet the YASHICA Vision (yes, the same YASHICA that manufactures cameras), a state-of-the-art 4K binocular device that’s designed for campers, night photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, security personnel, and even for surveillance. The night-vision camera can see what your eyes can’t, capturing in full color or even in IR in vivid detail. The camera leverages AI-powered image enhancement to give you literal superpowers, while letting you capture images and videos in high resolution locally. Pretty impressive for a device that costs less than a pair of AirPods…

Designer: YASHICA

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

Catch every detail in 4K UHD

With 75 years of experience in the optics field, YASHICA’s built itself a rather indelible reputation for cameras… but the night-vision binocular is a uniquely different application of the company’s technologies. Built for explorers, adventurers, and the occasional reconnaissance or search and rescue mission, the YASHICA Vision lets you see up to distances of nearly 2000 feet (600 meters to be precise) in defyingly dark environments. The binoculars rely on AI-powered image signal processing to let you see in vivid color, outshining most night-vision goggles that coat everything in monochrome green. Switch to the IR mode and you can even see in absolute darkness, with the ability to toggle between 3 modes.

YASHICA Vision reveals a radiant spectrum of colors, even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art CMOS sensor and a 0.0037lux sensitivity that lets you see even in pitch darkness, the binoculars promise an unrivaled clarity that brings the night to life in vibrant color. The F/1 wide lens aperture ensures that even the faintest light is captured and transformed into a crisp, 4K visual feast, while an 850NM IR illuminator relies on wavelengths that humans can’t even perceive, quite literally giving you superhuman vision. This enables both wildlife enthusiasts and urban adventurers to safely and intimately engage with environments that were once off-limits after dusk.

Clarity in complete darkness.

The YASHICA Vision further redefines night-time exploration with its remarkable aperture size of F/1. This feature is crucial as it allows for a higher light intake, especially under low-light conditions.

Images get transmitted to the YASHICA Vision’s digital viewfinder, while the binoculars themselves capture in detailed 4K. 3x fixed optical zoom and 5x digital zoom let you hone in on your subject even if you’re more than half a kilometer away (0.3 miles), and an SD card slot lets you locally record images and videos (with support up to 512GB) directly from the binoculars. A sizeable 5000mAh battery means that your exploration can go on for as long as your curiosity does. The battery outputs an impressive 16 hours of usage without the IR enabled.

Given the very outdoor nature of the YASHICA Vision, it’s built with the robust reliability that you’d expect from tactical outdoor gear. The binoculars are IP65 water and dust-resistant, which means you can use them in a rainforest or a desert without worrying about your binoculars the way you would about an expensive camera. The lenses also come with 7-layer coatings that repel everything from UV rays to reflections, glare, dust, scratches, or even fingerprints. To help you navigate the outdoors and stay safe, the binoculars have a built-in compass that lets you stay oriented at all times, and a tactical light for emergency or SOS scenarios.

The YASHICA Vision weighs a mere 746 grams (26.3 ounces) and comes with its own soft-shell carrying case that includes a USB-C charging cable, a lens cleaning cloth, and an extra compass as an accessory. The YASHICA Vision also comes with a default 2-year warranty for campaign backers, along with a free 5-year battery replacement guarantee. It’s perfect for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, night photography, camping, first-response, and surveillance/security… although for its $149 price tag, I’d probably buy it because 15-year-old me would have loved to own military-grade night-vision tech!

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

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YASHICA’s 4K Night-Vision Binoculars give you AI-powered super-sight for less than a pair of AirPods

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Your $1000 smartphone may not be able to handle low-light selfies, but this affordable pair of binoculars give you military-grade night-vision even in pitch darkness. Meet the YASHICA Vision (yes, the same YASHICA that manufactures cameras), a state-of-the-art 4K binocular device that’s designed for campers, night photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, security personnel, and even for surveillance. The night-vision camera can see what your eyes can’t, capturing in full color or even in IR in vivid detail. The camera leverages AI-powered image enhancement to give you literal superpowers, while letting you capture images and videos in high resolution locally. Pretty impressive for a device that costs less than a pair of AirPods…

Designer: YASHICA

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

Catch every detail in 4K UHD

With 75 years of experience in the optics field, YASHICA’s built itself a rather indelible reputation for cameras… but the night-vision binocular is a uniquely different application of the company’s technologies. Built for explorers, adventurers, and the occasional reconnaissance or search and rescue mission, the YASHICA Vision lets you see up to distances of nearly 2000 feet (600 meters to be precise) in defyingly dark environments. The binoculars rely on AI-powered image signal processing to let you see in vivid color, outshining most night-vision goggles that coat everything in monochrome green. Switch to the IR mode and you can even see in absolute darkness, with the ability to toggle between 3 modes.

YASHICA Vision reveals a radiant spectrum of colors, even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art CMOS sensor and a 0.0037lux sensitivity that lets you see even in pitch darkness, the binoculars promise an unrivaled clarity that brings the night to life in vibrant color. The F/1 wide lens aperture ensures that even the faintest light is captured and transformed into a crisp, 4K visual feast, while an 850NM IR illuminator relies on wavelengths that humans can’t even perceive, quite literally giving you superhuman vision. This enables both wildlife enthusiasts and urban adventurers to safely and intimately engage with environments that were once off-limits after dusk.

Clarity in complete darkness.

The YASHICA Vision further redefines night-time exploration with its remarkable aperture size of F/1. This feature is crucial as it allows for a higher light intake, especially under low-light conditions.

Images get transmitted to the YASHICA Vision’s digital viewfinder, while the binoculars themselves capture in detailed 4K. 3x fixed optical zoom and 5x digital zoom let you hone in on your subject even if you’re more than half a kilometer away (0.3 miles), and an SD card slot lets you locally record images and videos (with support up to 512GB) directly from the binoculars. A sizeable 5000mAh battery means that your exploration can go on for as long as your curiosity does. The battery outputs an impressive 16 hours of usage without the IR enabled.

Given the very outdoor nature of the YASHICA Vision, it’s built with the robust reliability that you’d expect from tactical outdoor gear. The binoculars are IP65 water and dust-resistant, which means you can use them in a rainforest or a desert without worrying about your binoculars the way you would about an expensive camera. The lenses also come with 7-layer coatings that repel everything from UV rays to reflections, glare, dust, scratches, or even fingerprints. To help you navigate the outdoors and stay safe, the binoculars have a built-in compass that lets you stay oriented at all times, and a tactical light for emergency or SOS scenarios.

The YASHICA Vision weighs a mere 746 grams (26.3 ounces) and comes with its own soft-shell carrying case that includes a USB-C charging cable, a lens cleaning cloth, and an extra compass as an accessory. The YASHICA Vision also comes with a default 2-year warranty for campaign backers, along with a free 5-year battery replacement guarantee. It’s perfect for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, night photography, camping, first-response, and surveillance/security… although for its $149 price tag, I’d probably buy it because 15-year-old me would have loved to own military-grade night-vision tech!

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

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YASHICA’s 4K Night-Vision Binoculars give you AI-powered super-sight for less than a pair of AirPods

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Your $1000 smartphone may not be able to handle low-light selfies, but this affordable pair of binoculars give you military-grade night-vision even in pitch darkness. Meet the YASHICA Vision (yes, the same YASHICA that manufactures cameras), a state-of-the-art 4K binocular device that’s designed for campers, night photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, security personnel, and even for surveillance. The night-vision camera can see what your eyes can’t, capturing in full color or even in IR in vivid detail. The camera leverages AI-powered image enhancement to give you literal superpowers, while letting you capture images and videos in high resolution locally. Pretty impressive for a device that costs less than a pair of AirPods…

Designer: YASHICA

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

Catch every detail in 4K UHD

With 75 years of experience in the optics field, YASHICA’s built itself a rather indelible reputation for cameras… but the night-vision binocular is a uniquely different application of the company’s technologies. Built for explorers, adventurers, and the occasional reconnaissance or search and rescue mission, the YASHICA Vision lets you see up to distances of nearly 2000 feet (600 meters to be precise) in defyingly dark environments. The binoculars rely on AI-powered image signal processing to let you see in vivid color, outshining most night-vision goggles that coat everything in monochrome green. Switch to the IR mode and you can even see in absolute darkness, with the ability to toggle between 3 modes.

YASHICA Vision reveals a radiant spectrum of colors, even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art CMOS sensor and a 0.0037lux sensitivity that lets you see even in pitch darkness, the binoculars promise an unrivaled clarity that brings the night to life in vibrant color. The F/1 wide lens aperture ensures that even the faintest light is captured and transformed into a crisp, 4K visual feast, while an 850NM IR illuminator relies on wavelengths that humans can’t even perceive, quite literally giving you superhuman vision. This enables both wildlife enthusiasts and urban adventurers to safely and intimately engage with environments that were once off-limits after dusk.

Clarity in complete darkness.

The YASHICA Vision further redefines night-time exploration with its remarkable aperture size of F/1. This feature is crucial as it allows for a higher light intake, especially under low-light conditions.

Images get transmitted to the YASHICA Vision’s digital viewfinder, while the binoculars themselves capture in detailed 4K. 3x fixed optical zoom and 5x digital zoom let you hone in on your subject even if you’re more than half a kilometer away (0.3 miles), and an SD card slot lets you locally record images and videos (with support up to 512GB) directly from the binoculars. A sizeable 5000mAh battery means that your exploration can go on for as long as your curiosity does. The battery outputs an impressive 16 hours of usage without the IR enabled.

Given the very outdoor nature of the YASHICA Vision, it’s built with the robust reliability that you’d expect from tactical outdoor gear. The binoculars are IP65 water and dust-resistant, which means you can use them in a rainforest or a desert without worrying about your binoculars the way you would about an expensive camera. The lenses also come with 7-layer coatings that repel everything from UV rays to reflections, glare, dust, scratches, or even fingerprints. To help you navigate the outdoors and stay safe, the binoculars have a built-in compass that lets you stay oriented at all times, and a tactical light for emergency or SOS scenarios.

The YASHICA Vision weighs a mere 746 grams (26.3 ounces) and comes with its own soft-shell carrying case that includes a USB-C charging cable, a lens cleaning cloth, and an extra compass as an accessory. The YASHICA Vision also comes with a default 2-year warranty for campaign backers, along with a free 5-year battery replacement guarantee. It’s perfect for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, night photography, camping, first-response, and surveillance/security… although for its $149 price tag, I’d probably buy it because 15-year-old me would have loved to own military-grade night-vision tech!

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

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YASHICA’s 4K Night-Vision Binoculars give you AI-powered super-sight for less than a pair of AirPods

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Your $1000 smartphone may not be able to handle low-light selfies, but this affordable pair of binoculars give you military-grade night-vision even in pitch darkness. Meet the YASHICA Vision (yes, the same YASHICA that manufactures cameras), a state-of-the-art 4K binocular device that’s designed for campers, night photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, security personnel, and even for surveillance. The night-vision camera can see what your eyes can’t, capturing in full color or even in IR in vivid detail. The camera leverages AI-powered image enhancement to give you literal superpowers, while letting you capture images and videos in high resolution locally. Pretty impressive for a device that costs less than a pair of AirPods…

Designer: YASHICA

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

Catch every detail in 4K UHD

With 75 years of experience in the optics field, YASHICA’s built itself a rather indelible reputation for cameras… but the night-vision binocular is a uniquely different application of the company’s technologies. Built for explorers, adventurers, and the occasional reconnaissance or search and rescue mission, the YASHICA Vision lets you see up to distances of nearly 2000 feet (600 meters to be precise) in defyingly dark environments. The binoculars rely on AI-powered image signal processing to let you see in vivid color, outshining most night-vision goggles that coat everything in monochrome green. Switch to the IR mode and you can even see in absolute darkness, with the ability to toggle between 3 modes.

YASHICA Vision reveals a radiant spectrum of colors, even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art CMOS sensor and a 0.0037lux sensitivity that lets you see even in pitch darkness, the binoculars promise an unrivaled clarity that brings the night to life in vibrant color. The F/1 wide lens aperture ensures that even the faintest light is captured and transformed into a crisp, 4K visual feast, while an 850NM IR illuminator relies on wavelengths that humans can’t even perceive, quite literally giving you superhuman vision. This enables both wildlife enthusiasts and urban adventurers to safely and intimately engage with environments that were once off-limits after dusk.

Clarity in complete darkness.

The YASHICA Vision further redefines night-time exploration with its remarkable aperture size of F/1. This feature is crucial as it allows for a higher light intake, especially under low-light conditions.

Images get transmitted to the YASHICA Vision’s digital viewfinder, while the binoculars themselves capture in detailed 4K. 3x fixed optical zoom and 5x digital zoom let you hone in on your subject even if you’re more than half a kilometer away (0.3 miles), and an SD card slot lets you locally record images and videos (with support up to 512GB) directly from the binoculars. A sizeable 5000mAh battery means that your exploration can go on for as long as your curiosity does. The battery outputs an impressive 16 hours of usage without the IR enabled.

Given the very outdoor nature of the YASHICA Vision, it’s built with the robust reliability that you’d expect from tactical outdoor gear. The binoculars are IP65 water and dust-resistant, which means you can use them in a rainforest or a desert without worrying about your binoculars the way you would about an expensive camera. The lenses also come with 7-layer coatings that repel everything from UV rays to reflections, glare, dust, scratches, or even fingerprints. To help you navigate the outdoors and stay safe, the binoculars have a built-in compass that lets you stay oriented at all times, and a tactical light for emergency or SOS scenarios.

The YASHICA Vision weighs a mere 746 grams (26.3 ounces) and comes with its own soft-shell carrying case that includes a USB-C charging cable, a lens cleaning cloth, and an extra compass as an accessory. The YASHICA Vision also comes with a default 2-year warranty for campaign backers, along with a free 5-year battery replacement guarantee. It’s perfect for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, night photography, camping, first-response, and surveillance/security… although for its $149 price tag, I’d probably buy it because 15-year-old me would have loved to own military-grade night-vision tech!

Click Here to Buy Now: $149 $252 (40% off). Hurry, only 22/140 left! Raised over $1 million!

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The Ultimate Sling Bag for Photographers lets you carry Cameras, Drones, and any other Gear

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Contrary to popular belief, bags aren’t about storage… they’re about access. You see, every bag offers storage, it’s how you use and access that storage that makes a difference. Now most backpack makers recognize that the laptop is perhaps the most critical part of bag design (it needs to have a padded sleeve with a quick-access design), but what about those bags that AREN’T designed for laptops? Well, that’s where things get murky because then bags start becoming vague. They offer storage and expect you to figure out how to store and access your belongings. A sling bag’s design really doesn’t focus on anything, it offers an oddly triangular storage pocket that isn’t specifically designed for anything, and can be annoying to access quickly. A camera bag, on the other hand, is tailor-made just for cameras… not gaming gear or drones. With bags either focusing too much on specific storage or not enough, the ISHO-X5 boldly creates an all-purpose sling bag that shapeshifts to suit your changing demands. Designed to store (and organize) your gear, whether it’s cameras and lenses, drones, gaming tech, or even EDC, the ISHO-X5 doesn’t just offer versatile storage, it offers versatile access too, with clamshell ingress, side-access, and a unique X-Wing divider that lets you segregate your gear efficiently so that you can quickly take them out when you need.

Designer: Gideon Balloch

Click Here to Buy Now: $143.65 $169 (Use coupon code “YANKO15” to get an exclusive 15% off). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!

The sling format is a unique one because it can be carried in multiple ways. You can either wear it across the front like you would a camera bag, letting you access the contents the instant you see something worth photographing, or across the side or back, sort of like a conventional sling or messenger bag. The ISHO-X5’s rectangular design also lets it easily fit into larger backpacks or travel bags, offering modular storage in ways those ridiculous triangular sling bags can’t.

What the ISHO-X5 gets absolutely right is the idea that bags are about access. The sling offers ample storage, but also lets you access its storage in a variety of ways. The main door opens partially so you can dig in for stuff, or opens fully in a clamshell style so you can actually take your gear comfortably. The bag’s strap attachments actually let you quickly flip the main flap to face upwards, bringing the main door to the top so things don’t fall out as you open the bag. Additionally, the bag also rotates to face a side door to the top, giving you quick access to pull a camera or drone out in an instant, without having to fish other items out of the way.

The ISHO-X5’s compact design packs a surprisingly spacious 5.5L interior, allowing you to carry 80% more gear compared to similar-sized slings. The cuboidal shape of the bag does a remarkable job of being space-efficient, while the compact padding lets you easily store items without worrying about them bumping up against each other. The X-Wing divider helps you further segregate your spaces to suit your gear perfectly. Think of it as bubble wrap that fits in between your items, shapeshifting depending on whether you’ve got a DSLR or a drone or even a Nintendo Switch. The design team sought inspiration from Richard Neutra’s concept of “The Changing House,” a modernist piece of architecture designed with an adaptable multifunctional format, and open layouts. The bag’s cube shape and ample access points pay homage to its architectural inspiration, and the X-Wing allows you to create over 12 different layouts to perfectly organize your specific gear.

If that wasn’t enough, the bag comes with a removable/adjustable strap, external accessory-carrying straps, and a 9-pocket mini panel on the main flap for all your small gear from your passport and AirPods to every single memory card. The outer cover is made from a combination of a high tenacity 100% recycled Nylon 6,6 fabric with a weatherproof carbonate coating, and a diamond ripstop Nylon reinforced with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). If that sounds like too much jargon, here’s all you need to know – the ISHO-X5 is weather-resistant and abrasion-resistant, so a thunderstorm or a tumble downhill won’t do anything to the bag or the items inside. Yes, the bag also features YKK zippers to keep everything up to code.

Although designed to be used independently, the ISHO-X5 pairs wonderfully well with your existing backpack or travel case too. Designer Carry Cubo also makes its own bags and backpacks, all with the same materials, aesthetics, and attention to detail as the ISHO-X5. The smart sling bag comes in 3 color options and starts at $169, although YD readers get a 15% discount with the coupon code YANKO15.

Click Here to Buy Now: $143.65 $169 (Use coupon code “YANKO15” to get an exclusive 15% off). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!

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The Ultimate Sling Bag for Photographers lets you carry Cameras, Drones, and any other Gear

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Contrary to popular belief, bags aren’t about storage… they’re about access. You see, every bag offers storage, it’s how you use and access that storage that makes a difference. Now most backpack makers recognize that the laptop is perhaps the most critical part of bag design (it needs to have a padded sleeve with a quick-access design), but what about those bags that AREN’T designed for laptops? Well, that’s where things get murky because then bags start becoming vague. They offer storage and expect you to figure out how to store and access your belongings. A sling bag’s design really doesn’t focus on anything, it offers an oddly triangular storage pocket that isn’t specifically designed for anything, and can be annoying to access quickly. A camera bag, on the other hand, is tailor-made just for cameras… not gaming gear or drones. With bags either focusing too much on specific storage or not enough, the ISHO-X5 boldly creates an all-purpose sling bag that shapeshifts to suit your changing demands. Designed to store (and organize) your gear, whether it’s cameras and lenses, drones, gaming tech, or even EDC, the ISHO-X5 doesn’t just offer versatile storage, it offers versatile access too, with clamshell ingress, side-access, and a unique X-Wing divider that lets you segregate your gear efficiently so that you can quickly take them out when you need.

Designer: Gideon Balloch

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The sling format is a unique one because it can be carried in multiple ways. You can either wear it across the front like you would a camera bag, letting you access the contents the instant you see something worth photographing, or across the side or back, sort of like a conventional sling or messenger bag. The ISHO-X5’s rectangular design also lets it easily fit into larger backpacks or travel bags, offering modular storage in ways those ridiculous triangular sling bags can’t.

What the ISHO-X5 gets absolutely right is the idea that bags are about access. The sling offers ample storage, but also lets you access its storage in a variety of ways. The main door opens partially so you can dig in for stuff, or opens fully in a clamshell style so you can actually take your gear comfortably. The bag’s strap attachments actually let you quickly flip the main flap to face upwards, bringing the main door to the top so things don’t fall out as you open the bag. Additionally, the bag also rotates to face a side door to the top, giving you quick access to pull a camera or drone out in an instant, without having to fish other items out of the way.

The ISHO-X5’s compact design packs a surprisingly spacious 5.5L interior, allowing you to carry 80% more gear compared to similar-sized slings. The cuboidal shape of the bag does a remarkable job of being space-efficient, while the compact padding lets you easily store items without worrying about them bumping up against each other. The X-Wing divider helps you further segregate your spaces to suit your gear perfectly. Think of it as bubble wrap that fits in between your items, shapeshifting depending on whether you’ve got a DSLR or a drone or even a Nintendo Switch. The design team sought inspiration from Richard Neutra’s concept of “The Changing House,” a modernist piece of architecture designed with an adaptable multifunctional format, and open layouts. The bag’s cube shape and ample access points pay homage to its architectural inspiration, and the X-Wing allows you to create over 12 different layouts to perfectly organize your specific gear.

If that wasn’t enough, the bag comes with a removable/adjustable strap, external accessory-carrying straps, and a 9-pocket mini panel on the main flap for all your small gear from your passport and AirPods to every single memory card. The outer cover is made from a combination of a high tenacity 100% recycled Nylon 6,6 fabric with a weatherproof carbonate coating, and a diamond ripstop Nylon reinforced with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). If that sounds like too much jargon, here’s all you need to know – the ISHO-X5 is weather-resistant and abrasion-resistant, so a thunderstorm or a tumble downhill won’t do anything to the bag or the items inside. Yes, the bag also features YKK zippers to keep everything up to code.

Although designed to be used independently, the ISHO-X5 pairs wonderfully well with your existing backpack or travel case too. Designer Carry Cubo also makes its own bags and backpacks, all with the same materials, aesthetics, and attention to detail as the ISHO-X5. The smart sling bag comes in 3 color options and starts at $169, although YD readers get a 15% discount with the coupon code YANKO15.

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65 Mile Range and a 500W Motor make this E-Bike Perfect for roads and rough terrain alike

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Even without bringing the economy up, needing to own two sets of e-bikes just sounds like a silly idea. Most urban commute bikes can’t endure off-road adventures, and rugged terrain-ready e-bikes aren’t really meant for lightweight long-range last-mile commutes. If you’re going to design an e-bike, the holy grail is to make one that serves both those needs perfectly. The perfect e-bike needs to have a powerful motor, a durable design, a lightweight build, adaptable riding modes, and a range that serves longer journeys well. The Elixe eBike hopes to embody that definition of perfection – with a rugged 6061 aluminum frame that weighs a mere 42 pounds, punctureless tires, a 500W motor coupled with a torque sensor, 5 riding modes, and a range of 65 miles with a top speed of 28mph, the Elixe is quite the contender for the ideal all-purpose e-bike. Oh, and it has a removable battery, a smartphone app, and anti-theft features.

Designers: J Goyal, Frank Butcher and Sashi K

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The heart of the Elixe experience is its robust frame. Constructed from lightweight yet robust 6061 aluminum alloy, the frame prioritizes rider comfort with a strategically placed seat and upright handlebars that promote a relaxed posture, minimizing strain on joints for extended journeys. This ergonomic design is seamlessly integrated with advanced technology, creating an unparalleled level of freedom and ease on two wheels. The frame’s impressive 42 lbs weight keeps the overall eBike maneuverable, while the sturdy construction ensures it can handle any adventure, from city streets to rugged trails.

Elixe’s Five Dynamic Pedal Assist Modes

The frame features an integrated removable 14Ah battery that sits flush inside the e-bike’s main pillar. Made from EV-grade Samsung cells, the battery gives the Elixe a range of 65 miles, delivering power to the 500W rear-wheel Bafang motor (EU riders get a 250W motor as required by EU guidelines). Riders can personalize their experience with Elixe’s five distinct pedal-assist modes. Glide effortlessly through cityscapes or conquer demanding terrains – the perfect level of assistance awaits to match any rhythm and riding style. Elixe also offers an intuitive throttle mode for effortless power on demand. With a simple twist, you can get a quick boost on inclines or navigate busy streets without the constant pedaling. An integrated torque sensor detects the force applied to the pedals, seamlessly adjusting motor output for a natural and responsive ride. Whether you’re cruising effortlessly or tackling a steep incline, the torque sensor ensures a perfect balance of power and effort, making every ride feel smooth and enjoyable.

Swap-and-Go: The Removable Battery

Mastering Terrain with Elixe’s Front Fork Suspension

Elixe’s Puncture-Protected Tires Ensure A Safe Journey

The puncture-proof tires are just a clever feature that sets the Elixe apart. Most e-bike riders have range anxiety… but a flat tire is just something nobody looks forward to. Ensuring that your e-bike doesn’t give up on you in the middle of a ride makes the Elixe feel much more reliable as you ride it, knowing that the e-bike can absolutely handle anything you throw at it. Meanwhile, the hydraulic front fork suspension absorbs bumps and jolts with ease, providing a smooth ride across any landscape. This advanced suspension system enhances handling and stability, allowing riders to navigate even the roughest terrains with confidence and control.

Instant Power with Elixe’s Throttle Mode

Ride Easy with Torque Sensor

A sleek and intuitive dashboard displays key metrics like speed, battery life, and distance traveled, allowing riders to stay informed and plan their journeys effectively. Like any good e-bike, it also comes with anti-theft features that prevent the e-bike from being stolen or towed away without your knowledge. The frame is embedded with a GPS tracker, accessible through the Elixe smartphone app. This app not only tracks the eBike’s location in real time but also sends instant alerts for suspicious activity. Additionally, the app allows riders to remotely lock the motor, deterring potential theft. The Elixe app goes beyond security; it enhances the entire riding experience. Riders can utilize the app to effortlessly track trips, analyze metrics like calories burned, and set fitness goals. The app also allows for remote customization of pedal-assist modes and access to a variety of additional features designed to maximize enjoyment and performance. With the Elixe app, every ride becomes a connected, informative, and secure experience.

Available in two styles – a step-thru frame for shorter riders, and a step-over frame for taller patrons, the Elixe offers 5 color variants to choose from. The 250W motor variant ships globally (although it’s specifically designed for the EU market) and is priced at $679, while the US-only 500W motor version is priced at $849. For the price, you get the e-bike, a charger for the battery (which takes 2.5 hours to charge fully), a kickstand, a toolkit, and a 3-year warranty. You can add more accessories to your pledge like an extra battery, a fast charger, a rear rack, a front basket, a tire inflator, or if you’re feeling very experimental, a cargo trailer!

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Smart Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuum with Unmatched Suction Power for Effortless, Comprehensive Multi-Floor Cleaning

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Until now, I haven’t encountered a robotic vacuum cleaner capable of climbing stairs. The Migo Ascender stands out as the first of its kind in the world of robotic vacuums and mops. It’s designed to tackle flat surfaces and the challenging terrain of staircases. This capability is due to an innovative mechanical arm structure that allows it to climb stairs effortlessly, a feature unprecedented in conventional robot cleaners. At the core of the Ascender’s performance are its advanced AI algorithms, which guide the device around typical home obstacles while skillfully navigating staircases, ensuring your home is thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom.

Designer: Yun Long

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If you are impressed by its ability to climb stairs of different heights up to 8.7 inches and its versatility to handle various types such as open-riser, curved, open-riser spiral, and traditional stairs, then brace yourself. That’s not all it can do. What truly impresses me is the square design complemented by motorized omnidirectional wheels, allowing it to move laterally and achieve impeccable edge cleaning. At its base, the device is equipped with a pioneering pivotable brushing system – a first of its kind – which allows the brush to pivot 90 degrees during side-to-side movements. This feature is particularly effective for sweeping up larger debris, such as dog hair, food crumbs, or just plain old dirt that your kids drag in from outside.

With a suction power of 9,700 Pascals (Pa), the Ascender far exceeds the standard range for robotic vacuum cleaners, typically between 500 to 2000 Pa. Few can match this power, even among high-end models boasting greater suction capabilities. The market’s highest suction powers are usually around 2,500 to 5,000 Pa, seen only in the most advanced and premium models. Thus, with its 9,700 Pa suction, the Ascender surpasses conventional standards and sets a new benchmark for robotic vacuum suction power. This promises exceptional cleaning performance, particularly for demanding tasks like deep carpet cleaning and picking up heavier debris.

Whether your home has wooden, carpet, laminated wood, or marble floors, the Ascender is designed to identify and thoroughly clean them. It applies 17N of downward pressure, three times that of a typical vacuum and mopping robot cleaner. It also features a high-speed 4-zone scrubbing system operating 3000 times per minute and an automatic mop lifting feature that raises the mop by 0.79 inches (20 mm) when encountering carpets.

My home spans 4,100 square feet. While the vacuum cleaner might not reach every area, it should be able to clean the entire house in one go. This is largely thanks to its 12000mAh battery. The Ascender’s claim that it can sweep, mop, and climb a grade slope of up to 5,380 square feet (500 square meters) on a single charge is impressive!

Every home has furniture like couches and coffee tables, which can make cleaning underneath them a challenge, whether done manually or with a robotic cleaner. However, the Ascender’s slim and sleek design, at just 3.86 inches in height, allows it to clean under furniture and reach areas that are usually hard to access. This provides a straightforward solution for keeping your home spotless at all levels.

Great ideas always need a bit of intelligence to make them work, especially when it’s about turning a robotic vacuum into something that can ‘see’ and ‘think.’ In my view, the Ascender is a robotic maid navigating through the house. It’s got a sophisticated camera, a super-smart LiDAR for mapping out rooms, and six clever sensors that help it understand every little bit of your space. But the real magic? That’s in its intelligent AI that can zip through tons of calculations in no time, making it more than just a vacuum.

The Ascender app, compatible with Android and iOS devices, simplifies your cleaning routine with the Ascender vacuum. It provides a hassle-free experience by giving you complete control over the device. With the app, you can set restricted areas, schedule cleanups, and even direct the vacuum to specific spots using a virtual joystick. Its 3D mapping feature vividly displays Ascender’s real-time navigation through your home, blending convenience with interactive smart living. Moreover, Ascender is compatible with smart home ecosystems like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for easy voice commands. The app’s offline functionality ensures that you can command your vacuum even without an internet connection, offering flexibility and the potential to save over $100 on electricity over three years when set to charge only during off-peak hours.

Lastly, the fully enclosed docking and charging station design is desirable as it keeps the vacuum cleaner out of sight. However, this could be a significant safety feature for families with small children. The enclosure is expected to reduce the noise of dust emptying by 10 dB. Furthermore, the dust bag can hold up to 60 days’ worth of cleaning, and its 3.5-liter water tank can last for up to 30 days of mopping. The Ascender’s features, including swapping dirty water for clean water, automatic dust emptying, and hot-air drying, harmoniously coexist.

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