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Samsung’s new Gear 360 camera ditches the titchy tripod for a more hand-friendly… handle

It'll help you get to grips with 360° video

It’s got an eye on you… two, in fact. Samsung’s upgraded Gear 360 action cam is smaller and slimmer than last year’s stubby original, even though it ditches the tiny tripod grip for something with a bit more substance. That should make it easier to hold while you’re shooting epic 360° videos. The twin 180-degree cameras have been beefed up with native 4K video capture, and you’ll finally be able to live stream straight to Facebook or YouTube. Via your smartphone, that is – Samsung’s got a new one of those, too. Funny, that. No word on a price or release just yet, but expect it to show up alongside the Galaxy S8 in April.

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A tech addict from about the age of three (seriously, he's got the VHS tapes to prove it), Tom's been writing about gadgets, games and everything in between for the past decade, with a slight diversion into the world of automotive in between. As Deputy Editor, Tom keeps the website ticking along, jam-packed with the hottest gadget news and reviews.  When he's not on the road attending launch events, you can usually find him scouring the web for the latest news, to feed Stuff readers' insatiable appetite for tech.

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Smartphones/tablets/computing, cameras, home cinema, automotive, virtual reality, gaming