360 rumors

Google announced that there will be 20 new cameras in 2017 that will be certified for compatibility with Google Street View. Google announced a new Street View certification program, and also announced that there would be 20 cameras "released over the coming months" in 2017 that would be certified under the program. There are four different types of Street View certifications: 1. Mobile ready - can upload to Street View directly from their mobile app without needing a desktop. 2. Auto ready - can be used to take Street View photos from a car "with the highest accuracy." 3. VR ready - these cameras take not only photos but also "geometry" and can generate connected photos. 4. Workflow ready - tools (with or without cameras) that can publish to Street View. Among the interesting companies mentioned are: - Giroptic : mobile ready.  This is interesting because the iO does not meet the minimum resolution for GSV.  I don't know if this means the Giroptic 360...

The original 360fly HD, a hemispherical 360-degree action camera, is normally $399 but for a limited time, is just $299!  The 360fly was one of the first 360 cameras to be dustproof and waterproof. A 4k version became available in May. This 25% discount on the original HD version is good until August 1. Here is the link: https://shop.360fly.com/catalogue/category/cameras_1/