GoPro rumors 2024
As the brand expands, I’m seeing more GoPro rumors about applications for its mobile imaging tech beyond the core action camera segment.
We know to expect new numbered (and sometimes colored) iterations of the Hero, for example, but it looks like 2024 is going to see more 360 cameras and even helmet cameras from the Californian company.
These are the GoPro rumors that have been whispered around the water cooler lately…
GoPro tech helmet
GoPro has acquired Australian tech-enabled helmet manufacturer Forcite. However, while Forcite specializes in motorcycle helmets, GoPro intends to expand into other helmet markets – and also plans to partner with other manufacturers.
“In addition to our plan to develop our own GoPro-branded line of helmets, we are excited to partner with other leading helmet brands to help tech-enable their own helmet lines,” said GoPro founder Nicholas Woodman. “We have great respect for established brands, and we look forward to working with them to help drive the industry forward, together.”
$199 budget camera
This year GoPro will redress its lopsided balance towards high end cameras (where $400 products account for 74% of its business) with a new $199 camera.
No specs have yet made the rounds but, for context, the company is still selling the GoPro Hero10 Black for $249, and the Hero11 Black / Hero11 Black Mini for $299. It will be very interesting to see what it offers at such a low price point without upsetting its own apple cart.
New GoPro Max
After an excruciating 5-year wait, we will finally get a new GoPro Max this year – though it could carry an excruciating $599 price tag.
Since the original Max was launched in 2019, GoPro has fumbled the ball and allowed Insta360 to dance all over the end zone with it. Again there haven’t yet been any leaks on specs or info, but with the company alluding to a $599 camera in its most recent earnings call we could very much be looking at a premium product.
The GoPro verdict
Obviously we’re going to get a Hero13. But it looks like GoPro is doing more than just surfing its signature product this year, resurrecting its neglected 360 camera and even producing a new entry-level camera. If it can put the GPS in all of them, I’ll be a very happy camper!
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