Weekly Gear Update: A New AI Browser Launches, Plus Fujifilm Unveils the X-T30 III

One increasingly favored solution is integrating a solar panel to maintain the battery’s charge, allowing for installation that may require no further attention. This week, both Wyze and TP-Link unveiled intriguing solar-powered cameras. Let’s start with Wyze.

The Wyze Solar Cam Pan ($80) offers a 2K outdoor security camera capability, panning 360 degrees and tilting 70 degrees. It’s IP65-rated, easy to install, and includes a compact solar panel that Wyze claims can power the camera with just one hour of sunlight daily (we’ll see how it performs during the murky Scottish winter). The Solar Cam Pan also incorporates AI-driven person tracking, two-way audio, color night vision, a spotlight, and a siren, but you will need a subscription starting at $3 per month to access smart features and cloud video storage.

Additionally, Wyze has introduced a new, impressively priced Battery Video Doorbell ($66). We’ve resumed testing Wyze cameras after they enhanced their security policies, but the past security breaches that exposed numerous camera feeds to other customers might still cause concern.

On the other hand, TP-Link is the first to merge solar power with floodlight functionality in its new Tapo C615F Kit. The larger Tapo C615F resembles the Wyze but features a 2K camera that can pan 360 degrees and tilt 130 degrees. Notably, it includes an adjustable 800-lumen floodlight.

According to TP-Link, its solar panel only requires 45 minutes of sunlight daily to keep the camera operational, and it comes with a convenient 13-foot cable, enabling you to position the solar panel optimally for sunlight. The Tapo C615F ($100) is now available, and you can use the promo code 10TAPOFLDCAM for a $10 discount if you act quickly. —Simon Hill

Fujifilm Updates Its X-T30 Line

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Fujifilm has unveiled the X-T30 III, an upgraded version of the entry-level, SLR-shaped mirrorless X-T30 series. This third iteration pairs Fujifilm’s familiar 26-MP X-Trans APS-C sensor with the latest X-Processor 5. As a result, the X-T30 III shares many internal features with the X-M5 and X-T50. All of Fujifilm’s film simulations are included, along with subject-recognition autofocus modes. The video capabilities have been enhanced to 6.2K at 30 fps in open gate, and 4K at 60 fps with a 1.18X crop.

The body remains strikingly similar to its predecessor, maintaining the same size, weight, and button/dial layout as the X-T30 II. The only modification is that the control dial is now specifically for film simulation, featuring three options for custom film recipes. The X-T30 III will be available for purchase in November at a price of $999 for the body alone, or $1,150 for the body bundled with a new 13- to 33-mm F3.5-6.3 zoom lens (equivalent to 20 mm to 50 mm). —Scott Gilbertson

Intel’s AI Experience Stores

With the peak shopping season approaching, Intel is set to launch several “AI Experience Stores” at select locations around the globe. While the exact details are still unknown, Intel indicates that these pop-up stores will feature an “AI-powered shopping experience” inspired by the initial trial store launched in London last year.

If they maintain a similar design approach, these stores should offer immersive experiences. Expect a range of AI-driven demonstrations on devices from the broader Windows laptop ecosystem, aimed at generating interest and curiosity about what PCs can achieve. This initiative comes as Microsoft rolls out a major marketing campaign for its new Windows 11 AI experiences, encouraging consumers to upgrade while explaining some of the new AI functionalities.

Below are the dates and locations for Intel’s store openings. —Luke Larsen

• New York City: 1251 6th Avenue (10/29 to 11/30)
• London: 95 Oxford Street (10/30 to 11/30)
• Munich: Viktualienmarkt 6 (10/30 to 12/9)
• Paris: 14 Boulevard Poissonniere (11/4 to 11/30)
• Seoul: OPUS 407, 1318-1 Seocho-dong (10/31 to 11/30)