If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. GoPro’s new Hero 8 Black camera is here, and it didn’t arrive alone. The company also announced a new ...

Spherical video was briefly popularized during the heyday of mobile-friendly VR (Daydream and Samsung's Gear VR etc.), and as with phone-based VR, the technology soon hit a plateau with consumers.

The Max takes its basic design cues from the Fusion. It has the same matte gray finish with a rubberized exterior, built to withstand drops and go underwater without the need for an external housing.

‘Worth the wait,’ according to CEO Nick Woodman. Good, because GoPro has ignored its 360-degree Max line for too long and must now play catch-up. ‘Worth the wait,’ according to CEO Nick Woodman. Good, ...