A picture of four suspected brokers arrested in a rented house in Nalom village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital in trafficking case on 22 July 2026. (Photo by Lao Security News)
On 23 July, Lao authorities arrested four people suspected of operating a human trafficking network that allegedly recruited Lao women for irregular marriages with foreign nationals, officials reported.
Authorities said police traced the brokers to Kham district in Xieng Khouang Province and Nongkeng village in Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, with arrangements allegedly costing between LAK 170 million and LAK 210 million (USD 7,533 to USD 9,308).
The investigation led police to a rented house in Nalom village, Xaythany district, which the group allegedly used to arrange meetings between Lao women and foreign men. Officers raided the property and arrested four suspects, including one foreign national whose nationality remains undisclosed.
Authorities have referred the suspects for legal proceedings and continue searching for other network members.
The case echoes concerns in the US State Department’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, which downgraded Laos to Tier 3, its lowest ranking.
The report noted that traffickers increasingly recruit Lao women with false promises of marriage through brokers, then subject them to sex trafficking, forced labor, or forced surrogacy abroad. It also cited endemic corruption enabling trafficking across Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has introduced the Room Grid Bot, an AI-powered chat assistant designed to help travelers decide which room to book. Available in the Agoda mobile app, the new tool recommends rooms suited to their needs.
Agoda offers travelers a diverse breadth of room options when booking a hotel, with room types and offers varying by occupancy, cancellation terms, meal inclusions, and price. The Room Grid Bot addresses this by using travelers’ current search details and the preferences they share in the conversation to recommend the most relevant options. These recommendations appear directly within the chat, helping travelers narrow down their choices without needing to compare every listing manually.
Travelers can access the Bot from the room-selection page after tapping “Select room” on a hotel’s property page in the Agoda app. They can start a conversation by tapping the “Need help choosing a room? Let AI help you” banner without leaving the room-selection page.
Travelers can ask the Bot to find options with specific inclusions, such as free breakfast, or to answer relevant property questions, such as check-in times. The Bot also highlights a “Best pick,” helping travelers identify a suitable room based on their preferences more easily.
Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, said, “Choosing a hotel is only part of the booking decision. Travelers also need to find the right room for their trip, which can be challenging when many options are available. The Room Grid Bot helps narrow down those choices based on what travelers want and need, making it easier to identify and book the room that best suits their trip.”
The launch builds on Agoda’s growing suite of AI-powered tools across the hotel booking journey. The Property AMA (Ask Me Anything) Bot answers accommodation-specific questions as travelers explore a property, while the Booking Form Bot addresses common questions during checkout. Together, the tools provide relevant support as travelers explore hotels, select rooms, and complete their bookings.
Agoda continues to invest in technology that makes travel planning simpler, faster, and more intuitive. Agoda’s offerings include over 6 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all available on Agoda.com and through the Agoda mobile app.
Returning from August 21 to 23, the Taiwan Pavilion will spotlight personalised travel inspiration across food, culture, nature, wellness, adventure and family-friendly experiences
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Singapore travellers increasingly plan holidays around personal interests, family time and meaningful experiences, Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) will return to NATAS Holidays 2026 with an experience-led Taiwan Pavilion designed to help visitors “Find Your Taiwan Way”.
Danjiang Bridge
Taking place from August 21 to 23 at Singapore EXPO, the Taiwan Pavilion will serve as a live travel discovery space, bringing together curated holiday ideas, cultural experiences and practical travel inspiration for different traveller profiles. From food lovers and culture seekers to nature explorers, wellness travellers, families and repeat visitors, the Taiwan Pavilion will show how Taiwan can be experienced in many ways, depending on each traveller’s interests, pace and travel style.
Why Taiwan Fits Today’s Singapore Traveller
The August edition comes as travel planning becomes more personalised and purposeful. Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 describes the year ahead as the era of “made-for-me travel”, with travellers curating trips around their passions, priorities and personal sense of value. Its Singapore traveller snapshot found that 38% of Singapore travellers surveyed plan to travel with family, including multigenerational journeys, while 42% plan to explore local supermarkets or grocery stores abroad, 33% plan to visit a famous bookstore or library, and 31% plan to embark on summer mountain activities.
This shift plays to Taiwan’s strengths as a short-haul destination where multiple interests can be combined within one trip. A Taiwan itinerary can move easily from street food, local markets and bookstores to family-friendly attractions, mountain landscapes, hot springs, and slower regional discovery, giving both first-time and repeat visitors more ways to shape a trip around their own interests.
“For Singapore travellers, Taiwan is both familiar and constantly evolving,” said Paul Shih, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration Singapore Office. “Our aim is not only to introduce what is new, but to help travellers shape a Taiwan holiday around their own interests, whether that means food, culture, nature, wellness, rail journeys or regional discovery. Through the Taiwan Pavilion at NATAS Holidays, we want to make travel planning more personal and practical for families, repeat visitors and interest-led travellers.”
Find Your Taiwan Way: From Familiar Favourites to New Discoveries
The August edition builds on TTA’s earlier NATAS Holidays participation in March 2026, which highlighted the breadth of Taiwan’s destination appeal through “Taiwan 100 Ways”. This August, the focus turns to personalised and experience-led travel inspiration, encouraging Singapore travellers to discover the version of Taiwan that best reflects how they want to travel.
This approach complements TTA’s slogan, “Taiwan – Waves of Wonder”, which positions Taiwan around purposeful travel, seasonal experiences and year-round discovery. It also aligns with Taiwan’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Highlights Flagship Program 2.0 (2026–2029), which supports thematic and specialty travel products across green, cultural, Hakka, Indigenous, agricultural, and accessible tourism, as well as senior travel markets.
For Singapore travellers, this translates into more ways to build a Taiwan itinerary around specific interests and seasons. Those looking to relax can plan hot spring escapes in Beitou, Jiaoxi and Zhiben, while nature lovers can enjoy sweeping views at Hehuan Mountain and Alishan, or catch the silver grass season along the Caoling Historic Trail. Food lovers can look forward to winter comfort dishes such as ginger duck hot pot, while those travelling during the festive season can plan around Taipei 101’s New Year’s Eve fireworks and island-wide countdown parties. Railway journeys and scenic mountain-and-coast getaways also offer travellers more ways to experience Taiwan at a slower pace.
Additional inspiration comes from the 2026–2027 Taiwan Tourism 100 Spotlights, which highlights destinations across Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities, encouraging travellers to discover more of the island’s local landscapes, culture and communities. Travel ideas are also supported by Taiwan’s 2026–2027 Tourism Biennial Calendar, which features 109 activities across the island, including 36 international-level and 73 national-level events. Highlights include recurring festivals and seasonal experiences such as the Taiwan International Balloon Festival, Taiwan Cycling Festival, Hot Springs Season, Autumn Foliage Themed Train Tours, Romantic Provincial Highway 3 Hakka Art Trails, Taoyuan Longgang Rice Noodle Festival, Nantou Chocolate and Coffee Festival, and Sun Moon Lake Firefly Festival, giving travellers more ways to explore Taiwan throughout the year.
Planning a trip to Taiwan has also become more convenient. Travellers required to complete the Taiwan Arrival Card can now submit it online up to seven days before arrival, giving them more flexibility to prepare ahead of departure.
Taiwan Pavilion: From Inspiration to Itinerary Planning
At the Taiwan Pavilion, visitors can experience the island’s 24-hour energy through performances, and cultural activities inspired by the comforting daily rituals of Taiwanese life – from aromatic local coffee tastings to hands-on crafts inspired by iconic Taiwanese breakfast classics. Visitors can also connect with tourism partners to turn these inspirations into ideas for their next Taiwan holiday.
Highlights include:
Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe As Taiwan’s only official professional acrobatic troupe, the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe blends traditional folk arts with modern innovation. Its latest performance fuses contemporary acrobatics with futuristic styling to capture Taiwan’s 24-hour energy, from bustling daytime streets to neon-lit nightscapes.
A Taste of Taiwan: Immersive Coffee Experience This interactive 20- to 25-minute sensory workshop spotlights Taiwan’s farm-to-table coffee culture. Participants will explore the diverse flavour profiles of Taiwanese coffee, from floral and citrus notes to honey and black tea, before hand-blending their own signature coffee to seal and take home.
Crafting Taiwan’s Breakfast: Wool Felt DIY This hands-on workshop introduces the warmth of Taiwanese daily life through wool felt craft, as participants create realistic replicas of iconic Taiwanese breakfast classics such as danbing, or Taiwanese egg crepes, and luobogao, or radish cakes. The activity reflects Taiwan’s wider cultural-creative spirit and tradition of hands-on craft and design experiences.
Sewing Farm-themed Scent Sachet DIY Designed for families and children, this activity invites visitors to create scent sachets inspired by Taiwan’s farm animals and crops. Using child-safe needles, the activity helps children develop fine motor skills and patience while introducing them to Taiwan’s agricultural culture in a fun and accessible way.
The Taiwan Pavilion at NATAS Holidays 2026 will be held from August 21 to 23 at Singapore EXPO, Hall 3, Booth 3H07.
Focusing on AI for Science: Nobel Laureates and Global Capital Explore the Frontiers of Scientific Innovation
SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nobel Heroes Day – AI For Science Summit (AFSS), co-hosted by Laureates City Holdings Limited and Symbiosis Science, will take place from 5 to 11 October 2026, bringing together Nobel laureates, leading scientists, AI pioneers, government leaders, universities and long-term investors for a week of dialogue on the future of science, artificial intelligence and innovation.
Centered around the theme “Science • Intelligence • Capital,” this summit focuses on the transformative wave of “AI for Science.” It aims to build a global platform seamlessly connecting breakthrough research, frontier AI technologies, and patient capital to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world productivity.
The programme will feature a two-day flagship forum, an invitation-only Gala Dinner, closed-door leadership roundtables, and a week-long public exhibition of Nobel laureate portraits at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay.
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms scientific research — from drug discovery and advanced materials to life sciences and climate technologies — the organisers believe that the next generation of breakthroughs will increasingly emerge through collaboration across science, technology, policy and investments.
“Scientific discovery no longer happens in isolation,” the organisers said. “Today’s most important innovations require scientists, entrepreneurs, governments and long-term capital to work together from the earliest stages of research through to global implementation.”
Singapore has been selected as the host city for its internationally connected research ecosystem, neutral global position and strong innovation environment, making it a natural meeting point for international collaboration.
Confirmed Nobel Laureates
Confirmed Nobel laureates include:
Sir Christopher Pissarides, Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2010), internationally recognised for his work on labour markets, technological transformation and the future of work.
Professor Benjamin List, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2021), pioneer of asymmetric organocatalysis and one of the world’s leading scientists in sustainable chemistry.
Professor Omar M. Yaghi, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2025), founder of reticular chemistry and a leading advocate of AI for Science.
Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Nobel Prize in Physics (2010), co-discoverer of graphene and a pioneer in functional intelligent materials and AI-driven scientific discovery.
Fred Ramsdell, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2025), pioneer in peripheral immune tolerance and discovery of the FOXP3 gene key to regulatory T cells.
Additional international speakers from academia, industry and government will be announced in the coming months.
Representatives from Singapore’s research community, international organisations, universities, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and global technology companies are also expected to participate.
Focusing on Five Core Global Topics Driven by AI
Discussions throughout the summit will focus on five strategic themes shaping the future of innovation:
AI for Science
Open Science and Global Research Collaboration
Sovereign AI and National Innovation
AI, Human Longevity and the Future of Civilization
Future Economic Growth Driven by Frontier Science
Together, these themes explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping scientific research, industrial transformation and global competitiveness.
Two-Day International Forum
The flagship forum will be held across Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) and is expected to welcome approximately 500 invited participants from around the world.
The programme will include keynote addresses, Nobel laureate conversations, leadership panels, fireside discussions and invitation-only roundtables designed to encourage meaningful dialogue between scientific, industrial and investment communities.
Nobel Laureates Portrait Exhibition
Running from 5 to 11 October at Gardens by the Bay, the Nobel Laureates Portrait Exhibition will present the internationally acclaimed work of Peter Badge, official photographer of Nobel laureates.
The outdoor exhibition will combine large-scale portrait installations with digital storytelling and interactive experiences, introducing visitors to the people and discoveries behind some of the world’s most influential scientific achievements.
Designed as a public science and culture initiative, the exhibition aims to make scientific excellence more accessible while inspiring broader engagement with research and innovation.
Building a Global Platform for Science, AI and Long-Term Capital
Nobel Heroes Day Singapore 2026 is co-hosted by Laureates City Holdings Limited and Symbiosis Science, with academic support from the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
Building on previous editions in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, the Singapore edition marks the next step in expanding Nobel Heroes Day as an international platform connecting scientific excellence, technological innovation and long-term capital.
By bringing together leaders from research, industry, government and investment, the event seeks to strengthen international collaboration and accelerate the translation of frontier science into real-world impact.
Nobel Heroes Day Singapore 2026 will take place from 5–11 October 2026.
Experts say a self-contained, service-led residential format built for multigenerational ownership is emerging at the very top of the market — and that demand for it is rising worldwide.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 – Experts in premium residential real estate note that a distinct new category is forming at the top of the market, and that demand for it is rising around the world. Property market specialists describe the emerging tier as the presidence: a self-contained community of private residences bound together by shared infrastructure and anchored by a five-star hotel under an international brand — a format designed to be lived in and passed down across generations, rather than simply owned.
The trend reflects a structural shift in global wealth. According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026, the number of individuals worth more than US$30 million climbed from 551,435 to 713,626 between 2021 and 2026 — a gain of more than 160,000, equivalent to 89 people crossing that threshold every day. Forbes, meanwhile, records 3,428 billionaires worth a combined US$20.1 trillion.
This wealth is also increasingly mobile. Henley & Partners projects that 165,000 high-net-worth individuals will relocate internationally in 2026 — a 16 per cent rise on the record 142,000 of 2025 — as affluent families build cross-border portfolios of homes and residence rights rather than tying themselves to a single jurisdiction. The appetite for professionally serviced, brand-anchored homes is visible in the development pipeline: Savills reports that the number of branded residential schemes worldwide grew 19 per cent in 2025, to around 910, and is on course to reach 1,747 by 2032, with the Middle East and North Africa the fastest-growing region over the past five years, at 187 per cent.
As the apex of the wealth pyramid rises, specialists say, demand at the very top is moving away from headline price-per-square-foot toward space, privacy, wellbeing, autonomy and a home that can be held and handed down across generations. The case for treating this as a distinct category was set out in a recent column by real estate adviser Ku Swee Yong, CEO of International Property Advisor Pte Ltd and an adjunct faculty member at Singapore Management University, where he teaches Real Estate Investments & Finance.”Luxury residence has a new crown, and it has a name: presidence,” he writes.
According to the expert, a property of this kind should meet several defining criteria: it should occupy an exceptional location among peer residences, be built to the highest standards of quality, provide space, a healthy natural environment, security and self-sufficiency, and create a place where owners and their families can live out every stage of life — building careers, raising children, enjoying leisure, prioritising health and wellbeing, welcoming family and friends, and ultimately passing the home down through generations. Privacy in this case does not mean isolation: rather than retreating behind their own gates, members of the presidence become part of a carefully formed community of peers, surrounded by people with comparable values, interests and ways of life.
These principles are, in practice, being formalised into a fuller set of criteria that distinguish a presidence from a conventional luxury development. At its most complete, the format is defined by:
A five-star hotel operated by an international brand present in at least three countries, located within the development;
A single estate of 200 hectares (around 500 acres) or more;
Full-spectrum infrastructure within one perimeter — indoor and outdoor sport, a central clubhouse, wellness, dining, parks and natural areas, a medical centre, recreation and security, plus a lifestyle anchor such as a golf, equestrian or yacht club;
A clear separation of public and private zones, with residences kept behind their own multi-layered security perimeter and isolated from guest-facing spaces such as the hotel, restaurants and spa;
A 24/7 premium service model featuring a dedicated resident care team, concierge services, standardised service-level agreements (SLAs), and a digital platform for managing every household and lifestyle need;
A unified architectural code governing the style and coherence of every building on the estate;
An equal-neighbour principle, under which a community of like-minded owners who can enjoy privacy while remaining part of an engaging social environment is formed.
Fully integrated examples remain rare worldwide, and demand, specialists say, is running ahead of supply as the number of ultra-wealthy households continues to grow.
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The Group’s collaborative composition with Korean musician KIRARA, titled ‘Temper,’ transforms manufacturing technology into sensory art
Electronic track reflects the process of raw materials becoming finished vehicles through meticulous refinement
By blending glitch and breakbeat elements, the composition creates a precise and mysterious soundscape inspired by cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Song available across major streaming platforms with an accompanying manufacturing technology video to follow later this year
Partnership demonstrates the Group’s commitment to communicating innovation through creative storytelling
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has partnered with Korean electronic music artist KIRARA to debut ‘Temper,’ a musical composition that translates the Group’s technology development philosophy into an auditory experience. The track is available on the Group’s official YouTube channel (Link).
Hyundai Motor Group and KIRARA Release ‘Temper,’ a Musical Interpretation of Technological Refinement
‘Temper’ reimagines the journey of raw materials transforming into finished vehicles through advanced manufacturing processes, weaving complex beats and synthesized textures to capture the precision of innovation. The Korean title ‘Jeongryeon’ (정련, or Jīngliàn精鍊 in Mandarin) refers to the process of refining materials by removing impurities to reveal their purest and most valuable form. This collaboration expresses the Group’s technology development efforts through music, representing a new approach to connecting with customers on a sensory level.
“Working on Hyundai Motor Group’s new technology was a constant source of wonder, much like when I first learned synthesizing. I wanted to express the refined technology and the feeling I had when encountering it through equally refined music.” – KIRARA
How Does the Track Capture Manufacturing Innovation?
‘Temper’ opens with an ambient, mysterious introduction representing infinite possibility within raw materials. As the composition progresses, layered beats build gradually — mirroring the vehicle’s emerging form — before concluding with crystalline clarity reflecting the final form of a finished vehicle.
To authentically convey cutting-edge technology, the track blends ambient techno genre elements, specifically glitch and breakbeat components, creating a sophisticated yet mysterious soundscape that mirrors the technical complexity inherent in the Group’s technological advancements.
Who Is KIRARA?
KIRARA is one of Korea’s leading electronic musicians. Since launching her career in 2014, she has released five studio albums and performed extensively at prestigious events including Pentaport Rock Festival (Korea), Venice Biennale (Italy), SXSW (United States) and Primavera Pro (Spain).
Drawing deep inspiration from 1990s British dance music and 2000s Japanese electronic music, KIRARA’s music evokes a unique juxtaposition of sorrow and euphoria through a delicate blend of melodies. She currently performs live sets — composing directly through computer and MIDI controller — more than 30 times annually across domestic and international venues.
Her recognitions include:
23rd Korean Music Awards (2026): Best Electronic Album for ‘KIRARA‘ (fifth studio album), marking her second Korean Music Award, nine years after first winning the category
Korean Music Awards (2017): Best Electronic Album for ‘Moves‘ (second studio album)
Where Can Listeners Access ‘Temper’?
The track is now available on:
Hyundai Motor Group’s official YouTube channel (Link)
Melon, Bugs, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music
Later this year, the Group will release an accompanying manufacturing technology video featuring the ‘Temper’ composition.
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About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone’s push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, today announced the appointment of Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 October 2026. The appointment comes as Pepperstone accelerates its shift toward owning more of its own technology, building a broader fintech ecosystem spanning crypto, AI-native engineering and institutional-grade infrastructure.
Fernandes brings more than 20 years of technology leadership experience across financial services, retail, media and enterprise software. He will join from Xero, where he serves as SVP and Executive General Manager of Engineering leading a global organisation across cloud platforms, customer identity and data. Prior to Xero, he held senior leadership roles at Publicis Sapient, Coles Group, SEEK and Envato.
“I’m excited to be joining Pepperstone at such a pivotal time for the business,” said Fernandes. “My focus will be building on the quality global brand that traders have trusted for years, investing in the technology we own to scale an AI-native engineering foundation that gives clients faster, more reliable access to the tools they need.”
“The technology underpinning our client experience is core to everything we do. We’re expanding Pepperstone into a genuine fintech ecosystem that opens access to crypto and new markets, while investing in our own technology to give clients a more personalised experience,” said Tamas Szabo, Group CEO of Pepperstone. “Nigel’s track record building high-performing engineering teams at some of the world’s best technology companies makes him the right leader to help us build that.”
As CTO, Fernandes will lead engineering, architecture, security and data globally, reporting to Group CEO Tamas Szabo. He will be based at Pepperstone’s global headquarters in Melbourne.
About Pepperstone
Pepperstone is a global fintech and CFD broker serving traders in more than 160 countries. The company provides access to forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and digital asset markets through industry-leading platforms, competitive pricing and a strong regulatory framework.
SYDNEY, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insta360, the world’s best-selling 360 camera brand, today announced X6, its new flagship 8K 360 camera and the biggest leap in the history of the X series. This year marks Insta360’s 10-year milestone in 360 cameras. X6 is the decade-defining flagship that comes out of it, the culmination of ten years of innovation and craftsmanship. It goes on sale August 12.
Meet Insta360 X6 – Inspiration in every direction.
Insta360 currently holds 71% value share (US$) of the global panoramic camera (360 camera) market (according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Handheld Smart Camera Tracker Report, 26Q1). X6 is built to extend that lead by making one camera enough.
“X6 is the camera we always wanted to build. It captures everything around you, in any light, and hands you a finished edit before you even reach for your phone,” shares JK Liu, Founder of Insta360.
X6 is available in Australia from August 12 through the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and a broad network of leading national and specialist retailers, including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Camera House and Costco, priced from AU$1,049.99.
Additional bundles are also available exclusively through the Insta360 Official Store, including the Essentials Bundle at AU$1,159.99. Customers who purchase and activate X6 before September 30, 2026, will receive one year of Insta360+ Premium cloud storage at 500GB, plus three months of Moments Pro (two clips per month) at no extra cost.
Image Quality: Superior Detail, Day and Night
X6 sees more light than any X camera before it. Custom dual Sony 1/1.1″ square sensors deliver full 1-inch equivalent 360 imaging, 33% more sensor area than X5 and around four times the light intake per frame.
Behind the sensors sits a triple AI chip: one 8-core 3.3GHz 4nm flagship processor paired with two dedicated imaging chips. Together they bring 500% more computing power than X5, a 106% faster clock speed, and 35% lower power draw. A new low-light mode adds two ambient light sensors to cut flicker and pull more out of night scenes, while AdaptiveTone 2.0 meters each lens on its own and captures two exposures per frame for wider dynamic range.
X6 is also the first 360 camera with native in-camera Dolby Vision. Paired with 10-bit color and more than 1.07 billion recordable colors, X6 delivers a professional color profile straight out of the camera.
The 3-in-1 Camera Ecosystem
X6 is a 360 camera, a subject-tracking gimbal camera, and a single-lens action cam, and it switches between all three in a tap.
Shoot first, frame later. Hit record and stay in the moment. X6 captures everything around you at native 8K50fps, so you come back later and pull the best angles from any direction.
Flat 4K straight from the camera. InstaFrame 2.0 locks onto subjects instantly and tracks people, pets, and objects across the frame, giving you clean flat 4K video with no editing step. Pair X6 with the new Foldable Selfie Stick Remote Kit and its joystick control turns that tracking into gimbal-style shooting. Add the POV Head Tracker and framing follows your eyeline instead, so the camera captures whatever you turn to look at.
A classic action cam when you want one. Switch to single-lens and shoot like a traditional action camera at up to 5K60fps, wide-angle up to 170 degrees (at 5K30fps), or 4K120fps for slow motion that earns the replay.
Insta360 X6 Flagship 8K 360 Camera
Flagship Hardware Built for Adventure
X6 features a 2.32-inch OLED display with up to 1200 nits of peak brightness, designed for improved visibility outdoors.
Its new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery delivers up to 140 minutes of 8K30fps 360 recording and supports fast charging to 80% in approximately 24 minutes. It is also designed to perform reliably in temperatures as low as -20°C.
X6 introduces Replaceable Lens 2.0, offering improved scratch resistance while making damaged lenses easier and more affordable to replace.
X6 is waterproof to 20 metres without a case, or up to 60 metres with the Invisible Dive Case Pro. It also includes built-in storage, allowing users to start recording even without a microSD card installed.
An upgraded four-microphone system improves wind reduction, while a new Hidden Engine Mic is designed specifically to capture cleaner motorcycle engine sound at speed.
X6 also supports more than 100 accessories across Insta360’s magnetic mounting ecosystem, with compatibility extending across existing X5, X4 Air and Ace Series mounts.
Zero-Edit: A Finished Video While You Charge
X6 edits for you, and Insta360 PanoMind is what makes it possible. Built in-house and trained on more than 10,000 hours of footage across 30-plus scenarios including travel, daily life, winter sports, motorcycling, diving, and cycling, PanoMind is the first 360-native AI model to understand a full spherical scene rather than a flat frame.
Plug X6 in to charge and AI Director, the auto-edit engine inside PanoMind, builds a highlight edit from the footage on the camera and delivers the finished clips to the Insta360 app. Analysis runs on the camera itself rather than in the cloud, and the feature can be switched off at any time.
When you want to shape a clip yourself, Auto Edit 2.0 turns one clip or many into a complete edit in a single tap: framing, camera movement, cuts, music, and transitions.
About Insta360
With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360 cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers and professionals bring their ideas to life.
