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business28 days ago•5 min saved

Markiplier Questions GoPro-Starman Merger Despite $15 Million Windfall

YouTube star Markiplier, GoPro's largest external shareholder with about 8.5% stake, says he's disappointed and would vote against GoPro's planned merger with Starman Optical, even though it would pay him roughly $15 million; he fears the camera maker may abandon its core business for AI/data-center ventures, while founder Nick Woodman maintains control with about 62% voting power. Markiplier hasn't sold his shares and is taking time to plan his next projects.

via Business Insider|

#business #gopro #influencers

business1 month ago•2 min saved

GoPro pivots to AI data centers via merger, fueling a 40% stock jump

GoPro said it will merge with private photonics company Starman Optical to expand into AI data center and defense markets, in a deal that includes a $285 million cash payment ($1.14 per share) and leaves the stock Nasdaq-listed. The announcement sent GoPro shares up about 40%. Notable investors include Markiplier with an 8.5% stake and BlackRock at 6.4%. GoPro will repay $92 million of debt at closing and will continue supporting its consumer products and cloud platform while pursuing a broader imaging/optics and AI infrastructure roadmap.

via CNBC|

#ai-data-centers #business #gopro

industry-news1 month ago•13 min saved

GoPro Finds Buyer: $285M Deal With Starman Optical to Pivot into AI Data-Center Optics

GoPro is selling to Starman Optical in a $285 million cash deal that leaves existing holders with roughly 10% of the recapitalized firm and fully retires about $92 million of debt. The merged group, via Starman New Photonics, plans to attach GoPro’s imaging patents to a U.S.-based optical-transceiver business aimed at AI data centers, with a Warren, New Jersey plant and a $150 million investment. GoPro will continue selling cameras and supporting subscriptions, but the deal signals a pivot toward optics for defense, government, and data-center markets, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals for a year-end close.

via CineD|

#acquisition #ai-data-center-optics #gopro

mergers-acquisitions-and-takeovers1 month ago•20 min saved

GoPro Eyes AI and Defense Growth in Starman Optical Merger

GoPro is merging with Starman Optical in a deal that pays GoPro shareholders $285 million in cash and preserves about 10% ownership in the combined company, as the new entity expands into AI infrastructure, defense markets and government contracts while eliminating roughly $92 million of debt. The move keeps GoPro’s existing products in production and is expected to close by year-end, with the stock up about 105% so far this week.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai #defense #gopro

business1 month ago•17 min saved

GoPro strikes a $285M merger with Starman Optical to fund AI data-center ambitions

GoPro is merging with optical-photonics company Starman Optical in a $285 million recapitalization that will give Starman a 90% stake and pay GoPro shareholders about $1.14 per share in cash, while GoPro retains roughly 10% of the combined entity; about $92 million of GoPro’s debt will be repaid at closing. The merged company will remain publicly listed and targets expansion into AI data-center infrastructure, government, defense and aerospace applications using Starman’s U.S.-made optical transceivers. GoPro shares jumped roughly 47% on the news.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-data-center #business #gopro

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

GoPro Bets on AI Infrastructure With $285M Merger With Starman Optical

GoPro is merging with optical-photonics company Starman Optical for $285 million, forming a path into the AI data-center market while keeping GoPro publicly listed and paying off about $92 million of debt; shareholders will own about 10% post-close, with regulatory approvals and year-end closing target. Starman’s optical transceivers will expand GoPro’s reach into AI infrastructure, defense, robotics and aerospace, leveraging the combined IP in optics and imaging. The deal follows a stock boost after influencer Markiplier acquired an 8.5% stake in GoPro.

via Engadget|

#ai-data-centers #gopro #merger

news1 month ago•20 min saved

GoPro shifts from action cams to defense and aerospace under new owner

GoPro has been sold to Starman Holding for $285 million in cash, a move the company frames as a merger that shifts GoPro toward defense, government, robotics and aerospace. The press release highlights GoPro’s imaging IP and US manufacturing ambitions, with production to be brought back to the United States. GoPro will continue existing consumer products while expanding into defense/aerospace consulting; Markiplier owns about 8.5% of shares and the deal is expected to close by year-end, though SEC filings had not yet appeared.

via The Verge|

#acquisition #defense-aerospace #gopro

mergers-acquisitions-and-takeovers1 month ago•24 min saved

GoPro and Starman Optical Strike Definitive Merger to Fast-Track US-Mourced AI Optics

GoPro, Inc. and privately held Starman Optical have signed a definitive merger agreement under which GoPro will pay about $285 million in cash (roughly $1.14 per share) and retire roughly $92 million of GoPro debt at closing, leaving the combined company debt-free and GoPro shareholders owning roughly 10% of the new entity. The deal would add Starman’s U.S.-made optical transceivers to GoPro’s portfolio, expanding into AI infrastructure and defense markets while continuing support for GoPro’s existing products and cloud services. The transaction is subject to regulatory and GoPro shareholder approvals and is expected to close by year-end 2026. Houlihan Lokey and Fenwick & West are advising the parties."

via Yahoo Finance|

#gopro #merger #mergers-acquisitions-and-takeovers

markets1 month ago•22 min saved

GoPro rockets on stake disclosure; Sono Group eyes Sports One tie-up

Premarket movers see GoPro surge around 80% after Bloomberg reported YouTube creator Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) disclosed an 8.5% stake, sparking retail buying, while Sono Group jumps about 50–55% on news of a non-binding letter of intent to merge with Sports One to form a public vehicle focused on pro sports franchises and analytics. Other notable moves include Robinhood and Duolingo rising on analyst upgrades and Novartis edging higher on positive trial data, as stock futures pointed to a softer start for major indexes.

via Yahoo Finance|

#gopro #markets #premarket

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

GoPro’s Wireless Mic System finally delivers direct camera audio, with room to smooth out quirks

GoPro’s Wireless Mic System brings direct GoPro connectivity with two wireless mics and two receivers, a charging case offering about 20 hours of use, and generally solid audio quality that’s best with GoPro cameras. However, only one mic can record directly without a receiver, the USB dongle lacks mono mode, and there are some UI quirks that require workarounds or a firmware update. It’s compact, lightweight, and competitive in the crowded lightweight-vlogger mic space, though its premium price and a few friction points keep it from being flawless.

via Engadget|

#audio-quality #camera-accessories #gopro

business4 months ago

GoPro in Play for Sale as Chinese Rivals Narrow the Gap

GoPro is exploring a potential sale after years of declining revenue, as Chinese competitors gain ground with higher-performing products, making the U.S. action-camera pioneer a potential takeover target.

via Nikkei Asia|

#acquisition #action-cameras #business

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

GoPro Unveils 8K Mission 1 Series, Starting at $599

GoPro launched the Mission 1, Mission 1 Pro, and Mission 1 Pro ILS compact 8K cinema cameras, priced at $599.99 for the standard model and $699.99 for the Pro and ILS (the ILS uses a Micro Four Thirds mount for interchangeable lenses). The Mission 1 records 8Kp30, the Pro does 8Kp60 with faster 4Kp240 slow‑mo (and 16x Full HD slow motion). Both share a built‑in 15–27mm f/2.8 lens, 50MP RAW stills, HyperSmooth stabilization, 10‑bit color, HLG, TimeWarp and timelapse. Preorders run now with a free Point‑and‑Shoot Grip; Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro ship May 28, while Mission 1 Pro ILS ships in Q3; GoPro stores and retailers (e.g., B&H) are listing preorder availability starting May 21.

via PetaPixel|

#8k #cinema-camera #gopro

technology5 months ago•17 min saved

GoPro unveils Mission 1 lineup with entry price of $600

GoPro has announced pricing for its Mission 1 camera lineup: the base Mission 1 starts at $600 with a 50‑MP 1‑inch sensor, 8K/30p and 4K/120p; the Mission 1 Pro is $700 and adds 8K/60p, 4K/240p and a 960fps slow‑mo option; the Mission 1 Pro ILS (interchangeable lens) is also $700 and uses a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Accessories go on sale May 28, with a $100 discount for GoPro subscribers on Pro/ILS; preorder currently bundles a free grip, but there’s no official release date yet (shipping for ILS expected in Q3 2026).

via Engadget|

#8k #gopro #mission-1

gadgets5 months ago•53 min saved

GoPro’s Mission cameras carry cinema-grade prices that outpace casual shooters

GoPro priced the Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro at $599.99 and $699.99 (each with a $100 discount for subscribers) and will offer a free $100 Point-and-Shoot Grip with pre-orders ahead of their May 28 release; the Mission 1 Pro ILS with Micro Four Thirds lens support arrives later in Q3 at $699.99 (or $599.99 for GoPro subscribers). GoPro brands these high-spec, cinema-grade cameras as compact and rugged, but their premium pricing makes them a hard sell for casual weekend shooters who might be better off with discounted Hero models or cheaper rivals like the DJI Osmo Action 6 or Insta360 X5.

via The Verge|

#accessories #cameras #gadgets

technology5 months ago•9 min saved

GoPro MISSION 1 PRO Leaks at $699, Signaling a Pro Cinema Pivot

GoPro’s MISSION 1 PRO price leaked at $699.99 ahead of NAB 2026 via a temporary product page and a mobile checkout flow, suggesting a strategic price point that positions the camera as a bridge between consumer action cams and pro cinema tools. The MSRP could vary by configuration or region, with shipping expected by late May 2026, and the leak reinforces GoPro’s pivot toward a higher-end, cinema-adjacent market.

via Y.M.Cinema Magazine|

#1-inch-sensor #gopro #mission-1-pro