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Motion Tracking iPhone Dock Keeps Video On-Point

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swivlThe Swivl is an iPhone dock that uses motion tracking to swivel the phone -- and thus the front-facing camera -- to follow your every move, both horizontally and vertically. It also comes with a wireless remote to control the camera and start-and-stop recording, useful for video-bloggers.

The Swivl can be used for a number of different tasks. Need a video of you skateboarding but have no cameraman? Or sick of holding the phone up to make FaceTime calls? The Swivl is for you:


Even better, the Swivl doesn't just work with the iPhone -- it works with any tripod mountable video camera.

The Swivl is available for pre-order for $159.99, and is set to launch early next year.

Top Rated Comments

baryon Avatar
189 months ago
The Galaxy Nexus does this out of the box...just saying.

:)

And so does the cameraman I just hired. Out of the box!
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likemyorbs Avatar
189 months ago
The Galaxy Nexus does this out of the box...just saying.

:)

What are you even talking about?
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Battlefield Fan Avatar
189 months ago
This will be great for those who don't have any friends...
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
wrinkster22 Avatar
189 months ago
The Galaxy Nexus does this out of the box...just saying.

:)

Are you telling me the nexus has a built in motor so that you can set the phone down the motor points out an spins the phone? :confused: :roll eyes:
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
marksman Avatar
189 months ago
The Galaxy Nexus does this out of the box...just saying.

:)
Lol wut
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fenderbass146 Avatar
189 months ago
What are you even talking about?
It may be digital tracking with zoom but there is no way it just moves by itself. Does it hover. Come on man
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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