# Comprehensive HD Cameras The Giroptic 360cam Reveals YouTube Support at CES 2015 By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giroptic-360 References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/4/7491953/giroptic-360cam-youtube-street-view-support-ces-2015) & [giroptic](http://www.giroptic.com) After an insanely successful [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-camera-system) campaign, which raised $1.4 million, the Giroptic 360cam announced at CES 2015 that it will be the first 360 degree camera to be supported natively by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes). This will allow any footage filmed on the Giroptic 360cam to be fully navigable on YouTube, both in the browser and on mobile devices. According to [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-verge-sony-giveaway), "Google will also allow users of its camera to upload videos to Street View, allowing users to fully map locations wherever they go." A great feature for those who love to share their videos, the Giroptic 360cam is set to rival Go Pro in a big way. Rugged and waterproof, the Giroptic 360cam will be able to attach to a number of accessories, just like the latter. This competition has been long overdue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **360 Degree Cameras:** The Giroptic 360cam being supported by YouTube is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the 360-degree camera industry. - **Native Youtube Support:** The Giroptic 360cam being the first 360-degree camera to have native YouTube support presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the online video-sharing industry. - **Competition with Go Pro:** The Giroptic 360cam's rugged and waterproof design, along with its ability to attach to accessories, positions it as a disruptive innovation opportunity in the action camera industry where it can rival Go Pro. ### Who This Affects Most - **360-degree Camera:** The native YouTube support for the Giroptic 360cam opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity in the 360-degree camera industry. - **Online Video-sharing:** The Giroptic 360cam's native YouTube support presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the online video-sharing industry, allowing for more immersive and interactive video experiences. - **Action Camera:** The competition between the Giroptic 360cam and Go Pro creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the action camera industry, pushing for advancements in ruggedness and versatility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera.md) - [Micro 4K Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-2.md) - [8K 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2.md) - [Tiny Cube Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [3D Streaming Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes.md)