Camera rumors in 2025: what cameras are coming, officially and otherwise!

GoPro rumors 2025

While I'm hearing more GoPro rumors than I can remember in recent memory, many of them are more to do with the company's very public struggles.

However, while GoPro's CEO has declined his salary for the rest of the year following a cull of 15% of the workforce, the company is committed to its planned launches – which will hopefully help dig it out of its $80 million hole.

After an eternity, the company finally dropped the GoPro Max 2. But instead of the expected Hero14, instead it was accompanied by the GoPro Lit Hero – an upcycled version of the GoPro Hero (2024) with a LED light array.

Is that it for the rest of the year? Here are the GoPro rumors that have been whispered around the water cooler…

GoPro Hero14 Black

Like iPhones, new Heros come along like clockwork – so the fact that a GoPro Hero14 Black hasn't materialized this year is a bit of a shock. Indeed, it's the first time in 10 years that GoPro didn’t launch a new flagship action camera.

Has GoPro's budget taken such a hit that the company didn't have enough resource to bring the Max 2 and the Hero14 to market? Is the Lit just a neat little stopgap, with a new Black appearing before the year is out, or does it indicate that we won't be getting a proper new Hero for another 12 months?

GoPro tech helmet

GoPro has acquired Australian tech-enabled helmet manufacturer Forcite. However, while Forcite specializes in motorcycle helmets, GoPro intends to expand into other helmet markets – and also plans to partner with other manufacturers.

"In addition to our plan to develop our own GoPro-branded line of helmets, we are excited to partner with other leading helmet brands to help tech-enable their own helmet lines," said GoPro founder Nicholas Woodman. "We have great respect for established brands, and we look forward to working with them to help drive the industry forward, together."

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