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RØDE Shrinks Its All-In-One Studio Console With RØDECaster Video S

The new RØDECaster Video S is a compact version of the company’s flagship unit that brings full video and audio control to solo creators, priced at $499.

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11 months ago

November 11, 2025

Joanna Melki

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RØDE has unveiled the RØDECaster Video S, a smaller, cheaper version of its flagship production console, built for creators who want broadcast-quality video and audio from one box. The new model, priced at $499, carries the same processing power as the flagship RØDECaster Video but in a more compact frame aimed at solo streamers and podcasters.

The Video S also runs on the same octa-core processor as the full-size model, handling multi-camera switching, audio mixing, and recording from a single control surface. It’s designed for creators who want to cut the tangle of traditional rigs without losing studio performance.

“The RØDECaster Video marked a complete paradigm shift in how creators produce video content,” said RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “With the RØDECaster Video S, we’re delivering that same power and flexibility in a more compact and flexible format”.

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Three HDMI inputs, one HDMI output, and a USB-C port let users link multiple cameras or add RØDE USB microphones. Two Neutrik combo inputs with the company’s Revolution Preamps, plus built-in Series IV wireless receivers, cover both wired and wireless audio. Each channel includes APHEX processing for EQ, compression, and cleanup on the fly.

Controls are built around a scene-based layout: buttons trigger camera angles, overlays, or chroma key backgrounds instantly. An auto-switching mode changes views based on who’s speaking, while the Inspect tool previews or adjusts inputs mid-show.

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Creators can stream directly to YouTube, Twitch, or any RTMP platform over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or output to desktop software through USB. Recordings can go straight to an external drive, with each source saved separately for editing. The free RØDE Capture app turns an iPhone into a wireless dual-camera feed, linking mobile and desktop setups without extra gear.

Built at RØDE’s Sydney plant, the Video S is a clear play for the growing independent production market — including a thriving MENA creator scene increasingly moving into professional live streaming and podcasting. Compact, direct, and self-contained, it keeps RØDE’s edge in the all-in-one studio race.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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17 hours ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.