Caira camera review: who needs Lightroom anymore? (www.techradar.com)

Caira is a bold hybrid camera that bolts onto your iPhone via MagSafe and aims to eliminate the laptop-editing step by putting generative AI on-device. It pairs a genuine Micro Four Thirds system (11MP Sony quad‑bayer sensor, MFT mount for Panasonic/Olympus/Sigma/Leica glass) and a CNC‑milled body with Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and a Google Edge TPU. Core features: voice control, six AI‑trained “Smart Styles,” and a standout generative editor nicknamed “Nano Banana” that can restyle images from prompts like “turn this daylight shot into night” or “make the blazer burgundy” in seconds. Video tops out at 4K/30fps, storage is 64GB internal with external SSD support, and the workflow pushes files straight into the iPhone Photos app (no onboard screen). Price is $995 (early Kickstarter backers $695); Nano Banana is gated behind a $7/month Caira Pro subscription. For AI/ML practitioners and creators the significance is twofold: it demonstrates practical, fast on-device generative imaging at consumer scale and reframes camera design around inference-driven UX rather than sensors alone. That suggests new product patterns—edge AI processors + model guardrails (Caira blocks skin‑tone/facial edits)—and tight mobile integration that reduces cloud latency and privacy exposure. Caveats: low 11MP resolution, iOS‑only control for now, Kickstarter risks, and a subscription model for the flagship feature. Still, Caira is a convincing proof‑point that real‑time, on‑camera generative editing can materially change photographic workflows.