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Jim Jannard Retires, Shuts Down Hydrogen Phone Project

Tim October 25, 2019

Jim Jannard has a storied career. We may have given RED a bit of grief when it released the first Hydrogen One smartphone, but there is no denying Jannard was attempting to accomplish something very ambitious in a market that doesn't always respond well to...

RED Founder Blames Chinese ODM for Hydrogen One, Announces Hydrogen Two

Tim July 24, 2019

We've learned this morning that Jim Jannard, the founder of RED, is blaming an unnamed Chinese ODM for the problems associated with the original Hydrogen One. At launch, the device had a sub-par camera experience and the 4V display experience was wonky to say...

All Mentions of Upcoming Modules for Hydrogen One Stripped From RED’s Website (Updated)

Tim March 11, 2019

It appears that all mentions of modules for the Hydrogen One that were expected to launch this year have been removed from RED's website. What does that mean? Well, it could mean a couple of things, most notably and better for headlines being that RED has...

RED Teases Lithium 3D Camera Add-On for Hydrogen One

Tim January 3, 2019

RED, the company behind last year's Hydrogen One, is teasing a full-on 3D camera add-on for its smartphone called Lithium. If we needed any more proof that Hydrogen One wasn't for the general buying public, even though it's available through US carriers,...

Camera Shootout: Pixel 3 XL vs. OnePlus 6T vs. RED Hydrogen One vs. Galaxy Note 9 vs. Mate 20 Pro

Tim November 21, 2018

2018 has been a very good year for mobile photography. There is a new Pixel device from Google with an exceptional shooter on back, Samsung is still churning out legit cameras on its flagship phones, Huawei is out here packing triple Leica camera setups, and...

Verizon Updates Galaxy S9, RED Hydrogen, Moto Z, and More

Kellen November 12, 2018

Verizon has pushed out a number of updates since the beginning of November. The Galaxy S9 and S9+, Moto Z DROID, RED Hydrogen One, and a couple of Galaxy Tab A device have all picked up new software. Most of the updates are nothing but security patches....

RED’s Hydrogen One Phone Now Available for Purchase at Verizon and AT&T

Kellen November 2, 2018

The RED Hydrogen One, a phone with a "holographic" display and what can only be described as a unique design, is now available for purchase from Verizon and AT&T. It'll cost you around $1,300 if you want one. We reviewed the RED Hydrogen One this week and...

RED Hydrogen One Arrives at AT&T, Verizon November 2 for $1,295

Kellen October 29, 2018

RED's Hydrogen One phone is finally here after a handful of delays and arrives at AT&T and Verizon this week. On November 2, you'll be able to buy this phone with its holographic display if you are willing to spend $1,295. Should you buy one? I don't think...