Sky-Watcher SolarQuest mount head review
A brilliantly simple grab-and-go solar mount that finds and follows the sun for you, Sky-Watcher’s SolarQuest is perfect for small-scope solar astronomy and solar eclipses.
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Scientists create OnlyFans account for marmots to fund research – video
UCLA professor Daniel Blumstein and his team started an OnlyFans account – @OnlyMarms – featuring cute, G-rated photos and videos of marmots to raise money for their research amid government funding cuts Continue reading...
SpaceX serious about building factories on the moon: 'It’s going to happen,' Elon Musk says
SpaceX plans to build factories on the moon, using robots to do much of the heavy lifting, Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Aug. 4) during SpaceX's first-ever quarterly earnings call.
'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says
SpaceX is still towing Starship's upper stage toward shore two weeks after its latest test flight, but the unprecedented effort is unlikely to succeed, according to Elon Musk.
NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year
NASA's Voyager 2 probe, which launched in 1977, can keep operating its last science instruments after a power reduction operation performed in interstellar space.
Inside the mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dots — and how they might be evolving
The James Webb Space Telescope's strange "little red dots" may be evolving into spiral galaxies.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
How to safely observe eclipses and the solar surface with a smart telescope
Solar observation is easy with a smart telescope like the Unistellar eQuinox 2 and the matching filter, meaning you can capture it with no stress on big events like the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes
These tiny capes carry some serious technology.
Overwatch Season 4 Adds New Tank Hero D.Mon, Tweaks Maps and Systems
D.Va’s bestie joins the game alongside map reworks and new in-combat info.
Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late
The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too —and teams are making progress on that front.
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One summer day earlier this year, Rhys left a cafe in Melbourne where he had been working remotely, when his phone pinged with a message on the dating app Grindr. The message was a photo of…
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ChatGPT and Gemini both just passed 1 billion users
For the 14th time, a Google product has hit 1 billion users. Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted on X that a billion people are using Gemini every month, and that Gemini is Google's fastest-growing pro…
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How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
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A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization.
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Threads has a VR app now
Meta has launched a Threads app for Meta Quest VR headsets, the company announced on Tuesday. The launch follows Meta bringing the app to its Ray-Ban Display AR glasses last month and the recent ne…
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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' cast on taking 'bigger leaps' for season 4's 'outside the box' episodes (interview)
"I think the producers had more time to prepare for season 4 and every episode felt incredible on the page"
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Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call
Zoom screen-sharing bug let people fully take over other devices on a call.
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Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring
Abbott partners with Google Health for AI-powered glucose monitoring.
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Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of always-on channels, you can now choose…
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Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
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Can a MacBook run multiple external monitors? It depends
Most current models support at least two.
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Authors face backlash for participation in 2022 Google AI study
Thirteen authors joined a little-known Google AI study in 2022. Now they're facing backlash.
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Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
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1-billion-year-old Mars meteorite found in Algeria is like nothing we've seen from the Red Planet
Scientists found a Martian meteorite on Earth that is finally filling in a nearly 2-billion-year-old geology-history gap on the Red Planet.
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Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives
Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.
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Another OpenAI executive takes off
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo he later posted to X, Lightcap told …
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Bumble Changes the Feature That Made It Different From Other Dating Apps
Dating app Bumble is changing its policy to allow either person to message first, and is extending its response window from 24 to 72 hours.
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The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now
Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2a are currently discounted to $99 (usually $129) at various retailers, including Amazon, Be…
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How the iPhone has changed in the last five years
Modern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.
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Disney+ will be the new global streaming home of Formula E racing
Disney+ will be the new global streaming home of Formula E racing.
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Google’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’t
Last year's Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complete with Jimmy Fallon as host, and it aired an hour after the phones were revealed. Spec dives and executive…
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Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcements
Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event suggest that the Pixel 11 lineup will come in an array of colors, with signs po…
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Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
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How to fix stick drift on PS5 and Xbox controllers
Giving your controllers a good clean can help with stick drift.
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Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
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Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)
SpaceX launched 29 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Aug. 11).
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Apple could help you prove your iPhone photos aren’t deepfakes
Apple is seemingly developing an iOS feature that can verify when a photograph was taken using an iPhone camera. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 27 beta 5 includes code references for an "Apple Refere…
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A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil , recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
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Supermassive Games will lay off up to 75 workers
The maker of Until Dawn and Directive 8020 says it's cutting jobs to ensure it remains sustainable.
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NASA will chase the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with balloons and a high-altitude jet
"Scientists can study the sun's corona in a way we can't from anywhere else in the solar system."
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England and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms
Cameras are typically banned in courtrooms, and Meta Glasses are no exception in England and Wales.
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Can you wear your headphones while driving? It depends on the state
State laws around driving with headphones vary, so make sure you know what's legal.
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Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.
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Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
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Solar eclipse 2026 weather forecast – where and when will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
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What history can teach us about the future of property rights in space (op-ed)
Without property rights in space, one of the most important economic incentives for the commercial development — and ultimately the settlement — of celestial bodies is missing.
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Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
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‘Zoomsday’ hack uncovered using fewer than 20 AI prompts
Zoom has patched a major security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to hijack anyone's device during a meeting. In a blog post on Tuesday, researchers at A Security say they uncovered the …
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How to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PS5
The PS5 may not support Bluetooth audio directly, but there are workarounds.
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Samsung says a hearing aid feature is coming to Galaxy Buds later this year
The FDA approved Samsung's Galaxy Buds hearing aid feature, which will soon be available alongside a hearing test.
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How to watch the solar eclipse safely
People should take precautions while witnessing the "amazing celestial event", an expert says.
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Behold the majestic mane of the Lion Nebula | Space photo of the day for Aug. 11, 2026
The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
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AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions
New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.
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Spotify to distinguish AI artists from real people – and stop recommending them
Music streaming platform creates ‘AI persona’ label that will appear on profiles and track listings in crackdown on fake performers Spotify is to label AI artists and exclude them from algorithm re…
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Garmin Cirqa versus Fitbit Air: How these two fitness trackers compare
Is Garmin's new option worth $100 more than the Fitbit Air?
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Why your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpful
Earlier this summer, Amazon customers began noticing that emails related to their online orders looked sparse: Order confirmation emails didn't name specific items anymore, and instead listed only …
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‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains
Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risks A growing global trade in mummified human remains has been described by academics …
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New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate
Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.
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Motorola Moto Watch (2026) review: Looks can be deceiving
Motorola's Moto Watch looks like a capable and affordable timepiece, but looks are deceiving.
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