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Archive for August 11th, 2023

Vaonis’ Hestia Kickstarter to turn smartphones into smart telescopes crosses $2 million with a week to go

August 11th, 2023 by

A Kickstarter campaign for Hestia, a system that turns a smartphone into a smart telescope, has crossed the $2 million dollar mark with under a week left to go.

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Aftermath of Hawaii’s deadly wildfire inferno revealed in gut-wrenching satellite images

August 11th, 2023 by

An out-of-control wildfire erupted on the drought-stricken island of Maui earlier this week, wreaking havoc on the Hawaiian town of Lahaina. Satellites provide a sobering view of the scope of destruction.

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Anycubic Photon Mono M5s review: 12K printing is here

August 11th, 2023 by

Unbeatable print quality and smart tech make the Photon Mono M5s the 3D printer to beat going forward.

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Cosmonaut Alexander Viktorenko, who flew to Mir space station four times, dies at 76

August 11th, 2023 by

Russian cosmonaut Alexander Viktorenko has died at 76. Viktorenko’s 19-year career included commanding four missions to the Mir space station.

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Nightfox Swift night vision binoculars review

August 11th, 2023 by

A budget pair of night vision binoculars that can be recharged as well as head-mounted for hands-free surveillance.

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Everything we know about Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

August 11th, 2023 by

We’re diving back into the grim darkness of the 41st millennium once again, as Titus returns in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. For Ultramar!!!

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to make closest flyby of Venus on Aug. 21

August 11th, 2023 by

Thanks to some precise maneuvering on Aug. 3, NASA says Parker is on-track to make its sixth and closest flyby of Venus on Aug. 21.

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Shiny Perseid meteors light up a dark sky in Portugal (video)

August 11th, 2023 by

The Perseid meteor shower will bring shooting stars to your neighborhood on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. You can get a preview of the spectacular show in this video.

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