Besides working on science experiments, conducting spacewalks, and dealing with the occasional space-based emergency, astronauts aboard the International Space Station also get to enjoy jaw-dropping views of Earth from 250 miles up. Some of the astronauts also like to photograph the scenery and share those images with folks down here on terra firma. Current ISS…
There are different reasons to buy a 15-inch-class laptop. Maybe you’re looking for extra power, which tends to be more available in this size of machine or larger. Or maybe you’re simply looking for more screen real estate than that provided by 13-inch laptops. Either way, great 15-inch choices are available, ranging from budget machines…
Despite owning Hulu, Disney hasn’t exactly loaded the streamer with Disney content. However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing for the kids on Hulu. While Hulu is primarily geared toward older audiences, there’s still a solid selection for younger cinema lovers. But while there is quantity, it’s not always easy to suss out the quality. Fortunately,…
Rocket Lab has shared a video tour of the state-of-the-art facilities powering its growing spaceflight ambitions. The company has clearly come a long way since it started out in 2006, investing huge sums of money in high-tech operations in New Zealand and California that support not only its current commercial satellite-launch business but also preparations…
NASA and Boeing have announced they will not be attempting to launch the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station on Wednesday, August 4. The announcement came hours after it scrubbed a launch set for 1:20 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 3. The cause was a valve issue discovered in a propulsion pump inside…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. The Apple Watch is one of the most renowned wearables on the market, but there are so many other smartwatches worth checking out. Just sort through some of the awesome Garmin Watch deals, and you’ll see right away there are quite…
Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Book Pro 360, a convertible 2-in-1 representing its most serious effort to produce a competitive Windows 10 laptop. HP has been a leading player in that market for years, and it’s perfected the convertible 2-in-1 with strong efforts like the late 2020 Spectre x360 15. HP’s strength is illustrated by…
SpaceX has finished attaching 29 Raptor engines to its almighty Super Heavy booster. The work, completed on Monday, August 2, takes SpaceX a big step toward the first orbital test flight of its powerful next-generation rocket that will carry with it the new Starship spacecraft. SpaceX SpaceX tweeted a stunning photo (above) taken at the…
NASA is back again with its monthly rundown of skywatching treats. Taking center stage in August is the Perseid meteor shower, an annual event that’s set to peak in the middle of this month. The shower features so-called “shooting stars” that streak brightly across the night sky, created in this case by tiny fragments from…
Our pick for the best Alexa speaker is the Amazon Echo (4th Gen), for many reasons. They include its moderate price, robust audio performance, ability to control the smart home, and a new refreshing design that changes up its identity. In fact, you won’t find a better Alexa speaker that offers such a comprehensive package…
