NASA’s retired InSight Mars lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in an image taken on October 23, 2024, using its High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. The image shows dust build-up on the lander’s solar panels, which now match the reddish-brown colour of the Martian surface. Reports suggest this observation continues […]
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Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: Dates, Viewing Tips, and Best Times
The last meteor shower of 2024, the Ursids, will peak during the night of December 21 to 22, coinciding with the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This annual event is expected to display around 10 meteors per hour at its peak, based on information from EarthSky.org. Although not as prolific as the Geminids earlier […]
Vivo Y29 5G Design, Colour Options, Key Features Surface Online Ahead of Purported Launch
Vivo Y29 5G could be introduced in select markets soon. The company has not yet announced the moniker or the launch of the handset. A recent report has claimed that the phone could soon launch as a successor to the Vivo Y28 5G, which was unveiled in India in January. The report has shared the leaked […]
Next-gen TV tech tipped for CES 2025 reveal as HDMI 2.2 gets itself connected
A new HDMI standard is coming to CES 2025 More bandwidth and faster refresh rates are promised Backwards compatible with your existing hardware With only a few weeks to go before CES 2025, the rumors are coming thick and fast. And the thickest, fastest rumor this week is that we’ll be treated to brand new […]
1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An ancient silver amulet, discovered in a third-century grave near Frankfurt, Germany, is being hailed as a groundbreaking find that reshapes perspectives on the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. According to a study published by the Leibniz Center for Archaeology (LEIZA) on December 11, the artefact, dated between AD 230 and 270, contains […]
Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Natural rock formations known as the Marble Caves are situated along the shores of General Carrera Lake in Chile’s Aysén Region. These caverns, accessible only by water, are famed for their ethereal blue interiors caused by light reflecting off glacial waters onto their mineral-rich walls. Geologists estimate that the caves began forming 10,000 to 15,000 […]
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked May Take Place on January 22; Galaxy S25 Series, Project Moohan Likely Announcements
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will take place early next year, according to a tipster’s claims on social media. The annual event is speculated to bear witness to the launch of the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 series, which might follow past trends and comprise three models — the standard Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 […]
Oppo Find X8 Ultra Tipped to Come With 2K Display and 6,000mAh Battery; Other Key Specifications Leak
Oppo Find X8 series, which includes both the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, was launched in India and the global markets last month. Another model, dubbed Oppo Find X8 Ultra, is speculated to join the lineup soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a tipster has leaked several of its specifications. The phone may come […]
TCL 98Q9BK 98-inch TV review: a massive mini-LED screen for a small price
TCL 98Q9BK 98-inch TV: Two minute review The TCL 98Q9BK is the latest part of TCL’s apparent bid to become the first brand you think of when you’re considering buying a really huge specimen of the best TVs. And true to form, it combines its vast 98-inch screen with a surprisingly unvast price tag. The […]
I experienced L-Acoustics’ HYRISS listening room and it could change home audio as we know it
L-Acoustics is a name you may not be familiar with, but it carries serious pedigree in the audio world. If you’ve ever visited the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the Alexandra Palace, O2 Brixton Academy, and Eventim Apollo in London, or the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to name a small few, you’ll have experienced […]