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I can’t orbit the moon, but I can explore the universe from my backyard. As a photographer, I’m amazed at the space discoveries made possible with cameras

A backyard astrophotographer discovered a new galaxy with a 2MP camera. A 14-year-old unearthed a supernova by combing through space survey images. A backyard astronomer discovered 17 comets – including two with an old DSLR. Nothing quite illustrates the power of a camera – new or old – like astrophotography. Last month, I watched in amazement as Artemis II sent back the first…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Toyota's 3-row electric SUV is gaining a luxury Lexus sibling: Here's our first look [Images]

Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand will unveil its first three-row electric SUV in less than a week. The higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV was spotted testing for the first time ahead of its debut. Is Lexus launching a three-row electric SUV? After revealing the long-awaited Highlander BEV in February, Lexus is now preparing to introduce its three-row electric SUV. Toyota’s luxury brand…
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DefenseNews

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of American presence in the country, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was reviewing whether to reduce troop numbers in the country. The benefits of U.S. troops here include deterring adversaries, combat training with allies on European terrain and absorbing lessons from nearby…
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ComputersNews

Is VR gaming now dead in the water?

Meta is looking a lot less meta lately, reportedly pivoting from the virtual reality Quest brand and the ghost of Oculus to double down on pervert glasses. After a decade of work, Sony’s VR ambitions over on the PlayStation seem to have made little progress. And I’ve…
ComputersNews

Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus

This is the new, more productive Windows 11. On Friday, Microsoft said that it has begun making improvements to File Explorer, speeding up Windows under the hood, and minimizing distractions from the Windows widgets, all in the name of getting more done. Microsoft’s moves underscore what it began talking about in March: emphasizing a cleaner, more efficient Windows while scaling back on Copilot…
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