A photographer has used his 3D printer to create an impressive 900mm reflector telescope that is so simple to put together that “it’s like assembling furniture from IKEA.”
The design, which Jonathan Kissner refers to as “Hadley,” has a 114/900mm reflector with a spherical primary mirror housed in mostly 3D-printed parts.
Kissner also says that his Hadley telescope can do…
Following a round of public voting, Google has unveiled the five student-made finalists for Doodle for Google 2022, for the theme “I care for myself by…”
Every year, Google hosts a “Doodle for Google” contest in which students from across the United States are…
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With the Pixel 6a officially launching today, Google has published the Android 12 factory images for customers that have already received the phone.
At the moment, there are two Pixel 6a builds labeled “June 2022”:
Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.004 (Verizon, Verizon MVNOs) — Factory Image — OTA
Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.001.A1 (JP carriers) — Factory Image — OTA
We…
Samsung strikes deal with Qualcomm, all but confirms Galaxy S23 will use Snapdragon globally
July 28, 2022
Samsung and Qualcomm have just entered a multiyear partnership that will see the Galaxy smartphone maker strengthening its use of Snapdragon processors, backing up a rumor that claims the Galaxy S23 will use Snapdragon chips almost entirely.
In a press release this week…
Nintendo has unveiled the second wave of Booster Course Pass tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. One of them is a brand-new track that will be added to smartphone spin-off Mario Kart Tour at a later date. It’s called Sky-High Sundae and it’s bursting with colorful…
The Apple Store Online is currently down in China as Apple prepares for a big round of iPhone discounts in the country this weekend. As announced earlier this week, Apple is planning discounts on its iPhone models and accessories, as well as the Apple Watch and AirPods.
Apple routinely takes its store offline as it prepares for new product launches or major changes. This is generally done as a…
New electric bike with massive battery claims to be able to climb Mount Everest on a single charge
July 28, 2022
Colorado-based Optibike is one of the oldest electric bicycle companies in the United States, and so they know a thing or two about building high-performance e-bikes. But the new Optibike R22 Everest seems to go above and beyond what anyone could have asked for, claiming to…
Lightyear announces Koenigsegg as investor and ‘technology-sharing partner’ for future EVs, like Lightyear 2
July 28, 2022
Solar EV manufacturer Lightyear has announced Swedish high-performance sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg as its latest investor. Furthermore, the latter will join Lightyear in a “technology-sharing partnership” in which both automakers will share proprietary and…
Ford introduces 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro SSV: An electric pickup purpose-built for the police
July 28, 2022
Ford Motor Company will continue its tradition of providing vehicles to the police, but this time, it’s going all-electric. Today, Ford has unveiled the F-150 Lightning Pro Special Service Vehicle – what the American automaker is calling the first electric pickup truck in the US, purpose-built for the police.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the first all-electric pickup from the blue oval…
