Want to know when each planet will be at its best or when you can catch eye-catching planetary pairings in 2026?
This guide breaks down the major planetary events of the year, from conjunctions to oppositions to close planet-star encounters.
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Mercury
Mercury, the smallest of the planets visible to the naked eye, appears as an evening star in the western…
Are image-stabilized binoculars good for stargazing?
January 2, 2026
Binoculars are an amazing tool for stargazing, and they are especially useful for beginners, as they often don’t need as much astronomy knowledge as you would need for operating a telescope. They do require a steady hand, though, for detailed views, and this can be a…
OpenAI is betting big on audio AI, and it’s not just about making ChatGPT sound better. According to new reporting from The Information, the company has unified several engineering, product, and research teams over the past two months to overhaul its audio models, all…
When Torchlight Meets Tusks: this hauntingly beautiful photo casts new light on the relationship between man and beast
January 2, 2026
The tension between human habitation and animal migration is one of wildlife photography’s most potentially captivating themes. And this dramatic nighttime scene of an encounter between elephants and villagers along a West Bengal river captures it beautifully.
When Torchlight Meets Tusks depicts a moment of raw conflict in Bishnupur, West Bengal, India, as a herd of elephants attempts to…
Tesla has released a new video showing a Tesla Semi truck charging at a massive 1.2 megawatts (MW), finally giving us a clear look at the charging speeds that will enable long-haul electric trucking.
For years, we have been waiting to see the “Megacharger” in action.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship luxury SUV [Video]
January 2, 2026
The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV.
The Genesis GV90 is a stunning flagship…
Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
January 2, 2026
Talaria has been steadily pushing further into high-performance electric off-road bikes, and its latest machine looks like a serious leap forward. The new Talaria Komodo electric dirt bike cranks things up in just about every way, from power and speed to battery capacity and full-size dirt bike geometry.
On paper at least, this is no longer just a Sur Ron–class trail toy competitor, but…
Can you name one single, solitary, success Microsoft had in 2025? Think hard. It sure ain’t easy.
In the years that PCWorld has catalogued Microsoft’s wins, failures, and head-scratching “WTF” moments, there’s always been a mix of high points and lows. I went…
SteelSeries has sent its flagship keyboard into its third generation. The company claims the Apex Pro Gen 3 is the fastest gaming keyboard in the world, featuring new magnetic switches, improved comfort, and quieter typing. We took a closer look to see what’s behind the…
Bitwise is moving to list 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs on NYSE Arca, expanding U.S. market exposure to major protocol tokens as regulatory filings signal a broader push into diversified digital-asset products.
NYSE Arca Listing Planned as Bitwise Registers 11 New Crypto ETFs
Asset management firm Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
