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Astrophotography in October 2026: last call for shots the Milky Way as we welcome longer nights and see Saturn at its best

September 30, 2026
October 2026 is a transitional month for astrophotographers. Darkness arrives earlier, nights grow longer, and the sky becomes easier to work with again after summer’s compressed twilight. At the same time, the Milky Way’s bright core is making its final appearances in the Northern Hemisphere’s evening sky, marking the end of its most photogenic season. The month is anchored by Saturn at…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Think gas prices are too low? Don't fret, Trump just raised them even higher

September 30, 2026
The Department of Transportation has finalized new fuel economy standards that will raise gas prices by 76 cents a gallon and fuel use by 44%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally, reaching all-time highs in the US. Update: This article was originally published on September 2, when DoT said the change would be announced “soon.”…
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DefenseNews

French artillery regiment reorganizes guns to survive drone threats

September 30, 2026
BESANÇON, France — The French Army’s 68th African Artillery Regiment is reorganizing its gun batteries into smaller units and creating a dedicated section to prepare firing positions and set up decoys, a move aimed at increasing survivability on a modern battlefield where drones and counter-battery fire pose a constant threat. The 68e RAA is reshuffling its batteries of 155 mm Caesar…
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ComputersNews

Meta’s new VR headset forgot about the games

September 30, 2026
The company that brought virtual reality to the mainstream barely mentioned gaming when it showed off its new flagship headset. That’s bad news for anyone who likes VR. Credit: Meta I have a medium-intensity interest in virtual reality gaming.
GamingNews

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review

September 29, 2026
One of the reasons Minecraft is my favorite game of all time is how alluring its world of endless possibilities is, so it’s a little strange that the Minecraft Dungeons series seems to represent the exact opposite. Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a brief, forgettable ARPG that’s as thin as they come, from its barebones story to its shallow gameplay, and you can see almost all it has to offer in the…
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