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by Cory Rice · Posted
You've been studying star charts for weeks. You’ve read “Tips for Buying a Telescope,” picked out, and purchased your first telescope. You can hardly contain your enthusiasm while setting up your new scope. Finally, the moment arrives—you take your first magnified look at the night sky, prepared to be blown out of this world. It is a beautiful sight. Yet after the initial awe wears off, you can’t help feeling a
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
by Rich R · Posted
Summer is coming, and LG is looking to help you provide the entertainment for your parties with its new OK55 and OK75 Bluetooth Music Systems. The OK55 offers up to 500W of sound, with two 2" tweeters and single 8" woofer for boomy bass in medium spaces, while the OK75 outputs up to 1000W of sound from the same tweeter and woofer complement, plus two 3"
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
On the road or the trail, serious cyclists are hungry for information about their experiences. Garmin bike computers make a ton of info available at a glance: where you’re headed, how far you’ve gone and what’s around the next bend, for starters. Sync with your phone, add some apps, and bundle the computer with sensors, mounts, and remote control, and you’ve got a complete system that takes up barely any space on your handlebars, while improving and expanding your training, performance, and enjoyment.
The
by Rich R · Posted
If you’re looking for an HDR UHD laser projector that is portable enough to use in multiple rooms, then look no further than the LG HU80KA. Its built-in hand grip makes it easy to move from one room to another, and the auto-reel power cord helps ensure that you won’t trip over it while doing so; automatic keystone correction makes setup in the new location quick and easy. For added versatility, the unique form factor of the HU80KA enables it to
by Christopher Witt · Posted
The Ares line of binoculars from Athlon gives users the performance discerning users require, at an exceptional value. The series comes in four models: 8x42 and 10x42;
by Rich R · Posted
Onkyo, well known for making home theater receivers, has now brought its expertise to the smart home, with a new line of Smart Speakers. The G3, available in black or white, features a 3.15" woofer and 0.79"
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a walk in the woods. Still, life is busy, and trudging to your trail camera every weekend to retrieve the SD card for image viewing at home can eat up a big chunk of time. Even worse, your visits to your cameras can push game out of the area.
With Spypoint’s Link-Dark trail cam, however, you don’t need to trudge anywhere. The images are sent straight to your smartphone or tablet, 24 hours a
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Vortex Optics has taken its venerable Viper HD binocular line and re-tooled three of the most popular models for improved performance in key categories. The 10x42 model gets upgraded with a wider field of view and longer eye relief. The 10x50 binocular and more
by Staff Writer · Posted
It’s hard to imagine a more useful tool than a flashlight. We’re pretty much helpless if we can’t see what we’re doing—and it’s often during those times when we can’t see, such as a power outage or car trouble on a dark road, that we have important things to do. So, whether it’s peering behind the stove in search of a dropped serving spoon or navigating the impacts of a major storm, a flashlight is a must-have item.
The flashlights of today are brighter and more efficient than ever, and come with all kinds of features, from flashing SOS
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Despite recent indications, spring is officially upon us, which means it’s time to ditch the winter wear and move the party outside. Good friends, good food, and, of course, good tunes are a must. To help DJ your beachside bacchanal or recreate that “live music” sound in your backyard, Sony has released three party-minded Bluetooth speakers, the SRS-XB21,
by Christopher Witt · Posted
The astronomical phenomena of a planet moving into opposition isn’t unique—but what is unique is when three planets are in opposition in quick succession. This spring, the three bright outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars—will be at opposition during a span of just 79 days.
Images courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute/Cornell
Jupiter’s opposition occurred first, on May 8, in the constellation Libra. Next was Saturn’s opposition, which occurred on June 27, just above the Teapot stars of Sagittarius. Finally, the opposition of
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
The surveillance-gear manufacturer Nest recently released some innovative surveillance and home security products that we think you should know about, starting with the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Security Camera, which captures 1080p resolution video at up to 30 fps, and offers night vision functionality. Additionally, it has a 130°
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
New and updated products for long-distance hunters and shooters for 2018 are out from Vortex Optics—new spotting scopes with premium optic elements, rangefinders with longer reach, and a western-style hunting binocular with high magnification and big lenses for the prime times of dawn and dusk.
The 18x56
by Atane Ofiaja · Posted
Some new surveillance and security products compatible with Z-Wave Plus devices from Axis Communications have arrived, starting with the palm-sized M5065 1080p Mini PTZ Network Dome Camera, which captures 1080p resolution video at up to 30 fps. It’s equipped with a 2.2-11mm varifocal lens that delivers a 71-14° horizontal field of view.