We mentioned a few days ago that the Hubble Space Telescope had a computer glitch that forced it into safe mode. NASA engineers have been working hard since the science instruments stopped working on June 13 to repair the problem and get the orbiting observatory back into operation. So far, NASA has tried to fix …more
Fans of German performance cars will appreciate the teaser that Audi is giving for the 2022 Audi RS 3. The car will be launching before you know it, but some of the car’s details have been announced ahead of that launch. Power will come from a turbo 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. It produces 401 horsepower and …more
SpaceX is getting ready to conduct another flight test of its Starship prototype. The flight testing regime for the spacecraft has been difficult, with several vehicles lost to explosions and other failures. SpaceX is now gearing up for its Starship rocket’s most ambitious test flight, with the first orbital test drawing near. Before the spacecraft …more
Every year in Colorado, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is held, and it’s a grueling event that sees people going up the mountainous 12.42-mile 156-turn course. Many of those corners are extremely tight and have drops off the side of the mountain if you make a mistake. Acura is participating in the hill climb …more
Anyone who’s ever seen a rhinoceros in real life knows that they are extremely large animals by modern standards. They’re often larger than cows and can be very aggressive. Paleontologists working in China have discovered new fossils of a giant rhinoceros species that they say was one of the largest land mammals ever. The fossilized …more
Porsche has revealed a new option package available for the iconic 911 GT3 sports car. The new option package is called the Touring package, and it’s meant to be more understated for those who don’t care for the racy looks of the standard 911 GT3. Power output remains the same at 510 PS, and one …more
The Hubble space telescope is no stranger to glitches that cause problems for researchers and astronomers using it. Early in its career, astronauts using the space shuttle had to fly up and make repairs to the iconic space telescope. NASA announced this week that Hubble had a computer issue that put the telescope into safe …more
Porsche is gearing up to launch a new model of its popular Cayenne SUV called the Performance Cayenne. Recently, it took the Performance Cayenne to the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife to attempt to grab the record in the SUV, off-road vehicle, van, pickup category. Porsche was successful in its endeavor putting in a lap time of …more
China has begun to take space exploration seriously in recent months. It has placed a rover on the surface of Mars and is gearing up for potentially exploring Mars with humans in the future. China built a Martian simulation desert landscape to prepare for the exploration of Mars in the future. China calls its simulation …more
The car in the image below is a 1995 McLaren F1. The McLaren F1 is one of the most highly desirable and valuable sports cars in the entire world. The car is known for its unique three-seat interior that puts the driver in the center and two passengers behind and to the driver’s sides. The …more
NASA recently confirmed that it has plans for multiple commercial deliveries to the moon’s surface each year, with three new scientific investigation payloads chosen recently. Two of those payload suites will land on the moon’s far side, which is a first for NASA. All three missions are part of the NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services …more
Typically when you buy a new car, they depreciate in value quickly, but that’s not always true. There are some iconic sports car brands that appreciate in value, such as Ferrari. One example of appreciation in an extremely rare Ferrari model is this 2016 Ferrari J50. The car is based on the 488 Spider and …more
ISS astronaut Thomas Pesquet has shared a collage that he made of the Suez Canal. The collage is made up of 100 images combined, showing the canal in its entire length. He took the images using a digital camera at maximum zoom and then stitched them together to make the collage. Pesquet is an ESA …more
ABT has been making special vehicles better for 125 years, and to celebrate its anniversary, it has revealed an awesome modified Audi RS6 called The Johann. It will build 64 examples, and they are very powerful. The stock RS6 makes 592 bhp and 590 pound-foot of torque from its 4.0-liter turbo V8 engine. ABT adds …more
A Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker For Under $20 Memorial Day is being observed in the United States and that is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer! Many are spending the holiday weekend traveling, opening up the pool, grilling and spending more time outdoors. Today, we have a look at an affordable Bluetooth Wireless Speaker …more
Magnetic Cable Manager for Your Nightstand or Any Tabletop! LR loves products that make everyday life a little easier and we have a good one for you today, Cable Wrangler by Smartish! The Cable Wrangler has one job in life and that is to magnetically hold your cables ends together. Yes, this is a cord …more
Car and Driver 2-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Vent Mount & Pad Review Smartphones have become very popular in today’s modern era. Because of this, it is important to have the necessary accessories to support them. With the Car and Driver CAD-9978 2-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Vent Mount and Pad by Chargeworx, this product is capable …more
Air Purifier Review – EnviroKlenz Air System Plus If you are looking for an overbuilt air cleaner for your home or office you’ve come to the right place! We have a review for you today on the EnviroKlenz Air System Plus. Timilon Corporation is the parent company of EnviroKlenz. Timilon has worked with the U.S. …more
WORX WG850 – 12 Amps of Dethatching Fury Removing thatch from your lawn might not be something you currently have on your to-do list, but it likely should be. If the layer of thatch becomes too thick, it can cause problems in a lawn. Fertilizing too much in combination with not using a bagger usually …more
LOKITHOR JA301 – Who Doesn’t Need A 2000A Jump Starter, Tire Inflator and Battery Pack? When LOKITHOR reached out to Legit Reviews to look at their new jumper starter named JA301 we almost passed on the offer. Thankfully we kept reading the e-mail and noticed that the LOITHOR JA301 is a portable, multifunctional behemoth! The …more
Nixplay Delivers A Smart Photo Frame that Actually Works! Are you looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? How about a digital photo frame that displays all your latest pictures and videos for your Mom of Grandma to enjoy? We all take a zillion pictures and video clips to cherish special moments and the Nixplay …more
iCharge-it Power Bank Has The Charms We were recently asked by +[iCharge-it!]- to take a look at their new power bank that was designed to work with both iPhones and Android devices. This 5000 mAh capacity battery pack is different than most as it magnetically attaches to the back of your phone or phone case. …more
LR took an in-depth look at the Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 Plus PCIe 4 NVMe SSD back in December 2020. The drive was unbelievably fast and was one of the first on the market to use the Phison E18 controller. When we reviewed the drive there was only 1TB and 2TB capacity options, but recently …more
The TEAMGROUP T-CREATE CLASSIC PCIe 4.0 SSD came to market in March 2021 and aimed at content creators looking for a drive that has excellent performance for multi-tasking. The T-Create Classic PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in capacities of 1TB for $169 (buy on Amazon) and 2TB for $329 (buy on Amazon). Both models feature …more
Plotting For Chia? Pick The Right SSD! Cryptocurrencies have thrived in recent years and the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum have become household names. Their rise in popularity has helped spur the development of hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. There are also millions of people looking for the next big cryptocurrency to arrive. Well, Bram Cohen …more
Infinix is not a household brand name in the United States, but the brand has been growing globally in recent years. The Chinese manufacturer today released its Hot 10S Series of budget friendly gaming smartphones. Market research suggests that there will be 2.7 billion mobile gamers by 2023 and gaming phones are all the rage …more
Team Group T-Create Expert DDR4 Goes 64GB (2x32GB) TEAMGROUP’s T-CREATE brand is going after content creators in 2021 and they have some pretty exciting DRAM and SSD products under the series. The one that we are taking a look at today is the T-CREATE EXPERT DESKTOP DDR4 OC10L memory kit. That name is rather unique, …more
Thermaltake TOUGHRAM XG RGB 16GB DDR4 4000MHz The TOUGHRAM XG RGB RAM modules are the newest editions to Thermaltake’s memory lineup. These 16GB (2x8GB) kits come in four variants: 3600MHz, 4000MHz, 4400MHz, and 4600MHz. They have a total of 16 addressable LEDs, a 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper foil plating, and a heat spreader design …more
ANDASEAT Introduces the T-Compact Gaming Chair Compact Design, Ultimate Performance! April 21, 2021 – AndaSeat, one of the world’s top manufacturers of gaming chairs, introduces the T-Compact model, the ultimate gaming chair for both the avid gamer and home office user. This new model has it all, and even the most demanding customers will agree …more
Latest AMD Radeon Software Release Expands Remote Gaming Functionality and Enables New Features and Customization Capabilities AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1 provides customizable installation options, enhanced recording and streaming functionality, PlayReady AV1 support and new stability features AMD Link now enables high-performance remote gaming on Windows PCs in addition to phones, tablets and TVs; new …more
VIPER launches the NEW VP4300 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD Built on the latest high-speed Innogrit controller. To deliver ultra-fast transfer speeds for workstation PCs and performance gaming laptops. Now available in capacities of 1TB/2TB. FREMONT, CALIFORNIA — April 15th, 2021 — VIPER is proud to launch its Viper VP4300 PCIe Gen4 x 4 NVME M.2 2280 …more
TEAMGROUP Launches T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD With Industry-Leading Specifications, Challenging and Surpassing Limits April 8, 2021, Taipei＿ Leading memory provider TEAMGROUP challenges the SSD industry’s highest speeds today with its launch of the CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD under its gaming sub-brand T-FORCE. It features extreme read and write speeds up to 7000 MB/s …more
Kingston Digital Ships NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 3.0 x 4 NVMe PCIe SSD Ideal for Laptops & Small Form Factor PCs; High Performance, High Capacities Adds KC600 mSATA SSD to Product Family Fountain Valley, CA – March 29, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a …more
HP Inc. to Acquire HyperX Transaction to accelerate HP’s growth in peripherals and expand its gaming ecosystem PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to acquire HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. The acquisition supports HP’s strategy to drive growth in its Personal Systems …more
HyperX Now Shipping Alloy Origins 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in U.S. and Canada New HyperX 60 Percent Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Includes HyperX Red Switches FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif – Feb. 22, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced its Alloy Origins 60 mechanical gaming keyboard is now shipping in the U.S. and Canada. …more
Blazing-Fast Gen4 Speeds – CORSAIR Launches MP600 CORE and MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe SSDs FREMONT, CA, January 28, 2021 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of three new CORSAIR Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drives – the MP600 CORE, MP600 PRO, and MP600 …more
Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology Milestone further solidifies Micron’s technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2021 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, …more
Intel Appoints Tech Industry Leader Pat Gelsinger as New CEO News Highlights: Bob Swan will remain in CEO role until February 15 Intel expects to exceed its previously communicated guidance for fourth-quarter 2020 revenue and earnings per share (EPS). Full fourth-quarter results will be released Jan. 21, 2021, as scheduled. The company has made strong …more
Qualcomm to Acquire NUVIA Augmenting its leading technology roadmap to redefine computing performance Accelerating successful partnerships with OS providers for next-generation computing devices Enabling Samsung and the mobile ecosystem to redefine premium performance for smartphones Leading CPU talent to join Qualcomm’s best in class innovation culture SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated …more
CES 2021: Kingston Previews New NVMe SSD Lineup Next-Gen NVMe PCIe 4.0 Drives All-New External USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD Fountain Valley, CA – January 11, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its upcoming NVMe SSD roadmap at the …more
CORSAIR Releases Wide Range of Hydro X Series Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs FREMONT, CA, December 15th, 2020 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the immediate availability of a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series compatible water blocks in its award-winning Hydro X …more
Silicon Motion Launches Complete 16-Channel PCIe 4.0 NVMe Turnkey Enterprise SSD Controller Solution The SM8266 accelerates customers’ time-to-market with a development platform that includes turnkey firmware stack and reference design kit TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing …more
