NASA’s Perseverance rover is busy exploring the surface of the Red Planet. Currently, the rover is using its enhanced AutoNav technology, leveraging something NASA calls “thinking while driving” as it cruises the surface of Mars. Perseverance isn’t choosing its own path or completely driving itself. It is being handled in part by controllers on the …more
Scientists were surprised over the weekend when on Saturday, July 3, the Sun erupted in a massive solar flare. The solar flare was the largest since 2017. The flare originated from a sunspot called AR2838 at 10:29 AM EDT on Saturday. It was classified as an X1-class solar event according to the US Space Weather …more
Tuning company Novitec is famous for taking fast cars and making them faster. The latest product from the company started life as a “standard” Ferrari F8 Tributo. Once Novitec laid hands on the car, it became something more with new styling, wheels, suspension, and more performance. Modifications to the twin-turbo V-8 engine lead to 818 …more
Currently, the Hubble Space Telescope is experiencing an issue that’s preventing it from exploring the heavens. Whether or not NASA can fix Hubble remains to be seen, but Hubble’s replacement, the James Web Space Telescope, has been cleared for launch. The launch won’t happen before October of this year. The Webb space telescope has significantly …more
GMC is celebrating the Fourth of July by releasing a new video showing a prototype version of the GMC Hummer EV pickup using a new launch mode called “Watts to Freedom.” The mode is driver selected and channels all the horsepower and torque to acceleration. GMC says the truck can reach 60 mph using WTF …more
NASA has been observing an asteroid called 2021 GM4 for a while now. The asteroid is classified as potentially hazardous but has no real chance of impacting the earth. It’s believed to be between 360 and 820 feet across and will zoom past the Earth at a rate of 13,421 miles per hour. Scientists predict …more
Back in 1993, the Chevrolet Camaro was chosen as the Pace car for the Indianapolis 500. To celebrate, Chevrolet produced 645 Limited edition Pace Car models. The car seen in the images below is one of those cars and has been in a collection since new and was never sold at retail. The vehicle looks …more
SpaceX was only seconds away from launching a rocket on Tuesday when the launch countdown was forced to stop after an aircraft entered the launch range. The launch would’ve been the 20th mission this year, and the wayward aircraft has forced a delay by at least today. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has criticized rules around …more
Porsche has revealed the Cayenne Turbo GT packing a 4.0-liter biturbo V-8 engine producing 850 Nm of torque and 471 kW of power. The SUV is available exclusively as a four-seat coupe and can reach 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.3 seconds. For those unaware, 100 km/h is about 62 mph, meaning the Turbo …more
An international team of researchers recently announced that it’s too dry for life to exist in the clouds of Venus. Scientists had previously hoped that microbes might inhabit the atmosphere after discovering the presence of a gas known as phosphine. When the gas was discovered, it was thought that the concentration couldn’t be explained by …more
The annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was run recently in Colorado. The state has been experiencing cooler weather than normal for the summertime, meaning there was ice and snow near the mountain’s summit. The bad weather meant the event was shortened, with the finish line moved down the mountain to an elevation of 12,780 …more
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has announced that the company is aiming at July for the first orbital flight of the Starship vehicle. However, Shotwell is clear that meeting that July launch date will require regulatory approvals, which are currently not in place. The launch will see the Falcon Super Heavy booster and starship upper stage …more
Aston Martin has decided to build a version of its Valkyrie hypercar that’s not street legal. The vehicle is called the Valkyrie AMR Pro, and it’s a racing car built with no rules. The finished vehicle looks fantastic, and Aston Martin promises performance that rivals F1 cars. It was designed to be capable of lapping …more
China has been expressing its space ambitions in recent months and has recently announced its plans to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033. That’s not the only time China plans to go to Mars either. According to the countries leaders, it plans to conduct regular follow-up flights and a long-term plan to …more
Summer is officially here in the Northern Hemisphere and many areas are already facing drought conditions. The American West Coast appears to be in for another sizzling summer with record-breaking temperatures. Some of the rivers and reservoirs are near their recorded historically low water levels, so we all need to be stewards of water and …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
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
