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NGC 3137 Lights Up with Fresh Stars in Hubble’s Latest View

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

NGC 3137 is a spiral galaxy located 53 million light-years away in the constellation Antlia, and the Hubble Space Telescope has captured it in exquisite clarity. It captured images of this galaxy at six different wavelengths, enabling astronomers to combine ultraviolet, visible, and hydrogen emission data into a single complete picture. At first impression, the image is beautiful, with the galaxy dominating the frame at a sharp angle and its loose arms fanning out like feathers in a summer wind. The older stars in the galaxy’s center have a warm golden tone, whilst the hotter, younger groups of stars on the periphery appear pale blue.

Why the DJI Neo is Still the Best 4K Camera Drone for Your Money in 2026

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Drone hunting is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Federal regulations have limited the number of new drone models that can enter the market, and the cost of decent gear continues to rise, but there is one solution that avoids all of the headache. The DJI Neo, priced at $139 (was $199), includes some very interesting capabilities.

Valve’s Steam Controller Sells Out Faster Than Anyone Predicted

By Bill Smith May 4, 2026

Photo credit: ETA Prime
Gamers around the world had been waiting months for this moment, May 4 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, when the Steam Controller would finally be available for purchase at Valve’s store for $99.99. Instantly, online carts were filled to the brim, and the wait, along with all of the irritation, began. The supply lasted for around 30 minutes before running out.

NASA’s X-59 Jet Advances Through Key Flight Tests Above the Mojave Desert

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Photo credit: NASA / Lori Losey
On April 14, video footage captured NASA’s X-59 silent supersonic research aircraft speeding through the skies over California’s Mojave Desert. Lockheed Martin built the jet, which has a needle-shaped nose and an engine located high on its back. It is nearly 100 feet long and has a wingspan of little under 30 feet. Engineers published the recording as part of an update to the QueSST program, which aims to enable supersonic travel over land by reducing the thunderous boom into a soothing thud.

Jeeves Takes His Final Bow After Nearly Thirty Years

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Ask Jeeves arrived nearly thirty years ago and quickly became a familiar face on the young internet. On May 1, 2026, the service closed for good. Owners at IAC chose to end the search operation and direct attention elsewhere. A brief note appeared on the site. Every great search must come to an end, it said, before adding that Jeeves spirit would carry on.

479 Bricks Recreate the SEGA Genesis Console That Defined a Generation

By Bill Smith May 4, 2026

Gamers who spent their childhood rocking on the original SEGA hardware have a new opportunity to acquire a piece of history. That’s right, a new way to relive the good old days, courtesy to the LEGO SEGA Genesis Console 40926 set, which will hit shop shelves on June 1st and includes 479 pieces in a display model that won’t break the bank at $39.99.

This Twenty-Dollar Maclock Clock Boots the Real Macintosh Desktop

By Jackson Chung May 4, 2026

Plenty of people scroll past cheap desk gadgets online without a second thought. One particular alarm clock shaped like the original 1984 Macintosh caught the eye of builder Wells Riley. Sold on AliExpress for around twenty dollars, the Maclock looks shockingly close to the real thing from the outside, complete with the distinctive beige case, floppy disk slot detail, and even a small screen area. Inside, though, it held nothing more than basic clock circuitry and a speaker for alarms.

The TI-84 Evo Revives a Classroom Legend with Fresh Power and Clarity

By Jackson Chung May 3, 2026

Students everywhere once pulled the same trusty graphing calculator from their backpacks for every math class. Texas Instruments just released the TI-84 Evo, a direct update that keeps everything people already know and like while fixing the slow spots that frustrated users for years.

$15 Thrift Store Lens Meets Orbiting Space Station

By Jackson Chung May 3, 2026

Saveitforparts picked up a heavy Sigma 400mm XQ lens and its matching 2x teleconverter at a local thrift store for $14.99. He carried the whole assembly home, attached a simple adapter, and mounted it on a decade-old Sony NEX-3 digital camera. The goal looked simple on paper: point the bargain rig skyward when the International Space Station passed overhead and record whatever showed up in the frame.

Beats Studio Pro Headphones Quiet the Commute and Stretch Every Playlist Further, Without AirPods Max Money

By Jackson Chung May 3, 2026

Music aficionados are always looking for dependable over-ear headphones, and when comparing options from various brands and pricing points, the Beats Studio Pro, priced at $169.95 (was $350), stands out as an economical option. The reason for this model’s exceptional performance is a whole new set of drivers that do an excellent job with audio, precision, and so on. You can feel right immediately that the distortion levels are significantly lower than the previous generation due to improved internal components and larger magnets, which ensures that the sound remains pure regardless of volume.