Tau Herculids meteor shower: Everything you need to know
There’s a chance you might see a slight meteor shower known as the tau Herculids this long weekend. Earth will pass through debris trails of a broken comet, according to NASA. The comet, 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, or SW3, broke into big ol’ fragments about 25 years ago. If the fragments that popped off the comet were ejected […]
6 travel apps for making your summer vacation plans
As National Lampoon can attest, summer travel rarely goes according to plan. The list of things that can go wrong on a summer trip is endless: running out of gas, losing a wallet, finally getting to the final destination just to discover that it’s closed … Technology can help. For nearly every stressor that pops […]
Vigilant amateur asteroid hunters keep watch for menacing space rocks
In the Mojave Desert of Southern California, Bob Stephens has a wide view of the cosmos, where space rocks whiz in all directions. But Stephens is intent on making sense of that chaos. Some of his latest projects: tracking an asteroid he suspects to have a moonlet; co-authoring a couple of scientific papers on asteroids […]
The most mysterious asteroids in the solar system
They’re trapped. Two swarms of curious, diverse space rocks — called Trojan asteroids — continuously journey around the sun, one in front of the gas giant Jupiter and one behind. Jupiter and the sun’s gravity have combined to lock the Trojans into this immutable orbit. The asteroids can’t leave. It’s a major reason why Trojan […]
10 apps and software subscriptions that are up to 94% off during Memorial Day Weekend
It’s always raining deals and discounts every Memorial Day, but people tend to overlook the fact that they can also save on digital essentials on this day. While you shop for kitchenware and mattresses over the holidays, don’t forget to score savings on apps and software, too. From cloud storage to e-learning platforms to password […]
Get Microsoft Office plus 8 training courses on how to use it at a major discount
TL;DR: Through May 31, The Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle and Lifetime License of MS Office Professional for Windows 2021 are on sale for just $79.99, when they’re usually worth $1,949. That’s Memorial Day savings of a whole 95%. The complete Microsoft Office 2021 software is a $349 value just on its own. But this […]
Improve your sleeping habits with this subscription to Restflix on sale for 83% off
TL;DR: As of May 28, you can get lifelong subscription to Restflix: Restful Sleep Streaming for just $99.00. It normally costs $599, so you’re saving a whole 83%. Falling asleep is hard. Whether you’re overworked, stressed, or just too excited to wake up the next morning (it happens!) a night of restlessness can lead to […]
What is YouTube TV?
If you mainly watch television on streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max, you might be missing the one great community aspect of cable — live TV. YouTube TV brings you what you’re missing without cable — kind of. You choose a plan that’s right for you, and you’ve got entertainment, news, live sports, and […]
The best crypto wallets for securing your digital currency
If you’re buying, trading, and selling cryptocurrencies, a cryptocurrency wallet is an essential addition to your arsenal. We’re not just talking about a Bitcoin wallet either — there are a growing number of cryptocurrencies out there for you to invest in. (But just as a general warning: It’s a scammy world out there in the […]
A 1-year subscription to TuneIn Audio Streaming's Premium Plan is on sale for under £40
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to TuneIn Audio Streaming’s Premium Plan is on sale for under £31.81, saving you 66% on list price. The monthly subscription fees are really starting to get out of hand; it may be time for some spring cleaning. Meet TuneIn — an audio streaming platform that combines live sports, breaking news, […]