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Lowest ever price — save over $400 on one of our favorite cameras at Adorama
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Sony A7 IV is a fantastic all-rounder that produces stunning stills and video, and we think it's one of the best astrophotography cameras — now $2,098.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: beginner binoculars and toys
By Gavin Stoker last updated
The best binoculars for kids need to be lightweight, compact and easy to hold and use — we've rounded up our favorite models for kids young and old.
Novel Chinese computing architecture 'inspired by human brain' can lead to AGI, scientists say
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
AGI could be on the horizon thanks to a novel computing architecture that completely redefines how artificial neurons form an intelligent system.
Radical quantum computing theory could lead to more powerful machines than previously imagined
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Scientists have just theorized how to connect quantum processors over vast distances to form a giant quantum computing network that acts as a single machine.
Best electric toothbrushes for kids 2024
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes for kids, from Oral B Kids and Philips Sonicare for Kids to AutoBrush Sonic Pro.
Best binoculars for stargazing 2024: Spot stars and galaxies
By Julie Ann Howlett last updated
The best binoculars for stargazing need high magnification and large, light-hungry objective lenses — we've rounded up the best models on the market.
Specialist 'carbon nanotube' AI chip built by Chinese scientists is 1st of its kind and highly energy-efficient
By Owen Hughes published
Scientists in China have developed a tensor processing unit (TPU) that uses carbon-based transistors instead of silicon – and they say it's extremely energy efficient.
Best astrophotography cameras 2024: Capture the cosmos
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best astrophotography cameras need to have outstanding low-light performance and feel like an extension of your hand in the dark — here are our favorites.
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