Trevor Mogg
Contributing Editor
Not so many moons ago, Trevor moved from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan). As far as electronics are concerned, he's in the right place, with the East Asian country continuing to produce a plethora of gadgets and gizmos for tech addicts around the world. When not writing for Digital Trends, Trevor can be found out and about taking far too many photos, or in front of his computer trying to sort them all out.
Astronomers increasingly troubled by satellite constellations
Astronomers increasingly troubled by satellite constellations
Astronomers are becoming increasingly concerned about light pollution in the night sky caused by the growing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit.
A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A newly discovered asteroid up to 310 feet wide will hurtle between Earth and the moon this weekend at a speed of about 17,000 miles per.
Photography specialist site DPReview is closing down
Photography specialist site DPReview is closing down
Popular photography site DPReview is shutting down. The closure is part of a round of job cuts announced earlier this year by its parent company, Amazon.
Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack
Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack
Ferrari has been targeted by a hacker who is threatening to release data linked to its customers unless the automaker hands over a ransom payment.
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
Satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit has reportedly been in talks all weekend as it seeks a cash injection to avoid possible bankruptcy.
Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’
Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’
Amazon is preparing to shed 9,000 workers across several departments. It follows similar action in November when the company let go 18,000 employees.
Tiny data center makes for a comfortable swim
Tiny data center makes for a comfortable swim
A data center about the size of a washing machine is being used to heat a publicly funded swimming pool in England, helping the facility to slash energy costs.
Amazon unveils customer terminals for internet-from-space service
Amazon unveils customer terminals for internet-from-space service
Amazon has shown off the hardware that will be used by the first customers of its Project Kuiper internet-from-space service.
How to watch NASA unveil its next-generation spacesuit
How to watch NASA unveil its next-generation spacesuit
NASA is about to unveil a prototype of the all-new spacesuit that astronauts will wear when they set foot on the moon in just a few years from now.
Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in 35 years
Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in 35 years
Vinyl albums have been making a comeback in recent years, and new data shows that for the first time since 1987 they’ve outsold CDs in the U.S. market.
NASA may use a ‘space tug’ to decommission the space station
NASA may use a ‘space tug’ to decommission the space station
NASA is aiming to build a special spacecraft capable of guiding the International Space Station to a safe deorbit position when it’s decommissioned in 2030.
U.S. airports safer after software upgrades aimed at preventing taxiway landings
U.S. airports safer after software upgrades aimed at preventing taxiway landings
Special software designed to prevent accidental and potentially catastrophic taxiway landings is now operating at 43 major airports across the U.S.
NASA to reveal Artemis II crew for historic lunar trip
NASA to reveal Artemis II crew for historic lunar trip
NASA is gearing up to reveal the four lucky astronauts that will be sent on a flyby of the moon in the Artemis II mission.
ISS forced to steer clear of a functioning satellite
ISS forced to steer clear of a functioning satellite
Orbital adjustments by the space station are usually caused by approaching space junk, but earlier this week something else was spotted coming its way.
Newly spotted 50-meter asteroid tops Risk List
Newly spotted 50-meter asteroid tops Risk List
A newly discovered asteroid that's about the size of an Olympic swimming pool has a 1-in-625 chance of impacting Earth in 2046, scientists say.
NASA targets today for Crew-5 astronauts’ journey home
NASA targets today for Crew-5 astronauts’ journey home
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts are aiming to depart the International Space Station later today after spending 154 days in orbit.
Google missed big chance with ChatGPT-like tech, report claims
Google missed big chance with ChatGPT-like tech, report claims
A new report offers the inside story on how Google missed a golden opportunity to lead the way with its own ChatGPT-like chatbot tech two years ago.
NASA confirms success of Artemis I moon mission
NASA confirms success of Artemis I moon mission
NASA is clearly feeling positive about the prospects for the Artemis II lunar flight and its plan to launch the crewed mission next year.
YouTube relaxes rules around swearing and demonetization
YouTube relaxes rules around swearing and demonetization
Potty-mouthed YouTubers will be delighted to learn that the streaming site has relaxed its rules around swearing and demonetization.
Japan’s space agency destroys own rocket just after launch
Japan’s space agency destroys own rocket just after launch
Japan's space agency had to bring to an abrupt end the first flight of its newest rocket after it developed a fault shortly after launch on Tuesday.
Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims
Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims
Following 11,000 layoffs in November, Meta is reportedly planning to embark on another round of cuts that could see thousands of additional positions go.
Stunning space station video shows glorious aurora over Earth
Stunning space station video shows glorious aurora over Earth
NASA has released a breathtaking time-lapse video captured from the International Space Station showing a recent aurora over Earth.
AI is making a long-running scam even more effective
AI is making a long-running scam even more effective
Artificial intelligence is making it even easier for determined scammers to gain potentially huge cash payments from unsuspecting victims.
Amazon closing 8 of its high-tech pay-and-go stores
Amazon closing 8 of its high-tech pay-and-go stores
Amazon is planning to close eight of its Go stores in the U.S. by April 1 as it continues work to streamline its retail operations.
Selfie stunt sets new Guinness World Record
Selfie stunt sets new Guinness World Record
There are lots of bizarre Guinness World Records. This one involves taking the most selfies in the space of three minutes.
Venus, Jupiter, and Ceres feature in NASA’s skywatching tips for March
Venus, Jupiter, and Ceres feature in NASA’s skywatching tips for March
NASA is back again with its monthly roundup of skywatching tips. This month's highlights feature several planets and a gorgeous crescent moon.
SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts arrive safely at space station
SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts arrive safely at space station
SpaceX's four Crew-6 members have safely boarded the International Space Station following a voyage that lasted about 27 hours.
NASA eyes weather for Thursday’s Crew-6 launch. Here’s how it’s looking
NASA eyes weather for Thursday’s Crew-6 launch. Here’s how it’s looking
NASA is aiming to launch four more astronauts to the space station early on Thursday, but it needs good weather for lift off.
It’s not just you – Twitter is down for users around the world
It’s not just you – Twitter is down for users around the world
Twitter is currently down for many people around the world, with users unable to view new tweets in their timeline or post to others.
Astronaut captures ‘unreal’ aurora image from space station
Astronaut captures ‘unreal’ aurora image from space station
A geomagnetic storm has brought spectacular auroras to parts of Earth in recent days. And to astronauts on the space station, too.
SpaceX deploys first batch of more powerful Starlink satellites
SpaceX deploys first batch of more powerful Starlink satellites
SpaceX chief Elon Musk on Tuesday confirmed the successful deployment of the company's first batch of next-generation Starlink internet satellites.
Meta boss Zuckerberg says new team is building ‘AI personas’
Meta boss Zuckerberg says new team is building ‘AI personas’
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says the company is bringing together its AI teams to create a unified group to turbocharge the development of generative AI products.
NASA and SpaceX target new Crew-6 launch date after scrubbed effort
NASA and SpaceX target new Crew-6 launch date after scrubbed effort
After NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the Crew-6 launch just a couple of minutes before lift-off on Monday, officials are now targeting Thursday for the next attempt.
Here’s why an empty crew ship is on its way to the space station
Here’s why an empty crew ship is on its way to the space station
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft with three empty seats is heading to the International Space Station. But there's a good reason for this most unusual mission.