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Trevor Mogg

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.

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps (center) assists NASA astronauts Mike Barratt (left) and Tracy C. Dyson inside the Quest airlock.

After a long break, NASA suggests timing for next spacewalk

NASA suspended spacewalks aboard the ISS in June 2024 after a safety issue emerged with one of the astronaut's spacesuits just before a walk was about to begin.
This is a photo sample from the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G using space zoom.

NASA’s monthly skywatching tips include a rare lunar occultation

November is a good month to view many of the planets in our neighborhood, and some folks will also be able to witness a rare lunar occultation.
Venom stares and smiles.

Venom 3 poised to win weekend box office, but there’s a battle for second spot

Venom: The Last Dance is set to win the box office for the second weekend in a row, but a couple of movies are eyeing second spot — one of them a newcomer.
The Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on Sept. 10, 2021 — sol 198 of the mission – in Jezero Crater after coring into a rock called ‘Rochette.’ Rock core samples from the floor of the crater will be brought back to Earth and analyzed to characterize the planet’s geology and past climate.

Watch NASA’s Mars video of a ‘googly eye’ during solar eclipse

NASA's Perseverance rover has captured remarkable footage of Mars' moon Phobos during a recent solar eclipse on the red planet.
A Google logo sign at the top of a building.

Ancient Mayan city discovered via page 16 of Google search results

Who ever goes beyond page one of Google search results? Well, Luke Auld-Thomas did, and it led to the discovery of a lost city.
boston dynamics atlas robot working autonomously screenshot

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot happily working all by itself

Boston Dynamics' amazing Atlas robot looks more competent than ever, with a new video showing it performing tasks efficiently and autonomously.
The Reddit logo.

Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users.
The route taken on Mars by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Follow Mars rover’s 18-mile trip in NASA’s animated route map

NASA has shared a fascinating animation featuring the journey taken by the Perseverance rover on Mars since its arrival there more than four years ago.
The Mac mini on a wooden table.

M4 Mac mini appears to have just been leaked by Amazon

Amazon appears to have accidentally leaked the specifications for the M4 Mac mini ahead of Apple's official unveiling this week.
A screenshot from an Apple ad for Apple Intelligence.

Apple uses giggles to highlight new Apple Intelligence features

Apple is finally rolling out its first wave of Apple Intelligence features, and the company has also released a couple of videos to highlight what's new.
watch boston dynamics spot robot helping out at michelin

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot helping out at Michelin

Boston Dynamics declared its dog-like Spot robot ready for the workplace in 2020, and its latest gig is at Michelin.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has set a new record

SpaceX's Crew-8 members are on their way home from the International Space Station aboard a record-breaking Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster on its way to the launchpad.

SpaceX already gearing up for Starship’s sixth test flight

Following the first incredible catch of the Super Heavy on its fifth test flight, SpaceX is now prepping the sixth test of the most powerful rocket ever built.
Thom Yorke on stage.

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke among thousands of artists who issue AI protest

Leading artists have put their name to a statement calling for a halt to the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative-AI tools.
tesla and spacex CEO elon musk stylized image

Tesla and Elon Musk sued over use of AI image at Cybercab event

The film company behind Blade Runner 2049 is suing Tesla and Elon Musk for alleged copyright infringement related to the recent Cybercab event.
The Facebook app icon on an iPhone home screen, with other app icons surrounding it.

Meta to use facial recognition to crack down on celebrity scam ads

Meta is bringing back facial recognition technology, this time as a way to crack down on celebrity scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.
SpaceX's Starship reentering Earth's atmosphere.

Watch SpaceX’s Starship splashdown in the Indian Ocean at end of fifth test

We heard a lot about SpaceX's spectacular catch of the Super Heavy rocket last week, but what happened to the Starship spacecraft that it put in orbit?
The Nile River, Nile Delta, and Cairo, as seen from the ISS.

Departing ISS astronaut still finds time for stunning night shot

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is grabbing some last-minute Earth shots from the ISS as he prepares to fly home after more than seven months in orbit.
space perspective preps first crewed stratospheric balloon flight

Space Perspective preps first crewed balloon flight, with a special guest

Space Perspective is preparing its first crewed balloon flight ahead of launching a tourism experience that offers epic views of Earth.
An image of the Mars landscape captured by the Perserance rover.

NASA’s Perseverance rover shares update during tricky Mars climb

NASA’s Perseverance rover has beamed back a status update from Mars, where it's in the middle of its most challenging journey yet.
Plane landing.

Google Flights is making it easier to find the best-priced airfare

Google Flights hasn't always made it easy to find the cheapest flights, but an update rolling out now changes that.
The Starship spacecraft.

SpaceX to top the Super Heavy catch with another astonishing feat

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has revealed that an upcoming Starship flight will attempt to catch not only the Super Heavy booster, but the Starship spacecraft, too.
DJI's Air 3S drone.

DJI’s new Air 3S drone has 42GB of storage and offers smoother night flights

DJI has just launched another quadcopter. The Air 3S features 42GB of onboard storage and powerful obstacle avoidance capabilities, and starts at $1,099.
Vast Space's Haven-2 space station.

This facility could replace the International Space Station

California-based Vast Space has revealed the design of a space station that could replace the ISS when it's decommissioned in 2031.
A Redbox kiosk.

Redbox kiosks are disappearing, but where are they ending up?

Redbox movie rental kiosks now belong to a bygone era as retailers are starting to remove them from outside their stores.
The Starship launching from Starbase in October 2024.

SpaceX shares spectacular close-up footage of Starship launch and landing

SpaceX has released spectacular footage showing a close-up view of Sunday's historic Starship mission.
Mechazilla catching Starship booster stage.

SpaceX just caught a huge rocket booster for the first time. Now what?

SpaceX managed to catch the Super Heavy booster on the first attempt, and on only the rocket's fifth test flight. So what happens next?
SpaceX's Super Heavy launch during the fifth test flight of the Starship.

SpaceX shares dramatic images of Sunday’s historic Starship mission

SpaceX has posted dramatic close-up images of the Starship's Super Heavy booster captured during Sunday's historic test flight.
Tesla's robotaxi.

Tesla’s Elon Musk unveils the Cybercab robotaxi — and also the Robovan

Tesla boss Elon Musk has just unveiled a prototype of the automaker’s long-awaited robotaxi.
A scene from Submerged.

Apple’s new Submerged movie for Vision Pro is not for bathtime viewing

Apple's new Submerged movie for the Vision Pro features a lot of panic and a lot of water, so don't even think about watching it in the bath. 
A SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the Ax-3 crew departs from the space station in February 2024.

How to watch Crew-8 depart the space station

Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are preparing to depart the International Space Station about 250 miles above Earth.
Tesla's robotaxi event.

How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi unveiling on Thursday

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the wraps off a robotaxi during a special event on Thursday. Here's how to watch a live stream of the event.
An aurora as seen from a Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS.

Astronaut enjoys out-of-this-world view from his bedroom window

Space station astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared imagery of a beautiful aurora, captured from right where he sleeps.
The world's most powerful rocket on the launchpad.

SpaceX could launch Starship on 5th test flight much earlier than expected

The FAA told SpaceX last month that it wouldn't be able to fly the Starship until late November, but a much earlier launch date suddenly seems possible.