Google Pixel 9a hands-on review: A brilliant Pixel phone to buy

Google's new Pixel 9a smartphone has been picking up some very good reviews. Take this one from Digital Trends, which gives the $499 handset a 4.5/5 rating, praising its excellent battery life, wireless charging, long software update commitment, and, in a departure from earlier Pixel phones, a new rear design that adds "flair and convenience." There seem to be only a few downsides. Read on to find out more ...

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NASA premieres free documentary on the race to stop killer asteroids

NASA has just debuted Planetary Defenders, a fascinating documentary looking at the high-stakes work geared toward protecting Earth from large asteroids spotted coming our way. The 75-minute production features the astronomers and scientists who are working tirelessly to identify and monitor asteroids considered a potential threat. As per NASA: “Witness the drama, the challenges, and the triumphs of those on the front lines of planetary defense” ...

Casio uses scraps from the factory floor to build a special edition of its iconic G-Shock watch

To mark next week's Earth Day, Casio is releasing the G-Shock G5600BG-5, a 5600 series with an outer case and strap built from a resin composite containing discarded scraps from the factory floor. Sticking with the environmental theme, Casio used green and white resin trimmings, grinding them into a powder to create an earthy marbled texture. The new watch costs $150 and comes in a recycled cardboard box with a canvas bag ...

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