ULTIMEYES – An App That Allows You to Train Your Vision
ULTIMEYES is an app for your cell phone to exercise your vision to improve your eyesight. It’s similar to a video game that tracks your progress and scores the performance so you can see how your eyes improve over time through flexible, interactive sessions. Who makes ULTIMEYES? A company called Carrot Neurotechnology is the creator […]
Continue readingMETA Augmented Reality Glasses: A Look into The Future
If you have been following virtual and augmented reality technology, you may remember a young tech company in 2013 called Meta. Meron Gribetz founded Meta, and a Kickstarter campaign raised the initial funds to launch the company. It eventually grew to employ more than 100 people. Forbes awarded Meron Gribets the “30 Under 30” award […]
Continue readingWhat is OSNA? (Ornithological Societies of North America)
OSNA stands for the Ornithological Societies of North America. It was created in 1979 by a collection of smaller societies dedicated to studying, protecting, and conserving all species of birds. Most organizations allow scientists and laypeople to join, and membership costs are low enough to be affordable to most. OSNA Make-Up Here are the organizations […]
Continue readingInternational Dawn Chorus Day: A Summer Morning Song (8 Birds to Listen For!)
Hearing the many unique voices of different songbirds is a huge part of the allure for birders. These songs learned through both genetic predisposition and learned behavior are absolutely amazing! And that’s why it’s wonderful the international birding community has established the International Dawn Chorus Day! International Dawn Chorus Day occurs on the first Sunday […]
Continue readingHow Do Binoculars Work? Explained
Binoculars are a useful tool with a diverse array of applications as far-flung as hunting, sporting events, birding, and surveillance. Their list of uses has almost no end, and they’ve been employed in almost every hobby and outdoor activity there is. These tools allow us to see far distances with incredible detail. But just how do […]
Continue reading25 Gift Ideas for the Bird Lover & Bird Watcher in Your Life
Any bird enthusiast will love birding gear, but the world of bird enthusiasts is a wide one, and gift ideas abound. You may not be sure what to get the bird lover in your life, especially if they’re a bit of a curmudgeon, so we’ve devised this gift guide to spark some ideas and help […]
Continue readingWhat is Liquid Lens Technology?
Years ago, taking high-quality, in-focus photographs required expensive high-end cameras with equally expensive and fragile lenses. But that wasn’t enough. You also needed the skills and know-how to bring that bulky gear into focus on your subject. If your subject moved, your focus was ruined, and you had to re-focus the entire device. As cameras […]
Continue reading8 Best Nikon Binoculars of 2022 – Reviews & Top Picks
Nikon is famous for its high-quality, well-designed binoculars and cameras. Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive, highly portable model or a high-end, high-powered option, Nikon can meet your needs. But the company sells dozens of binocular models, so how do you choose the best one for you? To help you shop for a great pair […]
Continue reading9 Best Point and Shoot Cameras for Birding in 2022 – Reviews & Top Picks
Birding requires patience, a good eye, and a camera with a specific set of features. How often is the perfect shot only a few feet away? You’re going to want a powerful zoom and high image quality to capture the fine details of far-off feathered subjects. But you’ll likely be covering some distance in your […]
Continue reading5 Best Schmidt Cassegrain Telescopes in 2022 – Reviews & Top Picks
Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes are powerful, compact instruments with loads of utility. Good products will have you seeing stars, while subpar units will only frustrate. To separate the good from the bad, we’ve tested many dozens of different options. In the process, we saw many duds, but also a few options that are worthy of your […]
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