Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.
Latest articles by Chris McMullen

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We've rounded up the best Lego NASA sets to suit a range of budgets and ages.

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Think about picking up one of the best Lego space sets? We’ve rounded up the best options.

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Gift guide Thinking about buying a DJI drone? You're spoilt for choice, but we're here to help. Our expert reviewers have picked out the best DJI drones, from budget flyers to top-tier models.

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Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

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These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.

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Deals Want to watch your favorite shows wherever you boldly go? From Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 to Silo's upcoming finale, stream and browse in safety with huge savings on Surfshark VPN.

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Deals Want great views of this week's partial lunar eclipse or a closer look at Saturn as it reaches opposition in October? This Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ, nearly 50% off at Walmart, is just what you need.

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Marvel fan? Here are the best Lego Marvel sets you can buy in 2026, from the huge Avengers Tower to a kid-friendly Spider-Man playset.

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Deals Looking to take to the skies? This beginner-friendly Ruko F11 PRO 2 is a mind-blowing $280 off, but you'll have to hurry because this lightning deal ends soon.

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From all-in-one to compatible sets, these are the eight Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets you won't want to miss.

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Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts.

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Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

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You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!

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Deals We've rounded up the best solar eclipse glasses so you can watch safely from the UK.

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We used the force to track down the best Lego Star Wars sets this side of Tatooine.

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The best Lego Star Wars helmets from a galaxy far, far away.

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Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

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With so many new and historic sci-fi shows and movies to stream, where do you start? From first contact to face-hugging, we've rounded up the best streaming services for sci-fi fans.

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Deals Whether light pollution is foiling your stargazing or you just want to transform a room, there are great star projector deals this Prime Day and I've picked out the best.

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Deals A powerhouse of a mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5 has never been cheaper but with Prime Day half-over, you'll have to be fast.

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Deals Our expert awarded this DJI Mini 4K drone five stars, and thanks to Prime Day, it's nearly 35% off. With two batteries for extra flight time and excellent wind resistant, it's a must buy for beginners.

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Deals These Celestron EclipSmart 12x50 solar binoculars are perfect for watching the total solar eclipse safely this August 12, but you can use them the rest of the year, too.

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Deals Looking for a telescope that takes the work out of stargazing? Our experts loved these Celestron NexStar SE go-to telescopes and prices have dropped on the whole range.
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