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

This Sony camera dominates our buying guides and this Black Friday it's $900 off
By Chris McMullen published
Deals A powerhouse of a full-frame mirrorless camera, our expert thinks the Sony A7R V is a fantastic all-round camera and it's $900 off in Walmart's Black Friday sale.

Beat the Paramount+ price hike with this half-price Black Friday Walmart+ deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Annoyed that you'll have to pay even more to watch Starfleet Academy? Thanks to this Walmart+ deal, you can get a full year of Paramount+ for just $50, beating the January Paramount+ price rise.

Feel the force with 20% off our best lightsaber for kids — Star Wars Yoda lightsaber now only $40 at the Disney store
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Buy or do not. There is no try. Train in the ways of the Jedi with this light and sound effects Star Wars Yoda lightsaber, now $40 at the Disney Store.

From malware to identity theft, the internet is more dangerous than ever — Surfshark VPN is the protection you need, with $110 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals From blocking ads to hiding your location online, Surfshark is an essential internet safety tool. This Black Friday it's up to 80% off, starting at just $1.99 a month for two years, with three extra months free.

With 55% off for Black Friday, this Lego Marvel The Avengers vs. The Leviathan set makes me want a big-screen Lego Avengers movie
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Love Marvel? While you wait for Avengers: Doomsday, relive the original's finest monster-punching moment with this Lego Marvel The Avengers vs. The Leviathan, better than half price for Black Friday.

A "hugely enjoyable product that punches way above its price point", the ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope is $26 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want a beginner-friendly telescope that makes deep sky astrophotography a breeze? Our expert reviewer raved about this ZWO Seestar S50 scope, awarding it four and a half stars, and it's even cheaper in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Best laptops for astronomers: Connect with telescopes and process photos with ease
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
The best laptops for astronomers offer great battery life, portability and impressive processing power. Here are our picks of the best.

Unlock the Marvel Multiverse this Black Friday with this Disney+ and Hulu bundle deal, just $4.99 a month
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Whether you've missed out on the Marvel Cinematic Universe or are eagerly awaiting 2026's smash superhero shows and movies, this Black Friday deal on Hulu and Disney Plus is more precious than the Infinity Stones.

We've reviewed countless drones, and this lightweight, beginner-friendly drone is one of the best — now with $32 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking to get started with drone flying? The Atom LT is a great, easy-to-use drone, and it won't break the bank, especially with this early Black Friday deal.

One of the best Lego Star Wars helmets, the Jango Fett Helmet, is 20% off in this early Black Friday deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals We've bounty-hunted down a great deal for lovers of Lego, Star Wars or both. This Lego Star Wars Jango Fett Helmet is down to just $56 at Walmart, and it's a blast to build, too.

Our Lego expert gave this Star Wars set 5 out of 5 stars, and now it could be yours for just $40 this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Celebrate the prequel trilogy's most overlooked starship with $10 off this awesome mid-sized Lego Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Acclamator-Class Assault Ship model.

This LEGO Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle has $66 off this Black Friday but this is your last chance to grab it before it retires forever!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals We have reviewed over 70 Lego sets, but this is the early Black Friday deal we'd recommend

Rock your stockings with this guitar-playing Astronaut Star Projector for less than $12 this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a small but perfectly formed gift, maybe for your office's Secret Santa? This mini astronaut star projector is $28 off for Black Friday, with Walmart's Amazon-beating Black Friday deal.

My favorite rechargeable star projector is cheaper than it's ever been this Black Friday
By Tantse Walter published
Deals This Pococo Galaxy Star Projector gives the more expensive competition a run for their money — and it's less than $80 this Black Friday.

Astrophotographers, rejoice at this stellar Black Friday smart telescope deal from Celestron
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to capture the wonders of the universe? The Celestron Origin Home Observatory makes it super-easy to photograph the deep sky and it's a stellar deal at $200 off for Black Friday.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Black Friday deal on one of the best beginner DJI drone bundles!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Ever wished you could soar through the skies like Superman? This DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo deal, $144 off for Black Friday, gives you stunning live views, 4K video capture and an extended flight time.

Stargaze for less this Thanksgiving with these beginner-friendly super-sharp Nikon binoculars, $63 off for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Wondering what to do with your Thanksgiving downtime? These Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binoculars are brilliant for everything from stargazing to nature-watching, and they're 40% off for Black Friday.

I can't find it any cheaper, $450 off this Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera is my favorite Black Friday camera deal so far
By Chris McMullen published
Deals The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a powerhouse of a camera, capable of capturing gorgeous images of the night skies and everything beneath them. And, with this Amazon-beating Black Friday deal, it's $450 off.

Fly high this Black Friday with the best early drone deals we can find
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Whether you're new to drone flying or are looking to upgrade, now is your chance to soar higher for less. We've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals, to suit all budgets.

We don't mean to drone on but this five-star DJI Mini 4K drone is 20% cheaper for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to explore the world from above, or capture stunning aerial action shots? This beginner-friendly DJI Mini 4K camera drone is just what you need, and it's 20% off in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Give any room a stunning, stellar makeover with these Black Friday star projector deals
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to save big on star projectors? Whether it's for education, meditation or just to transform a room, we've rounded up the best Black Friday star projector deals.

Take your astrophotography to new heights for less, save $165 on this powerhouse Sony mirrorless camera
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for an amazing quality camera, capable of capturing everything from landscapes to the night sky? This Black Friday, Walmart has beaten Amazon by slashing $165 off this Sony A7R IV.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock this festive season 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.
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