Ian Stokes

Ian is the Tech and Entertainment Editor at Space.com (opens in new tab) and Live Science. This means he covers everything from Star Wars and the MCU through to VR headsets and Lego sets. With a degree in biology, a PhD in chemistry, and his previous role at Institute of Physics Publishing, Ian is taking a world tour through the different scientific disciplines. He's seeing how long they let him keep this profile photo.

Articles by: Ian Stokes

Lego Star Wars deals: Save big on sets from The Mandalorian, Clone Wars, and Skywalker Saga

Lego Star Wars deals 2022: Savings on vehicles, ships, helmets and more

By Ian Stokes published 20 July 22

Deals Feel the force in our round-up of the best Lego Star Wars deals.

Space.com landing page image showing multiple space-related products that are on sale

Last-chance Amazon Prime Day deals 2022: Savings on Telescopes, Cameras, Star Projectors, Lightsabers, Lego, Drones, VR Headsets and more

By Ian Stokes published 13 July 22

Deals Just a few hours remain in the the Amazon Prime Day megasale. Scoop up sales quickly on telescopes, binoculars, Lego, Star Wars merch and other space gear.

Capture the night sky with the Nikon Z fc camera, now $100 off at Walmart this Prime Day

By Ian Stokes published 13 July 22

Deals Save over $100 on a mirrorless camera that we've named in our best beginner cameras guide.

Prime Day 3D printer deal: Save 27% on Elegoo Saturn & Saturn S resin printers

By Ian Stokes published 13 July 22

deals Get one of these planetary printers at their lowest ever prices in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Colonize the Red Planet with the Terraforming Mars board game, now 45% off

By Ian Stokes published 12 July 22

Get the Terraforming Mars board game at a huge discount in the Amazon Prime Day sales.

Save £120 on the DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo in this UK Amazon Prime Day drone deal

By Ian Stokes published 12 July 22

The UK is getting in on the Prime Day drone deals with this fantastic offer on the DJI Mini 2.

Lego is offering double VIP points over Amazon Prime Day event

By Ian Stokes published 11 July 22

Deals Get double VIP points when you buy from the Lego store on July 12-13.

Playmobil Star Trek USS Enterprise review

By Ian Stokes published 22 June 22

It wasn't quite a five-year mission, but we've finally built the Playmobil USS Enterprise and it's everything we wanted and more.

HP Reverb G2 VR Headset and Controllers.

HP Reverb G2 review

By Ian Stokes published 25 May 22

The HP Reverb G2 offers great value for money, firmly nailing down the mid-range VR headset niche.

Stargate Interview: Amanda Tapping, Brad Wright, & Google's Laurence Moroney talk Stargate AI 2.0

By Ian Stokes published 20 May 22

We speak to sci-fi icon Amanda Tapping, Stargate showrunner Brad Wright, and Google's AI lead Laurence Moroney about the latest Stargate AI screen read.

Deliver Us Mars Screenshots and Concept Art

The next giant leap: Interview with 'Deliver Us Mars' game developers

By Ian Stokes published 6 May 22

We talk to Koen and Paul Deetman, the founders of KeokeN Interactive about their ambitious new space adventure game, Deliver Us Mars.

Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run diorama review

By Ian Stokes published 4 May 22

The force is strong with this Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run set.

Purging the (extremely) unclean in 'Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters'

By Ian Stokes published 14 April 22

We went hands-on with the upcoming 'Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters.' For the Emperor!

Lego Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser review

By Ian Stokes published 16 February 22

Hunt down the Mandalorian with the Lego Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser.

Best free VR experiences: Free VR games for Oculus Quest 2 and more

By Ian Stokes published 11 February 22

Save money with these free VR experiences for the Oculus Quest and other VR headsets.

Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K review

By Ian Stokes published 24 January 22

The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K offers a large print bed, without sacrificing on print quality.

Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

By Ian Stokes published 29 November 21

Deals Save 15% on this powerful gaming laptop - ideal for running AAA games and VR headsets.

Cyber Monday Oculus Quest 2 deal: Get a free carry case worth $50 when you buy at Walmart

By Ian Stokes published 29 November 21

Deals Get a free carry case when you buy the Oculus Quest 2 from Walmart, or snag a $50 voucher instead at Amazon, Best Buy, or Newegg.

Save $380 on this Dell G15 gaming laptop - perfect for VR gaming - during the Cyber Monday sales

Dell Cyber Monday deal saves you $380 on this VR laptop

By Ian Stokes published 29 November 21

Deals Get over 20% off this powerful gaming VR laptop from the Dell Cyber Monday deals.

Save 20% on these Lego City space sets with this early Black Friday deal at Walmart

Walmart's Lego City space deals are blasting off, with 20% off this Cyber Monday

By Ian Stokes published 27 November 21

Deals Start your own space program with these Lego City Cyber Monday deals at Walmart.

Oculus Quest 2 Cyber Monday deal: $50 voucher with purchase at either Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy, or Oculus store

By Ian Stokes published 27 November 21

Deals Snap up this Oculus Quest 2 Cyber Monday deal and get a $50 voucher to spend on more great deals.

Black Friday laptop deal: Save big on Macbook Air and Dell XPS 13 - both ideal of editing your astrophotography snaps

Black Friday laptop deal: Save big on Macbook Air and Dell XPS 13 - both ideal for editing your astrophotography snaps

By Ian Stokes published 24 November 21

Deals Save $150 on the Macbook Air and $320 on the Dell XPS 13 in the Black Friday sales - two amazing photo editing laptops.

HTC Vive Pro 2 Black Friday deal: Save $80 on this HTC VR headset at Newegg

By Ian Stokes published 23 November 21

Deals Newegg is starting the deals strong with this HTC Vive Pro 2 Black Friday deal - down to it's lowest ever price.

HTC Vive Flow is the $499 VR headset that doesn’t need a PC

The HTC Vive Flow is a $499 VR headset that doesn't need a PC

By Ian Stokes published 15 October 21

HTC's new portable VR headset, the HTC Vive Flow, is looking to bring virtual reality to the masses.

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