These prototypes of the helmet-mounted Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III and the rifle-mounted Family Weapons Sights - Individual constitute a two-part system that will let soldiers see images from ...

What the Secret Scope Camera is and how it differs from traditional security cameras. The key features that make this camera stand out—such as 1080p HD resolution, AI motion detection, and night ...

Traditional military-grade nightvision gear has a history stretching back to the Second World War, relying on photomultiplier tubes to help soldiers see in the dark. Such devices have trickled down to ...

The AstroScope, from night vision manufacturer Electrophysics, is a modular adapter that adds night-vision capability to DSLR cameras and camcorders. Designed for use by the military, law enforcement, ...

Fancy being able to take a little video footage or photographs in darkness using just your smartphone? If you do then the new Snooperscope might be worth more investigation as it allows you to easily ...

Night vision scopes aren’t just for the military. With an explosion of invasive animals such as wild hogs, coyotes, and armadillos, hunting at night has never been more popular—and sometimes necessary ...

You can get a night optic for under $1,000 or save $1,000 on a premium thermal scope with these Black Friday deals.

Editor’s Note: October 23, 2025: As veteran Contributor Justin Park begins testing a new round of night vision and thermal imaging gear, we’ve updated this story with some early frontrunners based on ...

Contrary to popular belief, most property crimes—including burglaries and package theft—happen during the day, not under cover of darkness. But night still brings unique challenges: fewer people ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Jamey Caldwell has spent thousands of hours working with night vision devices—in war and for hunting feral pigs. He spent 21 years in the US Army, with the first seven serving in the 75th Ranger ...