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Coal Vs Nuclear Power Plants: Which Produces More Energy?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:45:00 +0000

When looking at coal plants and nuclear plants in the U.S., you might wonder which produces more energy. It's a little complicated. Here's what we know.

10 Reasons You Should Buy Exercise Headphones Instead Of Using Your Usual Pair

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Bedford) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

You may feel happy taking your regular headphones to the gym, but exercise headphones make a lot of smart design choices and hold up better in that environment.

Why Some Smartphones Have Worse Repairability Than Others

staff@slashgear.com (Kazim Alvi) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Ever wonder why you can no longer replace your phone's dead batteries? Discover the modern engineering design choices that make newer smartphones unrepairable.

3 Tractor Brands Owned By AGCO

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

AGCO has become a major agricultural equipment company partly through acquisitions. Here's how three established tractor brands became part of its portfolio.

Classic Car Museum Closes Because Young Mechanics 'Don't Know About Carburetors'

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Classic cars need specialized maintenance, but there are so few people capable of doing it that a classic car museum has decided to close its doors for good.

Harley-Davidson Is Reviving The Road King, And Not Just As A Special

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Harley-Davidson is bringing back an old favorite for riders to add to their collections, and it's none other than the Road King, now with an "ST" labeling.

Mondo Robotics Beni Review: Good Tiny Robot Camera Bones, But Not Quite Great

staff@slashgear.com (Adam Doud) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:50 +0000

Imagine a cute little robot that can follow you around while you're biking around town. It's neat! Just so long as it doesn't run into a garbage can.

11 Of The Best Mini Tools & Compact Products You Can Buy From Tractor Supply In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Sometimes a mini-tool is all you need to reach that hard-to-access bolt. These miniaturized editions of full-sized tools come in handy around the house.

Why The US Military Cleverly Built A Drone Specifically To Get Shot Down

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Butson) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

The U.S. military generally isn't in the business of getting its drones shot down. However, in the case of one specific drone, that was precisely the point.

Bambu Lab Loses Big In $27M 3D Printer Lawsuit

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0000

3D printer company Bambu Lab has been ordered to pay a hefty $27 million in damages to Stratasys, Inc. for patent infringement. Here's what happened.

How Florida License Plate Laws Are Changing In October 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Florida's already got more than 100 approved specialty license plates, but this October it's adding more, and changing the rules around trying to get one.

5 Of The Best Under $50 Headphones On Amazon

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Shopping for a pair of good-quality headphones on Amazon doesn't mean you've got to break the bank; there are a number of good choices available for under $50.

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: When Select Makes More Sense Than Premium

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Ford's affordable EV may still divide opinion with its name, but it's the trim sheet where things get really controversial.

What Does 'Yacht Certified' Mean On A Boat?

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000

You might think yachts are just large, fancy vessels out on the water, but there is actually an official certification program that classifies them.

Honda's Best Selling Family SUV Might Be Ditching Gas-Only Engines For Good

staff@slashgear.com (Alvin Wanjala) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

One of Honda's standout SUV models only recently started offering a hybrid powertrain. According to a report, the next generation might be hybrid-only.

4 Drawbacks Of Using Studded Tires

staff@slashgear.com (Joe Oliveto) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Studded tires offer exceptional grip when driving in icy road conditions, but they're far from perfect; there are a number of associated drawbacks to their use.

Porsche's Rumored Flat-Eight Hypercar Is Starting To Look More Real

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Reports indicate that Porsche indeed has a flat-eight hypercar in the works, with attendees at its Capital Markets Day in October possibly getting a first look.

5 New Tractor Supply Tools Available In September 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Tractor Supply has expanded its tool selection for September 2026. These five new arrivals could be useful additions for homeowners, DIYers, and hobbyists.

The GM Small Block V8 That Became The Most Popular Car Engine In The World

staff@slashgear.com (Jon Dempsey) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0000

With more than 100 million produced by General Motors over the course of 70 years, this small-block V8 is highly popular for its performance and reliability.

14 USB Redlithium Milwaukee Tools & Products You Probably Didn't Realize Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Milwaukee's Redlithium USB range goes well beyond flashlights. Here are lesser-known tools and products, from earbuds and neck lights to a digital level.