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Accessories and Peripherals By Abdul Haddi 5 months ago

5 Best iPhone Accessories For Gamers

The smartphone electrified mobile gaming, but its limitations can leave gamers wanting. Fortunately, a healthy aftermarket makes accessorizing a solution.

A mechanic in a red T-shirt working on a car braking system

Cars By Edward Munene 5 months ago

What Is A Brake-By-Wire System And What Happens If It Fails While Driving?

A lot of new cars are ditching old school hydraulic brakes in favor of brake-by-wire systems. What are they? What happens if they fail while on the move?

Side shot of a 2003 Harley-Davidson Dnya Super Glide Sport

Motorcycles By Chloe Clougher 5 months ago

Which Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Did Jax From 'Sons Of Anarchy' Ride?

Jax Teller’s motorcycle in Sons of Anarchy is almost as iconic as the man himself. But what exactly did Jax ride in the series, and what were the specs?

A red tractor pulling a trailer in a field, front 3/4 view

Cars By Shane Schmid 5 months ago

What Is A Hydrostatic Transmission And Why Isn't It Used In Cars?

Commonly seen in lawn mowers and tractors, a hydrostatic transmission is a completely different type of transmission. Why don't we see it in cars?

The Milwaukee Tool M18 Top-Off Charger charges electronic devices.

Milwaukee By Ron King 5 months ago

What Is Milwaukee's Top-Off M18 Charger Good For & How Much Does It Cost?

If you're looking at power supplies for your job site, you've likely come across the Milwaukee Top-Off M18 charger. Here's what you should know.

Concept Cars By Alex Hevesy 5 months ago

Cadillac's New Rally SUV Concept Has Gullwing Doors, Light-Up Wheels & A Lot To Prove

Cadillac's latest concept car wants to take on the whoops off-road, but then drive you back home autonomously. But is this a vision of the future anyone wants?

The Antigravity A1 flying in front of a blurred background.

Drones By Andy Zahn 5 months ago

I Tried Insta360's New Antigravity Drone, And Here's Why I Think It's The Shakeup The Industry Needs

The Antigravity A1 is the first drone from Insta360's new drone brand. Our tests showed clearly: DJI is no longer the only major player in the drone business!

A silver 2015 Ford F-150 kicking up some mud, front 3/4 view

Cars By Humphrey Bwayo 5 months ago

How Far Can You Push The 3.5L EcoBoost Engine? This Is How Much Power It Can Output With A Few Mods

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine is one of the Blue Oval's most enduring and most tunable powertrains. Even with basic mods, it can put out some serious power.

Naval By Charles Earley 5 months ago

Why Do Ships Pump Out Water From The Sides?

That water spraying from a ship’s side isn’t a leak. Learn what’s behind this practice and why it matters for safety, trade, and the environment.

Cars By Humphrey Bwayo 5 months ago

What Is Ford's Trailer Sway Control And How Does It Make Towing Safer?

Trailer sway can be dangerous. Trailer Sway Control, as included on Ford models like the F-150 can make a big difference. But what exactly does it do?

Person with brown shoes stepping on the throttle and dead pedal

Car Accessories By Edward Munene 5 months ago

What Is Engine Braking & How Does It Help Preserve Your Automatic's Brake Pads

Many seasoned drivers utilize engine braking techniques to slow down their cars versus heavy braking, which can cause higher-than-average wear on brake pads.

Dewalt By Shane O'Neill 5 months ago

A DeWalt Coffee Maker Doesn't Exist, But This Brand Tried To Make One

Nope, DeWalt doesn’t make a coffee maker but another tool brand gave it a shot, using DeWalt's battery.

Accessories and Peripherals By Sarah Chaney 5 months ago

13 Useful USB Gadgets That Will Enhance Your Workspace

The ubiquitous USB isn't just for data transfer. Many USB gadgets aim to improve productivity and reduce stress and fatigue in the workplace.

Aviation By KR Manalo 5 months ago

Why Did Some World War 2 Fighter Planes Start With The Letter P?

You're probably familiar with the P-38 Lightning, the P-47 Thunderbolt, and the P-51 Mustang, but do you know what the P in their names stands for?

Royal Australian Air Force General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark during its aerial display at Singapore Airshow

Aviation By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

How The F-111 Strike Aircraft Led To The Iconic F-14 Fighter Jet

You may not have heard of the U.S. military's F-111, but the F-14 Tomcat that followed is a legendary aircraft.

A Harbor Freight store entrance under a blue sky

Harbor Freight By Mark Cowley 5 months ago

5 Harbor Freight Gadgets That Are Actually Worth Buying

Harbor Freight isn't just for tools. That might be what brings you to this hardware store, but while you're there, there are a lot of gadgets worth buying.

The front end of a black and gold Pontiac Trans Am

Classic Cars By Dave Goldberg 5 months ago

What Makes A 'Bandit Edition' Trans Am Different From Any Other Pontiac?

If you're interested in movie cars, you'll probably have come across a "Bandit Edition" Trans Am for sale. But what does that term actually mean?

Trucks By Zohaib Ahmed 5 months ago

How Cummins Helped Save Dodge & Gave Us The Ram Trucks We Know Today

Ram and Cummins go hand in hand nowadays, but at one point, Dodge was ready to give up on the pickup market. This is how the Cummins partnership saved it.

Front 3/4 view of a grayish blue Mazda CX-50 against a mountainous backdrop

SUVs and Crossovers By Chloe Clougher 5 months ago

Is The Mazda CX-50 A Good Car? Here's What Owners Say

The Mazda CX-50 is the rugged offering from Mazda's SUV lineup, based on the CX-5. Is it any good? Are CX-50 owners satisfied with their purchases?

Reviews By Andy Zahn 5 months ago

Testing Hypershell's Pro X Exoskeleton Is Like Hiking Through A Sci-Fi Movie

Imagine being able to walk easier, hike longer, carry more on your back, and to do it courtesy of an exoskeleton device made for everyday average consumers.

Cars By Nadeem Sarwar 5 months ago

What Happens If The Former Owner Of A Used Car Doesn't Pay The Sales Tax?

You can find yourself swimming in unexpected costs if you realize too late that a previous owner didn't pay off their sales tax before you buy a pre-owned car.

Close up of Microsoft Authenticator listing in Google Play Store

Technology By Max Miller 5 months ago

What's A Good Alternative To Microsoft Authenticator For Saving Your Passwords?

Microsoft Authenticator stopped supporting password management at the start of August. If you're looking for a decent alternative, check out our suggestions.

Naval By UmmeAimon Shabbir 5 months ago

HD Hyundai Makes Warships, And It Could Build Them For The US Navy

The U.S. is seeking to quickly boost its fleet of warships, and Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai might be the one to benefit. Here's the situation.

Head-on shot of the Volvo Iron Knight semi-truck

Trucks By Chloe Clougher 5 months ago

How Fast Is The World's Fastest Semi-Truck?

A semi-truck is not a vehicle you necessarily equate with speed, but the fastest semi-truck in the world is certain to turn your head. Here's what wee know.