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An unbranded power tool battery on a teal power tool, close-up shot

Tools By Quina Baterna 4 months ago

Should You Charge Power Tool Batteries Before Storing Them?

To make using power tools a little easier, most manufacturers offer universal batteries, each with specific requirements. Should you charge them before storing?

Airbus helicopter arriving at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre

Technology By Tom Clark 4 months ago

How Safe Are Helicopters? Here's What The Statistics Have To Say

When the general public thinks about aircraft safety, they're typically concerned with commercial airplanes, but there are plenty who use helicopters, as well.

TVs and Streaming By Marinel Sigue 4 months ago

Can You Power Apple TV With Your TV's USB Port?

If you're looking for a clutter-free setup for your Apple TV, you may be tempted to plug it into your TV's USB ports. But will it supply enough power?

A semi-truck driving along a freeway at sunset

Trucks By Joe Hindy 4 months ago

9 Semi Trucks With The Best MPG

The world of long-haul trucking is not known for fuel efficiency. These are huge trucks that pull huge loads, so even the best are some real gas guzzlers.

Cars By Ron King 4 months ago

Is The 6.2 LS Engine Any Good? Here's What Owners And Mechanics Say

General Motors' LS engine is extremely popular, and that also applies to the 6.2-liter version. What do the owners and mechanics say? Is it good?

Aviation By Zohaib Ahmed 4 months ago

Who Really Invented The First Fighter Jet & How Fast Did It Fly?

The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwable was the world's first operational jet aircraft and was powered by an engine designed by Hans von Ohain in 1936.

Cars By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

This Is The Worst BMW Engine Ever Made

BMW makes some pretty amazing cars, and a cornerstone of any good car is a good engine. Every BMW has its issues, but what's the automaker's worst engine?

Soldiers standing beside a Super Heavy Super Massive Panzer VIII Maus tank

Vehicles By Jonathan H. Kantor 4 months ago

This Is The Largest Military Tank Ever Made

While a true monster of a tank never saw the light of day, the largest military tank ever made is still impressively massive. Here's what it weighed.

Alan Kitzhaber's 1995 Kenworth T600, front 3/4 view

Trucks By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

How This 30-Year-Old Kenworth Truck Is Still Running With Over 4 Million Miles

Semi trucks doing tons of miles is a pretty par for the course, but this 30-year-old Kenworth has been going for over 4 million miles. How is that possible?

Smartphones By Daniel Trock 4 months ago

This T-Mobile App Might Be Recording Your Screen - Here's How To Turn It Off

Privacy is one of the most recurring concerns of the modern age and T-Mobile has included a feature in one of its apps that might raise those concerns.

A biker standing alongside black Buell bike

Motorcycles By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Why Harley-Davidson Discontinued Buell Motorcycles (And Who Owns It Now)

Buell Motorcycles made enough of a splash to get acquired by Harley-Davidson, but then Harley shut it down. Why did they shutter it, and who owns it now?

Ryobi By Shane O'Neill 4 months ago

Can Ryobi Batteries Freeze? Here's What You Need To Know

Despite their power and durability, Ryobi batteries need to be treated properly. First and foremost, be mindful of the temperatures they're used and stored in.

A Nissan Skyline R34 with blue neon underglow on display at car show in Daikoku parking area, front view

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 4 months ago

Is It Illegal To Drive With Underglow Lights On Your Car?

Underglow lights, once made popular by video games and action moves, are experiencing a new surge in popularity. Is it illegal to have them on your car?

Apple launch new smartphone iPhone 16 Series

iPhone By Mahnoor Faisal 4 months ago

These iPhone Models Are Officially Considered 'Vintage' By Apple

Apple chooses to go fancy even with how it classifies older products. Instead of letting devices reach their end gracefully it adds them to the Vintage list.

Cars By Jack Picone 4 months ago

Why Tesla Can't Open Dealerships In Wisconsin

There's an unexpected reason why Tesla, among other car manufacturers, aren't able to have dealerships in Wisconsin.

Man packing luggage including varous electronics

Laptops By Lynnae Williams 4 months ago

Can You Put A Laptop Charger In Checked Luggage? What The TSA Rules Say

It's crucial to bring your laptop charger when traveling, but it's even more important to know the TSA rules for packing it. Here's what you need to know.

Apple's refreshed UI design showing the refreshed Apple Messages app

News By Rahul Srinivas 4 months ago

WWDC 2025: 4 Key Features Still Missing From Apple Messages

Apple Messages continues to lack several features considered essential by Android users and those contemplating a switch to iOS. Let's take a closer look.

Electric Vehicles By Zohaib Ahmed 4 months ago

Can You Use A Third-Party Tow Hitch For A Tesla?

If you are interested in adding a third-party tow hitch to your Tesla, it is possible, and there are vendors who can do it, but there is a catch.

A man checking out the Google Photos app on his iPhone's App Store.

iPhone By Aman Kumar 4 months ago

One Of The Most Useful Google AI Features Is Finally Coming To iPhone

With the 10th anniversary of Google Photos, the company announced it's rolling out some cool AI features previously limited to Pixel phones.

Computers and Tablets By Nadeem Sarwar 4 months ago

What Is Apple's Liquid Glass? (And When Will It Be Available For Your Devices?)

Apple has announced Liquid Glass, but what does it do, and when will it be available for all of its devices? Here's everything you need to know.

Audi's A.I.-powered Welding Splatter Detection system in action

Artificial Intelligence By Alec Hively 4 months ago

Audi Is Using AI Where You Least Expect It (And The Benefits Could Be Huge)

As concerns about artificial intelligence ramp up, Audi has begun using AI in some unexpected and surprising ways to help its human workers on the job.

Phone being connected to laptop through USB cord

Smartphones By Mikael Trench 4 months ago

What Does USB Tethering Mean And How Does It Work?

Need to connect to the Internet but only have your phone? USB Tethering could be a solution. Here's how it works and how to use it with your device.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card on digital background

Components By Max Miller 4 months ago

Is Nvidia's RTX 5080 Graphics Card Better Than The RTX 4090?

Buy a new second-tier GPU or go for a previous-generation flagship? If that's the question you're asking about the RTX 5080 and 4090, we have the answer.

iPhone By Adnan Ahmed 4 months ago

WWDC 2025: 3 Things We Love About iOS 26's New Design

Apple introduced iOS 26 at its annual worldwide developer's conference and we found three things that we absolutely love about the new design.

Cars By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Does Lexus Stand For Anything? The Truth Behind The Brand's Mysterious Name

While most car brands are named after people who founded them, Lexus stands out. It's not someone's name, it's not a word in any language. What does it mean?

Tablets By Nadeem Sarwar 4 months ago

iPadOS 26 Feels More Like macOS, And That's A Good Thing

The new iPadOS 26 feels more like macOS, which could be a game changer from a user experience standpoint. Here's everything you need to know.

U.S. Military Strike Eagle Jet in action

Aviation By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

America's F-15E Strike Eagle Jet Just Got A Lot Better At Fighting Drones

Drones have emerged as a big new threat on battlefields, and the U.S. Air Force has found a cost-effective way of combating them without spending a ton.

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