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An extreme close-up of a 3V CR2032 button cell battery

Technology By Ron King 26 days ago

Here's How To Tell If A CR2032 Battery Is Bad

Found in devices like Apple AirTags, the CR2032 button cell battery, also known as a coin battery, is pretty common. How can you tell if it has gone bad?

MWC By Adam Doud 26 days ago

The Adorable Tech I'm Using To Cover MWC 2026

We're at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, and our intrepid reporter is carrying several cool bits of tech in order to cover the show.

Smartphones By Jordan Wirth 26 days ago

These Smartphones Will No Longer Get Updates Or Support In 2026

Your phone might be closer to losing support than you think. See which Samsung, iPhone, Pixel, and more are officially done in 2026.

A Martinez Tool Company M1 hammer on a wooden surface.

Hand Tools By Chris Littlechild 26 days ago

What Makes A Martinez Hammer So Special

With a price tag near $400, this might be the most expensive hammer you can buy. Here is why professional carpenters say it is worth every penny.

A Benz Patent-Motorwagen parked outside.

Cars By Shane O'Neill 26 days ago

The Wild Way Early Drivers Filled Up Their Cars Before Gas Stations Existed

Fuelling your car at a gas station is an everyday occurrence in the modern world, but it hasn't always been so convenient or easy.

Tools By Nate Williams 26 days ago

5 Tools Snap-On Makes That DeWalt Doesn't

Snap-On and DeWalt serve very different professionals. Looking beyond drills and saws shows where one brand goes much deeper than the other.

Rider on red motorcycle wearing white dirty boots

Motorcycles By Syeda Laiba Alam 26 days ago

13 Of The Best Motorcycle Boots, According To Bikers And Experts

These motorcycle boots are some of the best according to bikers and experts and will provide you ample protection and long-term durability.

Female police officer handing a motorist his license as her partner stands behind the vehicle

Cars By Stephen Fogel 26 days ago

These Are The Easiest US States To Get A Speeding Ticket In

Each U.S. state enforces its traffic laws differently, resulting in some states being more keen to catch and ticket drivers caught speeding than others.

Tools By Mark Cowley 26 days ago

Snap-On Torque Wrenches Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys This Brand

Snap-On is one of the most celebrated tool brands, particularly when it comes to torque wrenches. If you can't justify the cost, what should you buy?

close of hands holding carlinkit device in a car

Car Accessories By Quina Baterna 26 days ago

This Cheap Gadget Turns Any Car's Infotainment Center Into A Smart TV

Want more from your car’s infotainment system? Here's a low-priced gadget that couold be the answer. We explain how it works and what the drawbacks are.

Car Accessories By Niel Stender 26 days ago

16 Cool Garage Finds You Didn't Know Existed

Transform your garage with these cool gadgets and tools, from clever storage upgrades to ride-on car caddies and giant inflatable motorcycle bubbles.

Vertical and horizontal lines of choke valve indicator seen on Stihl blower

Tools By Nate Williams 26 days ago

What Do The Vertical & Diagonal Lines Stand For On Your Stihl Blower?

Although gas-powered leaf blowers aren't widely available, if you have a Stihl blower, you might be wondering what those vertical and diagonal lines are for.

USS Midway (CVB-41) Off Norfolk, Virginia on May 12, 1947, with a deck full of SB2C

Naval By Eli Shayotovich 26 days ago

This US Navy Aircraft Carrier Had The Longest Deployment In History

One U.S. Navy aircraft has the longest deployment. But that's not the whole story. We explain how the Cold War, pandemic, and more affect the stats.

Technology By Cody D. Campbell 26 days ago

5 Fun And Simple Toys You Can Make At Home With A 3D Printer

Having a 3D printer opens up a whole new world of tools, gadgets, and even toys to print out at home. Here are five simple toys worth trying out.

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 26 days ago

5 Of The Strangest Places Automakers Have Stored A Spare Tire

Spare tire placement might seem like a trivial detail, but certain automakers have stored spare tires in some very odd places over the years.

A mechanic mounting Toyo Open Country AT3 tires on a Range Rover

Cars By Shane O'Neill 26 days ago

How Often You Should Rotate Toyo Open Country AT3 Tires, According To Toyo

Toyo's Open Country AT3 tire is a pretty serious performer in the world of high-performance off-road tires. How often should you actually rotate them?

Technology By Azzief Khaliq 26 days ago

15 Of The Worst Home Appliances Consumer Reports Tested In 2025

Some appliances look like great deals on paper, but testing tells a different story. Here are the models Consumer Reports says to skip.

Cars By Stephen Fogel 26 days ago

Who's Liable? What To Do If A Car Wash Damages Your Vehicle

Automated cleaners are convenient, but a mechanical failure can wreck your paint job. Here is who pays the bill when your vehicle gets damaged.

Cars By Bob Sharp 26 days ago

4 Garage Tools That Pay For Themselves In One Use

Taking your car to the mechanic might be convenient, but it isn't always the cheapest option. Which garage tools will save you tons of potential cash?

Honda Civic hatchback driving down a road

Cars By Patrick Phillips 26 days ago

The Honda Model KBB Picked Above Every Other Compact Car In 2026

When a Honda compact took the top spot in KBB's 2026 Best Buy award, few were surprised — the same model has won the honor nearly a dozen times.

A collection of hand tools laid out round a tool belt

Hand Tools By Daniel Feininger 26 days ago

12 Hand Tools That Keep Home Repairs Super Simple

Sometimes a simple solution to a home repair problem is the most ideal one. There are a number of versatile, inexpensive hand tools that can fill this role.

Ryobi By Cody D. Campbell 26 days ago

Yes, Ryobi Makes A Biscuit Joiner - Here's What It Costs & What Users Say About It

Ryobi often makes very capable tools for very reasonable prices, but its biscuit joiner kit isn't necessarily the affordable slam dunk you may be expecting.

White SnapWireless PowerPack Nano dangling in front of drinks at a bar

Accessories and Peripherals By Azzief Khaliq 26 days ago

5 Keychain Charging Gadgets That'll Save You From A Dead Battery

Rechargeable power banks are certainly useful, but these tend to be large and bulky. Smaller, keychain-sized gadgets offer better portability for many.