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Dewalt By Cody D. Campbell 6 months ago

Yes, DeWalt Had A Motorcycle Custom Built - Here's What Kind Of Bike It Is

DeWalt's bespoke motorcycle is based on a 1200cc Triumph T120, and was heavily customized by Thornton Hundred Motorcycles of Milton Keynes in the U.K.

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Technology By Tom Clark 6 months ago

What Are The Blue Lights Above Traffic Signals For?

Red means stop, green means go — but what about blue? You may have seen blue lights on top of traffic signals at some junctions; here's what they do.

A person using a Stihl hsa 26 mini hedge trimmer

Tool Brands By John Davis 6 months ago

4 Small But Powerful Mini Stihl Power Tools

Stihl is a well-known name in the tool industry, and it carries several powerful, but mini power tools. Here are four of our favorites to add to your set.

Motorcycles By Travis Langness 6 months ago

600cc Vs. 1000cc: Which Is Better For Motorcycle Racing? Here's What Riders Say

Want to get into motorcycle racing? You'll need to get the right bike first, and it all starts with choosing between 600cc and 1000cc motorcycles.

A gray Dongfeng dump truck on a city street, front 3/4 view

Trucks By Dauglas Denga 6 months ago

Does Cummins Make Engines For Chinese Trucks?

Cummins is one of the most highly respected manufacturers of diesel powertrains in the world. Does it supply diesel engines for Chinese trucks as well?

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Cars By John Davis 6 months ago

Can You Interchange 10W-30 And 5W-30 Motor Oils?

Motor oil comes in various weights, including 5W-30 and 10W-30. But can you substitute one for the other in your car? Here's what you need to know.

A yellow Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle motorcycle at a bike show, side view

Motorcycles By Ron King 6 months ago

Why Did Harley-Davidson Discontinue The V-Rod?

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod is one of the most special models from the brand, certainly a departure from the established lineup. Why did Harley discontinue it?

Geely 9X and Zeely 009 MPV parked beside each other

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 6 months ago

5 Car Brands Owned By China's Geely Group

While it's newer, the Geely Group owns quite a few car brands that you may have heard of. Here's a background on the company and the brands it owns.

Motorcycles By Tom Clark 6 months ago

What Is The Deltabox Frame On A Yamaha Motorcycle?

Motorcycle manufacturers often have names for their technologies, and Yamaha's Deltabox frame is just another example. But what does it mean exactly?

Person using Ryobi tool with 18V battery pack

Ryobi By Patrick Phillips 6 months ago

Can You Charge An 18V Ryobi Battery Via USB-C?

Ryobi has become an incredibly prominent maker of tools powered by lithium-ion batteries, but have any of those tools been shipped with USB-C charging?

A person typing a password into a computer.

Technology By Shane O'Neill 6 months ago

Your More Complicated Passwords Might Be Vulnerable

Think your complex passwords are secure? Learn why even complicated passwords can be vulnerable and how to better protect your accounts.

A woman plays video games on a gaming PC with two monitors

Components By Monica J. White 6 months ago

Is 8 GB Of GPU VRAM Still Enough For Modern Gaming?

If you're a PC gamer, you've probably seen more than one person express the opinion that 8 GB of VRAM isn't enough. But how true is that, exactly?

A picture of Minuteman Missile NHS, South Dakota, which is almost identical to ones found in other parts of the country like Montana.

Military By Eli Shayotovich 6 months ago

How Many Missile Silos Are In Montana?

The United States houses thousands of nuclear missiles in underground silos, with Montana being home to a good chunk of the missile launch facilities.

Cars By Shane Schmid 6 months ago

Is It Safe To Drive In The Left Lane Even When You're Not Passing?

A left lane on the highway is also called the passing lane, but is it safe to stay there even if you're not planning to go around another driver?

Cars By Travis Langness 6 months ago

5 Cars With Brembo Brakes You Can Buy In The US

Brembo brakes have grown over the years into the premier brand for high-performance brakes. There are even a handful of cars that have them factory-installed.

A 3D rendering of a miniaturized fusion reactor

Military By Jonathan H. Kantor 6 months ago

The US Army Is Building A Nuclear Microreactor — Here's Why That's Important

If you thought nuclear power was a thing of the past, think again. The U.S. is working on a microreactor using the technology and it could have ripple effects.

Science By Cassidy Ward 6 months ago

Science Experiments With Terrifying Consequences

Scientific studies have given us so much knowledge that we now take for granted, but every now and then an experiment doesn't go as planned.

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 Pro

Smartphones By Max Miller 6 months ago

Google Pixel 9 Pro Vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Which Phone Has The Better Battery? (According To Reviews)

The Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 represent the pinnacle of Android-powered smartphones for many users, but which one has the better battery?

Cummins PGXL Vital cans in black and red

Cars By Daksh Chaudhary 6 months ago

What Coolant Does Cummins Recommend You Use (And Do You Have To?)

Cummins knows how to build engines that last, and their coolant recommendations can allegedly keep things running more smoothly. But is it a necessity?

Cars By Dave Goldberg 6 months ago

Costco Vs. Sam's Club Tire Packages: Which Gets You More For Your Money

Costco and Sam's Club both offer tire services to members, but which one truly has the best deal? The answer can vary depending on a few factors.

Gas station display with the different types of fuel options available.

Cars By Tauseef Zia 6 months ago

Do Turbocharged Engines Actually Need Premium Gas?

You may have been told that if your car has a turbocharger that you absolutely need to use high-octane gas, but just how true is this assertion?

Naval By Chris Littlechild 6 months ago

Why The US Navy Doesn't Have Any Corvette Ships

The corvette is a proud type of ship that is used extensively in naval forces around the world, so why doesn't the U.S. Navy utilize them? Here's what we know.

Cars By Jon Dempsey 6 months ago

How Far Can You Drive On Zero Miles To Empty?

Most of us have been driving along and had the low fuel light pop on, but how much further can you go before you need to fuel up? Here's what you need to know.

Cars By Alvin Reyes 6 months ago

How China Bought The Italian Tire Company Pirelli And What Italy Is Doing About It

Pirelli has been partially owned by Chinese state-run company Sinochem since 2015. Now the Italian government wants to prevent China from owning it outright.

Technology By Rahul Srinivas 6 months ago

Here's The Helicopter Behind The Horrifying Lakeside Restaurant Crash In Michigan

Restaurant patrons witnessed a small red helicopter lose control in the parking lot , turning an otherwise quiet meal into a startling spectacle.

A comparison of four different monitor sizes varying from standard definition, to full hd, to 4k, to 8k, with a beach scene in the back.

Gaming By Anthoni Oisin 6 months ago

8K Gaming Monitors Are Coming, But Are Our Computers Ready For Them?

Gaming monitors are expanding again with the rise of 8K monitors, but can your computer even handle gaming at an 8K resolution or is it too soon?

USS Nimitz with multiple aircrafts sailing in the sea

Naval By Daksh Chaudhary 6 months ago

This Is The Oldest American Aircraft Carrier Still In Service

You might think that advancing tech will always be most important to the military, but one aircraft carrier has been in service helping America for decades.

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