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A tire technician inspecting used vehicle tires

Cars By Ron King January 16th, 2025

Is It Safe To Buy Used Tires For Your Vehicle?

Buying used tires can be a great way to save money, especially if only one or two tires need replacing. However, there are some things you should be aware of.

Cars By Travis Langness January 16th, 2025

What Is Toyota's KDSS And Which Models Have The Unique Suspension?

Ever heard of a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System? Here is what makes it so useful for off-roading and which Toyota models have it installed.

Diesel engine block heater cable plugged

Cars By Wilfred Nkhwazi January 16th, 2025

5 Block Heater Alternatives For Diesel Engines

If you drive a diesel that doesn’t have a built-in engine block heater, here are five options you could consider to battle freezing temperatures.

Laptops By Brad Hill January 16th, 2025

How To Fix The Touchpad On Your MSI Laptop If It Stops Working

If you're having trouble with the touchpad on your MSI laptop, there's no need to panic. These steps may be able to get your touchpad back in working shape.

Front end of a white Corvette Z06 parked on a city street

Trucks By Olivia Richman January 15th, 2025

Is The 2025 Corvette Truck Real?

Chevy may be working on a Corvette SUV, but what about the recent rumor that there might be a pickup truck in the mix too? The truth isn't what you might think.

Youtube app on App Store on iPadOS and iPhone

Tablets By Mahnoor Faisal January 15th, 2025

How To Block YouTube On Your Child's iPad (App And Safari)

Are you trying to stop your child from having access to YouTube via app and Safari on their iPad? Here is a how to guide to help ensure they're safey.

Dewalt By Shane O'Neill January 15th, 2025

4 DeWalt Tools You Might Want To Avoid, According To Owners

DeWalt is one of the most well-known names in tool manufacturing, but not every DeWalt tool is perfect, as reviews of these four tools proves.

Cars By Shane O'Neill January 15th, 2025

This Is The US State With The Most Pontiac Owners

Pontiac as an automaker has been gone for years now, but with many still on the road today, the most Pontiac owners live in one surprising U.S. state.

Fax sending controls in the Municorn Android Fax App.

Promoted By Nadeem Sarwar January 15th, 2025

Municorn Android Fax App Sends Faxes From Your Phone With Ease

Municorn Android Fax App does exactly what it suggests it should do -- it sends faxes from your smartphone to a fax machine. It's as simple as that.

Exterior of Harbor Freight Tools retail location.

Harbor Freight By Mark LoProto January 15th, 2025

6 Adorable Mini Tools You Can Get At Harbor Freight

There are plenty of miniature-sized tools on the market, and Harbor Freight has several that are worth adding to a hobbyist or handyman's arsenal.

Cars By Adam Doud January 15th, 2025

I Didn't Know How Good Car Audio Could Be Until I Got In This Lamborghini

How much better can the sound system in a Lamborghini really be? Bose invited one of our CES attendees to hear what a 2025 Lamborghini Revuelto had to offer.

Tools By Daniel Trock January 15th, 2025

Hard Hat Colors Explained: Who Wears What, And Why?

Work sites always have a lot going on, which is why it's important to stay organized. The different hard hat colors help show at a glance what job everyone has.

The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angelese.

Technology By Daniel Trock January 15th, 2025

How Technology Helps Fight The Flames Of California Wildfires

From protecting firefighters to communicating with them and the public , technology is helping in the fight against California's deadly wildfires.

Automotive Reviews By Alex Hevesy January 15th, 2025

2025 Range Rover Evoque Review: Smooth, Stylish And Thirsty

Range Rover's smallest SUV still commands a big price. Does the Evoque deliver enough of a luxury feel to justify that?

Tessan Level 2 EV charger with a plugged-in car

Promoted By Zach Lisabeth January 15th, 2025

Tessan Makes Impressive CES Debut, Gets Innovation Award For Powerful Design

Tessan makes charging products that marry impressive, top-of-the-line technology with beautiful, clean modern design, earning it a SlashGear Innovation Award.

Electric Vehicles By Stephen Fogel January 15th, 2025

Who Owns Polestar And Where Are Its Cars Made?

Polestar is becoming a bigger presence in the United States and is actively working on changing where its cars are manufactured for many reasons.

Technology By Barry Peacock January 15th, 2025

10 Tech Gadgets Every Hiking Enthusiast Will Want

Gadgets for hiking are designed to withstand the rigors of the outdoors and can truly enhance a camping experience.

News By Alex Hevesy January 15th, 2025

The New Acura RSX Isn't What We Hoped For (But We're Still Excited)

There was a big surprise in the announcement of Acura's new RSX, but the news isn't bad. Instead, it sheds light on the future of Acura -- and Honda.

iPhone By Jam Kotenko January 15th, 2025

4 Of The Highest-Rated Wildfire Tracking Apps Available (iPhone & Android)

Wildfires can start without warning and when it happens in an area near you, it's important to use one of these highly-rated wildfire tracking apps.

Aaron McDaniel pitching Tycoon app on Shark Tank

Technology By David Cotriss January 15th, 2025

What Happened To The Tycoon App From Shark Tank Season 6?

Real estate crowdfunding app Tycoon is one of the few businesses ever called out by the hosts of Shark Tank during an episode. What happened to them afterward?

Ford Mustang Dark Horse driving in a tunnel

Cars By Travis Langness January 15th, 2025

6 Of The Cheapest Cars With Over 500 HP

If you're looking for a car that has some serious power but won't break the bank, these six cars are all budget-conscious and over 500 horsepower.

A UH-60M Black Hawk Army helicopter flying over the desert.

Technology By Jonathan H. Kantor January 15th, 2025

Black Hawk Helicopters Are Getting Smarter And Are Almost Ready To Fly Themselves

The Black Hawk is U.S. military's main helicopter, and a new automated system promises to make it so much easier to fly, almost anyone will be able to pilot it.

Technology By Lynnae Williams January 15th, 2025

5 Of The Best Alternatives To Proton Mail

If you're looking for a secure and private email option, there are a few great alternatives to Proton Mail. Here are a few that might fit your needs.

Passenger side view of first-gen Audi R8 parked in desert

Cars By Alvin Reyes January 15th, 2025

Why Did Audi Discontinue The R8?

The Audi R8 was the German automaker's first supercar, and kicked off a lot of firsts in the auto industry as a whole, but 2023 marked its final model year.