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Hand Tools By Russ Good 3 months ago

The 13 Best-Selling Tool Sets On Amazon Everyone's Grabbing This November

It's true, Amazon isn't always the best place for buying tools, but the store sells a lot of great, pre-assembled toolkits at different price points.

Computers and Tablets By Joseph Chidi 3 months ago

You Shouldn't Store Passwords In Your Web Browser — Here's Why

It's easy to think that the password managers your web browser recommends you to use are secure enough, but it's not as simple as you might imagine.

Amazon packages stacked on a home's front porch

Technology By Caroline Anschutz 3 months ago

Anyone Can Buy Unclaimed Amazon Packages – Here's Where You Can Find Them

For a variety of reasons, Amazon packages may not be able to make it to the place of delivery. When that happens, undeliverable packages are sold elsewhere.

Street view of the Cucamonga Service Station museum

Cars By Chris Littlechild 3 months ago

This Gas Station Was Left To Rot – Now It's One Of Route 66's Most Popular Landmarks

After the national network of highways funneled traffic away from Route 66, one of its gas stations was left for ruin. Then one day, it was revived.

Ryobi By Shane O'Neill 3 months ago

These 3 Ryobi Tools Changed The Way I Approach DIY Projects

Ryobi may not be the go-to brand for serious DIYers, but our first-hand experience with these Ryobi pieces has proven they're a worthwhile investment.

White Volvo XC60 parked on side of the road alongside a Land Rover

Cars By Siddharth Munjal 3 months ago

The Most Reliable Volvo Model You Can Buy In 2025 (According To J.D. Power)

The Volvo XC60 may not be as reliable as many other competitors in its range, but it's turning heads as Volvo's best offering in a long time.

Trucks By Charlie Berrey 3 months ago

The Biggest Differences Between US & European Semi-Trucks, Explained

They do the same job, but U.S. and European semi-trucks couldn’t be more different. Discover how roads, laws, and design philosophy mean they're worlds apart.

Technology By Nadeem Sarwar 3 months ago

Samsung & Google Show Off Their Answer To The Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro is getting some new competition in the form of an Android-based XR headset collaboration from Samsung and Google, and it costs a lot less.

Portable grey lamp speaker on a nightstand

Technology By Zack Palm 3 months ago

5 Of The Most Highly Rated Gadgets You Can Find At IKEA

Find practical and well-rated IKEA gadgets that make daily life easier, from smart lighting to kitchen helpers and portable speakers for any space.

People's Republic of China flag flying over water

Naval By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 months ago

This Chinese Farmer Has A Unique Hobby – He Built A Working Submarine

Some people collect items for a hobby while others like to learn a new skill or construct models. This Chinese farmer prefers building submarines.

Kia Soul parked in city with hamsters standing near it

Cars By Stephen Fogel 3 months ago

The Kia Soul Era Is At An End – Here's Why It's Being Discontinued

The Kia Soul’s funky shape and dancing hamsters made it a star, but its story is ending. Discover what’s driving Kia to pull the plug after a 16-year run.

Cars By Olivia Richman 3 months ago

NYC's Most Ticketed Drivers Aren't Paying Up – And Many Are Getting Away With It

A shocking NYC study reveals how repeat speeders rack up hundreds of school zone tickets, yet keep driving penalty-free due to a flaw in the city’s system.

Apple CarPlay Ultra with the Now Playing screen

Car Accessories By Mark Cowley 3 months ago

3 Car Brands That Offer Apple CarPlay Ultra (Or Plan To Include Access To It Soon)

Apple's CarPlay was an infotainment solution when cars began transforming into software, but will the next-gen CarPlay Ultra achieve the same success?

Tool Brands By Ali Hassan 3 months ago

Menards Lawsuits Explained: How The Hardware Chain Continues To Find Legal Trouble

Behind Menards’ towering aisles and rebate deals lies a trail of lawsuits and fines. Why does the retailer keep facing the same legal troubles?

Cars By Brian McHugh 3 months ago

NASA's Airless 'Superelastic' Tires Could Be Coming To Consumer Cars

The same space tires that allow the Mars rovers to get around might be coming to your driveway in the near future. Here's the company that could do it.

An unidentified electrified car plugged in to charge

Cars By Stephen Fogel 3 months ago

Study Shows Plug-In Hybrids May Produce Similar Amounts Of Pollution As Gas Vehicles

Plug-in hybrids are a good option for the transitional period to electric cars, but according to a recent study, they might actually be dirtier than we thought.

Automotive Reviews By Michael Teo Van Runkle 3 months ago

The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Gets Everything Right At The Worst Possible Time

Powerful, capable, and now it sounds the part, too. So why are prospects looking so dreary for the Ram 1500 RHO?

Technology By Patrick Phillips 3 months ago

Here's Why You Don't Need To Cover Your HVAC Unit This Winter

While it might seem logical to put a tarp or other cover over your HVAC unit's compressor during the winter month, it isn't necessarily required.

A person holding a Samsung Galaxy A36 smartphone

Android By Sumukh Rao 3 months ago

5 Android Phones To Avoid In 2025 (And What To Buy Instead)

There's an Android phone for every occasion. Actually, there are several — here are the ones you should avoid, and some alternatives you should pick instead.

iPhone By Jowi Morales 3 months ago

Yes, You Can Get AppleCare On A Refurbished iPhone - But There's A Catch

Even refurbished iPhones can be expensive, so buyers may be interested in protecting their purchase with AppleCare. This is possible, but not always.

Cars By Mike Shutt 3 months ago

Lexus Has Officially Been Dethroned As Toyota's Top Luxury Brand

Lexus was Toyota's top luxury brand since 1989, but now, Toyota is spinning off Century to sit at the very top, dethroning Lexus in the process.

User scrolling Instagram on a smartphone outdoors

Smartphones By Mark Cowley 3 months ago

This Is Considered The Best Major Cellular Carrier In Terms Of Customer Satisfaction

The best smartphones are useless if your service isn't up to par, and this company keeps its customers happier than any other cell provider in the U.S.

Car dealer hands keys to new car to customer

Cars By Charles Earley 3 months ago

Apparently, Car Dealerships Have No Obligation To Take Back Your New Car And Give You Your Deposit

If you get cold feet after purchasing a new or used car, while you won't just be able to get your money back, it's a little bit more complicated.

A 2026 gray Honda Odyssey minivan is parked near a soccer field on a sunny day, and trees casting soft shadows across the lot.

Cars By Ilerioluwakiiye Tubi 3 months ago

5 Honda Models With The Highest Maintenance Costs

Honda has a deserved reputation for longevity, but that doesn't mean it is included in the MSRP. Maintenance costs accumulate along with the miles.

A heavily modified red Mazda RX-8 parked on the road with its hood open.

Cars By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago

Can You Modify A Financed Car? What To Know Before Wrenching

Financing a vehicle might mean that you own it, but there's still an agreement that has to be signed, which includes stipulations you have to follow.

stack of batteries in clear tower with 5V USB inverter on top

Science By Bob Sharp 3 months ago

MIT Is One Step Closer To Having Building-Sized Batteries With This Innovative Tech

Moving, storing, and managing electric power is a major logistical challenge, but new research from MIT scientists could help mitigate those issues.

Close-up of smartphone screen showing Bluetooth icon in On position and other connectivity icons in quick menu.

Accessories and Peripherals By Philip Kambutu 3 months ago

Is Bluetooth Secure? Risks You Need To Know If You Leave It On Your Devices All The Time

You probably use Bluetooth to connect any number of things to your computer and/or cell phone, but is it actually safe to leave your Bluetooth enabled?

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