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A phone dropped on the ground, with a cracked front surface.

Accessories and Peripherals By Chris Littlechild 2 months ago

What Does 'Military-Grade Drop Protection' Actually Mean On A Phone Case?

Just because a phone case is claiming to have "military-grade drop protection," it doesn't mean it's superior. There's a lot of wiggle room to earn that label.

A cell phone tower against a cloudy sky at sunset

Smartphones By Caroline Anschutz 2 months ago

This Town May Lose Its T-Mobile Service Because The Company Won't Pay $88k

Residents in one small town are facing diminished cell phone service after a dispute with T-Mobile over a local tower. Here's what happened.

The cigarette dispenser/lighter in FDR's 1936 Ford phaeton.

Cars By Eli Shayotovich 2 months ago

This US President's Custom Car Included A Pretty Interesting Lit-Cigarette Dispenser

Before the United States president rode around in a bulletproof limousine, some got to do their own driving, and this president had a unique device in his car.

Technology By Tom Clark 2 months ago

Why Do People Put Black Profile Pictures On Facebook? Here's What It Means

A profile picture can tell you a lot about somebody's account online, and a blacked out profile picture may be symbolic of an important message.

Tools By Shane Schmid 2 months ago

Here's How To Use A Zircon Stud Finder

If you're trying to hang something on your wall, you'll need to use something like the Zircon Stud Finder to find where to safely hang items. Here's how.

Cars By Shane O'Neill 2 months ago

Horsepower Scrubber: Can You Use This Gadget To Clean Your Car?

The Horsepower Scrubber has been getting a lot of attention for its cleaning prowess, but is it safe to use it to clean your car? Here's what you need to know.

Cars By Brian McHugh 2 months ago

More DUIs Happen In These Car Models Than Any Other

DUIs happen more often around holidays or certain days of the week, but did you know certain vehicle models are more likely to be involved in DUI incidents?

Chevrolet Traverse driving through a wooded landscape

SUVs and Crossovers By Patrick Phillips 2 months ago

Here's Why The 2026 Chevy Traverse Was Under A Stop-Sale Order (And What That Means)

Worried about why the 2026 Chevy Traverse had a Stop-Sale order? It turns out the problem was just related to a software issue. Here's what it means.

Ryobi By Nate Williams 2 months ago

Ryobi Is Adding New Auger-Propelled Snow Blowers To Its Permanent Lineup

The winter months will be here before you know it, and that means you'll need to contend with snow, which is where Ryobi's updated snow blowers come in.

Tool Brands By Russ Good 2 months ago

6 Of The Best Places You Can Buy Craftsman Tools Online

The reputation of Craftsman has been having a bit of a renaissance in the years since Sears sold the brand. Here are some of the places you can get its tools.

Man wearing Klein Carbon Fiber Hard Hat with Headlamp at jo

Tools By Quina Baterna 2 months ago

Did You Know You Can Customize Your Klein Tools Hard Hat?

Along with carrying a wide array of hard hats for various professions, Klein Tools also provides a multitude of helpful accessories to customize work wear.

Multiple transparent wavy circuits with data flowing through them on a dark blue background.

Technology By Casey Cooper 2 months ago

How Big Is The Internet? Here's How Much Data Is On It

We may use the internet every day, but we take the massive resource for granted. How much data is actually on the internet and how is it quantified?

Electric Vehicles By Brian McHugh 2 months ago

A Man Left His Cybertruck Plugged In For A Month - Is That Safe?

Most people prefer to keep their electronics plugged in for extended periods of time as a comfort, knowing the device gets a full charge. Are EVs any different?

Motorcycles By Charles Earley 2 months ago

Pagans Motorcycle Club: Where Did The Biker Gang Start And What Is It Known For?

The Pagans motorcycle gang is one of the "Big Four" outlaw clubs in the United States. No matter where it started, its presence now spans multiple states.

A Swiss Knife with multiple tools in one

Hand Tools By Sagar Naresh 2 months ago

5 Tools From Home Depot You Can Fit On Your Keychain

If you're keen on finding some miniature or compact tools you can carry around with you everyday, Home Depot offers quite a few keychain-sized options.

Ryobi USB Lithium Power Cutter opening clamshell packaging

Ryobi By Jack Picone 2 months ago

What Makes Ryobi's USB Lithium Power Cutter So Popular? What Users Are Saying

Ryobi makes a number of power tools suited for a variety of purposes, and users have particularly taken a shine to the company's USB Lithium Power Cutter.

A view of the living area of the Residence first-class suite on the A380.

Aviation By Caroline Anschutz 2 months ago

This Is The Only Commercial Jet That Gives You A Full Three-Room Suite In The Sky

The Residence is one of the most impressive luxury suites in commercial jets. It comes with three whole rooms all to yourself, and only one airline offers it.

Mechanic servicing bottom-end of V8 engine with torque wrench

Cars By Madeline Cuccio 2 months ago

Can You Rebuild A High Mileage Engine?

The risk of a catastrophic problem with your car's engine greatly increases at higher mileages. But do you have the option to rebuild it at that point?

Blonde woman in coat blowing driveway of snow with red Honda snowblower

Power Tools By Daniel Meagher 2 months ago

How Reliable Are Honda Snowblowers? Here's What Owners Say

Honda is widely known for its reliable engines and vehicles, but are its snowblowers equally dependable? This is what users think about these mean machines.

A black router half-unboxed on top of some packaging with a bundled white ethernet cable.

Accessories and Peripherals By Anthoni Oisin 2 months ago

Is Buying A Used Router A Security Risk?

A new router can be an investment, especially if you're in the market for a gaming router. Is it safe to buy a used router to save money instead?

A Hellfire missile resting in the weapons bay of a US Air Force Predator drone aircraft.

Aviation By Caroline Anschutz 2 months ago

This UFO Survived A Hellfire Missile And No One Knows How

The Pentagon can’t explain how a UAP withstood a Hellfire missile. Lawmakers and scientists now face a puzzle that challenges current technology.

Harley Davidson Heritage Softail red color, during an exhibition of classic motorcycles in the streets of Bilbao.

Motorcycles By UmmeAimon Shabbir 2 months ago

Buying A Harley-Davidson? You Could Get A $10,000 Tax Deduction

Harley-Davidson bikes built in the United States now qualify for a nice bonus: a $10,000 tax deduction. Here's how to find out if you're eligible.

man looking at broken down car with hood up

Cars By Daniel Feininger 2 months ago

5 Possible Reasons Your Car Is Turning Over But Won't Fire

If your car isn't starting, don't rush off to the mechanic immediately — there are plenty of fixes you can try first, especially if it's still turning over.

A worker using a Hercules Impact Wrench from Harbor Freight.

Tools By Daniel Trock 2 months ago

Can You Use Ryobi Batteries On Harbor Freight Tools?

Ryobi batteries are pretty expensive. While there are ways to use Ryobi batteries on more affordable Harbor Freight tools, it's not without risk.

Person riding a Kawasaki KLR 650, which features a 6.1 gallon gas tank

Motorcycles By Rahul Srinivas 2 months ago

Which Kawasaki Motorcycle Has The Biggest Gas Tank?

Decades of Kawasaki innovation have produced many iconic bikes, but which has the biggest fuel tank capacity? Here's everything you need to know.

Man using DeWalt backpack sprayer on a wall

Dewalt By Patrick Phillips 2 months ago

How Good Are DeWalt's 20V Backpack Sprayers? Here's What Owners Say

Thinking of using DeWalt’s 20V backpack sprayer? Owners share real-life impressions -- some praise, some red flags -- everything you should see before buying.

News By Jonathan H. Kantor 2 months ago

What Rights Does A Country Have If A Drone Breaches Its Airspace?

There have been multiple instances of aircraft entering the airspace of another country. Sometimes it's a one-off instance and benign, other times, not so much.

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