Here's What Made The Ford Model T Engine So Special
The Ford Model T didn't succeed through pure innovation. It took inspiration from multiple prior innovators.
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Stories By Matt Salter
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Whatever Happened To Rollable TVs (And Why Are They So Expensive)?
Flexible screens of all kinds have filtered their way into modern technology, but LG is the only manufacturer to produce a truly 'rollable' screen.
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Sony Looking Into PlayStation Controllers That Can Change Temperature
Sony made waves with the unique adaptive triggers found on the DualSense controller. A patent details other types of features including temperature changes.
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Should You Use Apple Pay Later? Interest-Free Doesn't Equal Risk-Free
After announcing it two years ago, customer will be able to use Apple Pay Later to finance purchases.
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Charging Your Hyundai IONIQ 5 At Home: How Much Will It Cost You?
Hyundai's eccentric electric SUV boasts some incredible styling, but is also capable of some impressive range given its affordability and low charging cost.
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Charging Your Tesla Model 3 At Home: How Much Will It Cost You?
A factor of convenience for EV owners is the ability to install a charger in their own home, but owners will need to take into account the electricity costs.
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Why The Toyota Hilux Is Considered The Most Indestructible Truck Ever Made
The Toyota Hilux has a well-earned reputation for being the most indestructible truck ever made, and there's a good reason for it. We'll tell you why.
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Here's What Made The Buick Nailhead V8 Engine So Special
The Buick V8 Nailhead, too often overlooked, turned up everywhere, from powerful muscle cars to support tech for the fastest plane that has ever flown.
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Are Used Car Prices Dropping? Here's What We Know
Car prices in general have been very high since the pandemic, but there is room to be optimistic that things are returning to normal levels.
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We Asked ChatGPT What The Best Engine Ever Made Is. Here's What It Said
ChatGPT offered a list of five.top engines, and its favorites covered a range of tastes representing many different specs.
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Why Are TCL TVs So Cheap? And Are They Any Good?
TCL TVs often come in at reasonable prices compared to bigger-name competitors like Sony or Samsung with similar feature sets. So, is TCL any good?
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Here's What Made The Harley-Davidson XLCR So Special
Modern motorcycle lovers, even those without much time for Harley-Davidson, widely regard the XLCR cafe racer as a stone-cold two-wheeled classic.
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Can You Be Logged Into Snapchat On Two Devices?
By all appearances, Snapchat's policy is still to limit a single account to be logged in on one device at a time.
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Here's Why The Cantilever Aero Bullet Is Considered The Worst Planes Ever Built
The Christmas Bullet was an allegedly incredible airplane that could enter German airspace unseen and capture the Kaiser. But it never really flew.
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The Incredible Versatility Of The Royal Air Force's First Jet Bomber
Like many other military superpowers post-World War II, the British Air Ministry developed one of the most versatile jet-fueled aircraft for military use.
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Why Do Original iPhones Keep Selling For So Much Money?
High-priced sales that value iPhones based on age and historical impact rather than functionality after purchase come down to a single word: "antique."
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Are New Car Prices Dropping? Here's What We Know
Car prices have been rising since the start of the pandemic, but recent evidence suggests that a market correction may be happening. Here's what we know.
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ChatGPT Is Coming To Slack: Everything We Know
Slack will be leveraging OpenAI's large-language models to deliver an intuitive conversational interface for the app.
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Install Epic Games Store On Chromebook Easily With This App
Though Chromebooks are best used for cloud gaming, it is possible to access the Epic Games Launcher on Chrome OS using a simple and free Linux app.
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The Incredibly Useful Nintendo Switch Accessories Anyone Can 3D Print
If you want some truly unique Nintendo Switch accessories, and also happen to have access to a 3D printer, there are some wild blueprints out there.
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The Timeless Ducati Motorcycle That Still Turns Heads Today
The storied history of Ducati has produced several head-turning motorcycles since the 1940s, but there's one model from the '90s that kickstarted it all.
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Acura Introduces Limited Edition Batman-Inspired TLX Type S PMC Edition
A new spin on the TLX Type S PMC Edition, Acura's top-end sports sedan, will be getting a very limited run in the Caped Crusader's favorite color: Gotham Gray.
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Ford's Mustang Mach-E Gets Two New Features On Its BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving System
Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving assistance is getting two hotly-anticipated features, adding more smarts to the Level 2 ADAS.
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Apple Introduces Specialist Over Video, Making It Even Easier To Buy An iPhone From Home
US iPhone customers now have access to “Shop with a Specialist over Video," a secure video shopping session with Apple experts.
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Elon Musk Teases Interest In Buying Silicon Valley Bank
Amid the drama surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Elon Musk has responded to a tweeted suggestion with a teasing reply of his own.
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The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Explained: Why It Happened And What Comes Next
Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed, spurring a flood of questions and concerns as officials scramble to keep the fallout contained. What happened to the bank?
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The Strange Dual Screen Android Phone That Died Too Soon
The Russian-produced YotaPhone was essentially a smartphone with a tablet on its back, which entered market in 2013.
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