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Cameras By Barry Peacock 4 months ago

5 Camera Lens Accessories You Need To Protect Your Gear

You may have plunged hundreds or thousands on a camera, but you shouldn't skimp on a few extra dollars for protective gear -- here are our recommendations.

An F-35 flying fast, creating a vapor cloud around it

Aviation By Jonathan H. Kantor 4 months ago

5 Fighter Jets That Have Never Been Shot Down In Aerial Combat

There have been hundreds of combat aircraft through the years and not all of them can claim they're never been shot down from an opposing aircraft.

Power Tools By Daniel Feininger 4 months ago

5 Of The Best Stihl Chainsaws For Different Types Of Users

Need a chainsaw but don't know which one? Requirements vary. Make an informed choice with our user-specific breakdown of Stihl's dynamic, high quality catalog.

Technology By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

12 Smart Gadgets You Didn't Know Existed

Your smart home might be about to get even smarter -- if you're on top of it enough to stock any of these unusual but handy smart devices.

Cars By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

When Did Cummins Make Its First Engine? (And What Was It Used For?)

Cummins is well-known for their diesel engines and innovate technologies. However, you might be surprised to find out what their first-ever engine was used for.

Satellite image showing a replica of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the desert during the day

Naval By Dauglas Denga 4 months ago

Why China Keeps An Aircraft Carrier In The Middle Of The Desert

The Chinese military has a small navy in the Taklamakan Desert north of Tibet, and the reason it does this is not as far fetched as you may think.

Close up of string grass cutting trimmer held by worker in protective clothing.

Tools By Barry Peacock 4 months ago

5 Of The Best String Trimmers You Can Buy In 2025

String trimmers are invaluable tools in gardens large and small -- and finicky gas engines are no longer a necessity. Here are our recommendations for 2025.

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Apple CarPlay Ultra ready screen

Automotive Reviews By Michael Teo Van Runkle 4 months ago

I Tested Apple's New CarPlay Ultra For A Week, And It's Not What I Expected

Apple's CarPlay Ultra digs deep into your car's systems, so what better excuse to borrow an Aston Martin and dig deep into this new iPhone feature.

Cars By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

Car Pedal Extenders Aren't Illegal, But Are They Safe?

Car pedal extenders can be helpful for some drivers and downright necessary for others. Are they actually safe to use, or should drivers find other solutions?

Milwaukee packout light pictured sitting on the ground

Milwaukee By Patrick Phillips 4 months ago

Here's When You Can Get Milwaukee's New High-Power Packout Light (And How Much It Costs)

There's perhaps nothing more dangerous than working in an environment that isn't lit properly, and Milwaukee's new flood light aims to help with that.

Russian Air Force Sukhoi SU-35S underside view in flight

Aviation By Siddharth Munjal 4 months ago

Which Militaries Fly The Most Sukhoi Fighter Jets?

Russian-based aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi manufactures quite the fleet for its home country, of course, but provides for several other nations as well.

Asus ROG Ally X on a desk next to computer monitor

Computers and Tablets By Max Miller 4 months ago

Why Windows Isn't The Ideal OS For Gaming Handhelds

If you're a PC gamer, you're likely a Windows user, too. But Microsoft's OS has issues that make it a poor choice, especially for gaming handhelds. Here's why.

Red RS badge displayed on the front grille of a Chevy Camaro

Cars By Monday Goma 4 months ago

Chevy Camaro RS: What Do Those Two Letters Stand For?

Chevrolet Camaros are some of the most iconic and recognizable cars out there. While it came in many trims, you may wonder what exactly the RS one stood for.

The new Subaru Forester on a gravel trail, front 3/4 view

SUVs and Crossovers By Philip Kambutu 4 months ago

What Are The Disadvantages Of A Subaru Forester? A Look At The SUV's Pros & Cons

The Subaru Forester is still a pretty popular choice among SUV buyers, and it has offers some great stuff for the money. What are some of its disadvantages?

A Ryobi Bluetooth speaker with smartphone connected, in a green field

Ryobi By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

5 Unnecessary Ryobi Products You Might Want To Buy Anyway

Everyone hates wasting money on tools they never use, or at least that's what they say, but what about fun-looking gadgets you already know you don't need?

Cars By Niel Stender 4 months ago

13 Discontinued Cars From The 2000s That Would Have Been Popular Today

While much has changed in the auto market over the last 25 years, certain trucks, cars, and supercars from the aughts could make a popular comeback today.

A man mowing grass with an orange and black land mower

Tools By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

Do All Lawn Mowers Use The Same Spark Plugs? What To Know Before You Buy

Without a spark plug, your gas-powered lawn mower won't work. When it's time to replace, does it matter what type you buy? Here's what you need to know.

CarPlay apps on a car's infotainment system.

Technology By Aman Kumar 4 months ago

How To Join TikTok's Latest Trend And Make Anything Your CarPlay Startup Sound

While you may not want your car to play John Cena's intro music every time you connect to Apple CarPlay, it's worth knowing that it's possible.

Close up of Ozzy Osbourne holding a cross

Motorcycles By Cody D. Campbell 4 months ago

The Custom Motorcycle That Was Built For Ozzy Osbourne Two Decades Ago

A little-known fact about the late Ozzy Osbourne was that he loved motorcycles and he got one that fit his Prince of Darkness persona about 20 years ago.

Cars By Mike Garrett 4 months ago

What Does IS F Stand For On Lexus Cars?

Car models often have a whole slew of letters after their names, signifying different trims and features. So, what exactly does the IS F in Lexus stand for?

Man holding white headphones he just took out of a box

Audio By Lynnae Williams 4 months ago

What To Consider Before Buying Used Headphones (Especially If You're Health Conscious)

You can save some money buy buying used headphones, but there are a lot of considerations before you do so, particularly regarding the headphone quality.

Front-quarter view of a blue Jeep LJ Wrangler Rubicon

Cars By Charlie Berrey 4 months ago

What Does LJ Stand For On The Jeep Wrangler?

The Jeep Wrangler has many trim options, not of least the LJ. What do these letters mean, and does it offer an advantage over other models? Here's what to know.

Black Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob standing in the middle of the road

Motorcycles By Daksh Chaudhary 4 months ago

What Does FXDB Mean On A Harley-Davidson?

Harley-Davidson's model codes are used to describe a bike's platform, engine type, and sometimes even its styling. Here's what the FXBD code means.

Trucks By Niel Stender 4 months ago

13 Pickup Trucks That Have A High Resale Value

In case you're looking to trade in for having buyers' remorse or in the event you simply want something new know that these 13 pickups have a high resale value.

Small pile of minerals extracted in a rare earth mine

Cars By Stephen Fogel 4 months ago

China Could Grind Worldwide Car Production To A Halt - Here's How

China controls most of the world's rare earth minerals that are used in cars (among other things) which has been a problem in the past and could be one again.

Overhead view of a red Mini with a UK flag on the roof.

Cars By Mark Roy 4 months ago

Why Don't Cars In England Drive On The Right Side Of The Road?

England (and the rest of the U.K) drive on the left and it turns out that there are interesting historic why they do when most of Europe drive on the right.

Trucks By Mark Cowley 4 months ago

5 Semi-Truck Brands That Are Made In America

These five leading truck brands all offer semi-trucks that are designed for American drivers and American roads, and all of them are manufactured in America.

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