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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

HAL 9000 replica's crowdfunding project goes bust

A crowdfunding project for a voice-activated HAL 9000 replica has gone bust after the company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

This Aussie company is making a material that could reinvent electronics

A material that could reinvent everything from electronics to energy production is in the early stages of development.

AN/APR-39D(V)2 Radar Warning Receiver/Electronic Warfare Management System

The Northrop Grumman AN/APR-39 series is a family of RWRs and EW suite controllers. The AN/APR-39D(V)2 adds digital technology.

Phone Trade-In vs. Selling: Which One Pays Off?

When you buy a new iPhone or Android phone, you can trade in or sell your old phone. Learn the pros and cons of each strategy, and which pays more.

10 Desirable Docks That Turn Your iPhone Into a Desk Phone

Do you work at a desk and own an iPhone? These devices turn your Apple smartphone into a landline-style phone, complete with handset.

Are your home electronics spying on you?

FORT MYERS, Fla. Some household electronics may act as spies that gather information that can be used against you. Amazon Echo and Google Home keep audio recordings in iCloud when they are activated. These devices, including cellphones, can store data that can be used in court, according to Fort Myers cybersecurity expert Greg Scasney. That’s […]

What Is the Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying a New Car Audio Deck, Tempe

What is the biggest mistake people make when buying a new car audio deck? Not playing with it before buying the dang thing! If you’re in Tempe, AZ, visit Sounds Good to Me and play with our new decks

New Patent Enables Drive Time Metrics To Track In-Car Audio Listening.

Drive Time Metrics, which collects and analyzes audio listening data from millions of vehicles, has been granted a new U.S. patent (No. 11,171,792) covering what consumers are listening to or

An Amazingly Simple Way To Test If a Battery Is Dead

It turns out that when the alkaline in a battery wears down, it produces a gas that fills the inside. So if you've got a box of random batteries you want to test, and don't have access to a voltmeter or any other device, you can simply drop them vertically a short distance onto a hard surface. A charged battery will make a solid thump sound and often remain standing, while a dead battery makes a muffled sound, bounces repeatedly, and then topples…

Using Audio to Verify the Integrity of 3D Printed Objects

3D printing carries with it a host of security concerns. Tampering with a 3D printed object can happen remotely if someone hacks into the 3D printer while online, and no one may ever be any the wiser - until the component fails.

Here is how you learn to hack a car

4 Reasons to Have a Pro Install Your Car Stereo

We know that your car’s factory audio system might not be up to your standards. Whether you want to add new subs or place an entirely new stereo in your dash, giving your car the sound it deserves can be a top priority. When you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade the audio system in your … Continued

The New York Times Doesn't Know What Car Culture Is

The New York Times ran a piece this weekend with the foreboding title "THE END OF CAR CULTURE" (and people accuse us of clickbait). Here's why you should take that claim with a grain of yellow cake uranium.

Look, no hands! How does it feel to ride in a driverless car?

The unique simulator at the University of Warwick is designed to mimic the ‘vehicle autonomy’ of the future. Driverless cars are close to becoming a reality on Britain’s roads – and should make them much safer. For Tim Dowling, not having his stomach constantly lurch would be a start ...

5 Ways to Use Bluetooth in Your Car

Everyone knows you can use Bluetooth to make hands-free phone calls, but what else is it good for?