Technology

Wirestock/Getty Images The aircraft carriers employed by the United States Navy are truly works of engineering art. They’re not just giant boats, they’re entire traveling naval bases that are large enough to house thousands of soldiers and sailors and equipped with the technology to safely and efficiently launch all kinds of air vehicles. When you […]

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. MetropolisStock/Shutterstock Setting up a sophisticated home security system is as easy as it’s ever been, to the point that it’s no longer the exclusive domain of specialized companies with professional installers like ADT. You can go to a home improvement or electronics store and pick

Anton Petrus/Getty Images The drive to explore is one of the most potent human urges. Finding out what’s just around the next bend has been a prerogative of humanity since the earliest hunters and gatherers. As long as there is an environment to explore, people will want to explore it.  Advertisement Although the ocean covers

Handout/Getty Images Most people know that the United States spends a lot on its military, seeing as it’s the most funded in the world. The Department of Defense’s budget request for 2024 was $842 billion, which buys a lot of bullets and bandages. It also helps purchase and maintain the United States’ massive fleet of

Kevin Burkholder/Getty Images Since the retirement of the F-14 Tomcat, the U.S. Navy’s go-to fighter jet has been the F/A-18 Super Hornet. However, the Hornet is no fifth-generation jet like the F-22 Raptor. The Raptor is easily the most advanced fighter jet in the Air Force’s arsenal and contains enough proprietary technology that it has

sakti.lin/Shutterstock It’s no secret that there have been a lot of big moves to expand the railway infrastructure in China over the last couple of decades. The country debuted the world’s longest high-speed rail line back in 2012 and is even planning an undersea railway to Taiwan that will span 135km. Several new train systems

There are a few reasons you might opt for a jet ski that packs a bit more punch in the engine department than your average personal watercraft. Perhaps you’re involved in professional racing events in either the U.S. or Australia (the only two countries that recognize jet ski racing as a competitive water sport). Maybe

Jam Kotenko/SlashGear Say what you want about Facebook and how its news feed algorithm sometimes needs tweaking — it’s still one of the best avenues for reaching out to people who share the same interests as you. Whether you have a business to promote or a hobby or fandom you’d like to share with fellow

We all have our favorite modes of transportation. Petrolheads often won’t listen to criticism against the car, but they do lack the sheer directness of train travel. The latter has more in common with airplanes, in a way: the scale of the vehicle, the almost-as-the-crow-flies route, the convenience of sitting back and even having a

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Banksphotos/Getty Images Butane fuel isn’t just for powering camping stoves. A butane lighter or torch is a handy tool to have in the kitchen, in the workshop, or in a portable welding kit. You can use one to caramelize the sugar on top of a crème

The People’s Democratic Republic of North Korea (DPRK), better known in the West as North Korea, entered the Atomic Age in October 2006. That’s when it was revealed that the DPRK detonated its first atomic bomb. Since that first test, the nation has fast-tracked its nuclear development to improve on munitions, outfit them onto various

Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images At SlashGear, we really love gadgets. Maybe it has something to do with the «Gear» in our name, who knows. Check our review section and you’ll find comprehensive, hands-on looks at everything from cars to printers. We are not just random people; every review you see is an enthusiast’s take on the