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praneem79/Shutterstock Ratchet straps, also known as tie-downs, are a universal tool found in many home garages and vehicle toolboxes and can be bought at nearly any hardware store like Lowes and Home Depot. However, when purchasing ratchet straps, you want to make sure that you are investing in a good set and know the tie-down […]

Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images When people started flying around in planes, it didn’t take long for folks to throw weapons on board and fly them into combat. World War I saw the first widespread use of aircraft in war, but it wasn’t until WWII that they developed into more efficient fighters and bombers. Once that happened,

Solstock/Getty Images In 2024, an expected 9.4 billion passengers will take to the air on scheduled commercial flights. The vast majority of these passengers will reach their destinations safely — only re-establishing that flying remains one of the safest modes of transport. And while most of the responsibility for a safe, uneventful flight lies with aircraft companies,

Alvin Man/Getty Images By Eli Becht/April 19, 2024 4: 00 pm EST Although several companies manufacture jets around the world, Boeing stands above the competition, at least according to retired captain turned instructor Richard J. Levy. Captain Levy flew many crafts over his nearly 41-year career, and of them all, Boeing’s 777 aircraft stands above the

3DBestStudio/Shutterstock Fascinated with electronic projects and want to build your own? Arduino boards can most definitely help with that. These microcontroller boards are designed to send and receive data to and from the components connected to their pins. This functionality makes them excellent platforms for all sorts of electronic projects; from simple systems like an

DJI Sciences and Technologies makes a variety of different tech, but it’s primarily known as a drone manufacturer. The company has been making and selling commercial unmanned vehicles for years now, with a majority of them focusing on mounting and stability so that they can provide expert-quality aerial videography. We liked the DJI Avata 2

Google Vids is a new AI-powered video creation tool that will be available to Gemini for Google Workspace users. Announced in April during Google’s Cloud Next developer conference, the Google Vids will «sit alongside» the word processing tool Google Docs, presentation tool Google Slides, and popular spreadsheet tool Google Sheets as a new Google Workspace app. The

Jakob Berg/Shutterstock By Rob Webb/April 17, 2024 1: 30 pm EST If you’re a smartphone enthusiast, upgrading to the latest flagship model is likely to be an irresistible pull for you. But with prices for top-of-the-range models shooting through the roof, you might have to tighten up those purse strings in the months that follow your

Albert89/Shutterstock As one of the most reliable and efficient space launch providers in the entire industry, it wasn’t surprising that SpaceX has been entrusted with defense contracts left and right, from spy orbiters to next-generation GPS satellites. However, the U.S. Space Force’s recently unveiled Commercial Space Strategy is seeking to deepen the tie between the

Ivan Zelenin/Shutterstock By Joe Brown/April 16, 2024 3: 15 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Makita tools are famous for their remarkable durability and performance, offering innovative technologies to DIY hobbyists and seasoned professionals alike. While they may offer superior build-quality and tool efficiency, Makita is known to be in