Sanyasm/Getty Images Buying and setting up a brand-new TV is always exciting, and modern televisions from major smart TV brands provide stellar picture clarity for watching movies or gaming. However, the setup process doesn’t always go off without a hitch. If you’re too hasty about setting up your TV, you may inadvertently fall into one (or…

The TV has been the de facto source of entertainment since the 1950s, and its associated technology has evolved faster than anyone could have imagined. However, one aspect of the TV set that has downright atrophied is the buttons. Many modern TVs — especially smart TVs Consumer Reports tested – have few buttons, buttons placed in…

Reflexpixel/Getty Images Sick of printing out tugboats and articulated dragons? Chances are that people usually buy a 3D printer for constructive purposes that are useful around the home, but that can get boring. How about finding free 3D printing projects and models that are weird but also useful? Don’t fall into the hobbyist trap of…

A German research team at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has showcased a hydrogen engine that might soon replace traditional diesel power. The study is helmed by Hermann Rottengruber in collaboration with WTZ Roßlau. The researchers at WTZ Roßlau proved the concept of a closed-loop argon power cycle (APC) engine back in 2022, but Rottengruber’s…

Danielli.capture/Shutterstock If you ever find yourself questioning how certain elements of your car function, such as how electronic parking brakes work, then you may wonder what the lines your vehicle’s back glass are for. Not all cars have this feature, but, today, most do. The lines are usually horizontal but can also be in a…

bigwa11/Shutterstock There are plenty of places to get free Kindle ebooks these days, from popular library borrowing services like Libby and Inkitt to Amazon’s very own First Reads program. It’s raining free ebooks out there if you know where to look, but there are also a few hidden gems available that aren’t mentioned as often, which is…

Goodlifestudio/Getty Images It doesn’t take much to level up your home theater system for movie nights, binge-watching sessions, and gaming. All you need is a smart TV, soundbar, game console, and streaming service for the ultimate experience, but one thing that you don’t need these days is a universal remote. Long before smart devices and…

alexei_tm/Shutterstock Door sensors are some of the simplest smart home devices you can get. Instead of anything fancy like measuring the heat or motion, all they do is detect when their two halves are separated. Yet, that simple function can be the basis for many interesting applications. From smart lights to smart heating, all sorts…

Days are getting hotter, nights are getting shorter, and viewers are starting to look for their next great summer binge. Few streaming networks are as reliably excellent as Apple TV+. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome comedy, a sci-fi thriller, or a dystopian work drama, Apple takes well-worn genres and gives them unexpected flare. Original…