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Consumer Reports identified Michelin’s LTX A/T2 as the top‑rated all‑terrain tire for pickup trucks, praising its hydro‑planing resistance, ride comfort, and projected tread life. The tire carries a 60,000‑mile warranty, and testing suggests it may exceed that mileage. While the LTX A/T2 ranked just behind Continental’s TerrainContact A/T in overall scores, it outperformed Continental in tread longevity. Both Michelin and Continental models sit at the premium end of the market, offering strong value for discerning truck owners.
Costco’s online store now features a curated set of gaming‑focused gadgets, ranging from a $139.99 TP‑Link Deco X60 mesh Wi‑Fi system to a $299.99 Woojer Haptic Vest, all backed by strong member ratings. High‑speed SANUS HDMI 2.1 cables are available for...
The article outlines four upgrades Chevrolet should prioritize for the upcoming C9 Corvette: active aerodynamics, elevated luxury appointments, broader hybrid integration, and weight reduction. While the mid‑engine C8 has already closed the performance gap with European rivals, the C9 must...
Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant subjected its production VQ38 3.8‑liter V6, paired with a 9‑speed transmission, to a 100‑hour full‑throttle endurance test on a dynamometer. The trial, equivalent to more than 130,000 miles of heavy‑load driving, included X‑ray scans that...
The National Archives and Boeing have launched the Freedom Plane National Tour, a Boeing 737 carrying nine original founding documents on its inaugural flight from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, the first of eight scheduled stops across the United States this...
Smart home adoption is hampered by costly single‑purpose sensors. The article shows how common hardware—PC microphones, laptop lid switches, webcams, old Android phones, and game controllers—can be repurposed using open‑source platforms like Home Assistant to provide comparable functionality. Software such...
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) is a runway safety feature that can halt an overrunning aircraft within seconds. Installed on 116 runways at 69 U.S. airports, EMAS uses crush‑able concrete blocks (EMASMAX) or recycled‑glass silica foam...
The iSeeCars February 2026 report identifies the Tesla Model X as the fastest‑selling used vehicle, spending fewer than 23 days on dealer lots. Its turnover rate is roughly 0.43 times the market average, outpacing all other models despite recent quality‑control concerns. The Cybertruck...
New York Assembly Bill A4615 seeks to amend the Dark Skies Protection Act by mandating that most outdoor lighting be turned off between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with exemptions for safety‑critical fixtures. The legislation, targeted for a Jan 1 2028 start, aims to...
The Supreme Court declined to review a Tennessee vanity‑plate dispute, leaving the legal view that license plates are government speech intact. Leah Gilliam’s “69PWNDU” plate was revoked after a decade, illustrating state authority to reject messages deemed offensive. By refusing...
A new roundup highlights twelve smart‑home gadgets that each cost $50 or less, proving that comprehensive home automation no longer requires a hefty budget. The list spans essential items such as Kasa smart plugs and bulbs, an Amazon Echo Dot...
Lowe's is marketing a five‑tier heavy‑duty plastic garage shelving unit for $59.98, manufactured in the USA by Project Source. Each shelf is rated for up to 150 lb and claims tool‑free assembly in under ten minutes, suitable for indoor or outdoor...
DeWalt is launching three new products in March 2026: a 20V Max XR brushless ratchet with interchangeable 3/8‑inch, 1/4‑inch square and low‑profile hex heads; an Atomic 20V Max brushless 1/4‑inch ratchet aimed at tight‑space work; and a ToughSeries Construction Jack Extension that adds 27 inches...
Chevrolet’s engine portfolio includes five powerplants that have repeatedly proven unreliable: the 1971‑77 Vega 2.3 L I4, the 2007‑14 5.3 L AFM Vortec, the 2019‑24 6.2 L L87 EcoTec3, the 1978‑85 Oldsmobile 5.7 L diesel (LF9) used in Chevrolets, and the 2004‑11 3.6 L LY7...
Apple’s iOS 26 rollout has sparked a wave of Reddit‑driven roasts, highlighting bugs ranging from invisible keyboards to erratic home‑screen icons and the controversial Liquid Glass UI. Users reported missing letters, mis‑registered keystrokes, app‑folder placement glitches, and pervasive system lag that...
