Can public charging cables steal your data? Experts explain how to avoid ‘juice jacking’ in 2026
If you’ve ever watched your battery dip below 10%, you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of rising panic. You start scanning the room. Who has a cable? A power bank? Maybe you even spot a built-in charger in an Uber or an airport seat and feel instant relief…. Check out the original article:…
5 Of The Worst-Looking Cars From The 1980s We Wouldn’t Be Caught Driving Today
Every decade has its list of cars that we wouldn’t be caught driving today. Even so, the 1980s were a strange decade, and some of the cars that were produced were pretty awful-looking. While the styling of some of these vehicles wasn’t necessarily that bad, the terrible ownership experiences that followed your purchase certainly were…….
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So you got an air fryer for Christmas – here are 10 things you need to cook now
You’ve got an air fryer for Christmas – welcome to the club! Now the only question is what to cook first. The possibilities are (almost) endless, but you need to get to grips with your new kitchen bestie with some easier dishes first. So, I’ve picked 10 things every air fryer newbie needs to try…
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The Realme GT8 Pro is bonkers – and I hope more brands copy its interchangeable camera design
I’ve been writing about the best phones for almost 20 years now, but 2025 proved that phone makers can still surprise experts like me. Take Realme, for example, which decided – with the Realme GT8 Pro – to offer a feature I never realized I wanted: an interchangeable camera housing. Yes, you read that right…….
Landman season 2 will ‘never’ feature the ultimate sidekick for Cami — and I’m absolutely distraught
My year in smartphones – 2025 was the year of the AI phone
Don’t let anyone fool you; 2025 was not the year of the ultra-thin phone. Sure, there were some excitingly svelte handsets like the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in the mix, but my recollection across 12 months of reviewing and writing about new smartphone technology is that all anyone cared about was AI….
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New York Drivers Face Steeper Penalties For Traffic Tickets In 2026
The start of a new year usually ushers in not only our own personal resolutions but also a litany of new laws adopted by a given state in previous years (like New York’s All-Electric Building Act). So, if you’re a driver in the state of New York, buckle up, because you’re about to find yourself…
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Do Speed Humps Really Slow Down Drivers? Here’s What The Data Says
Carmakers and regulators have trialled a huge variety of ways to improve road safety over the decades, from the bizarre pedestrian scoop of the 1930s to the automatic emergency braking systems available on today’s cars. As well as building cars with more safety features, authorities across the U. S…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear]…
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Fallout From Chernobyl Might Be Creating A New Kind Of Dog
Dogs are humanity’s best friend, and this is partially because we’ve bred them to better suit our preferences and needs. The Alaskan Malamute and Komondor, for example, were intentionally bred to serve specific roles (pulling sleds across the Arctic and guarding sheep from predators, respectively, in these two cases). It’s not just breeding that can…
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Is There A Difference Between An HDMI Splitter And HDMI Switch?
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The ubiquitous HDMI standard has been connecting our media devices for nearly a quarter of a century. Since its introduction in 2002, it has become the default way to link our TVs, game consoles, laptops, projectors, sound bars, and just about any other digital device…
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