Why Is It Called a “Phillips Head” Screwdriver?
Believe it or not, nobody named Phillips actually invented it.
Believe it or not, nobody named Phillips actually invented it.
Just like Myspace before it, Instagram is letting users add 30-second song clips to their profiles.
From book straps to dunce caps, these obsolete items may make you feel really young … or really old.
The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.
Fencing body cords aren't a safety measure.
See if you know the history behind popular gadgets and inventions that made life easier.
Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.
Artist Timothy Goodman covered a Roborock Qrevo Pro robot vacuum with his signature blend of playful illustrations and meaningful words.
Get $300 off the Roborock Qrevo Pro, an all-in-one robot vacuum and mop, through July 20.
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This color matching tool is great for verbally inclined people.
From the whirr of a film projector to the click-clack of a mechanical typewriter, these sounds will likely leave the youth of today scratching their heads.
Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.
Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.
Pay phones were thought to have an unpickable lock. Then James Clark came along.
Many Amish believe photos are forbidden. So how can they do anything requiring a photo ID?
There’s actually a simple reason why TSA protocol depends on the airport.
Google's new generative AI search results aren't quite there yet. Here's how to disable them.
A quick sales attempt is said to be an “elevator pitch.” But does it actually have anything to do with elevators?
From Jeeps to GPS and jerrycans, the military has fostered inventions that we use every day.
Dr. Donald “Reef” Nelson dedicated his life to studying sharks and was part of the inspiration for Matt Hooper, Richard Dreyfuss’s character from 1975's “Jaws.”
If you've ever searched in vain for a book on your overstuffed shelf, your iPhone can help.
If you think 'Wi-Fi' stands for 'wireless fidelity,' you should read this.
The original Luddites were workers whose jobs were threatened by new technology—and who fought back.