Technology

This $700 Rechargeable Battery Is Just A $30 Battery In Disguise

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 25, 2016 (Updated: Dec 13, 2016)

After buying a an expensive rechargeable battery pack for the Swedish made Nagra IV (6) digital audio recorder, Markus Fuller decided to take it apart and see exactly what he was paying for. After opening the battery pack, he was shocked to find just a 6-pack of AA rechargeable batteries and a box of foam to fill out the extra space. Not something you would expect from Kudelski SA, the high-end Swedish manufacturer of the Nagra product line.

Radon Gas Removal: 6 Things You Can Learn From My Radon Mitigation Emergency

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 13, 2015 (Updated: May 26, 2020)

My radon gas test results were toxic. I was in the middle of a radon mitigation emergency and needed immediate radon gas removal from my home.

5 Tactics to Help Make Your Holiday Office Party Amazeballs

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 2, 2015 (Updated: Jul 2, 2019)

Planning an office party is a lot more pressure than you might think. Screw it up, and you'll have to endure the criticism of your coworkers and boss for the rest of the year. Barring any scandalous disasters, the following tactics will help make sure that your party is remembered in a positive way.

How To Erase Your iPhone, iPad, Or iPod Touch Before Selling It

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 21, 2015 (Updated: Nov 19, 2018)

Are you planning on upgrading or getting a new phone or tablet? Most major carriers like AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile will let you trade in your old iPhone or iPad for store credit. But you probably don’t want to hand over your contacts, emails, photos and other personal information on your device to a stranger. This tutorial will …

VIDEO: iPhone 6s Destroyed in Hot Molten Lava

Lauren Banks on Nov 1, 2015 (Updated: Sep 18, 2018)

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you dropped your iPhone into volcanic lava? Now you don’t have to. YouTube user TechRax tossed his rose gold iPhone 6s underneath a blob of molten lava and recorded it all on video. At first, the iPhone just smolders in the lava which is usually somewhere around 1,740 …

Netflix Embraces Viral Sex Catchphrase “Netflix and Chill” in New Ads

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 26, 2015 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Sorry teens, “Netflix and chill” is now officially part of the mainstream vocabulary. The phrase was secretly used for almost a decade as a way to say “hooking up” without alarming parents or other adults. But now the secret is out. Even Netflix is starting to use the viral sex catchphrase in their advertising. If …

VIDEO: Don’t Pour Bromine On Your iPhone

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 25, 2015

Liquid bromine is a very dangerous and toxic chemical. It’s used in things like pesticides and gasoline additives. When bromine is combined with aluminum, for example the metal cover on the back of an iPhone 6s, chemical violence, fire and smoke result. The iPhone did not survive. Don’t try this at home. Via TechRax

Swarm Brings Back Foursquare Mayorships, But Is It Too Late?

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 1, 2015 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

If you stopped using Foursquare last year when it spun off most of its popular features, to a second app called Swarm, you weren't alone. But it looks like Mayorships, Foursquare's signature feature, is now back.

VIDEO: Dissecting Nintendo’s NES Controller

J. Frank Wilson on Jun 27, 2015 (Updated: Mar 7, 2016)

The controller for Nintendo‘s beloved NES game console was surprisingly simple compared to today’s standards. It consisted of only 4 buttons (A, B, Start, Select) and a directional pad. But as you can see from this video by Dave Nunez on YouTube, it was shockingly complex in its design. In the video, he examines how …

5 Free Ways On How To Promote Your Blog Posts

J. Frank Wilson on Jun 16, 2015 (Updated: Sep 8, 2023)

Feeling like your blog posts aren't getting the attention that they deserve? Here are some simple and free ways on how to promote your blog posts.

STUDY: Apple Watch Gets Disappointing Consumer Approval Rating

J. Frank Wilson on May 19, 2015 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

The Apple Watch has been on the market for almost a full month now. So what do consumers think of it so far? According to a new study by CrowdFlower, they aren’t very impressed. The most telling statistic from the “CrowdFlower Apple Watch Social Data Study” is that only 55% of Apple Watch consumers love …

VIDEO: CD Shattered By Rotational Speed, Filmed At 170,000fps

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 29, 2015 (Updated: Dec 10, 2016)

The guys from the Slow Mo Guys on YouTube were able to destroy a CD by rotating it at extreme speed.

5 Things to Consider Before Buying A Vaporizer

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 24, 2015 (Updated: Oct 25, 2019)

From flavors and style to accessories, here are a few important things that both newbies and vaping veterans need to consider before buying a vaporizer.

VIDEO: Land Rover Owner Caught On Camera Using a Laptop While Driving

J. Frank Wilson on Mar 23, 2015 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

This Land Rover owner is perhaps the most distracted and dangerous person on the road. He was caught on a GoPro camera by the Aberdeen Cycle Cam using his mobile phone while wearing headphones and working on a laptop… while driving. If you live in Aberdeen City & Shire in eastern Scotland, then you might want to be extra careful …

6 Really Scary Facts About Your Privacy On The Internet

W. Seban on Mar 4, 2015 (Updated: May 24, 2023)

Here are some shocking facts about your privacy on the Internet and the questionable handling of consumer information in the digital age.

iPhone Status Bar Icons Explained: What Do All 22 Of These Symbols Mean?

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 17, 2015 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

Here's a chart called "iOS Status Bar Icons Explained" from the official iPhone Apple User Guide that tells you the exact meaning of all of the iPhone status bar icons.

5 Troubleshooting Tips for the Samsung Galaxy S4

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 15, 2015 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Even though the Samsung Galaxy S4 was launched 2 years ago (March 2013) it is still one of the best Android handsets on the market and remains one of the most popular with consumers. That being said, every product has its bugs and glitches and it pays to know a few troubleshooting tips to help you sort out …