Alexander George
Popular Mechanics
New York, NY, United States
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Why the $4 Million Bugatti Chiron Looks Old (On Purpose)
To justify a $4 million price, the Chiron’s design needs longevity. That leads to some good design ideas. → Read More
Yes, You Can Use the Same Power Adapter for Your iPhone and iPad
They both use a Lightning connector, but have power adapters with different wattage ratings. So is it safe to use them interchangeably? → Read More
Here's One Simple Tip for Faster, Safer Winter Driving
Here's one simple tip for faster, safer winter driving. (And it works pretty much everywhere else, too.) → Read More
First Test: The PS5 is in the Early Stages of Its Era
In the age of virtual reality and cloud gaming, Sony’s console formula still wins. → Read More
Is 5G Worth The Cost of an iPhone 12?
We took the newest iPhone to areas with 5G nodes. We didn’t hit insane download speeds, but it was still appreciably faster. → Read More
The iPad’s Handwriting Recognition Shows How Apple Does Machine Learning
We asked Apple’s Craig Federighi how they taught the iPad to read anyone’s scrawl. → Read More
The Ferrari F8 is the Example for Modern, Mid-Engine Supercars
Test driving the newest mid-engine Ferrari helped us understand why that name still carries in the age of electrification. → Read More
Should Cars Have Solar Panels?
Hyundai is selling a hybrid with solar panels that will charge its batteries. They work. But they're probably not useful in the way you'd think. → Read More
On a Supercar, the Cameras Are There To Make You Go Faster
It's like a racing coach that's always riding shotgun. → Read More
How to Spot an Undercover Supercar
In a world of efficient crossovers, rebellion is an overpowered $100,000 station wagon. → Read More
Some of the Best Self-Driving Safety Tech Is in… a Subaru?
Subaru's safety-laden base models should become the new normal. → Read More
The Lamborghini Urus Is a Driver-Friendly Supercar With an Endearing Lack of Logic
The most accessible, usable supercar is confusing as hell. Here's how to drive one. → Read More
This Swedish Electric Moped Is Also a Mobile Generator
Enough power for tools and laptops. Plus: it hauls stuff. → Read More
Can Apple's New AirPods Pro Handle a Cross-Country Flight?
Active Noise Cancellation finally arrives in a very small package. → Read More
Why It's a Good Idea To Make Your Car More Like Your Phone
Android Auto and CarPlay are the only safe way to drive with a phone. → Read More
Nintendo Switch Lite: A Stripped Down Switch Is Actually the World’s Greatest Game Boy
The coolest gaming of the last few years is smaller, more portable, and better. → Read More
How To Get Started in Motorcycles
Less intimidating, and even more thrilling, than you might think. Here are the essentials, from your license to your boots. → Read More
Triumph Is Also Building an Electric Motorcycle
Just like Harley-Davidson and Ducati. → Read More
Welcome To the Customized Mechanical Keyboard Life
It’s durable, completely personalized, and, unlike standard keyboards, a joy to use. → Read More
How To Make Yourself Less Trackable Online
Targeted ads creeping you out? Same. Here’s how I keep the algorithms at a comfortable distance without hurting my internet experience. → Read More