Everyone has heard of a black market or even The Black Market. In movies and TV shows. The Black Market is often portrayed as a network of shady figures moving guns, drugs, and other illegal items across borders and into the hands of bad guys. In reality, the black market is mostly stolen goods and knock-off … Read more
Technology keeps getting smarter. We have smartphones, of course, and smart cars. There are also smart houses, smart TVs, and smart refrigerators, just to name some of the new sophisticated tech that is taking over every part of our lives. A generation after “For Dummies” books aimed to simplify everything for the common person, our … Read more
Even as technology advances smartwatches provide quick ways to track multiple time zones some people claim that wristwatches are becoming obsolete, however, traditional timekeeping accessories remain stubbornly popular. In large part, that’s because wristwatches are so versatile and adaptable. New features and functionalities ensure that watches still serve a purpose for millions of people. One … Read more
The wristwatch is one of the most fascinating inventions in all of humanity’s technological advancement. It is both relatively new in the annals of history, and yet by modern technology standards, almost a relic of the past. Throughout its history, it has been at times an absolute necessity, at others a mere fashion accessory, and … Read more
Watches for the visually impaired have been around for many years, coming in variations that utilize speaking or braille (or both in some cases). Technology that allows clocks to “speak” has been around since the 1870s, but the modern speaking watches are far more sophisticated and now integrate many of the other timekeeping advances of the … Read more
Skiing and snowboarding are not exactly the most affordable sports out there. If you want to hit the slopes on a regular basis, you’ll have to shell out a mountain of cash for skis, boots, bindings, and other gear – not to mention the sky-high cost of lift tickets nowadays. One of the best investments … Read more
Though space travel has been a reality for over half a century, the men and women who have gone up to space are among a small, elite club. For that reason, there is a considerable aura of cool and sophistication around astronauts and anything they do or wear. Though they have bigger concerns on their … Read more
Most students are anxious about taking standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. The mere difficulty of such exams is already a burden to the test takers. Yet, another pressure that they must bear is the time constraint for each section of the tests. As such, they cannot use their mobile phones since … Read more
When picturing a job that could also be a synonym for “tough,” two words have to come to mind: Navy SEALs. These military figures have earned an almost mythical stature due to both larger-than-life media portrayals and the fact that they really do have one of the hardest, most dangerous jobs on the planet. It’s … Read more
For firefighters, the key features to look for in a watch would be durability and water resistance. When it comes to the water resistance, an indication in meters; atmospheres; or bars are placed either at the face of the watch or the back of its case that can tell to what extent you can get … Read more