Zohaib Ahmed

India

News Reporter at TechSpot

tech journalism with a dash of science @techspot, cat advocate, ex-@indianexpress, @androidpolice

Articles

What Is The US Civil Reserve Air Fleet And How Many Jets Does It Have?

11 hours ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Think of it as a military "draft" for airplanes. The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (or CRAF) is essentially a partnership that taps into commercial air power when the U.S. military's cargo jets just aren't enough. Created in 1951 under the Defense Production Act around the beginning of the Cold War, the fleet was built to ensure that if things ever got really bad, the U.S. wouldn't be caught scrambling for lift capacity.
Why The Toyota Venza Was Discontinued (Again) & Which Model Replaced It

21 hours ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

The Toyota Venza has quietly slipped out of showrooms, ending a second, brief chapter for a nameplate that never quite caught on. Yes, this marked the second time Toyota has pulled the plug on the vehicle. First launched for the 2009 model year, the original Venza was meant to bridge the gap between the compact RAV4 and the three-row Highlander. It was a part-wagon, part-crossover experiment, with Toyota arguing it offered Camry-like comfort, Highlander utility, and Avalon refinement.
How Are Airplanes Maintained? (And How Often Is It Done?)

1 day ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Given how your average commercial airliner contains over a million parts, it's no surprise that keeping them airworthy takes a small army. In fact, Boeing estimates that the commercial aviation industry will need 626,000 new maintenance technicians by 2040. The mission is straightforward and involves detecting and resolving issues before they become a problem.
How Much Weight Can Your Truck's Tailgate Hold?

3 days ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

A tailgate might look like just a swinging flap at the back of your truck, but it does more than just keep your gear from falling out. It extends your cargo space when you're hauling longer items, supports objects during loading and unloading, and can even moonlight as an additional seat. But even though most tailgates look rather rugged, there's a limit to what they can safely support.
What Is A Solenoid & How Does It Work In Relation To Your Car's Engine?

3 days ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Solenoids are everywhere. They open the water valve in your dishwasher, control the flow of gas in your stove, regulate ink delivery in printers, and play a crucial role under the hood of your car. Essentially, a solenoid is a compact electromagnet that can be used as a mechanical or electrical switch. Its main component is a coil of wire that's wound around a cylindrical support known as a bobbin.
Why Commercial Jets Don't Fly With A Full Tank Of Gas

4 days ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Packing up for a long trip in your car usually means making sure your tank is full, but this logic doesn't fly in aviation. Commercial jets rarely take off with a full tank of fuel, and it's not because the pilots forgot. Rather, the decision is deliberate, calculated, and very much by the book. AdvertisementEach plane, depending on the model, has a strict maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) it can't exceed. This weight is a combination of passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Which Airline Has The Largest Seatback TV Screens? - SlashGear

4 days ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Before the rise of personal devices, passengers relied solely on what airlines provided onboard: scratchy radio channels, drop-down screens showing a single movie, and basic audio jacks built into armrests. Over time, airlines realized that keeping travelers entertained made long flights much more bearable — and much more competitive. AdvertisementIn the 1980s, in-flight entertainment took off, with Northwest Airlines pioneering early seatback screens.
Why Does The Boeing 747 Have A Hump?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

If you've ever seen what looks like a beluga whale with wings on the runway — or better yet, flown in one — there's a good chance it was the Boeing 747, nicknamed the "Queen of the Skies." This four-engined beauty first took to the skies on Feb. 9, 1969, and entered service with Pan Am a year later. It has an unmistakable silhouette with a wide body, long fuselage, and most notably, that proud hump at the front.
This Is The Worst Smartphone Recall In History (And It's Not Even Close)

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

No other smartphone, before or since, has self-destructed — literally and figuratively — on the same scale as the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Officially released on Aug. 19, 2016, the Note 7 was a sleek Android with a dual-curved 5.7-inch display (massive for the time), a precision stylus, an iris scanner, restored expandable storage capabilities, and all the bells and whistles Samsung fans adored. Reviewers gave it glowing scores, too, praising its design and software.
Are Automated Car Washes Safe For Classic Cars?

1 week ago | slashgear.com | Zohaib Ahmed

Classic cars are more than just machines you use for your commute — they're rolling time capsules of automotive history. Many of these cars are crafted with intricate attention to detail, which stands in stark contrast to today's mass-produced vehicles that are churned out on assembly lines with less focus on individuality. AdvertisementBecause they're designed in a certain way, these vehicles generally demand more TLC than their modern counterparts.