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The advent of 5G has raised many concerns among people, to the extent that anti-5G movements have emerged in various countries in recent months. Some extreme right-wing groups have even developed conspiracy theories linking 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some activists have gone as far as setting fire to telecommunications towers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and recently in Québec. A couple from Sainte-Adèle has been formally accused of setting fire to two cellphone towers; allegedly, they are behind a wave of fires that damaged at least seven towers in the northern suburbs of Montréal....

But not all experts are in agreement with these conclusions. Immediately following ANMM’s announcement, the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) released a statement saying the claim was “premature,” and that ANMM was “in breach of contract” of how the findings would be shared with the public. “There has been no indisputable data found to prove the site is that iconic vessel,” the RIMAP statement reads, “and there are many unanswered questions that could overturn such an identification....

No, seriously. The device I built was a form of thermal lance. A thermal lance, typically made of iron instead of bacon, is used to cut up scrap metal and rescue people from collapsed buildings. It works by blowing pure oxygen gas through a pipe packed with iron and magnesium rods. These metals are surprisingly flammable in pure oxygen, releasing a huge amount of heat as they are consumed. The result is a jet of superheated iron plasma coming out of the end of the pipe....

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Imagine using the active noise cancellation (ANC) in your home office, answering an important call straight from your headphones, and then taking a walk on your lunch break, listening to music with Transparency Mode activated to maintain situational awareness of the world around you. We’ve rounded up the best Bluetooth headphones that let you stay actively engaged with your jams and your jobs. Best for back-to-back-to-back meetings: SONY WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones Best for Android users: Jabra Elite 85h Wireless Noise-Canceling HeadphonesBest headphones for the work commute: BOSE Noise-Canceling Headphones 700 Best for tuning out home office distractions: Apple AirPods MaxBest cheap Bluetooth headphones: Cowin E7 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones...

Best overall: HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop TG01-2170mBest for content creators: Lenovo Legion Tower 5iBest compact PC: BOSGAME Mini PCBest for work and play: Dell G5 5090Best for beginners: Acer Predator Orion 3000 How we selected the best cheap gaming PCs I’ve been a PC builder for more than 15 years and a tech critic for IGN, Tom’s Hardware, PC Perspective, and MMORPG.com for over half a decade. In that time, I’ve become intimately familiar with the components that make gaming PCs tick....

DNA test kits vary in how samples are collected, and the results are usually focused on a specific area. For example, some kits trace genetic markers to learn more about ancestry while others compare two people’s genetic markers to determine their relationship. There are even DNA test kits to determine your dog’s breed and potential health issues. Whether you’re investigating your ancestry or confirming paternity, there’s a home DNA test kit waiting for you....

Best gift for dads who love to cook: Kyocera Innovation Series Ceramic Chef’s Santoku KnifeBest Father’s Day gifts for dads who like to unwind: Pure Enrichment Weighted BlanketCool gifts for dads who love music: Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini Sound BarBest Father’s Day gifts for dads who love mixology: Drinkworks Home BarUnique gifts for dads who love photography: KODAK SCANZA Digital Film & Slide ScannerFather’s Day gifts for gamers: WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSDFun gifts for dads who love board games: Pandemic Legacy Season 0 Board Game...

Best full-body workout machine: Bowflex PR3000Best stationary bike: NordicTrack Commercial S15i Studio CycleBest pull-up bar: Sportsroyals Power Tower Dip Station Pull-Up BarBest ab roller: EnterSports Ab Roller WheelBest resistance bands: Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise BandsBest budget scale: ABYON Bluetooth Smart Bathroom Scales Features to consider when picking out the best home gym equipment When shopping for the best exercise equipment for an at-home gym, you’ll want to consider a few things....

You don’t need obtrusive set-top rabbit ears or roof access for large metal lattices, either. The current generation of indoor HDTV antennas are often paper-thin tiles that you can discreetly attach to your apartment wall or window from the inside. They can often pick up a signal that’s even brighter and sharper than the same channel coming at you through cable. Best of all, an antenna is a one-time purchase....

Best inflatable: Inflatable Swimming PoolBest with slide: Action Air Inflatable WaterslideBest for small yards: Garden Round Inflatable Baby Swimming PoolBest for splashing: Sprinkler and Splash Pad for KidsBest budget: Intex Inflatable Pool Factors to consider when choosing the best kiddie pool A new blow-up pool is a great option if you don’t want to commit to something pricier and more permanent. Since they’re usually made of plastic and are easy to store away when the weather changes, they’re easy to pull out quickly, even on those unexpected hot days....

At Popular Science, we’ve looked at gaming monitors of every shape and size, rating them by resolution, form factor, and function. If you need a quick recommendation on the best gaming monitor for a certain size, we’ve got you covered. And if you want a longwinded explanation for why certain specs work better for some monitor sizes than others, I can help out with that, too. Best 24-inch: Dell Alienware AW2521HBest 27-inch: Samsung Odyssey G7Best 32-inch: Gigabyte M32UBest 40-inch or larger: Samsung Odyssey Neo G9Best ultrawide: Dell Alienware AW3423DWBest budget: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ...

Best pneumatic: Makita 2-Inch Brad NailerBest for framing: Bostitch Nail GunBest for concrete: ITW .22 Caliber FastenerBest cordless: Porter-Cable 20V MAX Cordless Brad NailerBest budget: WEN Pneumatic Brad Nailer Finding your best nail guns comes down to the materials and scale of the job The best nail guns on the market are known by many different names and come in a variety of subtypes suited to specific tasks, so it’s important to consider the nature and the demands of your job when selecting a model....

Best fire pit ring: Inno Stage 36-inch Fire Ring Best fire pit for grilling: Bali Outdoors Wood-Burning Fire Pit with Cooking GrillBest smokeless fire pit: Solo Stove Bonfire PitBest propane fire pit: Bond Manufacturing Newcastle Propane FirebowlBest fire pit on a budget: Best Choice Products 21.5-inch Outdoor Fire Pit Bowl Table Compare styles to find the fire pit suited to your family Chances are good that if you grew up in a camping household, there was one option and one option only: a wood-burning fire pit that was likely makeshift and low to the ground....

Best overall: Shure SM7BBest for versatility: Blue Microphones Yeti XBest for easy voice recording: Rode PodcasterBest if you’re hosting a musical guest: Mackie EM-ChromiumBest retro-chic: AKG LyraBest budget: Samson Q2U Best podcast microphones: Reviews & Recommendations Along with the explosive growth in podcasting and live streaming, the microphone market has kept pace with many dozens of models targeting podcasters or broadcasters in general. Some are part of the recent upsurge, while others have been around for decades....

Best overall: JBL 4305PBest bookshelf: KEF LS50 Wireless IIBest for computers: Edifier S1000WBest for turntables: Kanto YU6Best PA speakers: Bose L1 Pro8Best budget: Klipsch R-15PM How we chose the best powered speakers We explored hundreds of products in our pursuit of the best powered speakers: We concentrated mainly on companies with a lot of experience designing powered models and, while we considered a range of listening applications, we prioritized speakers that offer convenience and connectivity features but focus on fidelity first....

Best overall: Samsung QN90A NEO QLEDBest 4K: Hisense U8GBest for gaming: TCL 6-Series Google TV (R646)Best HDR: Hisense U9DGBest budget: Vizio M7 QuantumBest 8K: Samsung QN900A QLED 8K How we picked the best QLED TVs As Popular Science’s Reviews Editor, I spend a lot of time thinking about and staring at screens. I’m also a 10-year veteran of technology and games journalism, having written for PCMag, LaptopMag, IGN, Gamespot, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, and others....

We chose models popular because you can release your dog’s distance up to 26 feet in some cases (the most common length is about 16 feet). This allows your dog less confinement and more freedom of movement to sightsee as they get their daily steps in. However, because they allow more freedom, you’ll need to make sure that the brake-and-lock system is up to par. A lock button on the handle controls how much of the leash is extended or retracted at any given time....

Best overall: Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZBest for viewing planets: Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain TelescopeBest for astrophotography: William Optics Guide Star 61Best for kids: Orion Observer II 60mm AZ Refractor Telescope Starter KitBest budget: Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Telescope How we chose the best telescopes under $500 The under-$500 telescope market is crowded with worthy brands and models, so we looked at offerings in that price range from several well-known manufacturers in the space....

Best overall: Breville Bit More 4-Slice ToasterBest smart toaster: Revolution R180 InstaGLO Toaster Best 4-slice: Oster 4-Slice Stainless Steel Digital TouchscreenBest for fast toasting: Café Express 2-Slice Toaster Best budget: Black & Decker 2-Slice Extra-Wide Slot ToasterBest for bagels: Calphalon Precision 2-Slice ToasterBest long-slot: Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch ToasterBest with a timer: All-Clad Stainless Steel Digital ToasterBest design: SMEG 2-Slice ToasterBest toaster oven: Cuisinart CMW-200 Convection Microwave Oven and Grill How we chose the best toasters As a freelance journalist for over 10 years, I’ve reviewed home and tech products for publications such as CNN Underscored, NBC News Select, Popular Mechanics, Architectural Digest, Tom’s Guide, The Daily Beast, USA Today’s Reviewed, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and Bob Vila....