Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 – power meets off-road prowess

We’ve driven our share of muscular off-road machines. From the Ford Raptor to the uber-lush G Wagen and the Ram TRX, it’s all been fun. But wait, there’s more. Now there’s a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a 6.4-liter monster under its hood.

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SwitchGrade lets mountain bikers change their saddle angle on the fly

Although different saddle angles are better for different cycling scenarios, most riders aren't likely to stop and adjust that angle every time the terrain changes. Aenomaly Constructs' SwitchGrade, however, allows them to do so quickly and easily.

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One company’s virtual reality approach could end the debate over working from home vs. at the office

Virbela builds virtual spaces to recreate the office experience in a simulated space for workers in all time zones. Virbela runs its daily operations in a virtual office that includes…

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How to use VBA’s InputBox function to select a range on the fly in Excel

Automating the selection process isn't difficult if you rely on VBA's InputBox in Microsoft Excel. Image: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock Often, you'll want Excel users to specify a range that the app then…

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Programming languages: Learn Python basics and advanced skills in these 12 courses

Whether you're learning how to use Python as a new developer or as a network admin, check out these online training courses. Image: Maria Vonotna/iStock/Getty Images Plus If you want…

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Engineered plants’ roots turn red when helpful fungi show up

While you might think that it's best to keep crops fungus-free, there are some fungi that actually help plants grow. In order to observe that relationship, scientists have created plants with roots that turn red when infiltrated by beneficial fungi.

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Wearable ultrasound patch could warn of cardiovascular problems

It goes without saying that the earlier someone can be warned of an impending heart attack or stroke, the better. A new skin patch could provide such warnings, by sending ultrasound pulses into the wearer's body.

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Alphabet launches Intrinsic to make industrial robots easier to use

For more than five years, a team has been developing and testing control software under Alphabet's X moonshot factory, aimed at making industrial robots smarter and easier to use. Now the project has branched out into a new company called Intrinsic.

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