Popular Mechanics is an American magazine devoted to science and technology. It was first published January 11, 1902 by H.H. Windsor, and has been owned since the 1950s by the Hearst Corporation. There is also a newly formed South African version available.

Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics. A favorite column is "Jay Leno's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.

Chief competitors of Popular Mechanics are Popular Science, Family Handyman and American Woodworker.

External links

• Popularmechanics.com
• Popular Mechanics South African edition
• "Popular Orc Mechanics" (Spoof of Popular Mechanics)

See also

• Popular magazines
  • Popular Mechanics
  • Popular Science
  • Popular Electronics
    • Poptronics
• Scientific American
• Discover (magazine)
• OMNI

Hearst Corporation publications | Science and technology magazines