Popular Mechanics
- For the album, see Popular Mechanics (album).
 Popular Mechanics first cover (11 January 1902) | |
| Editor-In-Chief | James B. Meigs |
|---|---|
| Categories | Automotive, DIY, Science, Technology |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| First issue | 11 January 1902 |
| Company | Hearst Communications, Inc. |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.popularmechanics.com |
| ISSN | 0032-4558 |
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 Latin American edition that has been published for decades and a newly formed South African version available.
Popular Mechanics features regular sections on cars, trucks, science, technology, home how-to and outdoor adventures. A recurring 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, Wired, Scientific American, Car and Driver, Road & Track, This Old House, Family Handyman and American Woodworker.
External links
- Popularmechanics.com
- Popular Mechanics South African edition
- Works by Popular Mechanics at Project Gutenberg
See also
- Popular magazines
- Scientific American
- Discover (magazine)
- OMNI
- Popular Mechanics for Kids
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