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13 May 2026 Vol 19

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I rebuilt a real offline music library — and it’s better than streaming

You know that sinking feeling when your favorite song vanishes from Spotify without warning? Or when your internet cuts out…

I used a thermal camera on my phone and found out why my bills were so high

My house is drafty when the cold wind of winter begins blowing here in Philadelphia, starting in November. These drafts…

I stopped replacing accessories once I learned these 5 simple longevity tricks

We baby our smartphones and laptops with glass protectors and rugged cases, yet the accessories that keep them alive, such…

Shokz OpenMove Headphones Offers Bone Conduction Audio on a Budget

Runners, bikers, and anyone else who has to navigate the turmoil of busy streets understands the challenge of maintaining a…

This tiny, free Windows tool made my old PC feel surprisingly fast again

Have you ever used a tool so tiny that from download to installation, it takes only 10 seconds? That was…

I just learned my phone has a sensor that’s way more powerful than I thought

For many years, iPhone Pro models have had a powerful camera technology called LiDAR. This amazing technology isn’t just about…

DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food

A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food…

A nonprofit is paying hackers to unlock devices companies have abandoned

When Google ended support for its first- and second-gen Nest thermostats in October, many users saw their devices lose key…

I love the Linux terminal, but I still recommend the GUI

It’s almost impossible to think of Linux without the terminal. This relationship spans decades, and for good reason. Scripting for…

AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects

Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates, according to Bloomberg. In…