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11 April 2026 Vol 19

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AI influencer awards season is upon us

First came the AI beauty pageant. Then the AI music contests. Now, there is an award for AI Personality of…

Modder packs a full Windows gaming PC inside Xbox Series X chassis

The result of the mod is less a novelty case mod and more a proof-of-concept for what a hybrid Xbox/PC…

I tried living on free streaming channels for a month and found some real gems

Every year, I visit family for a month over the holidays, knowing full well that I am entering an entertainment…

4 things you can do with a Linux terminal on Android that no regular app can match

A Linux terminal on Android sounds like a niche hack, until you actually try it for a while. Google itself…

Topical Dancer is propulsive, playful, and political

Last week’s recommendation, Sotomayor’s Wabi Sabi, has a very particular vibe that you don’t find in a lot of records.…

Airlines Are Already Preparing for an Oil Crisis

The war with Iran and ensuing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, has spiked oil prices…

3 Ryobi tools you’ll want before spring yardwork starts

Winter doesn’t go quietly in Indiana. By the time the ground thaws, there’s a season’s worth of debris, overgrown edges,…

I replaced Google Calendar with a privacy-focused alternative and the sync still works everywhere

Every time you type a meeting title into Google Calendar, you are handing over a surprisingly intimate part of your…

The SEC drops its four-year-old investigation into EV startup Faraday Future

The Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into electric vehicle startup Faraday Future, despite SEC staff on the…

I didn’t think I’d ever replace VLC, but this open-source alternative plays 4K without a single stutter

I don’t remember the first time I ever used VLC. It has just been the standard for years and is…