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29 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

I tried dozens of Windows file managers — and still came back to File Explorer

I tried dozens of Windows file managers — and still came back to File Explorer

Since my Windows XP days, I’ve felt that File Explorer could be much better. Naturally, I’ve switched to File Explorer…
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos

Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos

There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech…
This single self-hosted dashboard replaced my entire monitoring setup

This single self-hosted dashboard replaced my entire monitoring setup

For years, I’ve self-hosted my automations, note apps, networking tools, and more. The more I self-hosted, the more fragmented my…
MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week

MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week

Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day…
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app

Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app

Big Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot…
ICE has killed another person in Minneapolis

ICE has killed another person in Minneapolis

Federal agents in Minneapolis repeatedly punched a man, forced him to the ground, and then shot him multiple times. The…
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?

A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?

We’re in a unique moment for AI companies building their own foundation model. First, there is a whole generation of industry…
Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games

Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games

Every month, Circana video game analyst Mat Piscatella posts fascinating data about video game sales on Bluesky, highlighting trends like…
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries

How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries

Food carts are a staple of New York City dining, dispensing everything from dosa and doner kebabs to dogs and…
I’ve had this $15/month phone service since 2020 and it rocks

I’ve had this $15/month phone service since 2020 and it rocks

There are plenty of subscriptions I can’t believe people pay for; one of the top categories of these is expensive…