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3 May 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

NASA’s Webb Shows What Happens When Two Spirals Collide

NASA’s Webb Shows What Happens When Two Spirals Collide

Deep in space, two massive spiral galaxies are slowly but inevitably pushed together by gravity. IC 2163 and NGC 2207…
A truly independent search engine shouldn’t exist in 2026 — but it does, and it’s great

A truly independent search engine shouldn’t exist in 2026 — but it does, and it’s great

One of the biggest issues with modern search engines is that they’re a huge privacy concern, hoovering up your data,…
A microwave-sized factory is now running in space and can hit 1,000°C

A microwave-sized factory is now running in space and can hit 1,000°C

The company’s prototype, launched aboard a SpaceX rocket in the summer, is designed to test how the space environment can…
How to automatically revoke app permissions the moment you close the app

How to automatically revoke app permissions the moment you close the app

Using a smartphone comes with pros and cons. There are features we genuinely enjoy, and others we might be wary…
I replaced WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger with this one app

I replaced WhatsApp, Telegram, and Messenger with this one app

While working, I try to touch my phone as little as possible. This keeps me focused. But the problem is…
A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative

A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative

Unless if you’re really in the know about nascent platforms, you probably didn’t know what Mastodon was until Elon Musk…
European banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes hold

European banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes hold

Europe’s banking sector is about to get a tough lesson about efficiency. According to a new Morgan Stanley analysis reported…
This open-source Android app is the cleanest way to download videos

This open-source Android app is the cleanest way to download videos

If you’ve ever tried to download media from YouTube or Instagram — maybe to watch on a long flight or…
I remapped Caps Lock to a “Hyper Key” and doubled my shortcuts

I remapped Caps Lock to a “Hyper Key” and doubled my shortcuts

Throughout the day, I use many Windows keyboard shortcuts, whether it’s Win + E for File Explorer or Ctrl +…
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals

LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals

LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am.…