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29 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution

How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution

Quick: tell me how old you are by telling me which app you used to download free music. Was it…
Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Compare Our Top Pick Action Cameras The B-Roll DJI Osmo Action 4 Courtesy of DJI Some of our previous picks…
This Windows-on-Linux tool isn’t as good isn’t as good as everyone says it is

This Windows-on-Linux tool isn’t as good isn’t as good as everyone says it is

The biggest challenge of switching to Linux isn’t using a different OS; it’s dealing with the program incompatibility issue. Some…
Marshall Heston 120 Review: Premium Style, Restrained Sound

Marshall Heston 120 Review: Premium Style, Restrained Sound

Under the surface are 11 individually powered speakers, including two five-inch woofers, two midrange drivers, two tweeters, and five “full-range”…
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet

How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Hollywood…
16 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2025): STEM, Books, Clothes, Snacks

16 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids (2025): STEM, Books, Clothes, Snacks

My kids’ appetite for stickers is endless. I find them constantly, on the mirrors in our house, on their school…
I didn’t think a virtual pet could motivate me — until this app proved me wrong

I didn’t think a virtual pet could motivate me — until this app proved me wrong

Something I’ve been meaning to do is start taking care of myself a little more seriously. With an extremely chaotic…
NordVPN Review (2025): Living Up to Its Name

NordVPN Review (2025): Living Up to Its Name

One of my favorite new additions isn’t on the desktop app, though. NordVPN recently introduced scam call protection on Android,…
Use Google Gemini and ChatGPT to Organize Your Life With Scheduled Actions

Use Google Gemini and ChatGPT to Organize Your Life With Scheduled Actions

The developers of the big generative AI chatbots are continuing to push out new features at a rapid rate, as…
I Ditched Alexa and Upgraded My Smart Home

I Ditched Alexa and Upgraded My Smart Home

Until recently, my smart home setup was in chaos. After years of testing, buying, and upgrading to the latest smart…