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14 May 2026 Vol 19
I changed one hidden Google Chrome setting and web browsing became instant

I changed one hidden Google Chrome setting and web browsing became instant

Websites are not what they used to be. There’s a lot more scripting now, and with full-on web apps running…
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?

AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how…
Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige

Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige

So, what’s not to like? Well, early compatibility problems slowed the initial uptake of Snapdragon X, and the CPU’s integrated…
How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee, CaseSafe

How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee, CaseSafe

This is really useful if you, like me, tend to swap out your Bluetooth trackers between items as you’re using…
I stopped editing PDFs on my laptop after trying this free Android app

I stopped editing PDFs on my laptop after trying this free Android app

Editing PDFs is something that’s always associated with PCs and laptops, and for good reason. You get a bigger screen,…
KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer Review: Tiny Additions, Big Difference

KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer Review: Tiny Additions, Big Difference

There is a $100 price difference between the Artisan Plus and Artisan models. However, the Artisan Plus’s features are small…
Coway Airmega Mighty2 Review: The Sequel Is Better Than the Original

Coway Airmega Mighty2 Review: The Sequel Is Better Than the Original

The Mighty2 has a built-in AQI (air quality index) monitor and a MegaScan laser sensor to automatically detect three distinct…
Inside Look at 1X’s Hayward Factory, the Line That Builds NEO Humanoid Robots

Inside Look at 1X’s Hayward Factory, the Line That Builds NEO Humanoid Robots

Workers make their way slowly through a 58,000 square-foot facility in Hayward, California, where 1X builds its NEO humanoid robots.…
Up-Close with Kawaii, a Modder’s Dream Device That Fits an Entire Nintendo GameCube Console on a Keychain

Up-Close with Kawaii, a Modder’s Dream Device That Fits an Entire Nintendo GameCube Console on a Keychain

Modders shrank a normal Wii motherboard to a fraction of its original size while retaining all functionality, allowing you to…
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Still Keeps Up With Perseverance on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Still Keeps Up With Perseverance on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured some incredible 360-degree images from the foothills of Mount Sharp deep inside Gale Crater. It was…