Month: May 2026

Netflix may have finally figured out games

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my…

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I’m a running coach: this is my long run survival kit for all eventualities, from the best watches and vest to the ideal phone to carry

I’ve been running for the past decade, and somewhere along the way I went from couch to coach. Since gaining my coaching qualification I’ve supported around 100 runners, from people taking their very first running steps to those tackling ultra marathon distances. One thing I didn’t expect when I started…

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Could Contact-Tracing Apps Help With the Hantavirus? Not Really

Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks. Source

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Vivo’s X300 Ultra has the best cameras in any phone

A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus.…

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Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They’re Flying Over NYC

One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily. Source

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How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel

Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience. Source

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