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The vertical video takeover is here
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things vertical video, follow David Pierce. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started For a while,…
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I’ve driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be
Whether you’ve seen one drop a wealthy businessperson off at the airport or roll up to the red carpet to unload celebrities, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class has long been the vehicle of choice for transporting multiple people in the lap of luxury. While previous generations have shared plenty with the commercial…
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This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email
Proofpoint reports Russian TA488 exploited Zimbra zero‑day CVE‑2025‑66376 in espionage campaigns “Half‑click exploit” let attackers compromise systems when victims merely viewed malicious emails Targets included NATO, Ukrainian government, and defense entities; group vanished after Feb 2026 exposure Russian state-sponsored cybercriminals have been abusing a zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra email…
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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors. Source
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All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions. Source
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How to watch Stage 21 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & start time
Tour de France 2026 ends today with Stage 21, which finishes on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris. The ride into the French capital promises to be a coronation for Tadej Pogacar as the Slovenian closes in on his third Yellow Jersey in a row, and his fifth overall. It will…
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