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- 1NewTube YouTube client for Android gains attention●NewTube A YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube. • Optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore o
NewTube, an open-source YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube, is being discussed for its privacy-friendly feature set. It offers optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore or root, background playback, picture-in-picture, offline downloads up to 1080p or audio only, plus SponsorBlock, DeArrow and Return YouTube Dislike integration, with no analytics or crash reporting.
- 2New guide explains de-Googling Android without breaking apps●📢 New on TechLoverHD: 🔥 De-Googling Android Without Breaking Daily Apps: The 2026 Sandboxed Play Services & MicroG Playb
A new guide outlines how to remove Google services from Android phones in 2026 while keeping everyday apps working, using sandboxed Google Play Services and microG. It walks through setups popular on privacy-focused ROMs like GrapheneOS. The approach is drawing attention among Android users looking to cut Google from their devices without sacrificing usability.
- 3North Carolina food bank installs first solar microgrid▼North Carolina food bank gets first solar microgrid, keeping freezers on when the grid fails
A food bank in North Carolina has become the first to install a solar microgrid, allowing its freezers to keep running during power outages and protecting stored food from spoiling. The project highlights how renewable energy backup systems can support critical community services as extreme weather increasingly threatens the electrical grid.
- 4Hawaiʻi Deploys Solar Microgrids at Transportation Facilities▼Hawaiʻi Launches Solar Microgrids to Boost Energy Resilience at DOT Facilities
Hawaiʻi has launched solar-powered microgrids at state Department of Transportation facilities, aiming to strengthen energy resilience across the islands. The systems are designed to keep critical transportation infrastructure running during grid outages, part of a broader push toward renewable energy and disaster preparedness in the state.
- 5Fairphone 6+ buyers seek Google-free Android advice●So mein bester Freund hat sich nun ein Fairphone 6+ bestellt.Was wäre jetzt eure Empfehlung bzgl. eines möglich schmerzf
A German-speaking user says his best friend has ordered a Fairphone 6+ and is asking for recommendations on a relatively painless Android setup that works without Google services. The key requirement is that banking apps and DRM-protected apps such as streaming services still run without problems. Replies are trading tips on microG and privacy-focused Android options, with the eternal trade-off between de-Googling and app compatibility at the centre of the debate.
- 6North Carolina food bank gets microgrid backup for storms▼North Carolina food bank gets microgrid backup for future storms
A food bank in North Carolina has added a microgrid to keep its operations running during power outages caused by severe storms. The backup system is intended to protect food storage and distribution when the grid goes down, and it is being highlighted as an example of how community facilities can build resilience against extreme weather.
- 7PG&E Commits $73 Million to Pumped Hydro, Solar and Biofuel Microgrids▼“Triple Threat” Pumped Storage Hydro plus Solar, Storage and Biofuel Microgrids Supported by $73 million in PG&E Funding
PG&E is providing $73 million in funding to support a combined energy project pairing pumped storage hydro with solar, battery storage and biofuel microgrids, described as a 'triple threat' approach. The hybrid design aims to deliver renewable generation alongside long-duration storage, strengthening grid reliability while supporting California's clean energy transition.
- 8Microgravity Simulation Reveals Unexpected Changes in Human Cell DNA●Scientists Simulated Microgravity in Human Cells and Found Something Unexpected About DNA
Scientists simulated microgravity conditions in human cells in the laboratory and discovered unexpected effects on DNA. The findings add to growing evidence that altered gravity can influence how genetic material behaves, with implications for astronaut health and long-duration space missions. Details of the study and the exact nature of the DNA changes were not specified in available coverage.