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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.
- 2Appleton airport solar microgrid stalled after FAA grant canceled▼Appleton airport solar-microgrid plans stalled after $1.5M FAA grant is canceled
Appleton International Airport's plan to build a solar-powered microgrid is on hold after the Federal Aviation Administration canceled a $1.5 million grant that was set to help fund the project. The cancellation has been reported by multiple Wisconsin outlets including WIXX, WTAQ and WLUK, drawing local attention to the airport's renewable energy plans and what the loss of federal funding means for the project's future.
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Hampton Jitney, the Long Island commuter coach operator, is investing in a solar microgrid, according to Newsday. The move signals growing interest among regional transport companies in renewable energy and energy resilience, potentially reducing operating costs and reliance on the conventional power grid. Further details about the project's size, location and timeline have not been reported.
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Appleton International Airport in Wisconsin has lost a $1.5 million federal grant that was earmarked for a solar and microgrid project. The funding cut means the airport will not move forward as planned with its renewable energy installation, which was intended to support more resilient, independent power operations. Local coverage highlights concerns over the loss of clean energy investment in the region.
- 5WATTMORE joins GTI Energy's Illinois hydrogen microgrid project▼WATTMORE joins GTI Energy’s Illinois hydrogen microgrid research effort, putting its technology into a project testing how hydrogen can fit into resilient local power systems
WATTMORE has joined GTI Energy's hydrogen microgrid research effort in Illinois, contributing its technology to a project that tests how hydrogen can support resilient local power systems. The collaboration will explore hydrogen's role in decentralized energy, an area drawing growing attention as utilities and clean-energy firms seek backup and grid-stability solutions beyond conventional fossil-fuel generators.
- 6New 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.
- 7Microglia Found to Nibble Toxic Proteins in Parkinson's Disease●Microglia Can ‘Nibble Away’ Toxic Proteins to Protect Neurons in Parkinson’s Disease
New research suggests microglia, the brain's immune cells, can engulf and break down toxic protein clumps linked to Parkinson's disease, helping protect neurons from damage. The findings point to a natural defense mechanism in the brain that could inspire new treatments aimed at boosting this clearing activity to slow the disease's progression.
- 8North 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.