The summer is almost here, and tech companies are probably looking forward to enjoying the beach as much as we all are. But that doesn't mean this wasn't another exciting week in the world of tech. And, once again, if you were distracted by the nice weather, we're here for you - with our weekly Top 10 Tech roundup.
The biggest stories of the week seemed to be small changes, but they have potential to have an enormous impact. Google confirmed the rumours and announced it is revamping Gmail's interface, promising a smarter - and less cluttered - inbox.
For its part, Microsoft heeded the complaints of some of its most diehard fans, who were disappointed by the company's decision to kill the Start button. It was one of the most recognizable features of the operating system, and now Microsoft is bringing it back for Windows 8.1.
Samsung, meanwhile, unveiled its Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, a smaller, lighter version of its successful and well-received Galaxy S4.
In other tech news, we had a man who turned a plane into a racing car; NASA's new solar-electric propulsion engine; and Mercedes introducing QR codes to save lives.
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