A little while ago, the Linux Mint dev team announced that it wanted to take longer dev cycles between OS updates, which means we won't be seeing a new version of the operating system release until at least Christmas 2026. While it's always good for dev teams to go at a steady and sustainable pace, it is sad to think that Linux Mint will basically be feature-locked until 2027 is almost here.

With the way prices are rising for RAM, SSDs, and other PC parts, there's a good chance that not a lot of people are going to be building a new PC anytime soon. But what if you need something new now, and can't really take the time to wait it all out to see where prices go? Well, that's where a new laptop or mini PC comes in.

Microsoft is launching a new AI agent inside Word that's specifically designed for legal teams. Legal Agent handles document edits, negotiation history, and complex documents to help legal teams handle tasks like reviewing contracts."Instead of relying on general AI models to interpret commands, the agent follows structured workflows shaped by real legal practice, managing clearly defined, repeatable tasks like reviewing contracts clause by clause against a playbook," explains Sumit Chauhan, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Office Product Group. The Legal Agent can work with existing documents that have tracked changes, and analyz …Read the full story at The Verge.

It's no surprise that I'm a huge fan of e-ink displays. Usually, I'm checking out ESP32 and Raspberry Pi projects that use the technology in some way. They don't update very often, but that just makes them perfect for status displays and dashboards. And they use so little power that you barely notice them on your energy bill.

The Android vs. iOS rivalry is a tale as old as time, but years ago, they weren't the only major operating systems you could get on a phone. Microsoft had its own mobile OS called Windows Phone, and while the idea of bringing its operating systems onto mobile devices seemed like a great idea at the time, the company eventually exited the market to allow Google and Apple to duel alone.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love ultrawide monitors. I've been using one since the form factor first launched, and I currently have two 34-inch models side by side on my desk. They make me more productive, and they're immersive when I get the chance to play games.

You can't go wrong with a TV that costs just $100. Not only do you get a slim design with great colors and contrast, but this model also packs Amazon's Fire TV. That means access to some of the best streaming services out there right now. So, if you've been thinking about buying something new, this 40-inch Hisense A4 smart TV might be just what you're looking for.

Dyson’s newest robot vacuum adds mopping capabilities but takes away the Dyson motor of its predecessor. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum doesn't use a Dyson motor. The recently launched Spot & Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop was "co-engineered," Nathan Lawson McLean, senior design manager at Dyson, told The Verge. According to Lawson McLean, the device merges "new and already existing Dyson technologies with other platforms." Specifically, the new lidar-based navigation tech and the robot's vacuum motor were developed by a third party. "It's not one of our V10 motors; it's one of our partner technologies," said Lawson McLean."It's not one of our V10 motors, it's …Read the full story at The Verge.

As a home labber, I’ve always been an advocate for running services on my local hardware instead of relying on cloud platforms. And my stance on FOSS tools hasn’t changed even after I started running large language models. If anything, I’ve grown to love the 9B and 12B LLMs I’ve deployed on my server nodes, as I don’t have to worry about external firms gaining access to all the documents and log files I upload to my models.

The Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai is Dyson’s first combination robot vacuum and mop. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge I'm deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It's the company's best robotic floor cleaner to date, with excellent mopping performance, good navigation and obstacle detection, and a multifunction dock that takes much of the busywork off your hands. But Dyson's first attempt at a vacuum-and-mop combo is a worse vacuum than its predecessors, and that's because there's no Dyson motor in this vacuum.You read that right. For $1,200, the Spot + Scrub doesn't get you a Dyson vacuum; instead, you're getting a third-party motor and brush system. "It's not one of our V10 motors, it's one of our partner technologies," N …Read the full story at The Verge.

I’ve been using Claude Pro long enough that I don’t even really give much thought to what I gained from the subscription. The five-hour reset on the free tier was getting old, so I upgraded, and that was kind of the end of the internal debate. What I didn’t have a clear answer for at first was what exactly I was getting for it beyond longer sessions - not in the feature-list sense, I know what the features are. More like which of those features I’d actually miss if they went away, and how they made my workflow possible.

Of all the areas AI has affected in our daily lives, I think the effect it has had on upscaling in video games is the one that feels the most magical. When done correctly, it essentially allows you to play your games at better framerates without sacrificing any visual fidelity. And while some eagle-eyed enthusiasts may be able to spot the difference between a native and an upscaled game, it's getting scarily close now.