Illustration: The Verge The giant metaverse platform is huge with kids and getting more popular with adults. Continue reading…

Virtual private networks (VPN) have seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years due to promises of online privacy and the ability to access geo-restricted content like overseas Netflix libraries. If you want a secure way to access any streaming service, it’s one of the few methods that works.

The Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook is a capable Chromebook designed for business users, but if you are going to be taking the Latitude 5430 Chromebook on the road, you will want to make sure that you have a charger that can be used from anywhere. Whether you're looking for a charger to take on the road, in the office, or even just to have a spare at home, I've researched the best chargers for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook to make your search easy.

Every year, we get a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, and the new flagship chipset that can potentially power the best Android phones next is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. We expect it to use cores based on the newly announced Arm Total Compute Solutions 2023 cluster, but the core layout and other parts of the chip largely remain a mystery. There have been some leaks that give us an idea of what to expect, but nothing hugely comprehensive.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber might be expanding beyond ridesharing and food deliveries. A snippet of code seen by Bloomberg includes a new “Chore” option, which appears to let users hire people through the app for various jobs.The code suggests that users may be able to hire a worker — reportedly called a “tasker” within the app — for at least one hour, as reported by Bloomberg. In addition to specifying the job they want done, users will also have to state how long it might take and when the worker should show up.From there, Bloomberg reports that users will have to enter their address, much like on Uber’s food delivery and ridesharing apps. The app will then “determine the cost based on the time required” to complete the job. It’s still not clear what... Continue reading…

The next Forza Horizon 5 update is the Horizon Creatives release, which introduces EventLab 2.0 with huge improvements and new features.

This is the mesh network system you need if you're looking to achieve great internet speeds and also get plenty of coverage in your home or office. Although traditional Wi-Fi routers are great, mesh routers are a better option if you're looking blanket a space with wireless internet and prevent dead zones. This Motorola Q14 Wi-Fi 6e mesh router system provides the latest technology with its 6GHz band, enabling compatible devices to achieve the highest data transfer rates. And for a limited time, it has been discounted by 67%, which knocks $270 off its retail price.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit can now translate posts into eight different languages when viewing them on Reddit’s iOS or Android apps or on the web while logged out, according to a post from a Reddit admin (employee). To start, posts can be translated into English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish.I tried it out by looking at this post in r/France. It’s in French, but when logged out on the web, I can translate it to English by clicking the “Translate” link at the top left of the post. When logged in on the iOS app, I can see the “Translate” link, too.Since I don’t speak French, I can’t speak to the quality of Reddit’s translation. (The admin said in a comment that the company is currently using “Google services for... Continue reading…

Image: Wyze Some Wyze security camera owners reported Friday that they were unexpectedly able to see webcam feeds that weren’t theirs, meaning that they were unintentionally able to see inside of other people’s houses. A Wyze customer support agent confirmed to The Verge that this was indeed happening.“Went to check on my cameras and they are all gone be replaced with a new one... and this isn’t mine!” wrote one user. “Apologies if this is your house / dog... I don’t want it showing up as much as you don’t want it!”“I am able to click the events tab and see ALL the events on this random person’s camera INSIDE their house,” wrote another.“I don’t know why, but I can see someone else’s camera,” wrote another.Each thread has comments from other... Continue reading…

For any creator, the need for a great laptop that allows you to edit videos, photos, and audio is a must. You need a PC that can handle a lot and keep running, no matter where you're using it. If you're in the market for one of the best laptops for multitasking, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i should be on your list. It offers great graphics, powerful processing, and a fantastic mini-LED display. There are also a ton of ports, but you can add more. If you're going to be using the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and want to take advantage of your desk space by adding additional monitors or handling transfers, here are the best docking stations to get your work done.

Foldable phones, such as the newest Motorola Razr+, come with their own unique durability benefits and drawbacks. The obvious benefit to daily driving a great foldable phone is that the smartphone's main screen is protected from damage when you're not using it. However, that same feature can also be a drawback, as foldable displays are generally weaker than traditional ones. Plus, the folding mechanisms and hinge make the phone easier to break due to the extra moving parts. All that isn't to say that you shouldn't buy a foldable phone, but rather to say that it's imperative you choose the right case to keep it in good working order for the long haul.

Virtual private network (VPN) providers usually supply an application to be downloaded, installed, and run to set up and configure the secure connection automatically. Even with an available app from the best VPNs, there may be a time when you need to configure the connection manually within Windows. This is precisely what our guide will aid you with, and it should work for most (if not all) VPNs out there.