One of the top reasons that Ubuntu is up there as a favorite Linux distribution is because it's simple and easy to use. Similar to Windows 11, it has a cool graphical user interface that lets you accomplish a lot of things by avoiding using the terminal. A good example is updating Ubuntu, which usually can be done with the Software Updater application, to grab you critical security fixes, bug fixes, and even app updates. If you're more technical, though, you can also update Ubuntu by using the terminal. All it takes is to enter a few commands, which we'll explain for you right here.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Peloton is opening up its app to third-party treadmills for running, walking, or Tread Bootcamp classes. Pelo Buddy spotted a new support page on Peloton’s site announcing that the app can now record and display metrics on any treadmill that uses Bluetooth FTMS. The offer is only open to subscribers of the company’s most expensive subscription workout plan, Peloton App Plus.To pair, you’ll start a Tread class in the Peloton app, then tap the “Connect a Bluetooth Device” option. Pick your treadmill from the list, and a green check mark lets you know when it’s connected. Peloton says users can check their incline, speed, pace, and distance via the app during a class session. After the class is over, the app will also show estimated... Continue reading…

Back in September, Microsoft announced that it is killing off WordPad in Windows. This announcement was followed by the revelation that three additional services are also being deprecated, namely Computer Browser, Webclient (WebDAV), and Remote Mailslots. Now, the Redmond tech giant has noted that it is phasing out yet another feature in its operating system.

Ever feel frustrated with regular keyboards? They lack comfort, durability, or personalization options. That's where mechanical keyboards come in! They solve these issues by providing a more satisfying and durable typing experience. In the case of Mac users, compatibility is limited with the options available on the market. Fortunately, with my expertise in hardware, you don't have to worry about the options. Take a look at the following available options for the best mechanical keyboards for Mac.

Back in October, Microsoft announced that the new version of Teams is now available for everyone; the app utilizes Edge WebView 2 for faster performance, with up to 50% reduced memory consumption compared to the classic version of Teams. Later, the company revealed that it will begin automatically upgrading classic Teams to the revamped version starting from March 31, 2024. Now, it has cautioned customers that they may face disruptions in services if they continue leveraging outdated versions of the chat client.

Opal’s latest webcam makes for a nice carry-on companion, one that packs a bigger, better sensor than Opal’s first offering. | Image: Opal Happy Saturday, dear readers! It’s been a relatively quiet week on the deals front — well, aside from the return of Walmart’s $349 Xbox Series X deal and a smattering of well-timed discounts on smart holiday string lights. Today, however, we have something completely new. Right now, Opal’s Tadpole webcam for laptops is receiving its first discount to date at the Moment store, where you can pick it up for $140 ($35 off) when you use coupon code HOLIDAY20 at checkout.Unlike Opal’s first webcam, the C1, the Tadpole provides a smooth experience right out of the gates. Opal’s second effort features an adjustable clip that fits most laptop displays, along with a half-inch, 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 sensor, an f/1.8 lens, and the ability to... Continue reading…

Building a custom gaming PC has conventionally been the preferred option for enthusiasts or those with some technical know-how. However, over the past few years, we've seen many prebuilt gaming PCs offering competitive performance and looks at prices often lower than building the same configuration yourself. While this could be attributed to supply issues leading to ridiculously high prices for components like graphics cards, many PC gamers have gravitated to prebuilt PCs nonetheless.

Image: May Mobility You probably haven’t heard of autonomous vehicle operator May Mobility because the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company is exceptionally good at avoiding the types of headlines generated by other AV companies. In its six years in operation, there haven’t been any injuries, crashes, blocked intersections, or mass layoffs. While there have been some struggles, the company has proven to be an outlier among AV operators by continuing to raise money while others have seen their funding dry up. And now, May Mobility is ready to go fully driverless, a milestone that has the company taking stock of its successes — and looking ahead to the future. “The most capital-efficient AV company that the world has ever seen”“It’s not robotaxis,” May... Continue reading…

It's a tale of two cities, and of two halves of the table this Sunday, as third-place Aston Villa travel to 11th-place Brentford FC. It's not looking good for The Bees, as they come off a disappointing loss at Sheffield United.

Blue Origin will stream the launch on its site. | Screenshot: The Verge Space tourism company Blue Origin has set its sights on a New Shepard launch window that starts tomorrow at 9:30AM ET, its first attempt since the rocket booster failed during its September 2022 launch. The company says its New Shepard rocket will launch from its Launch Site One in West Texas. Blue Origin will livestream the launch on its website 20 minutes before the countdown.This will be the 24th launch of the reusable New Shepard rocket, and will carry 33 science payloads. Most of its launches have been uncrewed, but as Engadget noted, six of them have had human beings on board, including William Shatner. Last year, Blue Origin’s uncrewed NS-23 launch failed, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation.The FAA... Continue reading…

Installing a CPU on a motherboard is one of the most important steps you'll take while building a PC. This crucial task, however, is fairly simple, and it only takes a few seconds to do it. You're less likely to make a mistake while installing a CPU, but there's always room for errors, especially if you are new to building PCs. If you are indeed building your first PC and are wondering whether it's possible to put the CPU in the wrong way, then the short answer is no. At least as long as you are being careful and not rushing or approaching the installation process recklessly.

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Congress has extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a few more months to April 2024. According to The New York Times, the program was included in the $886 billion National Defence Authorization Act, which passed the House by a vote of 310 to 118, with support from the majority of both parties, on December 14th. FISA was due to expire on December 31st, 2023.Senator Ron Wyden wrote in a press release on December 8th that the vote to reauthorize FISA was inserted into the NDAA “without a vote or debate” before the Senate authorized and passed it to the House. Now, the vote has headed to the desk of President Biden, who has called for it to be reauthorized. Section 702 empowers US intelligence agencies... Continue reading…