Thierry Breton, former EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, speaks at the event "Economic Transformation, Net-Zero Valley and Digitalization" in May 2024. On Tuesday, the Trump Administration followed through on a threat of retaliation targeting foreigners who are involved in content moderation. The State Department announced sanctions barring US access for former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, as well as four researchers, while issuing an intentionally chilling threat to others, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming, "The State Department stands ready and willing to expand today's list if other foreign actors do not reverse course."One of the researchers the State Department says is banned and now deportable, is Imran Ahmed, who runs the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), an …Read the full story at The Verge.

You know, working remotely comes with its fair share of advantages, but it can get pretty lonely at times. Fortunately, if you're seeking a little companion to have by your side while you work, but you're not so keen on investing in a fluffy friend, you can instead opt to build your own. Especially if you're a tinkering fan like us here at XDA.

So, one of the best open-world games of all time just got a new remaster, and I can't really say it's finally on par with the 2025 PC experience (because it's not), but for the first time in fifteen years, it's finally closer than ever. Red Dead Redemption just received a native remastered version on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and even Android and iOS.

Apple is set to allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil next year after settling with the country's competition watchdog in a legal battle dating back to 2022, as reported by 9to5Mac. According to a machine translation of a press release from the Brazilian regulator CADE, it has approved a Term of Commitment to Termination (TCC) made by Apple that obligates the company to allow third-party app stores and let developers use external payment systems. The company will be able to still charge fees under a structure that isn't detailed in the release. Warnings about third-party app stores and external payment systems must also have neutra …Read the full story at The Verge.

I vividly remember my first encounter with Docker. The idea of using command-line tools to manage and deploy self-hosted services felt complex at the time. I diligently followed tutorials and soon began managing containers, adding and removing them, monitoring status, managing Swarm, and more. However, Portainer made me avoid the terminal interaction for the most part, as I could directly access a container, which made managing other Docker containers a painless task.

When it comes to home labbing, security is something that you need to take seriously from day one. Many self-hosted applications are just as useful when you're out and about, and configuring that secure access can be quite difficult to get right for someone new to the space. If you're new, "best practices" when it comes to secure, remote access can be hard to figure out, and with a litany of contradicting information out there, it can be overwhelming to even get started. That's why, if I had to pick one tool for a new self-hoster to learn first, it would be Tailscale.

It's no secret that RAM prices have spiked in recent months. Due to the AI market devouring all of the sticks off of shelves, manufacturers have raised their prices to deal with the increased interest. This has resulted in RAM sticks and devices that use them to experience some nasty price spikes to cover the cost.

Storage and RAM prices are on the rise as of late, but that doesn't mean you can't get some stuff for a good price. While SSDs are the preferred storage method, going with an HDD is going to be more affordable. With that said, this 14TB Western Digital Elements external hard drive is now being discounted to $200. It's not the cheapest price we've seen, but it's still a pretty hefty discount from its original retail price of $280.

It's a good thing that we already know a second season of Pluribus is on the way. Because the season finale for the show - a sci-fi drama on Apple TV, helmed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan - made it clear that things are just getting started. The episode brought together a number of significant threads but, more importantly, opened up potentially explosive (literally) new lines of inquiry for what comes next.Spoiler to follow for the first season of Pluribus.First, a little reminder of how we got here. The inciting incident of Pluribus was the release of a virus of unknown, but extraterrestrial, origins, that turned almost the en …Read the full story at The Verge.

I get that buying a new graphics card and CPU are some of the most exciting PC upgrades you can make to your PC. After all, the bulk of the performance of your rig is determined by these core components. That said, in a bid to move to the next performance tier, don't forget the non-hardware upgrades that can make as much difference to your overall setup. Protecting your expensive hardware from power surges is just as important as upgrading to more powerful components. And removing a cramped desk and an uncomfortable chair from your setup will pay dividends over the long term. Here are some PC setup upgrades you shouldn't ignore anymore.

I have spent months chasing the next big thing in software and looking for tools that promised to transform my workflow with flashy UIs and AI features. But lately, the most robust part of my entire setup is also the most unremarkable: the Docker container. It doesn’t have a sleek dashboard or a trendy AI-driven interface; it just sits there, silently ensuring that things work exactly the same way every single time.

If you're a student, researcher, or otherwise need to cite sources in something you're working on, Zotero is one of the best tools in your belt. It simplifies the process of collecting and organizing sources, and then makes citing those sources as simple as typing in a quick citation key. You can even sync your research across multiple devices for those times you need to hunt down a secondary or tertiary source on the go.