When it comes to Docker containers, the most popular or readily available options aren’t always the most efficient or feature-rich. While Docker undeniably offers excellent value, certain containerized solutions proved to be more time-consuming to configure or ultimately lacked the necessary features I required in my workflow. In several instances, exploring both open-source and even some carefully chosen closed-source alternatives proved to be more effective than their Dockerized counterparts.

I've been slowly replacing the creative tools I relied on with free and open-source alternatives. It was mainly out of exploration at first, but then canceling all my Adobe subscriptions also forced me to find better options. Now, I've finally overhauled my graphics workflow and haven't looked back.

Threads is getting a new transparency feature that allows users to see how their accounts are being reprimanded for breaking the platform’s rules. Video ads are also making their debut on the platform. The new account status dashboard is similar to existing account features on Instagram and Facebook, showing when posted content has been removed or lowered in feeds. It also shows posts that can’t be recommended to other users because they violate the Threads community guidelines, and tells users if they’ve been blocked from using certain features on the platform. If Threads users believe they have been penalized erroneously, the account status dashboard can facilitate an appeal.The feature aims to give users more clarity when action is taken against their account, make it easier to avoid being penalized in the future, and restore content or features they believe have been mistakenly restricted. The account dashboard is rolling out to Threads users now and can be accessed from the “account” section in the settings menu.Threads is also ramping up its monetization efforts, with Meta announcing on Thursday that it will soon begin testing video ads on the platform. Meta said at IAB NewFronts that a “small number” of 19:9 or 1:1 videos will be trialed by advertisers to appear in Threads users’ feeds between organic content. This follows advertising being first introduced to the platform in January and then globally expanded last month.Meta’s ad expansion will also be felt on Facebook and Instagram. A new “short-form video solution” trial will show ads next to popular Reels videos to piggyback on engagement, while new branded partnership ad formats will be rolling out to both Facebook and Instagram, including Facebook Live.

I'll admit it; I have a soft spot for Raspberry Pi cases that look like a miniature gaming rig. Maybe it's how cool they look, and maybe it's just really cute to have a teeny-tiny case sitting on your PC like a gaming rig for mice. Either way, when I saw that Pironman was back in the Raspberry Pi case game, I knew I had to take a look.

It's my final day at The Verge and Vox Media after over 13 years. And as luck should have it, I was able to wrap up my tenure here by interviewing Tom Conrad, the interim CEO of Sonos. I've covered this company more extensively than any other, and as our readers know, Sonos has been through the ringer over the last year - in a mess of its own making, to be clear. But over the last several months, Conrad, a Sonos board member since 2017, has kept the company laser-focused on a turnaround effort with frequent app improvements and bug fixes.With successful stints at Pandora, Snap, and elsewhere, Conrad has deep software roots. (Yes, he was also the chief product officer at Quibi.) So on Friday, I threw my most pressing questions at the man who clearly hopes to become the permanent CEO of Sonos. We covered some of what I know Sonos' Reddit community is likely curious about and other topics that seemed timely, and I came away encouraged about the company's odds of getting back on track.The below interview is lightly edited for length and clarity.Tom Conrad, it's great to finally meet. This week, you announced that the Symfonisk partnership with Ikea is no more. Talk about what le …Read the full story at The Verge.

Ecco the Dolphin is ready to save the world (and ocean) from extraterrestrial beings once again. On Monday (May 5th), Ed Annunziata, Ecco's original creator, spoke with Xbox Wire to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The conversation covered a variety of topics such as movies and games that would be perfect to watch and or play to commemorate the cultural occasion.

The moment the white smoke appeared above the Sistine Chapel, I immediately turned on my television, because I wanted to see who the new pope would be, and then hopped on social media, because I knew that the internet could tell me more about the new pope faster than television could. That, and the memes would be good. The memes came first, naturally, flying in harder and faster than they ever did with Pope Francis, because the new pope was American. Not just that - Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was from Chicago, with a bio full of cultural touchstones that the American meme economy grasped immediately: Did the pope ever drink Malort? Was the pope a Cubs or a Sox fan? Was God going to intercede on behalf of the Knicks in the NBA playoffs because the pope graduated from Villanova? The next wave of information was, I'd suspected, going to be news and articles about his upbringing, pastoral history and religious stances - things that would tell the world what sort of leader this new pope would be. And then someone I followed posted a screenshot from an X account with the handle @drprevost: three retweets, over the past three months, that linked to articles harshly cri …Read the full story at The Verge.

Sonic Rumble opened its doors for pre-registration in December 2024, with a May 8th, 2025 release date scheduled for the game. Sega and Rovio asserted that they would be working diligently on the game during the pre-launch period, gathering feedback from players and the community at large.

We don't often go tit-for-tat here on XDA, but I think it's worth doing sometimes, especially when I can offer a positive perspective. There's so much negativity around, why not look on the brighter side?

Amazon is expanding its prescription medication business to include your pooches and pussycats. Through its Vetsource partnership announced on Thursday, Amazon says that “hundreds of prescription pet medications” will now be available for US customers to purchase via Amazon’s storefront, including treatments for fleas, ticks, and chronic conditions.Prescription pet drugs can be found by searching for the required medication in Amazon’s search bar and inputting your prescribing veterinarian’s information during checkout. The Vetsource online pet pharmacy service will then dispense and deliver medications purchased through Amazon, with shipping expected to take between two to six days.Vetsource will contact your veterinarian for approval for first-time orders, but Amazon says that refills can then “usually be processed without additional veterinarian contact” if your account has an active prescription on file. All of the pet medications provided on Amazon are FDA approved, and the company says that the selection of drugs available will be expanded over time.The selling point here, much like when Amazon first launched its human-focused online pharmacy service in 2020, is convenience. Being able to order flea, worming, and other essential pet care prescriptions alongside everyday shopping items is convenient for everyone, but especially people who have mobility issues or live in rural areas and would otherwise have to make their way to a vet’s office or pharmacy location. It also puts Amazon more in line with competing online pharmacy services like Walmart, which launched its own service for pet medications in 2019.

Everyone knows that the File Explorer Microsoft includes with Windows 11 is fine, but not much more than that. There are plenty of alternatives out there for those wanting to boost their productivity while browsing and managing their files, but I have to say my personal favorite remains File Pilot.

Working with a laser engraver at home can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it also comes with real risks if you’re not careful. These machines concentrate focused beams of light hot enough to burn through wood, acrylic, leather, and more, so creating a safe environment is essential. A good setup isn’t just about ventilation and goggles; it’s about building habits and protections that prevent accidents before they start. Whether you're new to laser engraving or upgrading your workspace, these five rules are non-negotiable.