We develop software and services that are used by hosting providers to provide security services to their clients.Most of our software is written in C++ and GoLang, but it needs to be integrated with the control panels used by hosting providers.These control panels are in most cases written in PHP, so we are looking for the ability to develop panel extensions and plugins, implement a native user interface for control panels, patch and extend opensource software like Wordpress, and willingness to learn new technologies as well.Our Engineers have wide responsibilities over the whole development lifecycle so knowledge of tools such as Git, Docker, Regular expressions, XML, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript will become handy.We are looking for engineers who can solve problems together, think about big problems such as scalability and availability and sometimes go against the current to also challenge the common decision.Understanding Networking and Web Security will greatly help you succeed. In addition to technical expertise, we value taking ownership beyond the obvious, your motivation to learn new things you dont yet master, ability to make decisions together with your team and willingness to collaborate with different BotGuard teams.Key Responsibilities:- You will develop our integration modules, extensions and plugins for hosting panels such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin.- You will develop our plugins for CMS such as Wordpress.- You will design and implement user interfaces with HTML, CSS and some JavaScript.- You will help our clients extend their custom client portals written in PHP.- You will implement event handlers, small applications running in the background in our cluster.Essential Skills & Requirements:Basic Requirements- 4+ years of professional PHP software development experience with a track record of long-term projects- Complete understanding of how the WWW works- Experience with web security- Working experience in hosting industry is a plus- Working experience with C++ or Golang is a big plusWhat We Expect From Our Co-workers- Curiosity, enthusiasm and strong desire to learn and improve.- Time management and asynchronous communication skills relevant for a remote-first engineering organization.Our tech-stack- C++- Golang- PHP- RabbitMQ- PostgreSQL- Clickhouse- Kubernetes- Gitlab CI/CDWe are striving to create a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage all applicants to apply for our roles. We value and actively seek diverse talent! Related Jobs See more Back-End Programming jobs

Ashford Borough Councils planning committee approved the plans by a 102 majority voteSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway StudioSource: Hollaway Studio1/8show captionPlans for a 100m headquarters and factory for Brompton Bikes on a 100-acre wetlands site near Ashford, Kent, were approved last night by Ashford Borough Council, despite the company recently announcing the project is on hold.The decision comes after Brompton revealed a significant drop in profits, with pre-tax earnings for the year ending March 2024 falling to just 4,602, down from 10.7m the previous year. The company has cited a faltering global bicycle market and an oversupply of cheaper bikes as reasons for the delay.The approved plans, designed by Hollaway Studio, feature a circular building raised 2.2m above the floodplain on stilts. The development aims to transform the wetlands into a publicly accessible nature reserve while housing a state-of-the-art factory capable of producing over 200,000 bicycles annually and employing more than 1,500 people.The design incorporates sustainable transport principles, with no new car parking spaces provided. Staff and visitors will be encouraged to travel by bike or public transport. A wide cycle path will serve as the buildings main artery, allowing cyclists to ride directly into the factory, through its interior, and up to a rooftop museum.Will Butler-Adams, Bromptons managing director, has described the project as a revolutionary and sustainable bicycle factory of the future. He said: The factory will merge the public and private domains of industry through permitting the public to view not only how Brompton bikes are manufactured but to reveal and educate how industry works a rarity in such settings and something that will position it firmly within the community.Comparing the vision to a 21st-century Bournville, Butler-Adams highlighted the projects ambition to integrate industry, sustainability, and community engagement.>> Also read:Hollaway Studio designs floating bike factory for Brompton>> Also read: Hollaway Studios Brompton Bikes HQ on hold after profits collapseButler-Adams told the planning committee that Brompton Bikes aimed to bring a bit more cycling health and happiness into our cities.The proposed development includes spaces for designers, creators, and a manufacturing facility, all linked by an internal street. The building is intended to create a symbiotic relationship between industry and nature, with Hollaway Studio principal partner Guy Hollaway noting that the structure will appear to float above the wetlands, allowing water levels to rise and fall naturally. The foundations will also harness geothermal energy to heat the building.This ambitious project is truly ground-breaking in its approach and aspires to act as an exemplar to demonstrate how industry can embrace sustainable methods of transport and create an architecture that reflects the ethos of Brompton bicycles, added Hollaway.Despite the approval, the developments future remains uncertain following Bromptons financial struggles. The companys current factory in Greenford, west London, is expected to remain operational until at least 2030. Construction on the Ashford site was initially planned for completion by 2027, but no revised timeline has been announced.Ashford Borough Councils planning committee approved the plans by a 102 majority vote, with councillors recognising the projects potential to enhance local biodiversity and boost the economy, even as concerns were raised over the loss of some wildlife habitat and the limited parking provision.

The Tesla Cybertruck hit the streets in December 2023, and since then it's made its way everywhere from city streets to Fortnite and Rocket League. But the road hasn't always been smooth for the sharp-angled Cybertruck; Tesla has so far issued seven recalls for the stainless steel pickup.Tesla sits atthe top of the listwhen it comes to total vehicles recalled in 2024, with 5.1 million cars compared with 4.3 million for No. 2 Ford. The futuristic-looking Cybertruck is one of Tesla's most expensive vehicles, with prices ranging from around $80,000 to $102,000, depending on trim. The price can go up more as well, based on add-ons such as the Full Self-Driving mode, which tacks on $8,000 (and which isn't fully autonomous, in spite of its name).Though Tesla hasn't announced any official sales numbers, Forbes estimates that 28,250 Cybertrucks have been sold as of October 2024. Tesla didn't respond to a request for comment.Here's every recall issued for the Tesla Cybertruck so far, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.Read more: Tesla Model X Recall: What EV Drivers Should Know About All RecallsIncorrect font size on warning lightsDate of recall:Jan. 30, 2024Vehicles affected: 2,193,869Component: Electrical SystemThis one wasn't just for the Tesla Cybertruck. Affected vehicles included the 2012-23 Tesla Model S, 2016-24 Model X, 2017-23 Model Y and the 2024 Cybertruck. The NHTSA found that the font size on the instrument panel for the brake, park and ABS warnings was too small, making it too difficult for the driver to read.To fix the issue, Tesla issued a free over-the-air update, keeping owners from having to take their Teslas into dealerships for an official fix.Unintended acceleration from trapped pedalDate of recall:Apr. 17, 2024Vehicles affected: 3,878Component: Vehicle Speed ControlDefinitely the most major recall for the Cybertruck, this one affected Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, through Apr. 4, 2024. The NHTSA said in a report that the accelerator pedal on some Tesla Cybertrucks could dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. Drivers could stop the unintended acceleration by pressing and holding the brake pedal, which cuts power to the vehicle's electric motors.Tesla owners had to bring their Cybertrucks into the dealership, where technicians repaired or replaced the accelerator pedal assembly for free. Per the NHTSA's report, the problem was caused by residual lubricant accidentally introduced during the manufacturing process that would cause the pad to fall off of the pedal assembly, thus becoming stuck. Once fixed, the pedal was no longer at risk of becoming stuck.Read more: Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Due to Faulty Accelerator PedalFront windshield wiper can failDate of recall:June 19, 2024Vehicles affected: 11,688Component: VisibilityAccording to Tesla and the NHTSA, excessive electrical current was occasionally delivered to the front windshield wiper motor controller through a faulty component. The excessive current would eventually cause the motor to fail. Once the motor burned out, the front windshield wiper would become inoperable until it was repaired.The issue affected Tesla Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to June 6, 2024, totaling 11,688 units. To fix the issue, owners were encouraged to bring their Teslas to the dealership where the wiper motor was swapped with one without the component defect.Read more: Tesla's Cybertruck Is Driving Into Fortnite and Rocket LeagueImproperly adhered trunk bed trim can detachDate of recall:June 19, 2024Vehicles affected: 12,150Component: StructureThis recall was issued on the same day as the windshield wiper issue. Tesla said a cosmetic applique on the truck, known as a sail applique, was incorrectly installed on some Cybertrucks. The appliques use an adhesive to stick to the frame of the truck, and some models had the adhesive improperly installed. The result is that the trim piece could become loose or even fall off with time, causing a road hazard for other drivers.Cybertruck owners were asked to bring their trucks into the dealership to fix the issue. The fix included replacing any missing trim pieces, using an adhesion promoter to strengthen the existing adhesion, and using pressure-sensitive tape to hold the piece down. Affected trucks were manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to May 26, 2024.Rearview camera image may not displayDate of recall:Sept. 26, 2024Vehicles affected: 27,185Component: Back Over PreventionThe Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard states that a rearview camera must display an image within 2 seconds of the car being put in reverse. In certain conditions, the vehicle system may not complete the shutdown process before it's expected to boot up again. This causes a delay that can prevent the rearview camera from showing anything for longer than 2 seconds, which breaks the federal rules.Much like with the incorrect font size recall, Tesla was able to fix this one with a free over-the-air update that kept owners from having to return to the dealership for fixes. Affected Cybertrucks include those made from Nov. 13, 2023, to Sept. 14, 2024.Inverter fault may cause loss of drive powerDate of recall:Nov. 5, 2024Vehicles affected: 2,431Component: Electrical SystemThis was Tesla's second recall affecting the Cybertruck electrical system. This one was caused by faulty metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, otherwise known as MOSFETs and common in modern vehicles. A small number of Cybertrucks had faulty versions of these transistors in the drive inverter, which could cause the inverter to fail. Failure caused the trucks to stop producing torque and thus simply stop moving. The NHTSA investigation noted that there were no warning signs before failure, so the stoppage could happen at any time.The fix requires Tesla Cybertruck owners to go to the dealership where the inverter was replaced free of charge. This recall is fairly new so owners haven't been formally informed by Tesla yet. The date of ownership notification is planned for the first week of January 2025. Affected trucks were manufactured between Nov. 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024.Tire pressure warning-light issueDate of recall: Dec. 17, 2024Vehicles affected: 694,304Component: TiresTesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles across 16 different car models because of an issue with its tire-pressure monitoring system. The recall affects the 2024 Cybertruck and 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles,according tothe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Read more: Tesla Recalls 700,000 Vehicles, Including Cybertruck, Over Tire Pressure IssueThe warning light that monitors tire pressure may not stay lit, meaning drivers might not know their tire pressure is low. That can increase the risk of a crash. Tesla is releasing a free over-the-air software update to help correct the issue. Owners of the impacted cars will receive notification letters in the mail beginning in mid-February 2025.

January 16, 20255 min readHow Will Fire Investigators Trace the Source of the L.A. Wildfires?Wildfires like the Los Angeles blazes destroy so much, but they often spare some evidence of the cause of their ignitionBy Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna BrynerA fire-fighting helicopter drops water near the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood and Encino, California, on January 11, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesAs firefighters continue to battle the blazes that have destroyed thousands of structures in the Los Angeles area, fire investigators are already trying to figure out how the conflagrations began.Local news agencies report that investigators are closing off streets at the possible ignition sites in the Palisades Highlands, the area of Los Angeles where the Palisades Fire, the largest of the fires in the region, began. The investigation is in the early stages, but officials may be able to find the cause, as they have in other wildfires. Fires can begin in any number of ways: naturally, with a lightning strike or, more often, through some human-related meanssuch as sparks from a downed powerline, a discarded cigarette butt, a poorly doused campfire or even arson. Between 1992 and 2012, 84 percent of all U.S. wildfires were human-caused.Because there were no lightning storms in the L.A. area when the fire started, investigators will be looking for human-related causes. An early point of interest centers around Skull Rock, a landmark near a popular hiking trail above the Palisades Highlands, according to reporters who spotted crime scene tape, police and closed roads near the trailhead. The spot was the site of a small fire on New Years Day that was quickly put out. Its possible for fires to leave embers that can be reignited by wind, but there are also power lines and a lot of human traffic at Skull Rock, leaving multiple possibilities open. [See Photos of the Los Angeles Fires]On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Meanwhile the investigation into the Eaton Fire, the second-largest blaze in the recent fires in the L.A. area, is currently focused on electrical transmission equipment in Eaton Canyon, according to the Los Angeles Times.Bob Duval is a fire investigator and a regional director at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an international nonprofit organization that puts out a document called NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. Its the closest thing to a Bible that fire investigators have, with instructions for how to seek out the cause of everything from a house fire to a blaze ripping across miles of forest. Duval spoke to Scientific American about how to investigate fires like those that have devasted the Los Angeles area.[An edited transcript of the interview follows.]How would an investigation like those now happening in the L.A. region typically start?If its in an area that was populated, you may have eyewitness accounts of a driver who saw some flames or smoke alongside the road. You may have surveillance cameras or traffic cameras on highways. Youve got pilots, commercial aircraft. Can you pin it down to an area based on eyewitness accounts or evidence like a power grid that suddenly shows a fault? If its thousands of acres, can I narrow it down to 10 or 15 acres on the side of this mountain or street and then take it from there? You have to be systematic.And then there will be folks going into the field. You look at patterns. What direction did the fire come from? You look at a large tree. What side of the tree was burned? Does the burn pattern go upward or downward? Take a look at the canopy, the pine needles or leaves. What does it show about the direction of the fire? Then youre going to look at the topography: The wind on one side of a hill is different than the wind on the other side. You have canyons, you have roadways that all impact the way the fire is going to spread.With all that evidence compiled systematically, youre reversing your way back into where the fire started. And then you start looking for causes within that area.You think about a fire destroying everything, but it sounds like some evidence can be left behind.Thats a common misconception, that with a fire investigation, everything is destroyed. Thats why people are under the misunderstanding that if they commit a crime, they [can] try to cover it up by setting the building on fire. Yeah, that may hide some evidence, but it also creates a lot of evidence.For a campfire [that burned out of control], for example, youre looking for: Did they stack wood or brush or twigs? Did they ball up paper? Did they put stones around it to contain it? Youd look for whether the ground is stamped down like there were people there for a while.Is this a common trail used by motorbikes or ATVs [all-terrain vehicles] Is there any evidence of smoking? Was someone clearing brush? Was there anybody doing target shooting or hunting, where a spark or a hot shell from a firearm could have caused [the fire] Does anybody report hearing or seeing fireworks in the area?Another potential cause is arson. That can be a little more difficult. If its a lighter, someone might put it back in their pocket and walk out of the woods. The fire may go undetermined, which is the official term used when we have an area of origin but cant find a cause.Are there differences between investigating wildfires, such as the L.A. fires, and fires that begin in a building?Yes and no. Both of those arenas create patterns, and the investigator uses patterns to help determine the area of origin. In a building, its several compartments if you think of a home or condo. But in a wildfire, there are no compartments. Its wide open. Theres unlimited air. Wind can play a role in a building fire. But in the wildland, wind is a major factor because it drives everything you do. There have been a lot of fatalities in wildland firefighting because the wind pushes the fire and overcomes the firefighters.How long does an investigation typically take?It could be months. I think the folks in California really have their work cut out for them. There are various reviews that the report has to go through. Theyre going to want to make sure that everything is done as well as it possibly can be done. [Thats not to say that the process] should be any different if its a $10 fire or a $100 million fire. The investigation should still be done systematically and by the book. But you can imagine the scrutiny these reports are going to be under because there is potential for civil damage here.

Microsoft reportedly makes "small" number of further layoffs across divisions including gamingFollowing significant job cuts last year.Image credit: Xbox News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Jan. 16, 2025 Microsoft has reportedly made another round of layoffs, this time affecting a "small" number of employees spanning its security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming divisions.That's according to Business Insider, which - citing "people familiar with the matter" - reports impacted employees were notified of the layoffs on Tuesday. A Microsoft spokesperson told the publication a "small" number of job cuts had been made, but did not specify a figure. It also said the move was unrelated to recent job cuts targeting underperforming employees.The news follows several rounds of layoffs at Microsoft over the last year. In January 2024, the company announced it was cutting 1900 jobs across its gaming division, with a further 650 cuts being made in September. Eurogamer understands Microsoft's latest layoffs have impacted a small number of gaming employees, but that the division wasn't specifically a focus.In response to a request for comment on Business Insider's report, a Microsoft spokesperson told Eurogamer, "Organisational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. We will continue to prioritise and invest in strategic growth areas for our future and in support of our customers and partners."Microsoft's latest layoffs follow a devastating 2024 for the games industry, in which around 13000 employees are believed to have lost their jobs. Those layoffs have continued into the new year, with numerous job cuts having been reported amid studio closures. Last year, Chris Dring shared his thoughts with Eurogamer on why these layoffs are happening.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereIts set to be another incredible year of video games. Nintendo is releasing the Switch 2, everyone is praying for GTA 6, and Sony has some incredible PS5 console exclusives lined-up such as Ghost of Yotei. Nothing is official from Sony right now, but we could possibly be receiving the first PlayStation State of Play for 2025 in February, according to a leaker who was right about the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date.State of Play February 2025 rumor explainedIts possible we could be getting Sonys first PlayStation State of Play for 2025 in February. This comes courtesy of prominent leaker, NateTheHate.On X, NateTheHate was asked if they know anything about the next State of Play from Sony. In response, the leaker said, Hows February sound?. This doesnt provide a specific date, nor does it confirm that an SOP is set to happen next month.Image credit: @NateTheHate 2 on XNateTheHate has accurately leaked stuff in the past, but, most recently, they are credited with accurately leaking the reveal date for the Nintendo Switch 2. They claimed that the console would be revealed on January 16th, as has happened, and their current prediction is that the console will release in May-June, which is yet to be found out.Usually there is a State of Play in the first quarter of the new year from Sony. There was an SOP in 2024 on January 31st, there was one on February 23rd in 2023, and there was one on March 9th, 2022.There are other rumors such as insider Roberto Serrano suggesting the first SOP of 2025 will take place on either January 28th or 29th. We will have to wait and see if either rumor come to fruition, but nothing has been announced by Sony as of writing.Image credit: @geronimo_73 on XIn other PlayStation related news, Arrowhead has shared their only actor request for the recently announced Helldivers 2 movie.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Shopping19 of the Most Popular Products Purchased by AD Readers in 2024A year of AD shopping, wrappedBy Audrey LeeInnovative Design13 Chairs That Changed the WorldTheres so much more than most people know to the unexpected history of seatingBy Geoffrey MontesCelebrity HomesTour Supermodel Paloma Elsessers Brooklyn Town HouseFor the globe-trotting star, being home feels like a vacationBy Hannah MartinarchitectureWhy Prefab Architecture Could Be the Future But Probably Wont BeMichael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to AD to discuss prefab architecture and why it could be the future of housingbut probably wont be. Prefabricated architecture has always posed a more affordable and sustainable future for housing as theyre fast and cheaper to build and produce less waste in the long run, so why hasnt it taken over? Wyetzner delves into the history of prefab and why it failed to take off how many architects have hoped it would.ASSETSJ. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research InstitutecelebritiesTouring the Doctor Odyssey Set With Joshua JacksonToday AD joins Joshua Jackson and production designer, Jamie Walker McCall, to tour the set of Ryan Murphys Doctor Odyssey. Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean featfrom a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the shows medical drama.architectureHow an Architect Fit 4 Rooms Into a 74-Square-Foot StudioToday, AD joins architect Beatriz Ramo (STAR strategies + architecture) in Rotterdam to tour The Cabanon, a space that claims to be the biggest smallest apartment in the world. When Beatriz and her husband, Bernd Upmeyer (BOARD), discovered that a tiny 74-square-foot storage room had become available in their apartment building, they knew it was the start of their next design project. The couple envisioned fitting a whole apartment comprising four rooms into the tiny space. Through the construction of an ingenious wooden insert the couple managed to fit a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen/living space, and even a spa into such a tiny spacecompartments fold out when needed and slot perfectly back into place when the residents activity changes.celebritiesInside Paloma Elsessers Timeless Brooklyn HomeToday, AD is welcomed by supermodel Paloma Elsesser to tour her Brooklyn townhouse. An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time. Brooklyn was always where the supermodel wanted to end up setting up home, with Gregory Rockwell and Hester Hodde of Gregory Rockwell Interiors helping bring her oasis to life. Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italys fashion capital. As the model settles into her dream home, its already been a place of great personal evolutionI feel like I became a woman here, she admits. I learned to navigate so many thingsa breakup, a contractor, having agency over my decisions and my money. Im under no one elses jurisdiction. Its scary, but also very freeing.celebritiesInside Kendall Jenners Home at ChristmasToday, AD is welcomed back by Kendall Jenner to tour her LA home while its decorated for Christmas. Over the years, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for their flamboyant Christmas decorations but Kendalls approach to holiday decorating is much more traditional. With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendalls childhood handed down from her mom Krismost notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments. Growing up with [those ornaments] every year, they became so special to me, she says. And I cant wait to share that with my kids one day, but I love sharing this with my friends. I love entertaining, I love hosting, and so these decorations get used really well.2024 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkarchitectureInterior Designer Explains Every Decision Behind This SoHo Loft RenovationToday, AD welcomes interior designer Darren Jett to tour one of his most recent design projects, a full Soho loft renovation. From structural changes to interior design, every decision matters when renovating a spaceJett breaks down how he landed on the final design and what factored into his choices.interiorsInterior Designer Answers Your Top Design QuestionsToday, AD100 designer David Netto joins Architectural Digest to answer your burning interior design questions. What color combinations should you avoid? Should you hang your TV over the fireplace? Netto shares his expertise to help solve any interior design problems you may face.Special thanks to EllsworthKellyFoundation and Gemini G.E.L. LLCArchitecture + DesignA Creative Directors Milan Home Is a Master Class in Secondhand ShoppingThere are so many stellar finds inside Sarah Keenlysides apartmentBy Kelly DawsonArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureHanging off the sides of mountains or suspended across a forest, these are some of the most skillful examples of sacred architectureBy Katherine McLaughlin

By Matt Novak Published January 16, 2025 | Comments (27) | Screenshots from videos posted to RedNote showing 3D printed guns. YZY Prints / RedNote Americans have flooded the Chinese-based video app RedNote in recent days in a coordinated campaign to say fuck you to their own government as the ban on TikTok is set to take effect on Sunday. And while some cultural conflict is bound to be expected, some Americans are testing the limits of U.S.-China digital relations by posting videos about 3D-printed guns. And surprisingly, they seem to be getting away with it so far. Daily Dot was the first to report Wednesday about a social media user named YZY who decided to join RedNote specifically to teach Chinese users about 3D-printed guns. These so-called ghost guns operate in a gray area within U.S. law but are decidedly illegal in China, which has strict gun laws. Us Americans have a moral obligation to download RedNote and show the Chinese how to build unserialized ghost guns, YZY wrote on X. While YZY tweeted that hed had one video removed, it was quickly restored, and other videos have seemingly been allowed to stay up. The user told the Daily Dot that hed actually run into fewer moderation issues than on TikTok, where he didnt have an active presence.It would not surprise me if they just straight up never thought to make a policy against this, the user speculated to the Daily Dot. YZY and a few like-minded friends have planted their flag at RedNote. And while its not clear whether the company will get more or less strict about the presence of gun-related content, they seem to be operating just fine this week. A handful of users have asked YZY questions in Mandarin and English. And while the discussion has been respectful, there are some RedNote users who are clearly uncomfortable with ghost guns, as many Americans obviously are. Citizens of China can get permission to own a firearm but its nowhere near as easy as it is for Americans to obtain one. China had just 1,126 gun deaths in 2019, compared with the U.S., which had 37,040 that same year. The numbers look even worse when you remember that Chinas population is much larger at 1.4 billion, while the U.S. has just 335 million.The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that Trump plans to issue an executive order to stall the implementation of the TikTok ban as soon as he takes office on Monday. But the ban is supposed to go into effect on Sunday and its not entirely clear what kind of legal standing Trumps EO might have. In some sense, issuing the EO is likely just a signal to the Department of Justice to ignore the law. Because if the DOJ doesnt try to enforce it, thats one way of just invalidating the legislation that Congress passed. Nobody actually knows whats going to happen with TikTok in the coming days and weeks, as the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a verdict any day now. But whatever happens, Americans will be venturing to push boundaries, even as many American and Chinese users see this as a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, embracing the global village idea of the late 20th-century techno-utopians.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Florence Ion Published January 15, 2025 By Matt Novak Published January 15, 2025 By Thomas Maxwell Published January 15, 2025 By Matt Novak Published January 14, 2025 By Thomas Maxwell Published January 14, 2025 By AJ Dellinger Published January 13, 2025

Look at it!Mature, dignified, sleek: The Switch 2 is everything I want from the new console, but is it too much of a departure for Nintendo?What I'm saying is I had a real American Psycho business card moment with the reveal.Image credit: Nintendo Article by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on Jan. 16, 2025 We finally know what the Nintendo Switch 2 looks like, and cor, it's a looker. Immediately recognisable as a successor to the Switch, but sleeker. More refined. More mature. Still a splash of colour on each side to say, 'yeah I'm more powerful now, but I can still have fun with the kids when I want to'. Like an executive of a law firm that still sees the kids on the weekends.While the Switch is a vibrant splash of joy in the console space, the Switch 2 is that same joyful guy, but with a real job, now. Maybe a mortgage. It's everything I wanted to see in the Switch 2 reveal.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Now, many will look at this and think I'm totally missing the point of the Switch, aesthetically speaking. It's not meant to be this Air Force One black bit of kit for adults. Children are meant to see it a mile off and go, "yay I love Mario, I'm literally five." These people are not living in the real world. The average five-year-old is more likely to run towards a bottle of blue WKD and a mobile phone in modern Britain than a colourful console. The Switch 2 fits inside the real world we live in, ready to spring the joy of a new Mario Kart or an old Splatoon game among players like a bear trap.These people would also be neglecting the fact that, well, the Switch 2 is still colourful! Yeah, it's not entirely red or blue like the original Switch. But, compare it to the plain white PS5 or the largely mono-coloured Xbox Series X|S. Pull up images of both real quick (but keep this tab open and come back real quick, yeah?) You'll see that the Switch 2 is still a lot more exciting to look at than other modern consoles. You don't need to go wild to add some pop to your console. This is true of clothes, cars, houses, tattoos... Anything you can think of. Will this get the kids off their mum's Samsung? Maybe! | Image credit: NintendoThis splash of colour also helps differentiate it from other handhelds out there. Some out there, I won't name who, have stated the Switch 2 looks a little too close to the Steam Deck. These are folks who see traces of Gabe Newell everywhere, playing 20-year-old RPGs on their own at airports. The same sort of person that is still upset that the Source engine wasn't adopted by every developer on the globe. They're victims ultimately, and deserve pity rather than anger.Instead, I'll say this: why put our two First Ladies of Handheld Hardware against each other? Yeah, they're both portable consoles but the Switch 2 has a D-pad below the left analogue stick. It doesn't have those weird square panels on either side. As established before, it's got a more colourful demeanour. And anyway, the units are aimed at two separate markets, innit. If you want to aim worse than the rest of your team whilst playing Apex Legends and get yelled at by your team, the Steam Deck is for you. If you wanna have fun with the family you still talk to, the Switch 2 is over here. See, totally different.Is it too far a departure for Nintendo? Maybe. Some would argue that while it does retain a lot of that fun from the Switch 1 in this new design, it does lose a bit of that Nintendo magic. You could imagine another manufacturer making this thing. But I think, visually, it represents what the Switch 2 ultimately will be: a home for party games and more casual experiences, but also a home for more adult games and that 300-hour Stardew Valley save you can't let go of.It's hitting both worlds, and needs to establish itself as a console for both full-grown humans who still play games, and younger audiences keen to pick up their first console. I think Nintendo has nailed that with it's subtle, playful design.A bigger screen, little mouse Joy Cons, a little stand for you to put it down on, more ports, and magnets (how do they work?). It's pretty much everything I wanted from the Switch 2 reveal. Now, all that's left is to find out what when we will get a price on the thing.If it's above 600, then throw all this out the window, and I'll just keep my old console instead.

First chance to go hands on with Switch 2.Nintendo rounded out the Switch 2 first-look trailer with the reveal of the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience', a "series of hands-on events held around the world" taking place throughout April and May 2025. What's more, registration for many of these events opens tomorrow.You can register for a chance to attend one Switch 2 event in the coming months by entering the ticket raffle on your region's respective website. The draw is only open to those over the age of 18 with a Nintendo Account and recipients will be randomly selected after the registration period closes and we mean randomly, the website specifies there's no special treatment for registering your interest first.Read the full article on nintendolife.com