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The co-founder of a collapsed crypto hedge fund was arrested in Singapore
/ Three Arrows Capital co-founder Su Zhu was arrested in Singapore while trying to leave the country. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Su Zhu, the co-founder of the collapsed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), was arrested in Singapore on Friday. Zhu was taken into custody while attempting to leave the country from Singapore’s Changi Airport, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. Teneo, the liquidation firm in charge of liquidating 3AC’s assets, says it received a committal order against Zhu after he failed to comply with a court order...
Every single Onewheel is being recalled after four deaths
/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Future Motion are recalling 300,000 Onewheel self-balancing skateboards over four reported crashes where riders died. The company challenged previous warnings. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: The Verge Future Motion, the maker of the Onewheel electric skateboard, is recalling every one of them, including 300,000 Onewheel self-balancing vehicles in the US. Alongside the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CP...
Pokémon’s Van Gogh collaboration turned out to be kind of a disaster
/ Between hordes of scalpers and website outages, The Pokémon Company’s Van Gogh collab wound up being a big headache for collectors, but more promos are on the way. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A painting of Munchlax and Snorlax inspired by Van Gogh’s “The Bedroom.”
“Goated,” “Rizz,” “Bussin,” “Simp” and More Added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster is the US's oldest dictionary publisher — their history stretches back to 1831 — but in 2023 their rizz has officially been goated. 690 new words have been added to the Merriam-Webster lexicon as part of the company's monthly dictionary update, and among them are nouns like "rizz," adjectives like "goated" and "bussin" and verbs like "simp."Apart from its glorious slang additions, Merriam-Webster has also added words and phrases from the digital worlds to its lineup. These encompass the AI space ("generative AI," "large language model") and the world of gaming ("cutscene," "nerf," "rage quit) among others. There are also plenty of terms from topics as wide-ranging as "culture and society" ("thirst trap," "'grammable," "edgelord") to business ("meme stock," "girlboss")."Sign...
Meta and Ray-Ban Unveil Next-Generation Smart Glasses With Improved Audio, Camera and More
Meta and Ray-Ban have revealed their next generation of smart glasses in partnership with Italian-French design conglomerate EssilorLuxottica. The companies launched their first-gen edition of the glasses in 2021.In the two years since then, designers have focused their efforts on revamping the glasses with improved features and technological capabilities. The new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses come with custom-designed speakers for audio that prioritizes direction and a higher maximum volume while reducing audio leakage.At the top right corner of the lens is a new camera model that may look subtle but captures surprisingly high-resolution imagery. The new ultra-wide 12 MP camera can also take 1080p videos for up to 60 seconds at a time. Users can even share photos with friends and family tota...
October’s video game release calendar is a little too stacked
Gaming/ Entertainment / Remember the summer of back-to-back video game blockbusters? This is worse. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Nintendo / Insomniac Games / Sega October is a lousy month for games. It’s just stuffed full of some of the biggest releases of the year. Remember back in the summer when Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, and Final Fantasy XVI all released in the span of five weeks? October is that on steroids — a greater number of high-profile games concentrated in a much shorter stretch of time. Here’s what we’re looking at. Wargroove 2 – October 5th a:h...
Google Pixel event: how to watch and what to expect
/ Google is holding its next Pixel launch event on October 4th. Here’s what you need to know. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Google is gearing up to launch a new lineup of Pixel products during its upcoming Made by Google event. Even though Google has already said that it will reveal the Pixel 8 alongside the updated Pixel Watch 2, it may have some other surprises in store. If you’re interested in watching the event, here’s when and where you can tune in as well as what exactly you can expect. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>All-around upgrades for the Google Pixel 8 and 8 P...
Google Pixel event: how to watch and what to expect
/ Google is holding its next Pixel launch event on October 4th. Here’s what you need to know. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Google is gearing up to launch a new lineup of Pixel products during its upcoming Made by Google event. Even though Google has already said that it will reveal the Pixel 8 alongside the updated Pixel Watch 2, it may have some other surprises in store. If you’re interested in watching the event, here’s when and where you can tune in as well as what exactly you can expect. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>All-around upgrades for the Google Pixel 8 and 8 P...
Apple fights to preserve major App Store loophole in China
/ The company has expressed concerns to Chinese officials about incoming rules that require apps to be licensed by the Chinese government. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Apple may be forced to remove apps that haven’t registered with the Chinese government from its App Store in the region.
Apple fights to preserve major App Store loophole in China
/ The company has expressed concerns to Chinese officials about incoming rules that require apps to be licensed by the Chinese government. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Apple may be forced to remove apps that haven’t registered with the Chinese government from its App Store in the region.
Bowers & Wilkins Debuts New “Royal Burgundy” Colorway for Px8 Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins is continuously pushing the boundaries of not only cutting-edge sound quality but also sleek, sophisticated design. Every so often, the British audio brand introduces a new pair of headphones as the flagship offering of the brand.A few months ago, Bowers & Wilkins rolled out the Px8 as its latest pair of over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones. The new model features a single-arm structure that ends in two soft ear cushions, enveloping the wearer in sound while granting a comfortable, secure feel.Previously only available in tan and black, the brand has returned with a “Royal Burgundy” shade. The Nappa leather lining the headphones is a rich red color. And while most of Bowers & Wilkins’ past headphones have had a monochromatic look, designers opted to use str...
OpenAI Brings Internet Browsing Back to ChatGPT
With initial models of ChatGPT being based on information dating up until September of 2021, the AI chatbot isn't always the most accurate or helpful when trying to research current events or data. However, this changed in May when OpenAI enabled ChatGPT to browse the internet, vastly expanding its capabilities.This didn't last long though, as some users exploited the feature in order to get around various paywalls, leading to OpenAI removing the feature to make some tweaks. Now, nearly two months later, the feature is back and will primarily be made available to Plus and Enterprise users according to an X post from OpenAI."Browsing is particularly useful for tasks that require up-to-date information, such as helping you with technical research, trying to choose a bike, or planning a vacat...
