There’s still a lot of life left in one of gaming’s best handhelds. | Photo by James Bareham / The Verge If you’re looking for some interactive entertainment to keep your brain engaged during summer travels, the Nintendo Switch is a great companion. Even with the Switch 2 confirmed to be in the works, it’s … Read more
Since his arrest in March 2023, Do Kwon has been in Montenegro. He could be extradited to either his native South Korea or the United States to face fraud charges.
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Illustration: The Verge Some writers have declared that the debut of ChatGPT on November 30th, 2022, marked the beginning of a new chapter in history akin to the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. Others have been more skeptical, wondering if this is just another overhyped tech, like blockchain or the metaverse. What history will call … Read more
Fans outside the Nintendo store in NYC in 2017. | Photo by Megan Farokhmanesh / The Verge Nearly 20 years after opening its first store in the US, Nintendo is adding another location. The store will be located in San Francisco’s Union Square, with its doors opening to fans in 2025. Nintendo’s first — and … Read more
You can set your coffee to the exact temperature you like via the Ember Mug 2’s accompanying smartphone app. | Image: Ember Without coffee, many of us would probably cease to exist. It’s arguably one of our most important productivity tools, which is why I personally think it’s important to invest some money into it. … Read more
You want a fit that’s snug but not too snug. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Getting a smart ring is a little more complicated than getting a smartwatch. To buy one, you need to acquire a sizing kit, try on a bunch of sample rings, find your size, wear it for 24 … Read more
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Coinbase Inc. (COIN) took another step in its back-and-forth argument with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether the cryptocurrency exchange should be allowed to raise a single, core legal point for consideration by a higher court.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector will experience an ecosystem boost after a spot ether {{ETH}} exchange-traded fund (ETF) was approved in the U.S. on Thursday, according to Mike Silagadze, CEO of ETH restaking protocol Ether.fi.
Jian Wen, 42, who was alleged to have carrying out the laundering on behalf of her former boss, was found guilty in March.
British bank Standard Chartered says that following the U.S. approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Solana and XRP are likely next up.
Mythos Chain, one of the biggest gaming blockchains around, is moving to Polygon, while crypto startups get a new way to connect with potential investors.
Epic and Google are back in court to argue how Google should be forced to change its Play Store business. | Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge After a jury declared the Play Store an illegal monopoly in the Epic v. Google lawsuit last year, both companies faced off in court again on Thursday … Read more
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra models with new squircle design and rubberized adjustable straps. | Image: OnLeaks and Smartprix Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy Watch 7 “Ultra” has leaked in new renders acquired by OnLeaks and Smartprix. It’s a follow-up to the Classic series of watches, which are made of metal. This new model looks a … Read more
SpaceX lost contact with Starship during its launch in March. | Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images SpaceX is getting ready to launch its Starship into space again. On Friday, the company announced that the massive rocket’s fourth flight test could happen as soon as June 5th, so long as regulators approve … Read more
On the latest episode of Hashing It Out, Avail’s co-founder explains the need to unify multiple networks in the Web3 space, not just ideologically but through innovation.
Another week, and another round of crazy cash injections and valuations emerged from the AI realm. DeepL, an AI language translation startup, raised $300 million on a $2 billion valuation; Scale AI, a data-labeling platform for machine learning models, secured $1 billion as its valuation nearly doubled to $13.8 billion; and H, a fledgling French … Read more
Despite recent controversies surrounding its airdrop, there is no doubt that EigenLayer has emerged as one of the most prominent projects of 2024, thanks to its Re-staking mechanism. This mechanism has not only driven a surge in TVL but also prompted users to move their funds and confidence back to the Ethereum ecosystem, away from … Read more
The growing complexity of AI content writers has significantly propelled the development of robust AI detectors such as Turnitin. This AI detector in particular has resulted in many students being unable to use AI to streamline their daily writing workflow effectively. The good news is that this AI detection tool can be beaten. Whether you … Read more
