Investigation finds FTX bankruptcy lawyer didn’t conspire with exchange
An independent probe found that Sullivan & Cromwell was not complicit in the now-defunct exchange’s fraud.
Elon says AI will ‘do everything better than you,’ make employment obsolete
Despite having fathered at least 10 children, Musk also seems to think humans will struggle to find meaning in their lives without employment.
You can save up to 20 percent on refurbished and like-new Nintendo Switch handhelds
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
Do Kwon’s extradition to go back to Montenegro High Court after appeal
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.
ICQ will stop working from June 26
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The Noonification: Maggie: The Saga of a Baby Translator AI Startup (5/24/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Maggie: The Saga of a Baby Translator AI Startup By @mta [ 17 Min … Read more
ChatGPT, explained
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
Nintendo is opening its second US store in San Francisco
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
Ember’s temperature-controlled smart mug is nearly half off today only
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
With smart rings, the right size matters
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
Disrupt 2024 early-bird tickets fly away next Friday
TechCrunch Disrupt takes place on October 28–30 in San Francisco. While the event is a few months away, the deadline to secure your early-bird tickets and save up to $800 is fast approaching. You have until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT to take advantage of this great deal! The countdown is on. With only … Read more
Women in AI: Chinasa T. Okolo researches AI’s impact on the Global South
Chinasa T. Okolo researches AI policy and governance in the Global South. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Coinbase Slugs It Out With U.S. SEC in Effort to Get Key Crypto Question Answered
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.
Ether ETF Listing Approval Sees Billions Poured Into Restaking Protocol Ether.Fi
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.
British-Chinese Money Launder Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison For Role in $6B Fraud: FT
Jian Wen, 42, who was alleged to have carrying out the laundering on behalf of her former boss, was found guilty in March.
Solana, XRP ETFs Next After Ethereum, Bitcoin Approvals: Standard Chartered
British bank Standard Chartered says that following the U.S. approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Solana and XRP are likely next up.
The Week in Polkadot: New Ways to Raise Cash and a Gaming Chain Migrates
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.
Judge doesn’t buy Google’s ‘terrifying world of chaos’ argument in Epic case
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
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 ‘Ultra’ leaks show a supersized squircle for your wrist
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’s Starship is getting ready to take off again in June
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