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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Grindr rolls out new in-app, live feed ‘Right Now' with disappearing posts
Gay dating app Grindr has introduced a new social media-like live feed feature called Right Now. The new feature is being rolled out to all users of the platform globally after conducting a pilot test in select markets. The Right Now feed is different from the traditional Grindr interface, which shows users a host of other users' profiles along with details such as how far away they are from the user's location. Instead, it resembles the feed on X (formerly Twitter) and shows users a stream of posts with text as well as photos, according to a report by The Verge. However, all user posts that appear in the Right Now feed disappear after an hour. The feed is currently accessible only in hour-long sessions that are free for users in certain locations, Grindr said, adding that users will soon be able to purchase more Right Not sessions as well. The Right Now feed has been designed to help people 'find exactly what they want, when they want it – without the guesswork,' according to AJ Balance, the chief product officer at Grindr. 'We built this intention-based feature based on feedback from our community so they can connect with like-minded people without wasting time on mismatched expectations,' Balance said. 'The response to our initial March launch was so strong we accelerated the global rollout ahead of schedule because it's clear people want this… well, right now,' Balance was quoted as saying. The expanded access to Right Now is part of Grindr's broader efforts to generate more revenue by rolling out new features and monetising them through in-app purchases. The company is facing financial woes with its stock price plummeting by 70 per cent since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2022. To turn things around, Grindr is betting big on AI. 'For all the new things that we build, I want them to be built as if we are an AI-native startup. If you're going to do marketing for this, great; start thinking with AI first and then go to people because that's how I think companies are going to be built moving forward and that's what we should be doing as a business as well,' Grindr's CEO George Arison was quoted as saying. He was speaking at the Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything conference last week Some of these AI features include A-List, which shows users summaries of chats in order to help them rekindle 'meaningful past connections' and pursue 'high-potential matches.' Grindr has also introduced an AI assistant named Wingman to help users draft chat responses as well as figure out dating spots and receive sex tips. The platform's AI features are reportedly powered by Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.7 model and Amazon Web Services' Bedrock models. While some of the features have a free trial, continued access to them requires users to sign up to the platform's monthly subscription plans.
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Jack Harlow Collaborates on New Balance 442 V2 Indoor Soccer Shoe
Name:Jack Harlow x New Balance 442 V2 Pro IndoorColorway:White/Brown/GoldSKU:N/AMSRP:N/ARelease Date:2025Where to Buy:New Balance Jack Harlow has stepped into the design arena with New Balance, unveiling his first football-inspired collaboration: the New Balance 442 V2 Indoor. The Louisville rapper teased the collaboration on his Instagram account, announcing the deeply personal project. The shoe is inspired by his roots as a high school soccer player at Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky. The 'Jack Harlow x New Balance 442 V2 Pro Indoor' features a clean white leather upper with quilted detailing at the toe, blending classic athletic aesthetics with lifestyle appeal. Subtle burgundy and gold accents grace the 'N' logo and heel branding, directly reflecting his high school's colors. His high school jersey number, '80,' is prominently displayed on the tongue, adding another personal touch. Inside, the insole showcases a golden map of his Louisville neighborhood, further grounding the design in his hometown. Jack Harlowhas stepped into the design arena withNew Balance, unveiling his first football-inspired collaboration: the New Balance 442 V2 Indoor. This release, teased on Thursday, May 29, 2025, is a deeply personal project, paying homage to his roots as a high school soccer player at Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky. The 'Jack Harlow x New Balance 442 V2 Pro Indoor' features a clean white leather upper with quilted detailing at the toe, blending classic athletic aesthetics with lifestyle appeal. Subtle burgundy and gold accents grace the 'N' logo and heel branding, directly reflecting his high school's colors. His high school jersey number, '80,' is prominently displayed on the tongue, adding another personal touch. Inside, the insole showcases a golden map of his Louisville neighborhood, further grounding the design in his hometown. Underfoot, a gum rubber outsole and white foam midsole ensure comfort and performance, whether on the pitch or the street, making it versatile for both a quick game and casual, everyday wear. While official release information and retail pricing are yet to be announced, early looks suggest the Jack Harlow x New Balance 442 V2 Indoor will release sometime in 2025 through New Balance and potentially select retailers.
Hypebeast
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Salehe Bembury Teases New Balance 1000 Collaboration
Summary Salehe Bemburyis an unstoppable force in footwear. The veteran designer has teamed up with countless brands over the years and continues to work closely with several, includingNew Balance. When asked during a Q&A on Instagram about his next collaboration with the American sportswear brand, he offered a teaser of two collaborative colorways of the1000 sneaker. The 1000, having returned to shelves for its 25th anniversary last year, remains a staple in New Balance's lifestyle rotation. With Bembury, both iterations of the shoe sport mixed material builds that balance synthetic, suede, and textile detailing throughout. In typical Bembury fashion, each look is loaded with colors. The left pair hosts lavender, orange, green, yellow, red, and white notes whereas the right one ventures between brown, blue, purple, red, forest green and neon green. At the time of writing, neither Salehe Bembury nor New Balance have indicated when their forthcoming project featuring the 1000 sneaker will be arriving. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at each colorway, as we currently expect it to drop later this year viaBeASpunge,New Balance, and select retailers.
Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The New Balance 1300JP Makes Its Fabled Return in This Week's Best Footwear Drops
As May comes to a close this week, summertime is just around the corner. Footwear brands are gearing up for the warmer weather to come by leaning on lightweight silhouettes and breathable builds, as evidenced by this week's top sneaker drops, which involves contributions fromCrocs,adidas,New Balance,Nike,PUMA,Jordan Brand, andVans. Before we give you the breakdown for each launch, let's first recap the top footwear headlines of the past seven days. A new report indicated thatNike will be raising its prices, both retail and wholesale, in the months to come, which may spark a wave of increases across the industry. In more exciting news, a collaboration betweenHyein Seoand the Swoosh featuring its newAva Roversilhouette surfaced. We also caught a first look at aLevi'sx Nike Air Max 95 project featuring complementary apparel. The Hypebeast team visited Nike's World Headquarters and shared exclusive first looks at the Air Jordan 11'Rare Air'and an Air Jordan 4'Rare Air' sample. A preview of the rumoredNigel Sylvesterx Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Nitro' also popped up. Elsewhere in the sneaker space,Jeremy Scottput his own twist on the adidas Samba whileSporty & Richpreviewed its latest collection with the Three Stripes. Upcoming New Balance releases were teased too, including a 990v6'Inkwell'colorway by the MADE in USA line and a'Volt'take on the the Creatorreturned with a new archival sneaker line made in collaboration with Converse, which also had its SHAI 001'Hail Clay'revealed. As for ASICS, six collaborative sneakers withKithleaked alongside its newsneaker sandalversion of the GT-2160. From there,Goods & Servicesrounded things out with its new hybrid model, combining the upper of a football shoe with the sole of a work boot. With all of last week's key news from the sneaker world revisited, let's pivot to which 10 drops you should consider copping, starting with a wild debut project from G-SHOCK and Crocs. Once you make your way through the list,don't forget to slide by HBX to shop styles that are available to purchase now. Release Date:May 27Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsandG-SHOCKWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to choosing collaborators, Crocs always subverts expectations. The slip-on specialists are back with a new partnership this week, tapping the watch experts at G-SHOCK for a new glow-in-the-dark take on the Echo Wave. The silhouette's signature flow is covered in a light beige as green and pink collide at its strap. What sets this pair apart is that it comes with its own co-branded timepiece that can either be worn with a watch strap or placed at the slip-on's custom dock at the lateral rivet of each shoe. Release Date:May 28Release Price:$250 USD to $350 USDWhere to Buy:adidasWhy You Should Cop:Grace Wales Bonner's eponymous label is back with another capsule made in collaboration with adidas Originals. The duo is responsible for many exciting footwear releases in recent years and are back with not only two revamps of existing silhouettes, but a new model entirely as well. The Karintha fuses adidas' DNA with Wales Bonner's fashion-forward vision, building atop a contrast grip-patterned, low-profile outsole with two sleek upper options. Its first colorway sees a brown sequined finish pair with satin touches whereas the other offers a light brown suede. Adding to the range are suede versions of the Superstar Hi that sport perforated Three Stripes and gilded co-branding. The Adilette slide completes the lineup with leather at both the footbed and its strap, which has been handwoven in Brazil. Release Date:May 28Release Price:$70 USDWhere to Buy:CrocsWhy You Should Cop:Just one day after the G-SHOCK drop, it'll be time for Crocs to reunite with theDragon Ball Zfranchise. The two teamed up earlier this year for hero-centric colorways dedicated to Goku and Vegeta. Now, villains are at the forefront of two Classic Clogs, nodding to Frieza and Cell. The former's pair combines high-shine purple with a muted green while carrying five Jibbitz charms based on Frieza and his forms. As for Cell's version, his green specks are back alongside his high-shine navy as his Jibbitz charms round the pair out. Release Date:May 29Release Price:$330 USDWhere to Buy:New BalanceWhy You Should Cop:The New Balance 1300JP is one of the most elusive models in the sneaker scene. Since being introduced in 1985, it releases only once every five years and is back once again courtesy of the MADE in USA line in celebration of the brand's month of 'Grey Days.' Craftsmanship is a key focus of each pair, with light brown nubuck overlays running atop a blue mesh base. A white leather 'N' logo is situated at each side of the midfoot, matching the white lining, heel tab, and ENCAP-equipped midsole. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$190 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:If you missed out on UNDEFEATED's exclusive launch of the Nike Kobe 6 Protro 'Dodgers' last month, you're in luck as Nike is set to host its own drop of the LA-themed sneaker. A 'Game Royal' blue upper combines with white and 'University Red' detailing, recreating the color scheme of the MLB's most recent World Series winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers. For those looking to further celebrate their fandom, Nike has a Kobe-themed baseball equipment collection that complements the kicks. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$130 USD to $250 USDWhere to Buy:HBX(Inhale & Mostro) andPUMAWhy You Should Cop:It's been less than two years since A$AP Rocky's partnership with PUMA debuted and the style icon has already made his mark on the brand, bringing energy to the return of its ever-popular Mostro sneaker. He's doing this once again as two Mostros and another collaborative Inhale are on the way from the duo. Looking first at the Inhale, it dons fiery overlays with a reflective gray base while nodding to Flacko at the tongue. The standard Mostro maintains its sleekness with a contrast-heavy black and white color scheme that features a croc skin-inspired leather finish. The Mostro Gabbia Leather is where things take a turn. He's again replaced the Mostro's strap system with a Disc unit while also introducing a removable cage that accentuates the model's edgy flair. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$210 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:One of Jordan Brand's flagship themes for 2025 is 'Rare Air.' It draws inspiration from the imperfections found on sample pairs of early Air Jordan releases and calls upon them to signify rarity. The line began with the release of two Air Jordan 1 High OGs last month and continues now with a thematic take on the Air Jordan 3. This version of the shoe not only sports Nike Air branding at the heel, but the right shoe's logo is mirrored. It also forgoes the use of the AJ3's typical elephant print, instead using various gray suedes. A black leather upper, bright blue accents and hits of off-white round it out. Release Date:May 30Release Price:$135 USD to $140 USDWhere to Buy:HBXandVansWhy You Should Cop:Japanese denim meets classic Vans silhouettes with this FDMTL x OTW by Vans collaboration. The partners worked together previously on mainline Vans releases and are back now with takes on the Old Skool 36 and Half Cab 33. Unlike some of their previous projects, these pairs recreate the look of sashiko stitching by utilizing an engineered knit upper instead of actual denim. A flurry of blues are backed by off-white notes that match the plain OTW by Vans-branded sole unit. Release Date:May 31Release Price:$200 USDWhere to Buy:WORKSOUTWhy You Should Cop:South Korean boutique WORKSOUT has teamed up with Nike to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95, assembling two collaborative colorways of the sneaker. Its 'Uniform' and 'Triple Black' looks, the latter of which will not be re-releasing next month, reimagine the upper of the iconic shoe. Its wavy structure sets aside its anatomy-inspired stacking in favor of sleek linework that backs a new large lateral Swoosh. The 'Uniform' pair carries a military green upper whereas the 'Triple Black' colorway offers a pure all-black look. WORKSOUT branding is visible at both the tongue tag and special packaging. Release Date:May 31Release Price:$180 USDWhere to Buy:SNKRSWhy You Should Cop:When it comes to the Air Jordan 1, the Jumpman team has proven time and again that it has plenty of tricks up its sleeves as both new and familiar colorways are reworked to provide something fresh. This week, the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Bred Toe' becomes the 'Ruby' colorway as its white, black, and red color blocking sees the latter note transition into a shimmering 'Ruby' red thanks to a high-shine crackled leather. From there, a black metal Wings logo further elevates the women's-exclusive colorway.
Mid East Info
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Ministry of Finance organises workshop on government balance sheet preparation in collaboration with IMF - Middle East Business News and Information
Aiming to strengthen the technical capabilities of UAE government entities in processing and managing financial data Exploring methodologies for balance sheet preparation using government financial data Showcasing successful international practices in preparing and publishing balance sheets Assessing federal and local data sources alongside technical improvements in data collection and dissemination The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), organised a specialised workshop titled 'Preparing the Government Balance Sheet According to the GFSM 2014 Guidelines' in Dubai. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of the UAE, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and local financial departments nationwide. Delivered over four days by IMF experts, the workshop aimed to strengthen the technical competencies of government staff and enhance their ability to accurately collect, process, and publish government financial data. It also aimed to support the institutional cooperation and coordination among relevant authorities and benefit from the IMF expertise to enhance the quality of financial data and boost transparency as well as competitiveness at both regional and international levels. Efficiency of financial planning: HE Saeed Rashid Al Yateem, Assistant Undersecretary for Government Budget and Revenue Sector at the Ministry of Finance, stated that organising the workshop reaffirms the UAE's commitment to constantly developing public financial statistics by not only adopting international standards but also providing a specialised training environment to enhance government entities' readiness for accurate and transparent balance sheet reporting. 'The balance sheet is a strategic tool that supports decision-makers. It offers a comprehensive view of government assets and liabilities, thereby improving financial planning efficiency and enabling the effective and sustainable allocation of resources,' Al Yateem said. He added, 'The workshop provided an opportunity to identify technical needs and develop a unified national vision among federal entities and state-level financial departments regarding the methodology for preparing the balance sheet report. We are committed to developing financial statistics in partnership with international institutions to strengthen financial system transparency and reinforce the UAE's leadership in financial governance.' International recognition: IMF experts commended the high level of engagement and commitment demonstrated by UAE government departments. They emphasised the fundamental role such workshops play in accelerating progress toward preparing balance sheets in line with international standards and lauded the country's efforts to strengthen modern financial governance practices. Agenda of meeting: The workshop discussed a series of themes including the theoretical framework of government financial statistics, components of the balance sheet, and methodologies for preparing balance sheet reports based on government financial data. It also highlighted successful international experiences in compiling and publishing balance sheet data, assessed data sources at both federal and local levels, addressed institutional and technical improvements in data collection and publication, and discussed a national roadmap for the phased implementation of the balance sheet, aimed at enhancing transparency and improving the quality of government financial statistics. Strategic orientation: These efforts align with the UAE's strategic vision to enhance financial transparency, adopt the latest international standards, and establish leadership in government financial reporting, in accordance with the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.
