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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong producer Raymond Wong to plead not guilty to insider trading
Film producer and actor Raymond Wong Pak-ming planned to plead not guilty to the alleged insider trading offences brought by Hong Kong's securities watchdog, according to his legal representative. Advertisement Wong, 79, is being prosecuted by the Securities and Futures Commission for alleged insider trading concerning shares in Transmit Entertainment, a television series production company previously known as Pegasus Entertainment Holdings. The watchdog alleges that the defendant, who was Pegasus Entertainment's chairman and controlling shareholder at the time, counselled or procured another person to deal in the company's shares between August 25 and October 17, 2017. Wong's legal representative informed Acting Principal Magistrate David Cheung Chi-wai at the Eastern Court that the defendant planned to enter a not guilty plea. The case has been adjourned until August 25 for further proceedings. The delay is to allow the defence to confirm whether they will contest the chain of custody for the WhatsApp records in question, the defendant's video conferencing, and the identity of the expert witness, as noted by Magistrate Cheung. Advertisement Cheung said that the court aimed to commence the trial on November 24, with an estimated duration of 15 days.
Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
8 Hours With Nintendo's Switch 2: It's the Sequel Handheld We Wanted
Nintendo's Switch 2 is a better handheld than the original Switch in both overt and subtle ways. The sticks aren't full-sized, but they tilt with just the right amount of force. The plastic has a subtle grainy texture that feels luxurious on my open palms. It's nearly as light and exactly as thin as the device from eight years ago, but it is much more powerful. Nintendo is desperate to prove its new design is worth the $450 asking price, but the real appeal for this console will lie beyond specs when it launches on June 5. You can't comprehend the appeal of the Switch 2 until you have it in hand. Gizmodo Senior Editor of Consumer Tech Raymond Wong and I spent close to eight hours with Nintendo's Switch 2, with the vast majority of that time spent playing Mario Kart World. We also tested out the system's new GameChat feature for online play, local co-op with camera functionality, and the new Welcome Tour 'game.' Both Gizmodo and io9 already shared their impressions of the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls along with several launch and soon-to-launch Switch 2 games. The mouse controls are still a highlight. They're very responsive, and the individual Joy-Con 2 feels comfortable enough in the hand. The optical mouse system works equally well on a flat counter or your pants' legs. See Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart In my time playing around with the Switch 2, I started to feel like a beaver sliding comfortably into the same den I dug for the original Switch. You can take that statement two different ways. The Switch 2 isn't chock-full of original ideas save for a few select features—namely GameChat, mouse controls, and GameShare. Many of those new features simply enhance the best aspects of the original Switch. The Switch 2 is still the best console for having fun with friends. Nintendo has a problem communicating what's different with its hardware this time around. The Japanese console maker's devices aren't normally made for people who understand the distinction between 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rates or VRR, which is short for variable refresh rate. (If you're curious, refresh rates refer to how many times a screen displays a new image per second, and variable refresh rate is a feature that allows a screen to support a wider range of frame rates, which cuts down on flickering). That lack of specs clarity is why Nintendo made Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. The game is an interactive instruction manual for the Switch 2 packed with minigames meant to showcase the hardware's improvements. Your tiny player character is plopped down on top of a literal Switch 2 handheld, like you're a tourist visiting a monument to Nintendo's grand vision. There are several islands sectioned off for the left and right Joy-Con 2, the main screen, and the dock, each containing their own minigames and quizzes. The maps include help guides and trivia to teach the layperson what certain Switch 2 tech jargon means and how the hardware works. Some of the minigames are as granular as a quiz where you try to identify the difference between a scene running between 20 fps and 120 fps. Another offers a perspective of what 4K resolution looks like compared to the size of Super Mario Bros. on the NES—a mere 256 x 240 pixels. Nintendo simplifies these terms and makes them comprehensible. The game is one of the better ways to come to terms with many of these technological terms. I think Nintendo made a big mistake not packaging Welcome Tour with the console. Instead, you have to pay $10 for it separately. Save for GameChat and mouse controls, the Switch 2 is a sequel console in every sense of the phrase. Mario Kart World may be a pretty game with some evocative animations for every powerslide and head-on collision with an incoming truck, but it's not the type of game to express the console's overt power. All that's left is specs. The Joy-Con 2 controllers are now big enough to fit adult-sized hands. The 1080p screen is brighter and more colorful than before, and we can't overstate the benefit of 4K support, especially as the screen resolution has become far more ubiquitous since 2017. That stuff matters, but Nintendo has the difficult task of ensuring everyone knows that matters. Consider how the original Switch lasted eight years. Even at release, it was an underpowered console. As of May, Nintendo sold 152.12 million original Switch units, closest to its top-selling device ever, the Nintendo DS. Since it had been around so long, it seemed like everybody had an original Switch. It was so ubiquitous I could visit any friend's house and expect they'd at least have two Joy-Cons and a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to play around with. Nintendo's original Switch has been around for eight years and still costs $300. The new Switch 2 is still largely untested and costs $150 more. What we still have yet to test is the new GameShare features. In some supported games, GameShare should let one Switch 2 share it for play with both original Switch and Switch 2 owners, even if they don't own that title. GameShare will only support a limited number of titles at launch, but it's a big reason why you should want to keep your eight-year-old console handy. The bigger Joy-Con 2s still support a similarly thin body that made the original so easy to schlep to a friend's house. Together, the features speak to Nintendo's real strength—its focus on playing with friends. After my limited time with it, I already feel that the Switch 2 does everything the original Switch did, but better. It's larger and more comfortable with improved controls. It's more capable of playing demanding games—though we'll need to test out those titles for ourselves to know the true scope of the Switch 2's potential. But as I played Mario Kart World with four-player co-op—even on a single Joy-Con 2 and even when the frame rate took a major hit from running in four-player splitscreen—I was catapulted back into the same sense of joy I have playing Mario Kart 8 or Super Smash Bros. with friends on the couch. New features like having a live view camera in multiplayer can enhance that feeling of community, and perhaps more games can incorporate mouse controls into multiplayer. The Switch shines as the communal console, and when gaming is getting more expensive, we just hope Nintendo can remember where its handheld console truly shines. See Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart
Gizmodo
19-05-2025
- Gizmodo
Live Updates From Google I/O 2025 🔴
Google's annual I/O developer conference is back! On May 20 and May 21, the tech giant is expected to drop a boatload of news and updates on everything from Gemini AI to Android 16 to Android XR, its newest platform for augmented and mixed reality headsets and smart glasses. There will be so much AI shoved into every service and device, you might get a headache trying to keep up with the blitz of news. Lucky for you, Gizmodo is here to help you make sense of it all by sifting through the hours of keynotes and developer sessions to bring you what really matters. As we've been doing since Gizmodo was founded over 20 years ago, we won't be holding back on calling a spade a spade. Senior Consumer Tech Editor Raymond Wong will be on the ground at Google's Mountain View, Calif.-based HQ reporting on everything he can get his hands on. Keep this page bookmarked Tuesday and Wednesday as Raymond and Senior Writer James Pero cut through all the AI noise. We promise we won't use Gemini to live blog for us.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Armenian Street Party from 14 to 16 Mar with Peranakan art, food & more
In case you missed the news, Emerald Hill, the sequel to The Little Nyonya, has clinched the pole position on Netflix locally. If you enjoyed the series and have nothing to do this weekend, participate in the Armenian Street Party (14 – 16 Mar). Here, Peranakan culture takes centre stage with art, fashion, performances, culinary delights, and more. Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars is planned by the National Heritage Board in partnership with the Peranakan Association Singapore, the Arab Network @ Singapore, the Peranakan Indian Association Singapore and Mediacorp. Admission to most events is free. Check out these highlights. Treat yourself to a makeover and step into the spotlight as a Peranakan star. Explore the Armenian Street Party dressed in Peranakan clothes and capture unforgettable moments. Raymond Wong, a fashion designer who is passionate about kebaya-making and Peranakan beadwork, will be doing your makeover. He has gained a reputation for his craftsmanship. Rent an attire for S$20, get your hair done for S$5 and your makeup for S$20. Attire choices for adults and children include batik shirts, sarong kebaya and accessories. 14 to 16 Mar, 5pm – 10pm Lobby, Level 1 S$5-S$45; Limited slots available Step into the world of Emerald Hill at the Peranakan Museum. Meet the stars of the new drama, enjoy engaging activities and take photos to commemorate your experience. Catch the following special cast appearances on stage daily at 7.30pm. Sat, 15 Mar: Chantalle Ng, Jesseca Liu, Tyler Ten, Dawn Yeoh, Zhu Ze Liang Sun, 16 Mar: Romeo Tan, Zhu Ze Liang, Sheila Sim, Jernelle Oh, Gini Chang 14 to 16 Mar, 5pm – 10pm Ixora Room Free admission In a live cooking demonstration, Peranakan chef Phillip Chia transforms ingredients into 2 beloved dishes, nyonya chap chye and satay ayam goreng. Learn a lesson or two from him. 16 Mar, 5.30–6.30pm Armenian Street Free with limited seating Pangi Nut: Peranakan-inspired Western dishes by ex-chef with buah keluak chicken chop & rendang pasta The post Armenian Street Party from 14 to 16 Mar with Peranakan art, food & more appeared first on
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon deal of the day: Slash $100 off our favorite soundbar, the Sonos Beam Gen 2
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 31: OUR TOP PICK Sonos Beam Gen 2 $399 (save $100) Get Deal BEST BLUETOOTH SPEAKER DEAL Sony ULT Field 1 $98 (save $31.99) Get Deal BEST SECURITY CAMERA DEAL Google Nest Floodlight Cam $229.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Roku Express $17.99 (save $12) Get Deal BEST SMART SPEAKER DEAL Sonos Era 100 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Not every deal you see on Amazon is actually a deal. Sometimes listing prices are inflated and other times an item has been sitting at its "sale" price for months on end. If you're looking to score some deals that are actually worth grabbing, stick with us. We've sorted through the chaos of Amazon's daily deals pages and handpicked a few impressive discounts we think are worth it on Jan. 31. Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If these aren't getting the job done, check out our picks from Jan. 29 and Jan. 30. Many of those deals are still live, including 50% off our favorite budget earbuds and $100 off the most powerful iPad. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Beam Gen 2 $399.00 at Amazon $499.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Our favorite soundbar to pair with your TV, the Sonos Beam Gen 2, is back on sale for just $399 — that's $100 or 20% in savings. The second-generation soundbar improves on all of the things we already loved about the first-generation Beam, which Mashable tech reporter Raymond Wong said "hits the sweet spot on price, design, sound quality, and features." The upgraded model features a new grill, a better processor, and Dolby Atmos compatibility to its already immersive sound, convenient voice assistant support, and spectacular clarity. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 1 $98.00 at Amazon $129.99 Save $31.99 Get Deal Mashable's shopping and reviews editor Miller Kern took the Sony ULT Field 1 for a spin and found its sound quality, customizable EQs, and bass-pumping ULT setting to be particularly impressive selling points. While the battery life could be a little bit better, ultimately, she gave the Bluetooth speaker a glowing 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's usually $129.99, but as of Jan. 31, it's on sale at Amazon for just under $100. That's 25% in savings. Read our full review of the Sony ULT Field 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Nest Floodlight Cam $229.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Want to shine a brighter light on what's happening around your home when you're away or asleep? The Google Nest Floodlight Cam is a solid option (particularly for dedicated Google users) and is on sale for $50 off as of Jan. 31. It packs all of the same features as the Google Nest Cam, but adds super bright LED floodlights and 180-degree motion detection that can identify who or what is outside your home. Its built-in intelligence feature sends you alerts through the Google Home app to let you know if there's a person, animal, or vehicle approaching — no subscription required. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Express $17.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $12.00 Get Deal As our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) noted in their review, "If you still have a 1080p TV, the Roku Express is one of the most economical ways to breathe new life into it with streaming apps and services." The HD streamer plugs into your TV for easy setup and gives you access to hundreds of free channels on the Roku platform, as well as all of your favorite streaming apps. If you have a 4K TV, you'll probably want to grab the Roku Express 4K+ instead, but for non-4K TV owners looking for a budget option, this is your best bet. Snag it on sale for only $17.99 — that's 40% in savings and less than a dollar away from its best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 100 $199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal If you're looking for a smart speaker to fill up your home with high-quality sound, the Sonos Era 100 is a great pick. It replaced the Sonos One (which we loved) in 2023 and brought a few major upgrades, including refreshed controls on top with a capacitive volume control and voice assistant control. It also has a taller build and added two tweeters to produce stereo sound on its own. It's regularly $249, but you can save 20% as of Jan. 31 and get it for $199. None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
