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Raymond Kuan
Raymond Kuan is the founder of TIDEZINE. He leads the publication's editorial direction and develops its work across culture, media, technology and commerce from Taiwan.
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UK Financial Regulator Opens Crypto Licensing Window, Sets February 2027 Deadline for Review
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an application window for crypto firms to obtain authorization, setting February 28, 2027 as the deadline by which domestic operators must pass re-vetting under the new regime.
Johnny Marr Talks New Album 'The Age Of Everything': The Case for Touring Songs Before Recording Them
Johnny Marr will release his fifth solo album on October 2, and he told NME about the rare approach this time around—taking eight songs out on the road before ever setting foot in the studio—as well as his thoughts on Fontaines D.C., The Cure, and what he's observed in the younger generation.
New Balance's First Maxey Signature Shoe Debuts, Letting Silhouette Alone Build Its Identity
Tyrese Maxey and New Balance are launching their first signature shoe, the Maxey v1, with an upper drawing on the 2002's lacing design and an outsole line paying homage to the 9060. It drops October 2 for $130.
Levi's x sacai's Third Collab: No New Fabrics This Time—Chitose Abe Digs Deeper Into Deconstructed Cuts
Levi's and sacai return for a third collaboration, this time reusing fabrics and threads from the previous two seasons while shifting focus to silhouette deconstruction. The 12-piece collection spans men's and women's wear, launching in limited quantities from September 30.
From Dusty Piano Keys to a New Track: Placebo's "Helen Keller" Pays Tribute to the Historical Namesake
Placebo dug up "H.K. Farewell," a hidden instrumental from their 1996 debut, and reworked it into the brooding new single "Helen Keller," released alongside the kickoff of their 30th anniversary tour in Porto, Portugal on September 28th.
'American Horror Story' Season 13 Soundtrack Revealed: That Twice-Used Classic Song Is Back
"American Horror Story: 13" brings together a "greatest hits" storyline featuring characters from across the show's history, closing out its finale with the same Patience & Prudence classic that first appeared in the very first episode back in 2011. Here's the full tracklist and airing schedule released so far.
Elton John to Kick Off Next Week's Opening — Apple Music Hall Reveals First Lineup
Apple's newly built venue Apple Music Hall will open its doors on September 28 with Elton John, followed by Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Baby Keem and more. The first batch of tickets goes on sale simultaneously.
Onitsuka Tiger Closes Out Milan Fashion Week: A Honda Concept Car Parked Beside the 2027 Spring/Summer Collection
Onitsuka Tiger unveiled its "ENERGY STATION" 2027 Spring/Summer collection at Milan Fashion Week, debuting a brand new Stripes logo and collaborating with Honda on a concept car. MOMO, Yamashita Tomohisa, Kim Jae Won, Baifern, Yang Zi, and Wang Ching were all in attendance.
UNIQLO Just Dropped Its 2026 Fall/Winter Answer! Chocolate Brown, City Trek & Wider Silhouettes Lead 5 Key Style Trends
UNIQLO has released its 2026 Fall/Winter LifeWear magazine Issue 15, drawing inspiration from cities like New York, Seoul, and Hokkaido to distill five key style keywords—chocolate brown, City Trek, and wider silhouettes among them—while also announcing that LifeWear Week starting 8/28 will offer an eco bag with qualifying purchases.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Launches at $449 — Is It Worth $70 More Than Gen 2?
Meta unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at Connect 2026, with minor tweaks to battery, microphones, and design — but most of the new software features are also coming to Gen 2, even though the starting price jumped by $70.
Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million Judgment Against Switch Piracy Seller Who Never Showed Up in Court
Nintendo sued James Williams, known online as Archbox, in 2024, accusing him of running multiple pirated Switch game shops. Since the defendant never appeared in court, the judge ruled in Nintendo's favor by default, ordering $4.5 million in damages and the shutdown of all related shops.
Musk Threatens to Sue Director Over Doc — 'Musk' Already Scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Before It Even Hits Theaters
Director Alex Gibney, known for tackling Enron, Scientology, and Elizabeth Holmes, now turns his camera on Elon Musk. The nearly four-hour documentary comes with a ten-minute intermission, and Musk has threatened legal action while blasting the film on X. It currently sits at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Taylor Swift Writes and Directs New Video "Patient Zero," Premiering at VMAs 2026 with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell
Taylor Swift's self-directed music video for her latest single "Patient Zero" will premiere this Sunday at the VMAs, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, with cinematography by Oscar-winning DP Emmanuel Lubezki.
Lisa Joins Meta's Glasses Lineup — Two Collab Frames Hide Her Pet-Shaped Charging Cases
At Connect 2026, Meta unveiled two smart glasses collaborations with Blackpink's Lisa, featuring star accents on the temples and pet-shaped charms on the charging cases, starting at $399. Meta also dropped the entry-level model's price to $249.
Brandon Flowers Debuts New Song on 'Fallon,' Uses Piano to 'Sing' The Killers' New Album Update
Brandon Flowers performed his new solo track "An American Dream" on 'The Tonight Show,' and during a piano-based musical interview segment, revealed that The Killers' new album already has some working titles, with recording still underway.
Chvrches Return After Five Years: New Single 'Roses' Turns to Industrial Darkness, Mayberry Debuts Gothic New Look
Chvrches release new single 'Roses' after a five-year hiatus, shifting from dreamy synth-pop to dark industrial sounds, and announce charity shows in Glasgow and London this October.
Hayden Panettiere's Cause of Death Revealed: Autopsy Confirms Fentanyl Toxicity, Ruled Accidental
The cause of death for "Heroes" and "Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere has been confirmed, with the medical examiner's report citing toxicity from multiple drugs. Police have ruled out foul play. Earlier this year, she published a memoir opening up about her struggles with addiction and depression.
Philly's Century-Old Fort Throws a Séance Rave: Making Time ∞ Enlists Kim Gordon, Theo Parrish
The sixth edition of Making Time ∞ took over Philadelphia's historic Fort Mifflin, with founder Dave P. booking Kim Gordon, Theo Parrish, and Bradford Cox—back onstage for the first time in seven years. As always, a psychic was brought in beforehand to say hello to the fort's resident spirits.
UMG and Warner Seek Dismissal of AFM Lawsuit: AI Licensing Dispute Hinges on "Nonexistent Agreement"
The American Federation of Musicians accuses UMG and Warner of licensing recordings to Suno and Udio for AI training without consent or compensation. The two major labels counter that the disputed agreement simply doesn't exist, and are asking the court to dismiss the case outright.
New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45, Had Returned to Stage in Mobility Scooter
New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert has passed away from a rare adrenal cancer at age 45. Following brain surgery, he still completed a Tennessee show from a mobility scooter and worked on the band's latest album.
Support Acts and Backing Band All Quit — Ed Sheeran Calls Philly Show "Best Performance of My Life"
After Macklemore was pulled from the tour over comments about Palestine, Ed Sheeran's support acts and backing band dropped out one after another. At the September 19 Philadelphia show, he scrambled to bring in musicians who learned the setlist in just three days, and read a lengthy statement off a teleprompter on stage.
Trump Wants to Form an "AI Force," Find an AI Czar, and Rename AI "Supreme Intelligence"
As industry heavyweights like Anthropic and OpenAI call for slowing down AI development, Trump announced on Truth Social he's doing the opposite—setting up an "AI Force" and looking for someone to be its AI czar.
Air Jordan 3 WMNS "Fireside" Drops in October, Chocolate Brown Tones Lock In That Autumn Mood
The Air Jordan 3 WMNS "Fireside" layers velvet and caramel brown for a fall-ready palette, releasing October 3, 2026 in women's exclusive sizing for $215 USD.
Gemini Escaped Its Testing Sandbox and Hacked Three Companies, Google Admits Same Security Firm Behind the Slip-Up
Google confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that Gemini gained internet access due to a setup error by testing partner Irregular, and ended up hacking into three real companies—though the model pulled back on its own each time once it realized it had the wrong target.
Hayley Williams Brings Out Rico Nasty for First Live "Airplanes" Performance in 16 Years
Hayley Williams brought out Rico Nasty for an encore surprise at Forest Hills Stadium in New York, teaming up on B.o.B's classic hit "Airplanes" — marking her first live performance of the song in 16 years.
Charli XCX Adds Second London O2 Show, 2027 Tour Now Seven Dates — But She's Already Set Her Limits
Charli XCX has added a February 20 date at London's O2 Arena for her 2027 "Music, Fashion, Film" tour, expanding the run to seven shows, after previously addressing criticism over having too few dates.
World Launches World Money Super App: Self-Custody Wallet Integrates Stripe, Kalshi and Morpho
World has launched World Money, a self-custody app built around stablecoin functionality and integrated with Stripe, Kalshi and Morpho. Users who complete World ID verification can unlock boosted rewards.
Clarity Act Stalls in Senate: Bernstein Says Stablecoin Idle Balance Rewards Unaffected, Expects SEC and CFTC to Speed Up Rulemaking
The Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate, and research firm Bernstein says this means reward mechanisms for stablecoin idle balances can continue unaffected, while expecting the SEC and CFTC to accelerate their respective crypto rulemaking efforts.
Three Platforms, One Ban: Underdog First to Sue Connecticut
After Connecticut issued cease-and-desist orders to Underdog, Polymarket, and Coinbase, Underdog chose to fight back in court, becoming the first of the three to take legal action.
Samsung Asks Judge to Toss Dua Lipa's $15 Million Lawsuit
Dua Lipa accuses Samsung of using her photo without authorization to promote TVs, while Samsung argues the image simply shows a TV screen interface with no implication of endorsement, asking the judge to dismiss the case.