Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

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As messaging app Telegram faced increased scrutiny for its use by far-right extremists and terrorist groups, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested over the past weekend in France. A warrant for his arrest was issued concerning his messaging app's lack of moderation.

Durov was detained Saturday at Paris's Bourget Airport on charges including allegations that Telegram was complicit in aiding money launderers, drug traffickers, fraudsters, and those spreading child sexual exploitation content. French prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement on Monday that Durov is also accused of refusing to communicate "information or documents" related to the investigation.

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Dyson launches Airwrap i.d., its first Bluetooth-connected hair tool

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Dyson has entered the hair care game in a big way, and their latest launches promise to impress. The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is a versatile multi-styler and dryer that dries, curls, shapes, and smooths hair at the touch of a button, all without heat damage. It's the first Dyson hair tool to connect to the app via Bluetooth, allowing for a personalized curling experience. You just need to share your hair and styling profile so Dyson can recommend and adjust the settings to the style you want.

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'Yakuza Kiwami' to make its long-awaited debut on the Nintendo Switch

The long wait is over! Yakuza Kiwami is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch eight years after it first came out on the PlayStation 3 and 4 in 2016. Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the original 2005 PlayStation 2 title Yakuza. The game was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega.

Set in Kamurocho, it follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu. A member of the Tojo Clan, he takes the blame for his boss' murder. After a decade in prison, he returns to find his clan in trouble. Yakuza Kiwami is the first (and so far) only Yakuza / Like a Dragon game coming to the Nintendo Switch. It'll be available starting October 24, 2024.

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'Sea of Stars' DLC "Throes of the Watchmaker" unveiled

Sabotage Studio has announced the upcoming free DLC, "Throes of the Watchmaker," for their critically acclaimed RPG, Sea of Stars. Set to launch in Spring 2025, this expansion will take the Solstice Warriors, Valere and Zale, on a whimsical adventure into the miniature clockwork world of Horloge.

In this magical realm, threatened by a cursed carnival, they will need to adapt their powers to the unfamiliar rules of Horloge. Zale will become a nimble Juggler, while Valere will transform into a dazzling Acrobat. These new classes will introduce unique attacks, damage types, skills, and combos, perfectly suited for the circus-themed world.

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