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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Samsung tri-fold phone name spotted in trademark filing, launch details leaked
Samsung's long-rumoured tri-fold smartphone is once again in the headlines — this time because of a trademark filing that gives us a possible name and a better idea of when the device might actually launch. While the company has been tight-lipped about this foldable so far, recent developments are beginning to fill in the blanks. A trademark spotted in South Korea points to the name Galaxy Z TriFold, but there's reason to believe Samsung may not actually go with that name in the end. At the same time, a trusted source claims the tri-fold will hit shelves later this year — and possibly sooner than name comes via GalaxyClub, who spotted the Galaxy Z TriFold trademark filing in South Korea's database. It's an obvious choice on paper, but not necessarily one Samsung will stick with. The name doesn't quite fit the company's usual sleek branding. It's common practice for Samsung (and other brands) to register multiple potential names ahead of product launches, many of which never get the trademark gives us a possible name, tipster Ice Universe has shared what sounds like a more solid launch window. According to his post, Samsung is planning to release the tri-fold in October 2025, just ahead of the busy year-end shopping season. That also lines up with what Samsung's mobile head TM Roh reportedly told The Korea Times during the company's Unpacked event earlier this month. Roh said that Samsung was actively working on its tri-fold phone and was targeting a release 'later this year,' without offering a specific date. Though nothing's been confirmed publicly yet, previous leaks have hinted that the device could feature a 10-inch display that folds in two places, using Samsung's flexible OLED tech. Internally, it may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, with a price tag that could exceed $2,900 (roughly Rs 2.5 lakh). However, early reports suggest Samsung might take a cautious approach with this new form factor — releasing it only in South Korea and China at first, and waiting for a global rollout until a second-gen version is this phone didn't appear at Samsung's recent Unpacked event, the company had plenty to show. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 made their debut with sleeker designs, brighter screens, and AI upgrades. A new Galaxy Flip 7 FE also joined the line-up as a more affordable option for foldable fans. And for those into wearables, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic, both featuring slimmer builds and on-device Gemini AI features.- Ends
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Michelin star restaurant in legal trouble for serving ‘ant' garnished food — viral dish violated food safety laws
Legal trouble knocked doors of a two-star Michelin restaurant located in South Korea's capital — Seoul, for serving ant garnished food. This marks an instance when fine dining comes in conflict with the laws of the country. The high-end fine dining restaurant had been serving ants in its select dishes for the past four years but came under fire recently. According to government guidelines, a total of ten insect species, excluding ants, are permitted for use in food preparation. The list includes, grasshoppers, mealworms and silkworm pupae, among others, The Korea Times reported. In this case, the Michelin star restaurant owner and the corporate entity have been referred to prosecutors, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety revealed on July 10. Since ants are not on the list, their use entails violation of law under current food safety regulations. Thus, South Korea's Food Sanitation Act prohibits sale of food or additives that do not meet established standards. Violators can face a penalty of up to ₹ 31.1 lakh (50 million won) or imprisonment of up to five years. Located in Gangnam District, the high-end fine dining restaurant gained traction after its signature offerings became viral on social media. Featuring a creative and globally inspired interpretations of Korean cuisine, the sherbet dish topped with edible ants became the most popular delicacy. The restaurant used ants sourced from the US and Thailand and garnished its dishes with three to five ants per plate. Between April 2021 and January 2025, the restaurant allegedly sold platters containing three to five ants in every serving. The dish generated sales worth around ₹ 74.7 lakh (120 million won), corresponding to estimated 12,000 servings during this period.
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Michelin star restaurant in legal trouble for serving ‘ant' garnished food — viral dishes violated food safety laws
Legal trouble knocked doors of a two-star Michelin restaurant located in South Korea's capital — Seoul, for serving ant garnished food. This marks an instance when fine dining comes in conflict with the laws of the country. The high-end fine dining restaurant had been serving ants in its select dishes for the past four years but came under fire recently. According to government guidelines, a total of ten insect species, excluding ants, are permitted for use in food preparation. The list includes, grasshoppers, mealworms and silkworm pupae, among others, The Korea Times reported. In this case, the Michelin star restaurant owner and the corporate entity have been referred to prosecutors, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety revealed on July 10. Since ants are not on the list, their use entails violation of law under current food safety regulations. Thus, South Korea's Food Sanitation Act prohibits sale of food or additives that do not meet established standards. Violators can face a penalty of up to ₹ 31.1 lakh (50 million won) or imprisonment of up to five years. Located in Gangnam District, the high-end fine dining restaurant gained traction after its signature offerings became viral on social media. Featuring a creative and globally inspired interpretations of Korean cuisine, the sherbet dish topped with edible ants became the most popular delicacy. The restaurant used ants sourced from the US and Thailand and garnished its dishes with three to five ants per plate. Between April 2021 and January 2025, the restaurant allegedly sold platters containing three to five ants in every serving. The dish generated sales worth around ₹ 74.7 lakh (120 million won), corresponding to estimated 12,000 servings during this period. However, the restaurant's owner claimed that they were unaware ants were a restricted ingredient and had even introduced the ant-based dish on TV without concealment.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Michelin-Starred Restaurant In South Korea Serves Dish Topped With Ants, Lands In Legal Trouble
A two-star Michelin restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district is under investigation for serving dishes topped with ants, violating South Korea's Food Sanitation Act. According to The Korea Times, the restaurant served a sorbet dish topped with ants, a signature offering at the fine dining venue known for its innovative Korean cuisine. The restaurant allegedly imported dried ants from the US and Thailand and used them as a garnish in around 12,000 dishes, generating approximately 120 million won ($87,400) in revenue from April 2021 to January 2025. While South Korea permits certain insects like locusts, grasshoppers, and mealworms as food, and silkworm pupae (beondegi) is a common street food, ants are not approved as an edible ingredient. "To use ants as food, businesses must obtain temporary approval for standards and specifications under food safety regulations. We have shared the results of this investigation with the relevant local government and requested administrative action," a ministry official said. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety launched an investigation into a restaurant after discovering social media and blog posts featuring the dish. The ant-topped dish has gained popularity among customers, with many describing it as an "upgraded experience". The restaurant's owner claims they were unaware that ants are not legally recognised as a food ingredient in South Korea. The restaurant allegedly imported two types of ants from the US and Thailand via express mail between April 2021 and November 2024. In various parts of the world, insects are valued as a nutritious and sustainable food source. For example, in Thailand, fried insects like crickets, ant eggs, grasshoppers, and termites are popular street foods. Similarly, in Mexico, chapulines (grasshoppers) and escamoles (ant larvae) are commonly used in tacos and sauces. South Korea first approved insects as a food source in 2015. By 2021, the country's insect-farming industry had generated an estimated 44.6 billion won ($32.5 million) in sales. Other countries, including the European Union, Singapore, have also approved certain insect species for consumption.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former NCT member Taeil to be sentenced for sexual assault of a tourist; the court orders three and a half years of imprisonment
Reportedly, K-pop singer Taeil (aka Moon Tae-il), who was in the band NCT, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sexually assaulting an intoxicated Chinese tourist. The 31-year-old was taken into custody along with his two accomplices, Lee and Hong, who have also been similarly sentenced. Taeil and his two accomplices have been found guilty... According to the BBC, the three were found guilty of the charges when they confessed to taking turns assaulting the victim in Seoul. The district judge described the crime as 'extremely grave,' but gave them just half the time of the seven–year sentence asked by the prosecutors, citing that the three convicts were first-time offenders. Additionally, the court has asked Taeil and his two accomplices to take the 40 hours of sexual violence treatment programming, noting that the nature of the crime was severe, as the victim was unconscious and unable to resist at the time, as per The Korea Times. As the South Korean law states, the offence is classified as both 'aggravated' assault, as there are multiple perpetrators, and 'quasi rape' because the victim was intoxicated during the time. What, when and how? Taeil and his two accomplices assaulted the victim in June 2024, when they met her in the bar in Seoul's Itaewon district. She became inebriated after indulging in the liquor with them. They brought her to Lee's house by taxi and proceeded to assault her when she was unconscious, according to Variety. About Taeil Taeil started his career in 2016 with NCT, where they caught the eyes of the audience or experimental music across multiple genres and the music that topped the charts after the release. However, soon after, the allegations started to surface about the disgraceful incident, Taeil abruptly left the band in August, despite the details of the crime not being publicly disclosed.
