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South China Morning PostChinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba break digital wall with Taobao, WeChat integration
Tencent Holdings has begun letting users shop on Alibaba Group Holding's Taobao e-commerce platform directly through its WeChat app, in another landmark deal aimed at tearing down the digital walls separating two of China's biggest internet giants. WeChat users can now open Taobao links and complete purchases within the Tencent multipurpose app, according to checks by the South China Morning Post on Wednesday. When users buy or add a product to their shopping cart, they are asked to link their W
- Washington Post
Can police search your phone? Here are your legal rights.
Even for the law-abiding among us, it can be unnerving to imagine a police officer or other government personnel rifling through everything on your phone. “Your phone is a window to your soul,” said Adam Schwartz, privacy litigation director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a consumer advocacy group.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. That’s why the Supreme Court enshrined special constitutional protection for your
- Bloomberg
Nvidia CEO Says ‘Reasoning’ AI Will Depend on Cheaper Computing
(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said that the future of artificial intelligence will be services that can “reason,” but such a stage requires the cost of computing to come down first.Most Read from BloombergChicago’s $1 Billion Budget Hole Exacerbated by School TurmoilUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationSan Francisco to Shut 9% of Public Schools Amid Budget WoesShould Evictions Be Banned After Hurricanes and Climate Disasters?
- USA TODAY
Apple's insider leaks reveal the potential for a new AI fix
Apple’s the largest company in the world. If they can’t keep a lid on their most important information, what does that mean for the rest of us?
- Business Insider
Judge's ruling against Google in Epic Games case highlights a shift in antitrust law
A judge on Monday ruled against Google in its battle against Epic Games. Experts told BI the ruling shows how antitrust law has turned on Big Tech.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
This lightweight, yet powerful Lenovo laptop is down to just $129 at Walmart
They don't call it an Ideapad for nothing — this number can help you start your novel or launch your dream business.
- Yahoo Canada Style
This portable ECG monitor is just $79 for Fall Prime Day — an expert calls it a 'great tool for early detection'
My parents are almost 80, so I bought them Amazon Canada's bestselling ECG monitor — was it worth the money?
- Engadget
Amazon's October Prime Day sale includes the Apple Watch SE at a new low of $170
The Apple Watch SE has dropped to a new low of $170 for the sale event, which is about $80 off.
- Yahoo Canada Style
I'm a frequent flier and I don't go anywhere without these Beats headphones — they're 43% off for Prime Day
Save $200 on the Beats Studio Pro during Amazon Canada's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
- The Kitchn CA
Every Can’t-Miss Prime Day Tech Deal on TVs, Tablets, Headphones, and More
Score innovative tech for less!
- The Hill
Judge rules Google must open Android app store to competitors
A federal judge ruled Monday that Google must open the Play Store to rival third-party Android app stores. U.S. District Judge James Donato ordered the tech giant to allow for the distribution of third-party app stores and platforms through its own Android app store for a period of three years. The ruling marks a…
- Yahoo Canada Style
October Prime Day deal: Did you know Apple AirPods are 21% off on Amazon Canada? Snag them for under $200
Plus more of the best deals on Apple devices, including iPads, Apple Watch and more.
- The Canadian Press
US considers asking court to break up Google as it weighs remedies in the antitrust case
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering asking a federal judge to break up Google after its ubiquitous search engine was declared an illegal monopoly, but it is just one of many possible remedies under review, according to a court filing.
- House Beautiful
17 free interior design apps to try
A guide to the best room design apps for a renovating your home. Browse our pick of free interior design apps to try now.
- Engadget
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are more than half off for Prime Day
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are more than half off for Prime Day. That brings the price down to $170, which is a record low.
- Business Insider
Real AI smartphones are still a few years away, say Jefferies analysts
"To expect an accelerated smartphone replacement cycle now due to AI is premature," analysts led by Edison Lee wrote.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Prime Day price drop! Sony's newest noise-cancelling cans are $88 — over 40% off
Don't miss this spectacular sale on the beloved brand's latest and greatest pair of cans.
- Reuters
Samsung Electronics apologises for disappointing profit as it struggles in AI chips
SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics warned its third-quarter profit would come in below market expectations and apologised for the disappointing performance with the tech giant lagging its rivals in supplying high-end chips to Nvidia in the booming AI market. Samsung said its AI chip business with an unidentified major customer was hit by a delay, while Chinese chip rivals increased supplies of conventional chips, contributing to the decline in its semiconductor earnings. The world's largest memory chip, smartphone and TV maker estimated an operating profit of 9.1 trillion won ($6.78 billion) for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a 10.3 trillion won LSEG SmartEstimate.
- Bloomberg
TSMC’s Sales Beat Estimates in Good Sign for AI Chip Demand
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted a better-than-expected 39% rise in quarterly revenue, assuaging concerns that AI hardware spending is beginning to taper off.Most Read from BloombergChicago’s $1 Billion Budget Hole Exacerbated by School TurmoilUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationSan Francisco to Shut 9% of Public Schools Amid Budget WoesShould Evictions Be Banned After Hurricanes and Climate Disasters?From Cleveland to Chicago, NFL
- Barrons.com
Samsung Apologized for Its Profit. Why It Is Losing to SK Hynix and Micron.
Not so for Samsung Electronics which accompanied its profit forecast on Tuesday with an apology. Samsung stock fell 1.2% in local trading on the Korea Exchange on Tuesday after its profit forecast for the third quarter fell short of expectations. “Today, Samsung Electronics management would like to apologize to you first,” Jun Young-hyun, the newly appointed head of the company’s chip business, said in a public letter.