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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
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This power station is a quiet alternative to noisy generators — 55% off for Prime Day
Charge your devices, keep your appliances running and save your sanity with this portable, emergency-ready No. 1 bestseller on deep discount.
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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.
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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?
- 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.
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Prime Big Deal Days: Amazon Fire TVs are up to 30% off this October Prime Day — save $100s
Upgrade your TV-bingeing sessions with top-notch picture quality.
- 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.
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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.
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Every Can’t-Miss Prime Day Tech Deal on TVs, Tablets, Headphones, and More
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- 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…
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Bloomberg
TSMC’s Sales Beat Estimates in Good Sign for AI Chip Demand
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The newest Apple iPad mini falls to a new low of $350 for October Prime Day
Apple's smallest iPad is down to a new low price for Amazon's October Prime day.
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Samsung says sorry for being slow to the AI party
STORY: Samsung Electronics had an apology for investors on Tuesday. The tech giant announced that its third-quarter profit would be lower than expected.It said sorry for falling behind rivals in providing high-end chips to Nvidia in the booming AI market.The South Korean firm said delays with a major AI chip customer, and increased competition from Chinese chipmakers led to a drop in its semiconductor earnings.It all highlights the challenges for Samsung, which faces increasing rivalry in both regular and advanced silicon.The world’s largest maker of memory chips, smartphones and TVs estimated a profit of just under $6.8 billion for the three months till the end of September - well below expectations. One analyst said that the numbers were a "shock", and looked unlikely to improve soon.Samsung’s slow entry into the AI chip market has made it more reliant on lower-margin chips, increasing its vulnerability to Chinese competition and waning demand for smartphones and PCs.High-margin AI server chips are helping the chip market recover, but Samsung is lagging local rival SK Hynix in supplying such products to Nvidia.Samsung shares are down over 20% this year, and dropped another 1% or so following Tuesday's news.