QtrendsAMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D sees steep discounts alongside the launch of a 10th Anniversary 5800X3D. Amazon Prime Day enters its final hours with deep last-minute deals across tech categories. China introduces the nation's first AI agent connectivity standard with digital ID cards, as Japan and Thailand also push forward on AI services. Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices globally due to rising chip costs, with analysts warning iPhones could be next.
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is seeing steep discounts in prebuilt systems, with one deal knocking $750 off a PC packing an RX 9070 XT and 32GB DDR5. An AMD AM5 bundle offers 36% off on a Ryzen 5 9600X, Gigabyte B850 motherboard, and Samsung 990 Pro SSD. Meanwhile, AMD has launched a 10th Anniversary edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, now in stock.
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China has introduced its first connectivity standard for AI agents, featuring digital ID cards to improve security and cut costs for enterprises. Thailand's Saha Group has partnered with Japan's SoftBank to develop AI-powered services. In Japan, major banks and tech firms are jointly developing an AI chat tool for retail asset management, signaling a broader push across Asia.
Apple has raised iPad and MacBook prices globally, citing rising costs of chips amid the AI boom. Australian consumers face at least 20% increases on iPads and MacBooks. Analysts warn that iPhone prices may be next as memory and storage costs continue to soar.