QtrendsChina introduces the first national connectivity standard granting AI agents digital identity credentials. Amazon Prime Day enters its final hours with steep discounts on AMD hardware, SSDs, and gaming monitors. AI smart glasses face growing privacy scrutiny as China drafts a voluntary industry code of conduct. Japan's financial and tech sectors collaborate on an AI-powered retail asset management tool.
China has launched its first connectivity standard for AI agents, effectively creating a 'digital ID card' system for autonomous AI bots. The standard aims to unify how AI agents identify and interact with each other across platforms. Thailand's Saha Group has also partnered with Japan's SoftBank to develop AI-powered services. Meanwhile, Japanese banks and tech firms are jointly building an AI chat tool for retail asset management.
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Amazon Prime Day's fourth and final day is bringing significant savings on tech hardware. Tom's Hardware reports the best SSD deals of Prime Day 2026, along with gaming monitor discounts. Prebuilt PC bundles and component upgrades remain the highlight. Deal-seekers have a last window to grab deep discounts before the sale closes.
AI-powered smart glasses are under scrutiny as shipments surge and privacy concerns grow. The world's first HDR10 smart glasses have been tested, while a BBC reporter found notable inaccuracies in AI glasses tested in Paris. China has introduced a voluntary industry code of conduct addressing fears around hidden recordings. The move comes as regulators worldwide grapple with balancing innovation and consumer privacy.