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The premium OLED TV uses quantum dots, an advanced color tech that Samsung also uses in its QLED TVs. New 2023 Samsung OLED TVs are just starting to hit the market, but they're considerably more expensive than the S95B. Deal Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED 4K TV Samsung's high-end 4K OLED TV uses quantum dots to achieve some of the best color performance on the market. Steven Cohen/InsiderLike other Samsung TVs, the S95B uses the Tizen operating system rather than interfaces like Roku, Fire TV, or Android TV. AmazonThe Samsung S95B is an excellent buy for anyone who wants a high-end TV under $2,000.

☆ China says it ‘firmly opposes’ a potential forced sale of TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

China’s commerce ministry said Thursday that a forced sale of TikTok would “seriously damage” global investors’ confidence in the United States. “If the news [about a forced sale] is true, China will firmly oppose it,” Shu Jueting, a spokeswoman for the ministry, told a Thursday news conference in Beijing, adding that any potential deal would need approval from the Chinese government. “The sale or divestiture of TikTok involves technology export, and administrative licensing procedures must be performed in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations,” she said. “The Chinese government will make a decision in accordance with the law.”Previously, Beijing didn’t weigh in directly on a potential forced sale. Chinese regulators first added algorithms to the restricted list of technologies in August 2020, when the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok unless it was sold.

China and U.S. flags are seen near a TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken July 16, 2020. Florence Lo | ReutersBEIJING — China says it would "strongly oppose" a forced sale of TikTok, making clear the government's involvement with the social media giant that's trying hard to distance itself from Beijing authorities. ByteDance did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Chinese Commerce Ministry's remarks. But the commerce ministry's claim of control over a TikTok sale or spinoff indicates Beijing wants to be involved. When asked about the commerce ministry's remarks Thursday, TikTok's CEO said the app isn't available in mainland China and is based in Los Angeles.

[1/2] Staff members chat behind Chinese and U.S. flags displayed at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Florence LoBEIJING, March 23 (Reuters) - China has never deliberately pursued a trade surplus with the United States, Shu Jueting, a commerce ministry spokesperson, said on Thursday, despite signs that China is continuing to reduce its reliance on American exports. She said this was needed to "create the conditions for enterprises from both sides to expand trade cooperation and reduce the trade deficit through dialogue". The goods trade gap with China widened $29.4 billion to $382.9 billion in 2022. Trade tensions between the United States and China have been simmering ever since the US-China Phase One Trade Deal expired at the end of 2021.

You can still buy the Apple Watch Series 3, even though Apple no longer supports it. For a budget Apple Watch with better value, we recommend the 2022 Apple Watch SE instead. Apple Watch SE (2022) The second-generation Apple Watch SE is Apple’s new reigning budget smartwatch. Antonio Villas-BoasThe 2022 Watch SE replaced the Series 3 as the entry-level Apple Watch. Considering that the Apple Watch Series 3 is still functional and very good for the most basic tasks, some buyers might overlook its discontinued support.

☆ China renews pledge for wider market access for foreign investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday it will continue to push for the relaxation of market access for foreign investors, renewing efforts to lure foreign capital as the world's second-largest economy emerges from three years of COVID disruptions. As China reopens after dropping its zero tolerance policy for COVID-19 in December, convincing foreign investors to return to China will help reinvigorate an economy that grew at its slowest rates last year in half a century. China will "help foreign companies seize the opportunity to deepen their presence in China," Shu Jueting, a commerce ministry spokesperson, told reporters. Shu told reporters that China will also "steadily expand institutional openness." China's fresh efforts to court foreign investors and businesses also came as global uncertainties, from wars to bank crises, push them to search for new safe havens.

Available for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the new color is available for preorder today and goes on sale on March 14. Apple iPhone 14 (Yellow) Yellow is a new color option for the standard iPhone 14. Apple iPhone 14 Plus (Yellow) The iPhone 14 Plus now comes in yellow. Along with the yellow iPhone 14, Apple also added a new canary yellow silicone case for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. The safety features are included in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus for two years.

☆ Pfizer in talks to buy cancer drugmaker Seagen - WSJ
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) is in early-stage talks to acquire cancer drugmaker Seagen Inc (SGEN.O) in a potential multi-billion dollar deal, the Wall Street Journal reported, after advanced discussions between Merck (MRK.N) and Seagen fell through last year. Seagen had a market capitalization of roughly $30 billion, as of Friday's close. Its shares have fallen nearly 10% since July, when the deal talks with Merck were first reported. Pfizer declined to comment on the WSJ report, while Seagen did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Merck, which bought ADC-maker Imago BioSciences for $1.35 billion in November, is unlikely to show renewed interest in Seagen, analysts said.

Samsung is offering three different versions of the Galaxy Book3: The Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360, and Book3 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra The Galaxy Book3 Ultra is Samsung’s top-tier Galaxy Book laptop. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a laptop/tablet hybrid. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 The Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is a high-end laptop/tablet hybrid. Samsung Galaxy Book3 ProOf the three models, the Galaxy Book3 Pro is Samsung's budget option.

For example, if you preorder the 512GB of the S23 Ultra, it'll cost the same as the 256GB model. How to get up to $100 credit with a Samsung Galaxy S23The S23 series includes (from left to right) the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. If you're hoping to save even more on the new Galaxy S23, you'll want to consider trading in your old smartphone. When will the Samsung Galaxy S23 be available? Though preorders are open now, the Samsung Galaxy S23 will not be available until February 17.

Samsung's new flagship Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra phones get a processor boost. While the new Galaxy 23 series follows in the footsteps of last year's S22, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, and S23 received slight updates to their design. Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) The Galaxy S23 (2023) is the entry model in Samsung's flagship smartphone series. Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) The Galaxy S23+ is a larger-screen version of the S23 (6.6 inches versus 6.1). Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) The Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) is Samsung's most powerful smartphone to date.

January 22 marks the start of the Lunar New Year in 2023, an auspicious time for many people. We've rounded up an assortment of fun products to celebrate the year of the rabbit. Also known as Chinese New Year, it is a two-week event, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 5. In addition, Chinese New Year is a two-week event, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 5. Even if you don't celebrate, we've curated a list of fun gifts to mark the year of the rabbit.

☆ Deliveroo achieves breakeven in second half
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - British meal delivery company Deliveroo (ROO.L) said it achieved breakeven in adjusted earnings in the second half, boosting its margin for the year to a better-than-expected -1%, and it expected continued improvement in 2023. Founder and chief executive Will Shu said Deliveroo had delivered "significant improvements in profitability whilst also still delivering growth in a difficult macroeconomic environment". The loss-making company, which pulled out of Australia and the Netherlands in 2022, had previously expected its earnings margin for the year to be between -1.2% and -1.5%. The company, which competes with Just Eat Takeaway (TKWY.AS) and Uber Eats, will report its 2022 results on March 16. ($1 = 0.8110 pounds)Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by Kate Holton and Sarah YoungOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Timothy York knows what works to treat his decadeslong opioid addiction: Suboxone, a medication that effectively quiets cravings. Since York arrived in federal prison in 2008, he has been held in a series of facilities awash with contraband drugs and violence. Yet the federal prisons are treating only a fraction — less than 10% — of the roughly 15,000 prisoners who need it, according to the bureau’s estimates. Some say the issues stem from a culture at the bureau that is skeptical of addiction medication and pits staff against prisoners. He was using an underground supply of Suboxone at USP-Coleman, the federal prison in Florida where he was incarcerated, but it was erratic.

☆ China will move to protect its firms following U.S. telecoms ban
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING, Dec 1 (Reuters) - China opposes the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's ban on new Chinese telecommunications equipment sales, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, vowing to adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights of its domestic firms. The Biden administration on Friday banned the sale or import of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE (000063.SZ), citing national security risks. Washington designated five Chinese companies to the so-called "covered list" in March 2021: Huawei, ZTE, telecoms firm Hytera Communications Corp, video surveillance firm Hikvision and surveillance equipment maker Dahua. The commission said the following June that it was considering banning all equipment authorisations for the firms on the list. Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao expressed concerns over U.S. trade restrictions against China during a recent talk with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Shu said last week.

☆ China decoupling takes one step forward, one back
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Pete Sweeney | Thomson Reuters | Asia Economics Editor Pete Sweeney Joined Reuters Breakingviews In Hong Kong In September Previously He Served As Reuters' Chief Correspondent For China Economy | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

It has pushed for reshoring production of electric vehicles and silicon chips, and legislated to delist Chinese companies from New York. Europe, Japan, Australia and India have implemented their own measures ranging from restrictions on Chinese investment, excluding equipment from telecoms networks, and banning consumer apps. The impact the pandemic has had on Chinese supply chains has retroactively validated the push to separate. For politicians who hope to replicate the Chinese supply chain via tax tweaks, subsidies and sanctions, it’s worth remembering China started building out the requisite logistical infrastructure in the 1980s. Non-financial outbound direct investment in the same 10-month period rose 10.3% year-on-year to 627.4 billion yuan, Shu said.

☆ Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Nick Carey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

"All Chinese EV makers want to achieve Euro NCAP five-star ratings in order to be more competitive in the European market," said Brian Gu, president of Chinese EV maker Xpeng (9868.HK). Perhaps more importantly for sales, high safety ratings also open up the potentially huge corporate car fleet market for Chinese EV makers. European carmakers are also pursuing five-star ratings for their EVs and hybrids, from BMW's (BMWG.DE) iX to Volkswagen's (VOWG_p.DE) ID.4 and ID.5. But almost half the Chinese cars sold were EVs, according to Inovev, giving them a 5.8% share of Europe's fully-electric vehicle market. Inovev vice-president Jamel Taganza said all Chinese cars sold in Europe would be EVs within a few years, with more lower-cost models on the way.

☆ China to adopt consensus reached in talks with United States, ministry says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING, Nov 17 (Reuters) - China will adopt key consensus measures decided in talks between President Xi Jinping and U.S. counterpart Joe Biden, the Asian nation's commerce ministry said on Thursday. Sound and stable development for China and U.S. economic and trade co-operation will benefit both countries and the world, ministry spokesperson Shu Jueting told a regular news conference in the Chinese capital. Referring to talks held at a summit of the G20 grouping in the Indonesian resort island of Bali, Shu added that both countries should work together and create conditions for economic and trade co-operation. "We will carefully implement key consensus reached by both leaders and will publish information in time when we have it," Shu added. Reporting by Ellen Zhang and Liz Lee; Editing by Clarence FernandezOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ US curbs on China's microchip industry could throttle Xi Jinping's tech ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

One dramatic, and potentially disruptive aspect of the rules is the ban on American citizens and legal residents working with Chinese chip firms. The ban could lead to a mass resignation of top executives and core research staff working at Chinese chip firms, which will hit the industry hard, Dong from Georgetown University said. So far it’s not clear exactly how many American workers there are in China’s domestic chip industry. At Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China (AMEC), one of the country’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, at least seven executives, including founder and chairman Gerald Yin, hold US citizenship, the latest company documents show. But some Western suppliers have already started preparing to halt sales to China in response to the US export curbs.

Adobe's Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2023 add creative features that require no editing experience. Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere Elements 2023 cost $100 each or bundled for $150. You can also upgrade from any previous version for $80 for either Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements, or both for $120. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 & Premiere Elements 2023 For the 2023 version, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements have been optimized for faster performance, especially on Apple M1 computers. Improved performance on Apple M1 computersAdobe said Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2023 have faster launch times — up to 70% — on Macs that use Apple's M1 processor.

Convicted NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere was attacked by a fellow inmate and sex offender before being wrongly punished for the incident, his attorneys said in a lawsuit. Raniere has limited knowledge of the assault.”Raniere was “given a disciplinary ticket for ‘fighting’ ” and placed in the prison’s Special Housing Unit. Withers, the alleged attacker, is serving 18 years for his convictions linked to a sex trafficking operation. “The BOP is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all inmates in our population, our staff, and the public. Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison following his 2019 conviction on federal sex trafficking, racketeering and possession of child pornography charges.

Yale's new Assure Lock 2 series of smart locks can be controlled via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The Assure Lock 2 will also support Matter, the upcoming smart-home protocol. Yale Assure 2 Lock (Keyless Touchscreen) Yale's second-generation Assure Lock 2 smart lock is smaller and sleeker. The Yale Assure Lock 2 smart lock comes as keypad or touchscreen models, and keyed or keyless. The good news is that both modules are compatible with the previous Assure lock.

T-Mobile also delivers faster data speeds than AT&T. You could justify paying more for AT&T for better coverage in rural areas. However, coverage is more important than data speeds, let alone monthly cost savings. And likewise, for AT&T, you might think that spending more may guarantee better coverage, but that's not always the case, as some areas are better served by T-Mobile. Be sure to also read about how's T-Mobile's plans compare to Verizon's.

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OLED TVs consistently deliver some of the most impressive picture quality on the market, making OLED displays top contenders for the best TV year after year. Sony's OLED models, in particular, continue to impress me with their accurate images and advanced processing. The "QD'' stands for quantum dot, which is a color technology that's usually only found on LCD TVs. By combining quantum dot tech's superior color capabilities with OLED's infinite contrast, Sony hopes to bring a new level of performance to its TV lineup. I'll need to spend more time with the display to offer a full verdict, but the A95K delivers on its promise of expanded color performance, even if those improvements can be subtle.

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We've rounded up an assortment of fun products to celebrate the year of the rabbit. Also known as Chinese New Year, it is a two-week event, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 5. In addition, Chinese New Year is a two-week event, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 5. Even if you don't celebrate, we've curated a list of fun gifts to mark the year of the rabbit. Here are the 14 best Lunar New Year gifts:

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