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July 22, 2024, 3:05 PM

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Ben Schoon / 9to5Google:
Samsung tells US users that Samsung Messages will no longer come pre-installed on Galaxy phones, starting with the Flip6 and Fold6, in favor of Google Messages  —  After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages on Galaxy devices in favor of Google Messages.
Bloomberg:
Toronto-based AI startup Cohere raised a $500M Series D led by Canadian pension fund PSP at a $5.5B valuation, after raising $270M at a $2.2B valuation in 2023  —  The Canadian AI unicorn doesn't have a viral chatbot, but it's signed on hundreds of corporate clients.
Reuters:
Reeling from CrowdStrike-related outages, Delta has canceled 5,000+ flights, including 1,384 on Sunday and 700+ for Monday so far, according to FlightAware  —  Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) struggled to restore normal operations on Sunday after last week's crippling global cyber outage …
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Fanny Potkin / Reuters:
Sources: Nvidia is working with Inspur to launch and distribute “B20”, a new flagship AI chip for China that would be compatible with current US export controls  —  Nvidia (NVDA.O) is working on a version of its new flagship AI chips for the China market that would be compatible …
Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple's Eddy Cue has pushed TV+ studio chiefs to exert more control over budgets, hoping to change Apple's reputation as the biggest spender in town  —  The iPhone maker is starting to exert more control over its production partners  —  Netflix extended its lead over fellow streaming services …
Rebecca Spear / Windows Central:
Asus ROG Ally X review: easier to grip, comfortable to hold, nice black casing, games run smoothly, and improved, but not great, battery life, but no touchpads  —  Improved battery life, double storage, and more changes come with this refreshed handheld.  —  When you purchase through links …

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