Xiaomi blacklisted by the US government
The US Department of Defense claims Xiaomi — along with the other 8 companies — is part of China’s ‘Military-Civil Fusion development strategy’, through which the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) uses the advanced technologies and expertise acquired and developed by civilian PRC companies, universities,…
Donald Trump Bans Chinese Apps
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps. The apps include popular payments platform Alipay, as well as QQ Wallet and WeChat Pay. The order, which takes effect in 45 days, says that the apps are being banned…
Telegram can be exploited to expose the exact location of users
When Telegram rolled out its Nearby Share feature, it touted it as a tool to get in touch with people without having to share their contacts, thus enhancing their privacy. Earlier this year, the messaging app rolled out the second version of the People…
Zoom says it’s being probed by SEC, two U.S. attorneys offices
Zoom says it’s being probed by SEC, two U.S. attorneys offices Zoom Video Communications stated it has offered data to a number of U.S. prosecutors and regulators concerning interactions with China and different abroad governments, in addition to safety and consumer privacy issues. The U.S….
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite goes official
Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite goes official with a 1.4″ display, GPS, and 9-day battery life Mi Watch Lite is finally official after several leaks suggesting its impending arrival. The Mi Watch Lite seems to be a rebranded model of the Redmi Watch unveiled in China…
Jio 5G Service in 2021
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd will lead the roll-out of 5G technology in India, implementing the service in the second half of 2021, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani said. The solution for the fifth-generation wireless service will be built indigenously, Ambani added. Jio has…
Samsung’s first ‘budget’ foldable phone
Samsung’s first ‘budget’ foldable phone could launch early next year The Galaxy Z Flip successor will apparently debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Q3 2021. A new report says Samsung is planning to launch three new foldable phones next year. Aside from successors…
Spotify launches ‘2020 Wrapped’ with new features!
Spotify launched its 2020 Wrapped personalised experience — the company’s popular year-end review of users’ favourite artists, songs, genres, and podcasts. This year, however, Spotify has made a few changes. For starters, Wrapped is exclusively available on mobile for Spotify users, while a web experience…
U.K. bans installation of new Huawei 5G equipment from September
Wireless carriers in the U.K. won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks after September 2021, the British government said Monday, hardening its line against the Chinese technology company. The deadline is part of a roadmap the British government is laying down to remove “high…
Samsung Galaxy 21 phone with wrap-around screen
This Samsung Galaxy 21 phone with a wrap-around screen would DESTROY every other flagship. Well, if it turns out to exist. Samsung’s new all-screen phone patent takes flight in these stunning new Galaxy S21 renders Samsung is continuing to work on futuristic smartphone form factors,…
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