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Chip manufacturers including Qualcomm, Intel, and Xilinx have reportedly been pressuring the US government to lift its ban on Chinese manufacturer Huawei so their businesses can continue. According to Reuters, executives from Intel and Xilinx have met with the US Commerce Department in order to discuss Huawei's placement on a trade- and security-related blacklist, which stops US companies from doing business with the Chinese company. Qualcomm has also reportedly told Commerce that Huawei's smartphones and servers do not pose as big a threat as its 5G networking equipment, Reuters says. This comes after reports that Google is urging the Trump administration not to ban it from doing business with Huawei, citing security concerns. According to Google, allowing Huawei to run a forked version of Android is a security issue, the Financial Times reports. Western Digital, meanwhile, is the latest company to say it's been forced to cut ties with Huawei due to the Trump blacklist, Nikkei … [Read more...] about Report: Qualcomm, Intel Lobby Government to Lift Huawei Ban

NEW DELHI: Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said telecom operators now have a much larger responsibility to safeguard their networks from cyberattacks and that they need to trust their vendors even more than before. “I think absolutely an operator has a much larger responsibility... for example, if they subcontract somebody to provide a backhaul line, they have to ensure that they are up to grips and do their part of it,” Magnus Ewebring, chief technology officer for Ericsson in Asia Pacific, told ET. The remarks come in the backdrop of Indian telecom operators seeking clarity over the participation of Chinese gear maker Huawei in 5G field trials and further in 5G commercial deployments. The Indian government, which has yet to take a final decision, has said that it will not compromise on the security of its telecom networks and that it accords high priority to data sovereignty. The US has been pressuring India to ban Huawei from the 5G development and … [Read more...] about Ericsson has a ‘message’ for Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio on safety

USB-C is great, and laptops like the MacBook and Pixelbook that only feature USB-C ports definitely look sleek. But let’s face it. There are a lot of peripherals and gadgets out there that require different types of connectors. Sure, you could fill your bag (or cover your desk) with adapters, but why not tighten things up with Anker’s Power Expand + 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Adapter? Featuring a pass-through USB-C charging port, two USB 3.0 ports, Ethernet, HDMI with the capability to stream in 4K, and a combo SD and micro SD card reader, you’ll have a hard time finding something you can’t connect. And right now, you can claim a 25% discount at checkout by using the code: HOWTOGEEK. That’s $29.99 instead of the usual $39.99. This offer won’t last, so go ahead and treat yourself! READ NEXT › How to Change Your Google Stadia Username and Avatar › How to Scan a Document in Windows 10 › How to Use the ps Command to Monitor Linux Processes … [Read more...] about Exclusive Deal: Charge, Connect, and Extend Your MacBook with this $29 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Adapter

Two-minute reviewThe iPhone 11 is something of a surprise - it brings more advanced technology (namely in the camera capabilities and the processing power under the hood) and yet offers it for less than the iPhone XR cost in 2018. It combines a large 6.1-inch display with a premium-feeling body, and comes in an array of colors too.The most eye-catching feature of the new iPhone is to the imaging capabilities: with two sensors on the rear, you can now take wider-angle snaps alongside the ‘normal’ main images. These sensors are 12MP each, and are raised from the rear of the phone in a square glass enclosure - which we’re not enamored with visually.The night mode is the most impressive part of the iPhone 11 imaging quality, bringing brightness and clarity to impossibly dark scenes, and the Portrait mode, defocusing the background, is improved on the new iPhone too.The design hasn’t updated much from the iPhone XR in 2018, although there are now six colors - … [Read more...] about iPhone 11 review

US-based electronics company HP has introduced the new Spectre series of Always Connected PCs in India. It has launched HP Spectre x360, HP Spectre x360 LTE and HP Spectre Folio LTE. All three products will be available at select HP World stores, HPShopping.in and other e-tailers. HP Spectre x360 comes in two colour options -- Dark Ash Grey and Poseidon Blue priced at Rs 1,09,990 and Rs 1,19,990, respectively. As far as the HP Spectre Folio LTE is concerned, the notebook comes in Cognac Brown colour at a price of Rs 1,99,990. The HP Spectre x360 LTE, on the other hand, is available in Dark Ash Grey colour at Rs 1,69,990. The new Spectre Folio and Spectre x360 Always Connected PCs are gigabit class LTE Intel based laptops and come with advanced connectivity feature that is more secure than traditional public Wi-Fi networks. The devices support a nano-SIM slot under the display for faster internet and data. The company has partnered with Reliance Jio for the same. Customers buying the … [Read more...] about HP launches Spectre x360, Spectre x360 LTE and Spectre Folio LTE, price starts at Rs 1,09,990