huawei Federal Prosecutors Add Racketeering and Theft Charges to Huawei Case U.S. federal prosecutors expand their case against Chinese telecom giant Huawei by adding racketeering conspiracy and trade secret theft charges. The company dismisses the accusations as unfair competition tactics rather than legitimate law enforcement.
samsung Leaked Specs Reveal Major Upgrades for Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G A new spec leak details the differences between the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra 5G, showing how the Ultra model significantly outclasses its smaller siblings with superior cameras and storage.
huawei Huawei Reports Record $122 Billion Revenue Amid Ongoing U.S. Sanctions Huawei achieves record revenue and increased smartphone sales for 2019 despite facing heavy U.S. trade restrictions. The tech giant warns that survival is its top priority for 2020 as American pressure continues.
facebook Facebook Buys PlayGiga to Expand Cloud Gaming Efforts Facebook acquires Madrid-based cloud gaming startup PlayGiga for around 78 million euros to enhance its streaming capabilities. The move supports Facebook's broader strategy to grow its gaming business beyond traditional advertising revenue.
t-mobile Fourteen Attorneys General Challenge T-Mobile and Sprint Merger in Court A coalition of 14 attorneys general takes T-Mobile and Sprint to court over their proposed $26 billion merger, arguing it reduces competition and raises consumer prices. The three-week trial features top executives defending the deal as necessary to compete in the 5G race.
niantic Niantic Partners With Qualcomm to Build 5G Augmented Reality Glasses Pokémon GO creator Niantic teams up with Qualcomm to develop AR glasses powered by the new XR2 chipset. The collaboration aims to overcome current smartphone limitations by optimizing Niantic's Real World Platform for dedicated wearable hardware.
qualcomm Qualcomm Makes 5G Mandatory With New Snapdragon 865 Chip Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 865, a major smartphone processor that requires 5G connectivity for all flagship Android devices. This move forces manufacturers to adopt 5G as the new standard for premium phones.
qualcomm Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 865 and 765 Mobile Chips Qualcomm reveals its next-generation Snapdragon 865 and 765 processors at its annual Hawaii summit, bringing enhanced 5G capabilities and artificial intelligence to upcoming smartphones.
huawei Huawei Challenges FCC Equipment Ban in Federal Court Huawei files a lawsuit against the FCC to overturn a recent ban that prevents carriers from using federal funds to purchase its equipment, arguing the order violates the U.S. Constitution.
best tech Top Tech Innovations That Transformed the Past Decade The 2010s bring massive shifts from 3G networks and wired headphones to smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and real-time AI transcription. This retrospective highlights the fifteen best gadgets that redefine modern daily life despite growing privacy concerns.
fcc FCC Blocks Huawei and ZTE From Billions in US Telecom Funds The FCC unanimously votes to label Huawei and ZTE as national security risks, preventing rural carriers from using government funds to buy their equipment. The agency also proposes a mandate to strip existing Chinese hardware from US networks.
fcc FCC Approves T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Despite State Opposition The Federal Communications Commission gives the green light to a $26.5 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint. The deal faces an upcoming legal challenge from a coalition of state attorneys general.
fcc FCC Clears T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Amid Fierce Dissent Federal regulators approve the long-debated T-Mobile and Sprint merger, arguing it accelerates 5G deployment despite strong warnings that the deal reduces consumer choice and raises prices.
fcc FCC Proposes Ban on Huawei and ZTE Equipment Over Security Fears The Federal Communications Commission introduces a two-part proposal to ban telecommunications companies from using Huawei and ZTE equipment, citing national security threats. The plan blocks the use of federal funds for these purchases and requires the removal of already installed gear.
huawei Huawei Releases Foldable Mate X in China Amid Global Uncertainty Huawei launches its long-delayed foldable 5G smartphone in China for about $2,400, but keeps its international release plans under review. The company also celebrates shipping 200 million phones this year despite ongoing U.S. trade restrictions.