htc HTC Drops Budget Exodus 1s to Expand Blockchain Phone Lineup HTC expands its blockchain smartphone lineup with the budget-friendly Exodus 1s, a $244 device that allows users to run a full Bitcoin node. The phone features low-end specs but provides an affordable entry point into cryptocurrency hardware wallets.
htc HTC Launches Budget Exodus 1s Phone That Runs a Full Bitcoin Node HTC introduces the Exodus 1s, an affordable smartphone capable of running a full Bitcoin node to validate transactions independently. The device aims to put a decentralized personal bank directly into users' pockets for under $250.
htc New HTC CEO Admits Company Stopped Innovating on Smartphones HTC's new CEO Yves Maitre openly acknowledges that the company stopped innovating on smartphone hardware while competitors surged ahead. He blames a critical timing mistake involving a heavy shift of R&D funds into virtual reality.
htc New HTC CEO Yves Maitre Faces Uphill Battle Amid Ongoing Losses HTC's new chief executive Yves Maitre takes the reins after five consecutive quarterly losses and major layoffs. He discusses leveraging 5G and VR to revive the struggling smartphone maker.
htc HTC Unveils Budget-Friendly Exodus 1s to Democratize Blockchain Access HTC announces a more affordable version of its blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s, aimed at emerging markets and crypto newcomers. The company also opens the source code for its secure Zion Vault software to outside developers.
google Google Launches $399 Pixel 3a to Combat Slumping Smartphone Sales Google introduces the budget-friendly Pixel 3a for $399 to address recent Pixel sales headwinds and prove that software innovation matters more than premium hardware.
valve Valve Reveals Index VR Headset Launch Date and Controller Details Valve accidentally reveals key details about its upcoming Index VR headset, confirming a June 15 launch alongside its Knuckles controllers. The high-end device features integrated headphones as it prepares to compete with Oculus and HTC.
htc HTC Unveils 5G Hub Tablet Hybrid for Sprint Network HTC introduces the 5G Hub at MWC 2019, combining a 20-user mobile hotspot with a 5-inch Android tablet. The device allows users without 5G phones to access Sprint's upcoming high-speed networks.