The best smartwatches of 2021

It’s been another bumper year for smartwatches, with manufacturers improving the technology that drives them while cramming in more features and better sensors. Here’s our pick of the best smartwatches of 2021.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Techn… Continue reading The best smartwatches of 2021

US warns that Chinese government is using ‘wide variety’ of methods, some illegal, to steal trade secrets

The Chinese government’s aggressive push to dominate emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology make Beijing the “primary strategic competitor” to the U.S., the National Counterintelligence and Security Center said in a notice published Friday. The threat from the Chinese government with respect to these technologies is particularly threatening to U.S. national security because of its “well-resourced and comprehensive strategy,” which employs “a wide variety of legal, quasi-legal, and illegal methods” in pursuit of both technology transfers and intelligence gathering, the notice warned. This information transfer takes place in the shadows—through traditional intelligence activities, intellectual property theft, co-opted insiders, front companies—but also through less overtly nefarious activity such as science and technology investments, academic collaboration, mergers and acquisitions, and legal and regulatory actions, according to the NCSC. The notice urged companies take steps to protect their “crown jewels,” with such measures as scrutinizing suppliers, partners, and investors, […]

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Lithuania warns firms not to use Xiaomi and Huawei smartphones after investigation finds security and censorship concerns

Lithuania’s National Cyber Security Centre, an agency within the country’s Ministry of National Defence, has warned companies and individuals of smartphone security risks following an investigation of devices manufactured by Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus… Continue reading Lithuania warns firms not to use Xiaomi and Huawei smartphones after investigation finds security and censorship concerns

Internet Society introduces MANRS initiative to improve the resilience and security of the routing infrastructure

The Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative, supported by the Internet Society, announced an Equipment Vendor Program to help reduce the most common threats to the Internet’s routing system. Founding participants in this new MANRS… Continue reading Internet Society introduces MANRS initiative to improve the resilience and security of the routing infrastructure

Huawei’s 5G series products expand multi-antenna technology to all bands and all scenarios

Huawei launched a series of 5G products and solutions oriented to “1+N” 5G target networks. Supercharged by innovation, these products and solutions will help promote multi-antenna technology to all bands and all scenarios to build leading … Continue reading Huawei’s 5G series products expand multi-antenna technology to all bands and all scenarios

Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 3

For more than a decade, China orchestrated a sophisticated espionage campaign against Nortel Networks, using Huawei, Chinese civilians working in Canada, and even organized crime gangs to steal important technical and operational information. When… Continue reading Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 3

Huawei launches its Android rival with a new tablet and smartwatch

Since being frozen out of dealings with US companies, Huawei phones and other gadgets have been unable to run the full-fat version of Android, complete with Google apps and the Play Store. Now it’s launched its own competitor: HarmonyOS.Continue Readin… Continue reading Huawei launches its Android rival with a new tablet and smartwatch

5G business smartphone shipments to grow steadily

5G business smartphone shipments will grow at a CAGR of 28% over the 2021-2026 forecast period, according to a Strategy Analytics forecast. High positive growth is expected in China, India, Australia, South Korea, UK, France, Germany, and the US, as 5G… Continue reading 5G business smartphone shipments to grow steadily