[ad_1] The US is bending its hardline stance on Huawei… if only very slightly. The Commerce Department has instituted a rule allowing American companies to participate in developing standards where Huawei is involved, such as 5G wireless, AI and self-driving cars. Not surprisingly, the move has its roots in pride and pragmatism. The US doesn’t […]
Category: wireless
Apple throws in free AirPods when you buy a Mac for college
[ad_1] The deal applies to the purchase of a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, iPad Pro or iPad Air. You can upgrade to AirPods with a wireless charging case for an additional $40, or if you’d rather have the AirPods Pro, those are available for an extra $90. Apple’s back to school promotions […]
The UK is cracking down on sales of fraudulent ‘anti-5G’ USB sticks
[ad_1] BioShield Distribution After tearing down the device, Pen Test Partners, a company that takes apart consumer electronics to test them for security vulnerabilities, found there wasn’t anything out of the ordinary about the USB key. It comes with a modest 128MB capacity, an inexpensive sticker and a 25-page PDF that repeats much of the material […]
UK reportedly aims to drop Huawei from 5G networks in 3 years
[ad_1] The UK’s decision to allow Huawei gear in its 5G networks may be short-lived. Officials talking to the Financial Times (via The Verge) say the UK government is planning to gradually phase out use of Huawei equipment in 5G networks, eliminating it entirely in 2023. According to the Daily Telegraph, which first broke the […]
Snag Jaybrid’s Tarah Bluetooth earbuds for $45 at Best Buy
[ad_1] Workout fanatics will find a lot to like about the Tarah. They’re IPX7-certified sweat- and water-resistant, and battery life comes in at about six hours. Thanks to the included fast charge feature, you can get an additional hour of playtime after just 10 minutes of charging. With the Jaybird app, you can tweak EQ […]
Virgin and O2 might merge to create a UK telecom giant
[ad_1] Two of the bigger telecoms in the UK are reportedly close to uniting. The Guardian sources say the owners of Virgin Media and O2, Liberty Global and Telefonica, are in talks for a UK joint venture that would unite their mobile, internet and TV efforts. The exact motivations for the union wouldn’t be clear, […]
Comcast and Verizon extend no-disconnect pledge through June 30th
[ad_1] Comcast and Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) are extending their pledges to keep people online as the US grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Both providers have announced that their no-disconnect policies will now last through June 30th for home, small business and wireless subscribers. As before, anyone who can’t pay their bills during the period […]
Samsung Galaxy Buds update adds handy Galaxy Buds+ features
[ad_1] If you happen to own a pair of Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds, you’ll now be able to do more with them. The company has released a new software update for the true wireless headphones that brings over a couple of features that were previously exclusive to the newer Galaxy Buds+. The most notable enhancement is […]
Verizon extends 15GB of additional mobile data through May
[ad_1] Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) will keep offering additional mobile data for a while longer to help people deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrier is adding another 15GB of LTE data to regular and small business shared data plans, including hotspots, for the entire month of May. You won’t have to do a thing […]
Senate panel wants stricter oversight of Chinese telecoms
[ad_1] American officials have stepped their scrutiny of China over the years. Team Telecom has asked the FCC to revoke China Telecom’s license, and it’s no secret that the US has clamped down on equipment makers like Huawei and ZTE. However, this panel could help foster an even more aggressive stance. It’s not certain this […]