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    A quantum leap for computers

    Life, James Hein, Published on 22/02/2017

    » According to Prof Winfried Hensinger of the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, he and his team have the first practical design for a quantum computer. Like millions of others, I have struggled to come to an understanding of quantum mechanics and how a quantum computer might work.

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    Unleashing the power of AI

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/01/2024

    » The recent launches of more artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices, especially PCs and smartphones, provide consumers with AI assistants that will enable them to perform tasks conveniently and efficiently, according to tech analysts.

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    Gaming computer sales soar

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/10/2021

    » The market for gaming computers has experienced a surge in growth, driven by the rising number of gamers amid the pandemic along with those engaged in e-sports, which have recently been recognised as an official sport by authorities, according to tech pioneers.

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    McAfee to Sell Itself to a Private-Equity-Led Group

    Business, Published on 10/11/2021

    » McAfee Corp. said Monday it would be acquired by an investor group for around $12 billion in cash, about a year after the security-software company went public.

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    HP Sees Office Reopenings Lifting PC Demand

    Business, Published on 25/11/2021

    » HP Inc. reported strong earnings and gave an upbeat outlook on Tuesday, aided by office reopenings and an expectation for healthy consumer demand through the holiday shopping season despite supply shortages.

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    Google bets on offline stores

    Life, James Hein, Published on 09/06/2021

    » Google is looking to venture into the area where Microsoft failed but Apple still does well, the brick-and-mortar retail store. The first of these will be opened in Chelsea, New York, allowing customers to find their devices like Pixel phones and Pixelbooks, Fitbits and Nest at a physical location. All subject to the latest Covid rules of course.

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    Intel Could Find a New World of Complications with GlobalFoundries

    Business, Published on 19/07/2021

    » Pat Gelsinger is wasting no time putting his money where his mouth is.

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    Google lays claim to 'quantum supremacy'

    Business, Reuters, Published on 25/10/2019

    » BERLIN/SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc's Google says it has achieved a breakthrough in computing research by using a quantum computer to solve in minutes a complex problem that would take today's most powerful supercomputer thousands of years to crack.

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    Think twice before going with Huawei

    Life, James Hein, Published on 28/04/2021

    » The Chinese firm Huawei is in the limelight again for allegedly snooping on the Dutch prime minister's phone calls, with the information used to track down Chinese dissidents. This was a while back and it only came to light now because back then the Dutch were worried about exposure. Huawei was able to do this because they have core components in the Netherlands' mobile network. The result was that Huawei employees could not only listen in on any conversation but also identify those in the conversations across their 3G and 4G networks. Even today, the Chinese have admin-level access due to the network management outsourcing deal. Huawei strenuously denied any wrongdoing but those thinking that their 5G Huawei networks will be safe might want to rethink this or look very carefully at the access granted under the contracts.

  • News & article

    Think twice before going with Huawei

    Life, James Hein, Published on 28/04/2021

    » The Chinese firm Huawei is in the limelight again for allegedly snooping on the Dutch prime minister's phone calls, with the information used to track down Chinese dissidents. This was a while back and it only came to light now because back then the Dutch were worried about exposure. Huawei was able to do this because they have core components in the Netherlands' mobile network. The result was that Huawei employees could not only listen in on any conversation but also identify those in the conversations across their 3G and 4G networks. Even today, the Chinese have admin-level access due to the network management outsourcing deal. Huawei strenuously denied any wrongdoing but those thinking that their 5G Huawei networks will be safe might want to rethink this or look very carefully at the access granted under the contracts.

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