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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel's top Democrat, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, noted that major U.S. retailers sell OnePlus devices for use on two U.S. wireless networks. The lawmakers said a recent analysis by a commercial company provided to the committee indicates that these devices may potentially collect and transmit extensive user data -- including sensitive personal information to servers under Chinese jurisdiction without explicit user consent. Shenzhen-based OnePlus did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The U.S. Commerce Department also did not immediately comment. BestBuy and both sell OnePlus phones for U.S. consumers, which operate on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks, the committee said. The lawmakers asked the department to task its Information and Communications Technology and Services program with investigating OnePlus phones, including to determine user data types collected by OnePlus devices without explicit user consent "including potential transfers of sensitive personal information and screenshots." Washington in recent years has cracked down on Chinese telecoms, revoking the authorization for China Telecom's U.S. subsidiary and others to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns. The Federal Communications Commission in November 2022 banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE as well as telecom and video surveillance equipment from Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
U.S. lawmakers urge probe into OnePlus phone security
WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. WHY IT MATTERS Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel's top Democrat, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, noted that major U.S. retailers sell OnePlus devices for use on two U.S. wireless networks. The lawmakers said a recent analysis by a commercial company provided to the committee indicates that these devices may potentially collect and transmit extensive user data -including sensitive personal information to servers under Chinese jurisdiction without explicit user consent. Shenzhen-based OnePlus did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The U.S. Commerce Department also did not immediately comment. CONTEXT BestBuy and both sell OnePlus phones for U.S. consumers, which operate on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks, the committee said. The lawmakers asked the department to task its Information and Communications Technology and Services program with investigating OnePlus phones, including to determine user data types collected by OnePlus devices without explicit user consent "including potential transfers of sensitive personal information and screenshots." Washington in recent years has cracked down on Chinese telecoms, revoking the authorization for China Telecom's U.S. subsidiary and others to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns. The Federal Communications Commission in November 2022 banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE as well as telecom and video surveillance equipment from Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus
WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. WHY IT MATTERS Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel's top Democrat, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, noted that major U.S. retailers sell OnePlus devices for use on two U.S. wireless networks. The lawmakers said a recent analysis by a commercial company provided to the committee indicates that these devices may potentially collect and transmit extensive user data -including sensitive personal information to servers under Chinese jurisdiction without explicit user consent. Shenzhen-based OnePlus did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The U.S. Commerce Department also did not immediately comment. CONTEXT BestBuy and both sell OnePlus phones for U.S. consumers, which operate on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks, the committee said. The lawmakers asked the department to task its Information and Communications Technology and Services program with investigating OnePlus phones, including to determine user data types collected by OnePlus devices without explicit user consent "including potential transfers of sensitive personal information and screenshots." Washington in recent years has cracked down on Chinese telecoms, revoking the authorization for China Telecom's U.S. subsidiary and others to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns. The Federal Communications Commission in November 2022 banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from Huawei and ZTE as well as telecom and video surveillance equipment from Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co.
Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Chinese brand catches tailwind with powerful, pricier handheld fans
Cool business: Jisulife's Ultra 2 handheld fan, left, and the Pro 1S, which features an LED display and offers up to 40 hours of battery life. (Jisulife) CK TAN TOKYO -- A Chinese manufacturer is finding success after turning cheap, toy-like portable fans into sleek gadgets priced several times more, in an example of how brands from the world's No. 2 economy are raising their game and establishing themselves globally. Capitalizing on China's lithium-battery dominance and e-commerce prowess, Shenzhen-based Jisulife offers its handheld fans in over 40 countries, with exports accounting for 80% of sales.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Paris Hilton snags Mark Wahlberg's extravagant former megamansion in CA for $63M
A couple years after actor Mark Wahlberg unloaded his massive, nearly 30,000-square-foot megamansion for $55 million, another superstar picked it up for a higher price of $63 million. Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum. And it was her brother, Barron Hilton, and his partner and co-CEO Tessa Hilton who helped them purchase the Beverly Park home by being their representatives, according to a news release. Ginger Glass and Alexandra Glass at Compass represented the sellers. 'From the first walk-through, it was clear how special this home was. It's timeless, and rooted in a community that already means so much to them. We're excited to see it become part of their story,' Barron said. While the estate was owned by an LLC linked to Shenzhen-based business mogul Xu Hang, Mansion Global reported, the 'Four Brothers' actor attempted to sell it for a much pricier number in 2022 — $87.5 million, the Sacramento Bee reported. One of the main features that drew in the heiress and her husband happened to be the neighborhood, the release noted. 'Helping Paris and Carter find their home here was a full-circle moment. Beverly Park has always been one of LA's most iconic neighborhoods, and this estate felt like the right fit—private, grand, and built for family,' Tessa said.
