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Huawei To Unveil Tri-Fold Device Right After Apple Event
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
The Chinese tech company Huawei announced this Monday that it will unveil its latest technology at an event on September 10th, just a few hours after Apple’s event.
According to TechRadar , the Chinese giant could reveal its tri-foldable phone as reported by multiple tech experts. Huawei did not provide details of the products it will exhibit but a few teasers revealed that the company has multiple surprises for its users.
“Huawei is about to release the world’s first three-fold mobile phone, which will be released at the same time as the iPhone 16 series,” said a user on X . According to 9to5Google , a few images of this new device have been leaked online.
Apple will host its event called It’s Glowtime in a few days, on September 9th. Rumors about a new foldable iPhone have also been spread on social media, but people will have to wait until that day at 10 a.m. PST to confirm.
Huawei will showcase its new products, including the ones in the Hongmeng Zhixing project, part of the HarmonyOS developments, the next day in China, not too long after It’s Glowtime .
“At 14:30 on September 10, Huawei will see the special brand grand ceremony and the launch of Hongmeng Zhixing’s new products. Please look forward to it!” wrote the company in Chinese on the Chinese social media platform Weibo.
Just like Apple Intelligence, Huawei has also been developing its generative AI feature called Harmony Intelligence. The Chinese company has also been developing smart watches and new technologies for health monitoring.
On X, Huawei shared a teaser with the most relevant developments of the new watch. “Prepare to witness the dawn of a new era in health & fitness technology in the latest chapter of #Huawei’s innovation journey!” wrote the company.
Prepare to witness the dawn of a new era in health & fitness technology in the latest chapter of #Huawei ‘s innovation journey! #InnovateForImpact #HuaweiHealth pic.twitter.com/T3NyOEihca — Huawei (@Huawei) September 2, 2024
Among the new features of the new smartwatch, the company highlighted its multi-region optical path design, multi-spacing optical path architecture, and ultra-opaque glass processing.
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Indian Embassy Rescues 47 Cyber Slaves From Dating Scam Operations
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
The Indian Embassy in Laos successfully rescued 47 Indian nationals who had been coerced into working as “cyber slaves” in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province. They were forced to participate in online scams targeting people in India, as announced today by the Indian Embassy.
Embassy of India successfully rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyberscam centres in Golden Triangle SEZ of Lao PDR. Detailed press release below: pic.twitter.com/Ap4BTJYP7c — India in Laos (@IndianEmbLaos) August 31, 2024
The Golden Triangle SEZ, located at the confluence of Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, has become notorious for illegal activities, including cyber fraud. Indian nationals have increasingly been lured to this region with false promises of jobs, as reported by the Financial Express (FE).
Upon arrival, their passports are confiscated, trapping them in a foreign country with no means of escape. They are then compelled to operate in cyber scam centers, often impersonating as women on dating apps to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
Those who fail to meet daily targets often face harsh consequences, including deprivation of food and rest, as reported by NDTV .
This incident is part of a larger pattern of exploitation that the Indian government is actively working to combat. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently raised the issue of Indian nationals being trafficked into cyber slavery during a discussion with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, said the FE.
In this latest rescue, 29 individuals were handed over to the embassy by Lao authorities following a crackdown on illegal activities in the Golden Triangle SEZ. Another 18 individuals sought help directly from the embassy, notes the FE.
Embassy officials traveled from Vientiane to Bokeo to coordinate with local authorities, ensuring the safe transfer of these prisoners to the capital.
Upon their arrival in Vientiane, the rescued nationals were provided with essential care, including accommodations and food. Indian Ambassador to Laos Prashant Agrawal personally met with the group to discuss their experiences and guide them through the process of returning to India, as reported by the FE.
The embassy has completed the necessary formalities with Lao authorities to facilitate their repatriation. As of now, 30 of the 47 rescued nationals have either returned to India or are in the process of doing so, with the remaining 17 awaiting final travel arrangements, said the FE.
The Embassy has issued a stern advisory to Indian nationals considering job opportunities in Laos, urging them to exercise caution and thoroughly verify offers to avoid falling prey to fraudulent schemes.
The advisory, available on the Embassy’s official website, includes detailed guidelines and encourages individuals to reach out to the Embassy if they have any concerns about job offers.
Please see our updated Advisory below, regarding fake job racket targeting Indian youth. More details at https://t.co/YAPkjZaOEo . We are also working closely with concerned authorities for safety and rescue of Indian nationals who fall victim to such crime syndicates. pic.twitter.com/1JON5Fakhv — India in Myanmar (@IndiainMyanmar) June 3, 2024
