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HTC’s ex-VP of product design suspected of leaking HTC secrets to China’s Chengdu government
New details regarding the fraud and trade secret theft at HTC points to Thomas Chien working with China’s Chengdu government set up a mobile phone design firm in the region. HTC became suspicious when Thomas Chien flew to the region several times during the first half of the year even though HTC does not conduct any business there. Allegedly, the Chengdu government…
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Exiting members of HTC’s design team arrested for fraud, stealing trade secrets
HTC just can’t seem to catch a break. A handful of HTC’s design team resigned form their jobs this week after claiming their mid-year bonuses. The group of designers is in the process of setting up their own mobile design firm in China under the name “Xiaoyu.” Those leaving the company include Vice President of Product…
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HTC One is tough to take apart unless you work at HTC
The HTC One is possibly the most elegant phone on the market today, but that brilliant design comes with a drawback from the community; it’s hard to open this baby up. Many sites that tear equipment apart for fun and post about their experience of turning fine pieces of equipment into piles of junk have deemed…