This year’s Morgan Stanley Tech, Media and Telecom conference lineup was stacked: Dario Amodei and Sam Altman (both in the middle of the Pentagon drama) Jensen Huang, Satya Nadella, and dozens of enterprise software CEOs trying to convince investors they’ll survive the AI reckoning. I spent a day on the ground covering it, and then […]
Continue ReadingAn Amazon facility on Amazon Prime Day in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon‘s website and shopping app were down for some users on Thursday, leaving consumers unable to check out, access account information or view product prices. Trouble on the […]
Continue ReadingThe Phone 4a Pro is Nothing’s official entry into a price segment that OnePlus once ruled in India. Here’s what I feel about the device.
Continue ReadingShares of optics maker Corning are tumbling Thursday, likely in response to comments from well-respected Broadcom CEO Hock Tan on the chipmaker’s earnings call the prior evening. But the market reaction seems like a clear-cut overreaction based on Corning’s own guidance and industry outlook. A key pillar of our investment thesis in Corning is the […]
Continue ReadingNew York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin and CEO and co-founder of Anthropic Dario Amodei speak onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The Department of Defense has officially informed Anthropic’s leadership that the […]
Continue ReadingThe Phone 4a brings Nothing’s signature design and a reasonable price, but is it worth the money? Here’s my first impressions. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 31,999 for the 8+128GB version, while the 8+256GB model costs Rs. 34,999 and the top-of-the-line 12+256GB model Rs. 37,999. The Phone (4a) will go on sale starting March […]
Continue ReadingVishal Garg, Better.com Source: Better.com The online mortgage platform Better has partnered with OpenAI to launch an app within ChatGPT that the companies said will dramatically reduce the time it takes to underwrite a mortgage or home equity loan, CNBC has learned exclusively. The app, to be announced later Thursday, takes Better’s mortgage engine and […]
Continue ReadingBroadcom‘s stock surged about 5% on Thursday as CEO Hock Tan touted strong demand for the company’s chips amid the artificial intelligence boom. He told analysts on Wednesday that he anticipates AI chip revenue in 2027 that’s “significantly in excess of $100 billion” as demand mounts for designing custom silicon. That far surpassed many bullish […]
Continue ReadingTraders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, March 3, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Cloud and software stocks were a rare bright spot amid Thursday’s market drop. The WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund (WCLD) gained 2.7%, putting the exchange-traded fund on track for its best day since April 24, when it jumped […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI CEO Sam Altman took subtle swipes at rival Anthropic on Thursday and said he thinks it’s “bad for society” if companies start abandoning their commitment to the democratic process because “some people don’t like the person or people currently in charge.” “The government is supposed to be more powerful than private companies,” Altman said […]
Continue ReadingThe Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station is preparing to release Japan’s HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft after four months docked. Using Canadarm2, the vehicle will detach, conduct additional experiments in orbit, and later deorbit, while astronauts continue biology and AI research onboard.
Continue ReadingAn Apollo humanoid robot prototype, made by Apptronik Inc., demonstrates its dexterity during a media day at the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Recently, Apptronik announced a $520 million funding round at a valuation north of $5 billion, with Alphabet‘s Google DeepMind […]
Continue ReadingNothing Phone 4a and Motorola Edge 70 compete in the midrange segment with AMOLED displays, triple rear cameras, and Android 16-based software. The Nothing Phone 4a features a Glyph Bar interface, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, periscope camera with up to 70x zoom, and a 5,400mAh battery. The Motorola Edge 70 offers a slimmer build, […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 05, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking News Some weeks in cybersecurity feel routine. This one doesn’t. Several new developments surfaced over the past few days, showing how quickly the threat landscape keeps shifting. Researchers uncovered fresh activity, security teams shared new findings, and a few unexpected moves from major tech companies also drew attention. Together, […]
Continue ReadingThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you’re concerned about automation impacting your job, I’m sorry to say this story Xiaomi’s humanoid robot “interns” probably won’t ease those worries. Stock futures are lower this morning. The three major indexes are coming off a winning day. Here […]
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The Hacker NewsMar 05, 2026Encryption / Data Protection Most organizations assume encrypted data is safe. But many attackers are already preparing for a future where today’s encryption can be broken. Instead of trying to decrypt information now, they are collecting encrypted data and storing it so it can be decrypted later using quantum computers. This […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a quick comparison of the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 3a based on their price in India, features and specifications. Both phones offer Nothing’s signature Glyph interface and feature triple rear camera units. They have AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates and similar dust and water resistance ratings. The new phone runs on the […]
Continue ReadingAnthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei speaks on an artificial intelligence panel during Inbound 2025 Powered by HubSpot at Moscone Center on in San Francisco, Sept. 4, 2025. Chance Yeh | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s decision to label Anthropic a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security” on Friday resulted in […]
Continue ReadingOppo’s upcoming Find N6 foldable is expected to launch in China in March, although the company has not revealed the exact date yet. Recent leaks suggest the phone may feature a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner LTPO screen with adaptive refresh rates. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI teased the release of the GPT-5.4 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Wednesday. The San Francisco-based AI giant said that the major update to the existing model could arrive soon, making it the fastest launch teaser after the launch of a major model. Interestingly, on Tuesday, the company released the GPT-5.3 Instant to all ChatGPT […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 05, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence A suspected Iran-nexus threat actor has been attributed to a campaign targeting government officials in Iraq by impersonating the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a set of never-before-seen malware. Zscaler ThreatLabz, which observed the activity in January 2026, is tracking the cluster under the name Dust […]
Continue ReadingOver the past few days, the Cupertino-based company has refreshed its iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and display product categories. Apple kicked off the week by unveiling the iPhone 17e, positioned as a more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup. The phone is powered by Apple’s A19 chip. The company also launched a […]
Continue ReadingNothing Headphone (a) was launched in the global markets on Thursday, as the latest addition to its over-ear audio lineup. The new headphones have been introduced alongside the Nothing Phone 4a series as the second over-ear offering from the UK-based brand. The headphones are positioned as a more expressive and affordable alternative to the flagship […]
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Organizations typically roll out multi-factor authentication (MFA) and assume stolen passwords are no longer enough to access systems. In Windows environments, that assumption is often wrong. Attackers still compromise networks every day using valid credentials. The issue is not MFA itself, but coverage. Enforced through an identity provider (IdP) such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp is said to be developing an optional premium tier called WhatsApp Plus for Android and iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the subscription could introduce new customisation tools, including themes, accent colours, and about 14 alternative app icons. Subscribers may also be able to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three […]
Continue ReadingSamsung has filed a design patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the US, which received registration approval earlier this month, on March 3. The patent document reveals the design of the purported clamshell-style foldable smartphone. The handset will reportedly feature two cover displays, along with a dual rear camera unit and an […]
Continue ReadingA Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images In the aftermath of the Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran, American allies in the Persian Gulf are hearing a sound that Ukrainian soldiers have long come to dread: the foreboding hum of the Shahed-136 […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 05, 2026Cyber Espionage / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Russian cyber campaign that has targeted Ukrainian entities with two previously undocumented malware families named BadPaw and MeowMeow. “The attack chain initiates with a phishing email containing a link to a ZIP archive. Once extracted, an initial HTA file […]
Continue ReadingAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei looks on after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images A group of former defense and intelligence officials and policy experts sent a letter on Thursday to Congress calling for an investigation […]
Continue ReadingNothing Phone 4a has been launched in India and other global markets, along with the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. The new smartphones are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart. The latest Phone 4a will be available for purchase in Black, Blue, Pink, and White colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s […]
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