New Research Suggests the Universe Could Be Lopsided, Raising Cosmology Questions
New research suggests the universe may be asymmetric, challenging the long-accepted Lambda-CDM model and standard cosmology principles.
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Dark Matter May Interact with Cosmic Ghost Particles, Hinting at a Fundamental Breakthrough
New research suggests dark matter may interact with neutrinos, explaining why cosmic structures today are less clumpy than expected. This subtle interaction challenges the standard Lambda Cold Dark Matter model and could guide particle physics experiments. If confirmed, it would be a fundamental breakthrough, reshaping our understanding of the universe and the evoluti…
Continue ReadingGood news keeps coming for Nvidia but not the stock. Time to buy?
Shares of Nvidia have started the new year off flat as Wall Street skeptics ignore a string of positive developments that continue to boost our confidence in the stock and inform our advice for investors with and without positions. The most recent update came early Thursday morning, when Bloomberg reported that China will indeed allow […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp Worm Spreads Astaroth Banking Trojan Across Brazil via Contact Auto-Messaging
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Crime Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that uses WhatsApp as a distribution vector for a Windows banking trojan called Astaroth in attacks targeting Brazil. The campaign has been codenamed Boto Cor-de-Rosa by Acronis Threat Research Unit. “The malware retrieves the victim’s WhatsApp contact list and […]
Continue ReadingThis 2025 laggard is off to a strong start in 2026 — why the rally may not last
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. The Nasdaq tumbled Thursday as investors moved away from tech stocks. Meanwhile, the Dow advanced, and the S & P 500 was little changed. Investors shouldn’t make any sudden […]
Continue ReadingMusk, OpenAI lawyers trade barbs as lawsuit heads to trial
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to trial, further escalating his yearslong feud with the company and its CEO, Sam Altman. “We appreciate the Court’s thorough and fair consideration and look forward to trial,” Musk’s lead counsel, Marc Toberoff, told CNBC’s David Faber Thursday in a statement following a hearing with U.S. District Judge […]
Continue ReadingChina-Linked UAT-7290 Targets Telecoms with Linux Malware and ORB Nodes
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Threat Intelligence A China-nexus threat actor known as UAT-7290 has been attributed to espionage-focused intrusions against entities in South Asia and Southeastern Europe. The activity cluster, which has been active since at least 2022, primarily focuses on extensive technical reconnaissance of target organizations before initiating attacks, ultimately leading to the […]
Continue ReadingCrowdStrike buys identity security startup SGNL for $740 million in latest deal push
Founder and CEO of CrowdStrike George Kurtz speaks during the Live Keynote Pregame during the Nvidia GTC (GPU Technology Conference) in Washington, DC, on Oct. 28, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images CrowdStrike announced Thursday that it is buying identity management startup SGNL in a deal valued at nearly $740 million as the […]
Continue ReadingBest Premium Earbuds to Buy in 2026: AirPods Pro 3, Sony WF-1000XM5, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and More
Premium true wireless earbuds in India now focus on sound quality, smart noise cancellation, stable connectivity, comfort, and deeper ecosystem integration. Thislist highlights five top options in 2026: AirPods Pro 3 with health tracking and Apple Intelligence features, JBL Tour Pro 3 with a touchscreen smart case, Sony WF-1000XM5 for class-leading ANC, Sennheiser Mom…
Continue ReadingBest Smartphones in India With 80W or More Fast Charging Support: Oppo A6 Pro 5G, OnePlus 15R, Vivo X300 Pro, More
Smartphones with 80W fast charging can refill large batteries quickly compared to traditional chargers. If charging speed is your priority, you can consider options including the Oppo A6 Pro, OnePlus 15R, Oppo Find X9 Pro, Realme P4 Pro 5G, and Vivo X300 Pro. Some models come with a battery capacity of 7,000mAh or more.
Continue ReadingTrump’s defense spending plans, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s eyes-off driving push and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you can’t already tell from reading this newsletter, I’m a big cliché user. So with the S&P 500‘s first losing day of the year, maybe traders can seek solace from the age-old saying: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. […]
Continue ReadingNew Life Is Strange Game From Square Enix Leaked After PEGI Rating Surfaces
An unannounced Life is Strange game has been leaked via a now deleted PEGI listing. The game’s PS5 version was rated on the website, suggesting a new game in Square Enix’s narrative adventure series is on its way. Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the last game in the series, was released in 2024.
Continue ReadingGoogle is unleashing Gemini AI features on Gmail. Users will have to opt out
NurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images Google is adding more Gemini features to Gmail, providing upgrades like artificial intelligence-generated summaries of email threads, the company said Thursday. The company said its latest updates will be rolled out in phases, and some features will be turned on by default in inboxes, meaning users who don’t want […]
Continue ReadingThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News The internet never stays quiet. Every week, new hacks, scams, and security problems show up somewhere. This week’s stories show how fast attackers change their tricks, how small mistakes turn into big risks, and how the same old tools keep finding new ways to break in. Read on […]
Continue ReadingThe State of Trusted Open Source
Chainguard, the trusted source for open source, has a unique view into how modern organizations actually consume open source software and where they run into risk and operational burdens. Across a growing customer base and an extensive catalog of over 1800 container image projects, 148,000 versions, 290,000 images, and 100,000 language libraries, and almost half […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus Turbo 6, Turbo 6V Launched With 9,000mAh Battery, Snapdragon Chipsets: Price, Specifications
OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V have been launched in China with Snapdragon chipsets. The new lineup features 9,000mAh battery units and has IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. OnePlus Turbo 6 is launched in Light Chaser Silver, Lone Black and Wild Green (translated from Chinese) colourways.
Continue ReadingSpotify Launches Real-Time Listening Activity and Request to Jam Feature
Spotify has introduced two new Messages features, Listening activity and Request to Jam, to make music sharing more social. Listening activity lets users share what they are playing in real time with connected contacts, while Request to Jam allows Premium users to invite others into shared listening sessions. Free users can join Jams when invited. […]
Continue ReadingChatGPT vs Gemini Traffic Trend in 2025 Shows Why OpenAI Raised Code Red
In a post on X, Similarweb shared the “generative AI website worldwide traffic share” data. The web traffic analytics platform revealed how the footfall for various AI websites changed over the course of the last 12 months, or the entirety of 2025. One of the biggest takeaways was the decline of ChatGPT’s traffic share, which […]
Continue ReadingCisco Patches ISE Security Vulnerability After Public PoC Exploit Release
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cisco has released updates to address a medium-severity security flaw in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) with a public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20029 (CVSS score: 4.9), resides in the licensing feature and could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with […]
Continue ReadingResearchers Uncover NodeCordRAT Hidden in npm Bitcoin-Themed Packages
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cloud Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered three malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver a previously undocumented malware called NodeCordRAT. The names of the packages, all of which were taken down as of November 2025, are listed below. They were uploaded by a user named “wenmoonx.” “The bitcoin-main-lib and […]
Continue ReadingHonor Magic 8 Pro Air Launch Date Announced; Tipster Leaks Design, Colour Options
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air will be launched in China by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 19, the tech firm announced on Thursday via a social media post. However, the company has yet to reveal other details about the upcoming handset, like its specifications, features, design, and colourways. Separately, a tipster has shared the […]
Continue ReadingItel Zeno 20 Max Launched in India With Unisoc T7100 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Specifications
Itel Zeno 20 Max has been launched in India in three colour options. The new phone features a 5,000mAh battery and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. It has the Dynamic Bar feature and is equipped with the Unisoc T7100 chipset. It features a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ display and has an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Itel […]
Continue ReadingMotorola Teases Smartwatch Launch in India; Moto Watch Unveiled at CES Expected to Debut
Motorola recently unveiled several ecosystem products during the Lenovo Tech World showcase at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company has now teased the launch of one of the devices in India, too. A teaser shared on social media indicates that the company is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch in the country. While […]
Continue ReadingPoco M8 5G First Impressions
Based on our first impressions, the Poco M8 5G seems to be a thoughtfully planned successor to the disappointing M7 5G. On paper, there are indications that the phone is designed to address the needs of regular usage. But will it deliver on everything it claims to offer? Stay tuned for our full Poco M8 […]
Continue ReadingCoolify Discloses 11 Critical Flaws Enabling Full Server Compromise on Self-Hosted Instances
Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Container Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of multiple critical-severity security flaws affecting Coolify, an open-source, self-hosting platform, that could result in authentication bypass and remote code execution. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2025-66209 (CVSS score: 10.0) – A command injection vulnerability in the database backup functionality […]
Continue ReadingPoco M8 Pro 5G Launched Globally With 6,500mAh Battery, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC: Price, Features
Poco has launched the Poco M8 Pro 5G in select global markets alongside the Poco M8 5G, though it is not yet available in India. Priced from $299 (roughly Rs. 26,900), the phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers […]
Continue ReadingSony’s New Hyperpop Collection of PS5 Console Covers, DualSense Controllers Launches March
Sony has unveiled a new Hyperpop Collection of PS5 console covers and DualSense controllers, featuring three new striking designs. The new accessories will be launched in select regions in March, with pre-orders going live next week.
Continue ReadingGrok AI Scandal: X Faces Global Crackdown Over Non-Consensual Deepfakes
Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, has sparked a major controversy following an update to its image editing capability. The chatbot received a feature that allowed it to edit any public image posted on the social media platform. Soon after, several users began exploiting the feature by asking the AI […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s Patent Document Explores Unique Flip Phone With Reversible Design
Samsung reportedly filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) showing a different design for a foldable phone. The alleged sketches of the patent suggest that Samsung is planning to work on a reversible front-and-back flip phone design. The sketches show the device in different angles in folded and unfolded positions.
Continue ReadingApple Could Equip Future iPhone Cameras With Multispectral Imaging for Improved Image Processing
Apple is working on multispectral imaging technology, which it could potentially use in future generations of iPhone cameras, according to supply chain reports. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be evaluating components related to multispectral imaging, although it remains at infancy. This is expected to allow for the recording of a wider spectrum of […]
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