WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature aimed at improving call quality on its platform. As per a feature tracker, the Meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a built-in noise cancellation system for voice and video calls. The feature was spotted in a recent WhatsApp beta for Android update and is expected to […]
Continue ReadingDeath Stranding 2 has officially arrived on PC. It brings Hideo Kojima’s ambitious sequel to a wider audience beyond consoles. The sequel to the 2019 game once again puts players in the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, returning to its signature “delivery-driven” gameplay. Now available on PC, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers enhanced […]
Continue ReadingUnveiled this week at Nvidia GTC 2026, the new version is not being pitched simply as an upscaling tool or a frame-generation feature. Instead, Nvidia says DLSS 5 uses real-time neural rendering to change how light, materials, and surfaces appear on screen, pushing game visuals closer to what the company calls “photoreal” graphics.
Continue ReadingEuropean companies that import semiconductors from Asia are tapping into backup stores and paying more for deliveries as the Iran war causes disruption to air freight routes through the Middle East, industry insiders have told CNBC. The Iran war has caused turmoil to cargo routes as shipping and airports have been targeted since the war […]
Continue ReadingVivo X300 Ultra will be launched in China on March 30 at 7 pm local time (4:30 pm IST). The smartphone maker will also unveil the new Vivo X300s on the same day. The tech firm has also revealed the design of the Vivo X300s, which is shown to feature a Zeiss-tuned triple rear camera, […]
Continue ReadingiQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Z11 and iQOO Z11x will launch in China on March 26. The Z11 is expected to feature a 9020mAh battery, a 165Hz display, and a Dimensity 8500 chipset, with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It may support 90W charging and be priced between CNY 2,000 (roughly Rs. […]
Continue ReadingFortnite has officially returned to the Google Play Store for Android users worldwide, marking the end of a years-long absence following Epic Games’ dispute with Google. The popular battle royale title was removed from Google Play in 2020, when Epic introduced its own in-app payment system that bypassed Google’s billing policies, triggering a legal battle […]
Continue ReadingRussia plans to launch the Venera-D mission to Venus in 2036. The mission will include an orbiter, balloon probe and lander to study Venus’s atmosphere, clouds and surface, while searching for possible microbial life and continuing the legacy of Soviet Venus exploration.
Continue ReadingChina is making a big push for widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, and the nation’s tech powerhouses are holding public events to help everyday people get OpenClaw, the viral personal digital assistant. “It seems everyone around me – my colleagues and friends — has it,” new user Gong Sheng said as he waited to get […]
Continue ReadingMicron said revenue almost tripled in the latest quarter as results topped analysts’ estimates. The stock slipped in extended trading. Here’s how the company did relative to LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: $12.20 adjusted vs. $9.31 expected Revenue: $23.86 billion vs. $20.07 billion expected Micron is benefiting from soaring demand for Nvidia graphics processing units […]
Continue ReadingAn amazon worker unloads packages on November 29, 2024 in New York City. David Dee Delgado | Getty Images Amazon on Wednesday addressed its business relationship with the U.S. Postal Service, saying in a blog post that recent contract renewal negotiations with the carrier fell apart in December when it “abruptly walked away at the […]
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their involvement in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) worker scheme with an aim to defraud U.S. businesses and generate illicit revenue for the regime to fund its weapons of mass […]
Continue ReadingEvery weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. 1. Stocks tumbled on Wednesday following hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data and rising oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict. Brent crude , the international benchmark, crept back up after […]
Continue ReadingMark Zuckerberg attends the UFC 320 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Oct. 4, 2025. Chris Unger | Ufc | Getty Images Meta on Wednesday launched a new program aimed at luring top creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook, offering guaranteed pay and boosted reach. The Creator Fast Track program offers social media […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 18, 2026Network Security / Ransomware Amazon Threat Intelligence is warning of an active Interlock ransomware campaign that’s exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-20131 (CVSS score: 10.0), a case of insecure deserialization of user-supplied Java byte stream, which could […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) models in the GPT-5.4 family on Tuesday. Dubbed GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, the two smaller AI models are faster compared to the larger models in the family, and are aimed at low-latency workloads. Some of the key strengths of these models include coding proficiency, computer use, multimodal […]
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When a Magecart payload hides inside the EXIF data of a dynamically loaded third-party favicon, no repository scanner will catch it – because the malicious code never actually touches your repo. As teams adopt Claude Code Security for static analysis, this is the exact technical boundary where AI code scanning stops and client-side runtime execution […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 18, 2026Network Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have warned about the risks posed by low-cost IP KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse over Internet Protocol) devices, which can grant attackers extensive control over compromised hosts. The nine vulnerabilities, discovered by Eclypsium, span four different products from GL-iNet Comet RM-1, Angeet/Yeeso ES3 KVM, Sipeed NanoKVM, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Meta Horizon Worlds is being displayed on a smartphone screen, and the Meta logo is in the background in Chania, Greece, on August 9, 2024. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Meta announced Tuesday that it is shutting down Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality social network for Quest VR headsets that was once […]
Continue ReadingThe Realme C100i has appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification platform with model number RMX5377, confirming 4G LTE support ahead of launch. The device has also surfaced on TKDN and EEC listings. Online retail listings suggest it may feature a 6.8-inch display, up to 4GB RAM, and a 6,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, a Realme C100 5G variant […]
Continue ReadingDemand for new AI data centers is surging, but they can’t build themselves. Big Tech is funneling billions into building out these specialized facilities, with the four hyperscalers, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, committing nearly $700 billion in combined capex spending this year to fund these developments. Amazon said last month that it’s committing $12 […]
Continue ReadingMarshall has launched the Bromley 450 party speaker in India, priced at Rs. 74,999. The portable Bluetooth speaker offers 360-degree sound, integrated stage lights, and support for microphone and instrument inputs. It features multiple drivers, Class D amplifiers, and supports Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast. The speaker includes a replaceable LFP battery with over 40 hou…
Continue ReadingThe Oppo Find X9s is expected to be launched in China soon as the latest addition to the Find X9 series. However, a leak suggests that it could be joined by a Pro variant. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the upcoming handset, dubbed the Find X9s Pro, is said to have been spotted on a […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy S26 FE, Galaxy M47 5G, and Galaxy F70 Pro 5G have been spotted on the GSMA database with model numbers SM-S741B/DS, SM-M476B/DS and SM-E476B/DS, respectively. The appearance of new Galaxy smartphones on the GSMA website suggests that Samsung has begun work on its next set of mid-range smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will […]
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Ravie LakshmananMar 18, 2026Vulnerability / Data Protection Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw impacting the GNU InetUtils telnet daemon (telnetd) that could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-32746, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10.0. It has been […]
Continue ReadingTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has shared his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gaming industry. In a recent interview, the executive stated that while AI can assist developers in creating content, it is not expected to contribute to the development of blockbuster gaming titles. Zelnick’s comments come at a time […]
Continue ReadingThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. And happy first day on the job to Josh D’Amaro, who today replaces Bob Iger as Disney’s CEO. CNBC’s Lillian Rizzo has more on what’s in store for the Mouse House’s new leader. Stock futures are rising this morning. All […]
Continue ReadingSanjay Mehrotra, president and chief executive officer of Micron Technology Inc., during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Micron Technology Inc. semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Heather Ainsworth | Bloomberg | Getty Images Micron saw its stock triple in 2025, and it’s up nearly 62% so far […]
Continue ReadingPoco X8 Pro, OnePlus Nord 5, and Realme 16 Pro compete in India’s mid-range segment with AMOLED displays, large batteries, and capable chipsets. The Poco X8 Pro offers a 120Hz display, Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, and 100W charging. The OnePlus Nord 5 features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 144Hz display, and 6,800mAh battery. The […]
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