Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said on Monday that although gaming consoles are not going away, the industry is moving toward PCs in the next decade. “I think it’s moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed,” Zelnick told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “But if you define console as the property, not […]
Continue ReadingThe sub-Rs. 20,000 gaming segment now includes powerful phones like the iQOO Z10R 5G, Oppo K13 5G, Moto G86 Power 5G, Vivo T4x 5G, and Redmi 15 5G. These models offer smooth high-refresh-rate displays, capable chipsets, reliable cooling systems, large batteries, and AI-enhanced cameras. All five devices support 5G and run Android 15–based software. With […]
Continue ReadingNvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang reacts during a press conference at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju on October 31, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Here are five key things investors need to know to […]
Continue ReadingNov 17, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News This week showed just how fast things can go wrong when no one’s watching. Some attacks were silent and sneaky. Others used tools we trust every day — like AI, VPNs, or app stores — to cause damage without setting off alarms. It’s not just about hacking anymore. […]
Continue ReadingJensen Huang attends a reception for the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, at St James’ Palace in London, Brirain, Nov. 5, 2025. Yui Mok | Via Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed in October that his company has $500 billion in orders, in 2025 and 2026 combined, for its chips that are at the […]
Continue ReadingOppo Reno 15 series, including the Reno 15 Pro and the standard Reno 15, was launched in China on Monday, during the company’s November launch event. Both handsets feature a triple rear camera unit housed inside a square camera module. The Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 are powered by a MediaTek chipset. The phones […]
Continue ReadingCall forwarding service is a useful tool for times when you are busy in a meeting and can not attend a call, when you are not in the network coverage area, when your phone has run out of battery, or when you leave a call unanswered. All major telecom service providers (TSPs) in India, including […]
Continue ReadingVivo is preparing to launch the S50 series in China this December, confirmed through a quiet pre-reservation page rather than a major announcement. The exact date is expected soon. Customers can already sign up and participate in a lucky draw for prizes, including a Vivo S50. The lineup is rumoured to include the Vivo S50 […]
Continue ReadingThe threat actor known as Dragon Breath has been observed making use of a multi-stage loader codenamed RONINGLOADER to deliver a modified variant of a remote access trojan called Gh0st RAT. The campaign, which is primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking users, employs trojanized NSIS installers masquerading as legitimate like Google Chrome and Microsoft Teams, according to […]
Continue ReadingA SK Hynix Inc. 12-layer HBM3E memory chip displayed at the Semiconductor Exhibition in Seoul, South Korea. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chipmakers and analysts are warning of a memory chip shortage that could hit the consumer electronics and automotive industries next year, as companies prioritize massive demand from the artificial intelligence boom. In […]
Continue ReadingSamsung is reportedly preparing to launch its first tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, on December 5. The device may feature a 10-inch main display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, and an expected price of about $3,000 (roughly Rs. 2,66,00). US firmware testing for model SM-F968U1 has reportedly begun, suggesting the launch is close. The phone […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus Ace 6T is set to launch in China this month as the latest addition to the company’s Ace series, the company confirmed via a social media post. Additionally, the phone is now available for pre-order in the country. While its specifications and features remain under wraps, the handset is tipped to be powered by […]
Continue ReadingNov 17, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Mobile Security Google has disclosed that the company’s continued adoption of the Rust programming language in Android has resulted in the number of memory safety vulnerabilities falling below 20% of total vulnerabilities for the first time. “We adopted Rust for its security and are seeing a 1000x reduction in memory […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have appeared in new One UI 8.5 animations, revealing a refined design, a new charging case, and several upgraded features ahead of their expected early-2026 launch with the Galaxy S26 series. The buds appear to retain a stem-style shape but switch to a flatter design with updated ear tips. Codenamed […]
Continue ReadingRedmi 15C 5G was launched in select global markets in September. Now, the Chinese tech firm could be preparing to unveil the handset in India, as its pricing and key specifications have been leaked online. It is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and […]
Continue ReadingNothing Phone 3a Lite is now confirmed to launch in India later this month. The handset is set to be the latest addition to the tech firm’s Phone 3a series. The smartphone is teased to be offered in White and Black colourways, the same as its global counterpart. It was first unveiled in select markets […]
Continue ReadingCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 launched on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on November 14. The game has since faced criticism over its alleged used of generative AI to create in-game artwork. Black Ops 7’s concurrent player count on Steam, too, has lagged behind recent multiplayer shooters like Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders.
Continue ReadingApple and Masimo’s long-running dispute over blood oxygen technology in the Apple Watch has escalated after a US jury ordered Apple to pay Masimo $634 million (roughly Rs. 5,618 crore) for patent infringement. Masimo welcomed the verdict, while Apple argued that most of Masimo’s patent claims had been invalidated and noted that the patent in […]
Continue ReadingVivo X300 series launches in India on December 2, and a new leak suggests the X300 could start at Rs. 74,999, with the 16GB + 512GB variant possibly selling below its Rs. 89,999 MRP. The Telephoto Extender Kit may cost Rs. 20,999. A Summit Red colourway is also tipped. The phones feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 […]
Continue ReadingOppo Find X9 Pro and Find X9 prices in India were recently leaked by a tipster. Now, the handsets have been listed on an Indian retailer’s website, suggesting that they could be priced slightly higher in the country than earlier anticipated. The Oppo Find X9 series is confirmed to be available in India in two […]
Continue ReadingApple is expected to change its iPhone release strategy, starting in fall 2026 with the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and possibly its first foldable phone. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and a refreshed iPhone Air may follow in spring 2027. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is moving away from its […]
Continue ReadingVivo’s X300 series launches in India on December 2, and a new leak suggests the X300 could start at Rs. 74,999, with the 16GB + 512GB variant possibly selling below its Rs. 89,999 MRP. The Telephoto Extender Kit may cost Rs. 20,999. A Summit Red colourway is also tipped. The phones feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 […]
Continue ReadingXiaomi is making a leap from the 15 to the 17 series in an effort to challenge Apple. We got our hands on the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro for a limited period ahead of the early 2026 India release. The Xiaomi 17 will be the latest addition from the company to the compact flagship […]
Continue ReadingAs winter’s chill settles in across the U.S., and electricity bills become a bigger budgeting issue, most Americans will rely on their usual sources of warmth, such as home heating oil, natural gas, and electric furnaces. But in a few cases, crypto is generating the heat, and if some of the nascent crypto heat industry’s […]
Continue ReadingAstronomers captured the first moments of a nearby supernova, revealing an asymmetric, olive-shaped blast. In massive stars, core collapse after fuel exhaustion creates a shock wave. Early observations of future supernova surveys will be able to sample diversity in stellar explosions as well as the properties of broad breaks due to asymmetric shocks, which probe the…
Continue ReadingA major solar storm in mid-November 2025 dazzled Earth with vivid auroras but forced astronauts on the ISS to take radiation precautions. Russian cosmonauts sheltered in the station’s heavily protected Destiny lab, while other crew members stayed in shielded quarters as controllers limited access to higher-risk modules during the event.
Continue ReadingAstronomers discovered GJ 251 c, a super-Earth 20 light-years away. Its location in the habitable zone and rocky composition make it a top candidate for future searches for life beyond our solar system. The team, led by Suvrath Mahadevan and Corey Beard, said this discovery provides a clock for one of the best candidates to search […]
Continue ReadingAstronomers using JWST may have discovered Population III stars in cluster LAP1-B, offering new insights into early galaxy formation and the universe’s first luminous objects. JWST observations suggest Population III stars may have formed 13 billion years ago, helping trace early galaxies. These stars might be building blocks for larger galaxies as well, making it…
Continue ReadingNov 15, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Vulnerability The botnet malware known as RondoDox has been observed targeting unpatched XWiki instances against a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-24893 (CVSS score: 9.8), an eval injection bug that could allow any guest user to perform arbitrary […]
Continue ReadingIndustrial and infrastructure stocks may soon share the spotlight with the artificial intelligence trade. According to ETF Action’s Mike Atkins, there’s a bullish setup taking shape due to both policy and consumer trends. His prediction comes during a volatile month for Big Tech and AI stocks. “You’re seeing kind of the old-school infrastructure, industrial products that have not done […]
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