Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk speaks at a Q&A following a tour of the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Shelby Tauber | Reuters Two months ago, Oracle’s stock had its best day since 1992, soaring 36% to a record after the company blew away investors with its forecast for cloud infrastructure […]
Continue ReadingEmilija Manevska | Moment | Getty Images Artificial intelligence startup Cursor on Thursday announced it has closed a $2.3 billion funding round at a $29.3 billion post-money valuation, nearly triple what it was worth as of its last raise in June. Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET as Cursor CEO Michael Truell joins “Closing Bell: […]
Continue ReadingResearchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could exploit these vulnerabili…
Continue ReadingIndia achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions, moving India close…
Continue ReadingLinkedIn is launching its new AI-powered people search this week, after what seems like a very long wait for what should have been a natural offering for generative AI. It comes a full three years after the launch of ChatGPT and six months after LinkedIn launched its AI job search offering. For technical leaders, this […]
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 11, 2025, the Sun erupted with an X5.1-class flare, disrupting shortwave communications across Africa and Europe. The flare’s X-rays and UV radiation ionized Earth’s upper atmosphere, causing R3-level radio blackouts. NOAA warned that a coronal mass ejection could reach Earth on Nov. 12, potentially triggering strong geomagnetic storms and vivid auroras.
Continue ReadingVerizon chairman Mark Bertolini said Thursday that the company’s new CEO, former PayPal boss Dan Schulman, is working to revive Verizon from its period of share losses under former CEO Hans Vestberg. Bertolini, who is also the Oscar Health CEO and who was named Verizon chairman last month, told CNBC’s Becky Quick on “Squawk Box” […]
Continue ReadingElon Musk announced his new company xAI, which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company xAI has raised $15 billion from investors, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC’s David Faber. The funding adds another $5 billion […]
Continue ReadingThe OnePlus 15 is now available in India with introductory offers that lower its effective price below the official Rs. 72,999 starting rate for the 12GB + 256GB model. The flagship features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15 has finally made its way to the Indian market; however, its arrival in India has been met with a hot debate, sparked by the company’s decision to cut down on some specifications to improve others. However, do the compromises in terms of on-paper specifications translate into the real-world experience? Here’s our OnePlus 15 […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15 has been launched in India as the successor to the OnePlus 13. It is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The phone gets a 50-megapixel triple […]
Continue ReadingGPT 5.1 arrives just months after GPT 5, offering a warmer tone, faster responses, and adaptive reasoning that lets the model decide when to think before replying. Testing shows smoother flow, clearer explanations, and better instruction adherence. Conversations feel friendlier, and writing is more human, though the model still leans heavily on bullet points. Accuracy…
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy S26 series camera specifications have been leaked online, hinting at what the rumoured flagship lineup might offer. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a quad rear camera setup, headlined by a 200-megapixel primary sensor. On the other hand, the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 could carry triple cameras, the same […]
Continue ReadingU.S. President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to end the U.S. government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov. 12, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters 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 start the trading […]
Continue ReadingNov 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious Chrome extension that poses as a legitimate Ethereum wallet but harbors functionality to exfiltrate users’ seed phrases. The name of the extension is “Safery: Ethereum Wallet,” with the threat actor describing it as a “secure wallet for managing Ethereum cryptocurrency with […]
Continue ReadingJoby Aviation’s hybrid aircraft. Courtesy: Joby Aviation Joby Aviation completed the first test flight of its hybrid defense aircraft, three months after the company teamed up with government contractor L3Harris on the project. The successful launch occurred on Nov. 7, at Joby’s facility in Marina, California, the company said on Thursday. Chairman Paul Sciarra told […]
Continue ReadingThe Race for Every New CVE Based on multiple 2025 industry reports: roughly 50 to 61 percent of newly disclosed vulnerabilities saw exploit code weaponized within 48 hours. Using the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog as a reference, hundreds of software flaws are now confirmed as actively targeted within days of public disclosure. Each new […]
Continue ReadingOppo’s Reno 15 lineup will debut in China on November 17, while the global and Indian variants are expected to launch by February 2026 with some changes from the Chinese models. According to a tipster that the global Reno 15 may cost around Rs. 43,000 and feature a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, a 6.59-inch […]
Continue ReadingNov 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananBotnet / Cybercrime Malware families like Rhadamanthys Stealer, Venom RAT, and the Elysium botnet have been disrupted as part of a coordinated law enforcement operation led by Europol and Eurojust. The activity, which is taking place between November 10 and 13, 2025, marks the latest phase of Operation Endgame, an ongoing operation […]
Continue ReadingThe Vivo V70 has appeared on Geekbench, reportedly listed under model number V2538, features the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset with an Adreno 722 GPU, 8GB RAM and Android 16 with OriginOS 6. It scored 1,235 in single-core and 3,920 in multi-core tests. A tipster shared its OpenCL score of 4,848, indicating strong GPU performance. […]
Continue ReadingNov 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Behind every click, there’s a risk waiting to be tested. A simple ad, email, or link can now hide something dangerous. Hackers are getting smarter, using new tools to sneak past filters and turn trusted systems against us. But security teams are fighting back. They’re building faster defenses, […]
Continue ReadingMoto G100s has been spotted testing on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, according to a tipster. The phone was listed with the XT2537-4 model number and an ARMv8 chip, which is said to be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC. Additionally, the Geekbench listing of the phone also reveals its RAM capacity and Android version, while […]
Continue ReadingValve announced a new PC/ console hybrid, called the Steam Machine, on Wednesday. The device runs SteamOS, but will allow users to install an OS of their choice. With the next Xbox also likely being a PC/ console hybrid running on Windows, the Steam Machine could signal the future of home consoles.
Continue ReadingRedmi Turbo 5 could launch soon in India. Ahead of the official launch, an alleged render of the phone has surfaced online. It shows a hole-punch display and a dual rear camera unit. The Redmi Turbo 5 is rumoured to arrive in international markets as the Poco X8 Pro. It could go official later this […]
Continue ReadingA teaser for the Vivo X300 series has been put up on Amazon ahead of its India launch. The upcoming lineup is expected to comprise two models — Vivo X300 and X300 Pro. The handsets were launched globally on October 30 and are expected to make their way to the Indian market soon, equipped with […]
Continue ReadingHonor 500 Pro and Honor 500 have now been listed on the company’s website in China, revealing their RAM and storage configurations and colour options. The company recently teased the design of the lineup, while announcing that the series will be launched soon in China. The Honor 500 Pro will feature up to 16GB of […]
Continue ReadingTencent on Thursday posted 15% year-on-year revenue growth, with AI boosting the Chinese tech giant’s performance in advertising targeting and gaming. Here’s how Tencent performed in the third quarter of 2025, per earnings released on Thursday: Revenue: 192.9 billion Chinese yuan ($27.12 billion), surpassing the 189.2 billion Chinese yuan expected analysts, according to data compiled by […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold technical specifications and features have surfaced online, suggesting that it might pack a larger battery than Samsung’s current flagship foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It could be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset, too. Moreover, the handset will reportedly sport a 6.5-inch cover display and a 10-inch folding screen on […]
Continue ReadingApple is expanding its Apple Arcade lineup for the holiday season with several new titles. SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 leads the December 4 releases, joined by PowerWash Simulator, Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, Subway Surfers+ and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm+. Apple Vision Pro users will receive Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss on November 13. Apple […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to launch in 2026, could succeed the company’s current foldable flagship, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. As the year ends, more details regarding the handset are surfacing online. Now, a report, citing industry sources, reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be about 10 percent thinner […]
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