Jun 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Network Security The threat actor known as Bitter has been assessed to be a state-backed hacking group that’s tasked with gathering intelligence that aligns with the interests of the Indian government. That’s according to new findings jointly published by Proofpoint and Threatray in an exhaustive two-part analysis. “Their diverse […]
Continue ReadingDev Ittycheria, CEO of MongoDB Adam Jeffery | CNBC MongoDB shares surged 15% after the software company surpassed fiscal first-quarter earnings expectations and raised its outlook, citing growing confidence in its cloud-based database service. Revenues hit $549 million during the period, jumping 22% from more than $450 million in the year-ago period. That topped a […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 13s is the latest smartphone from the Chinese company to debut in India, and it boasts high-end specifications housed in a compact chassis. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, the same chip that powers the flagship OnePlus 13. In terms of specifications and price, its biggest competitor in this price segment […]
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Huawei Pura 80 series will be unveiled in China next week. As the launch date nears, Huawei has started accepting pre-reservations for the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ in its home country. The listing reveals the rear design of the upcoming phones. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Huawei Pura 80 […]
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Mistral Code, an artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The Paris-based AI firm highlighted that the platform was built for enterprise developers, and is designed to help them increase their productivity while writing and deploying code. The platform is powered by the company’s in-house AI models, and offers enterprises […]
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Nothing Headphone 1, the first over-the-ear headphones from the UK-based technology brand led by Carl Pei, will be launched in India and global markets next month. At SXSW London, Pei announced that the Headphone 1 product would be launched alongside the company’s upcoming Nothing Phone 3 smartphone. Nothing has already launched multiple truly wireless stereo […]
Continue ReadingSecurity teams face growing demands with more tools, more data, and higher expectations than ever. Boards approve large security budgets, yet still ask the same question: what is the business getting in return? CISOs respond with reports on controls and vulnerability counts – but executives want to understand risk in terms of financial exposure, operational […]
Continue ReadingJun 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Espionage An Iran-aligned hacking group has been attributed to a new set of cyber attacks targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials in early 2024. The activity is tied to a threat group ESET tracks as BladedFeline, which is assessed with medium confidence to be a sub-cluster within OilRig, a […]
Continue ReadingNintendo‘s flagship Switch 2, the successor to one of its most popular consoles, went on sale on Thursday with excitement and hype from fans leading to special store opening hours and shortages in some markets. The Japanese gaming giant is hoping the console can help sustain a monster rally in its shares which have risen […]
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Oppo is getting ready to unveil a new smartphone in India. The Chinese tech brand shared a teaser on Thursday without revealing the moniker or any specifications. The upcoming device is speculated to belong to either Oppo’s Reno 14 series or the Oppo K13 series. The Oppo Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro were launched […]
Continue ReadingJun 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananDark Web / Law Enforcement The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced the seizure of cryptocurrency funds and about 145 clearnet and dark web domains associated with an illicit carding marketplace called BidenCash. “The operators of the BidenCash marketplace use the platform to simplify the process of buying and selling […]
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Xiaomi has avoided the Indian market when it comes to its fitness-tracking Smart Band (or Mi Band) models, which were hugely popular when launched several years ago. The last Xiaomi Smart Band 9, which was launched in China back in July 2024 alongside its Watch S4 Sport and Xiaomi Buds 5 also did not make […]
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Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch 2, its first brand-new gaming platform in eight years, on Thursday. The hybrid console, a successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, including a bigger screen, better graphics and performance, redesigned Joy-Con controllers, new social features and more. After a string of […]
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Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be unveiled later this year. The lineup will likely include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, a 10 Pro XL and a 10 Pro Fold. There have been a barrage of leaks on these phones lately, and a new report has now surfaced online suggesting the colour options […]
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Tecno Pova Curve 5G is now available for purchase in India. The 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC was announced in the country last week. It has a dual rear camera unit comprising a 64-megapixel primary sensor. The phone packs a 5,500mAh battery with 45W charging support. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G has […]
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OpenAI released two new utility features for ChatGPT users on Wednesday. The artificial intelligence (AI) app on MacOS now has a Record Mode that can capture meetings, brainstorming sessions, and voice notes, and transcribe and summarise the main discussion points. This feature is currently only available to the ChatGPT Team subscribers. Additionally, the San Francisco-based […]
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Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for […]
Continue ReadingA worker checks a finished vehicle on the production line for electric vehicle maker Zeekr at its factory on May 29, 2025 in Ningbo, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — As China’s electric vehicle price war intensifies, its top leaders have sounded the alarm with high-profile calls to halt […]
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OnePlus hasn’t launched a “flagship-killer” smartphone in a while, and the smartphone maker has focused on high-end and mid-range models as part of its number series and Nord lineup, respectively. The new OnePlus 13s, however, might be a strong contender for the title of a flagship killer, with a few notable specifications, including a Snapdragon […]
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IO Interactive revealed 007 First Light, its upcoming action-adventure title that reimagines the origin story of James Bond, at PlayStation State of Play Wednesday. The studio debuted the first trailer for the game, featuring a mix of gameplay, cutscenes and in-engine footage, showcasing Bond staples — exotic locations, thrilling car chases and frenetic shoutouts. 007 […]
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Oppo Reno 14 series was launched in China last month, and the lineup is expected to make its global debut soon. Now, Oppo appears to be readying the Reno 14F 5G model. The unannounced Reno 14 series smartphone has been spotted on the NBTC website. The phone has reportedly also been listed on other websites, […]
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Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo’s Switch 2 on Thursday, which is widely expected to be in short supply globally amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device. “The level of demand seems to be sky-high,” said Serkan Toto, founder of the Kantan Games consultancy. In the Ikebukuro shopping district […]
Continue ReadingRead more CNBC tech news The Wise logo displayed on a smartphone screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images LONDON — British money transfer firm Wise on Thursday said that it plans to move its primary listing location to the U.S., dealing a fresh blow to the London stock exchange. Wise […]
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Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable smartphones soon. A new report claims that an Unpacked launch event will take place in New York to unveil the handsets. The South Korean giant has not yet confirmed this claim. The upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event is also expected […]
Continue ReadingJun 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cisco has released security patches to address a critical security flaw impacting the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that, if successfully exploited, could allow unauthenticated actors to carry out malicious actions on susceptible systems. The security defect, tracked as CVE-2025-20286, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10.0. […]
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Earlier this year, Meta announced Aria Gen 2 as a research-focussed wearable device and the successor to 2020’s Project Aria. The company has now taken a deep dive into the technology which powers the second generation of the AI and ML-powered smart glasses. It comes with a number of improvements compared to the first generation model, […]
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WWDC 2025 kicks off next week with Apple expected to preview the latest operating system (OS) iterations for its devices, but that may not be all. As per a report, the company will announce several new features for its audio products such as the AirPods Pro 2 and the AirPods 4. It could bring new […]
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India’s mid-range smartphone market is a highly competitive space. It has Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus, Poco and other brands trying to establish their foothold while seasoned players like Samsung aim to increase their market share. However, competition often brings innovation and that applies to the Indian mobile phone market as well. Mid-range smartphones today bring an […]
Continue ReadingInspiration4 mission commander Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments, stands for a portrait in front of the recovered first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket at Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) on February 2, 2021 in Hawthorne, California. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Days after his nomination for […]
Continue ReadingThe App Store logo is seen next to the Epic Games Store logo on two screens. Epic, maker of the popular game “Fortnite,” wants to sell digital items in its apps without giving a cut of the purchase price to Apple. Fabian Summer | picture alliance | Getty Images Apple was dealt a blow in […]
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