David Sacks, White House AI and Crypto Czar, attends a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 4, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters Venture capitalist David Sacks, who is serving as President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence and crypto czar, said Thursday […]
Continue ReadingMustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and then CEO and co-founder of Inflection AI, speaks during the Axios BFD event in New York on Oct. 12, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Microsoft on Thursday said it’s forming a team that will be tasked with performing advanced artificial intelligence research. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of the Microsoft […]
Continue ReadingCheng Xin | Getty Images Doordash‘s stock plummeted toward its worst session ever as investors rejected the company’s aggressive spending strategy. The food delivery platform said it plans to shell out “several hundred million dollars” next year on new product initiatives like autonomous delivery and a new global tech stack. These plans will improve its […]
Continue ReadingOmar Marques | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Datadog shares jumped 20% on Thursday after the software company reported third-quarter revenue that topped Wall Street estimates and issued a strong forecast for the fourth quarter. The company reported revenue of $885.7 million, which was up 28% year over year, and topped the $852.8 […]
Continue ReadingNov 06, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Vulnerability A previously unknown threat activity cluster has been observed impersonating Slovak cybersecurity company ESET as part of phishing attacks targeting Ukrainian entities. The campaign, detected in May 2025, is tracked by the security outfit under the moniker InedibleOchotense, describing it as Russia-aligned. “InedibleOchotense sent spear-phishing emails and Signal text […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction Financial institutions are facing a new reality: cyber-resilience has passed from being a best practice, to an operational necessity, to a prescriptive regulatory requirement. Crisis management or Tabletop exercises, for a long time relatively rare in the context of cybersecurity, have become required as a series of regulations has introduced this requirement to FSI […]
Continue ReadingNov 06, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Cybercrime has stopped being a problem of just the internet — it’s becoming a problem of the real world. Online scams now fund organized crime, hackers rent violence like a service, and even trusted apps or social platforms are turning into attack vectors. The result is a global […]
Continue ReadingScott Olson | Getty Images Snap stock surged 13% on Thursday after announcing a $400 million deal with Perplexity AI and releasing its third-quarter financial results. The company said that it will be integrating Perplexity’s artificial intelligence-powered search engine directly into the Snapchat app. As part of the agreement, Perplexity is set to pay the […]
Continue ReadingCheng Xin | Getty Images Duolingo‘s stock cratered 27% on lighter-than-expected guidance as the language learning platform zeroed in on user growth in lieu of near-term monetization. “We have made a slight shift over the last quarter in how we invest, and we’re investing a lot more in long-term things because we see that as […]
Continue ReadingMetropolis, which uses AI and computer vision to identify vehicles and take parking lot payments without any physical transaction, has raised $1.6 billion in combined debt and equity in a new fundraising round at a $5 billion valuation. Already the largest parking lot network in the U.S., handling more than 7% of licensed drivers (nearly […]
Continue ReadingRyan Reynolds (L), Scarlett Johansson (C), and Matthew McConaughy Reuters Cybersecurity startup 1Password, by Ryan Reynolds, Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson, has topped more than $400 million in annual recurring revenue, the company said Thursday. “We believe we’re at a pretty significant inflection point in our journey,” CEO David Faugno told CNBC. “We’re set up […]
Continue ReadingIndian developer Tathvamasi Studio has revealed the gameplay trailer for its upcoming rhythm action platformer, Suri: The Seventh Note. The game is set to launch on PS5 and PC in 2026. Suri: The Seventh Note is now also available to wishlist on PlayStation Store and Steam.
Continue ReadingThe best camera smartphones under Rs. 40,000 in India include the Oppo F31 Pro+, OnePlus 13R, Vivo V60, Vivo T4 Ultra, Realme GT 7, iQOO Neo 10, and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. These models offer flagship-grade imaging with 50-megapixel primary cameras, AI-driven enhancements, and advanced video recording. Powered by Snapdragon and Dimensity chipsets, they combine […]
Continue ReadingiPhone Air was launched globally in September as Apple’s new thin and light smartphone. The handset boasts a thickness of 5.6mm while featuring a Titanium frame. However, the Cupertino tech giant could have started developing the supposed successor to the iPhone Air, which could be called iPhone Air 2. A tipster has shared a render […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not see major camera upgrades despite the powerful Exynos 2600 chipset. Leaks suggest the phone will retain most of its predecessor’s sensors, with only the 3x telephoto camera upgraded from 10-megapixel sensor to a 12-megapixel one. While the Exynos 2600 reportedly supports advanced imaging and 8K video, Samsung may reserve […]
Continue ReadingNov 06, 2025The Hacker NewsUnited States Bitdefender has once again been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) — marking the fourth consecutive year of inclusion. According to Gartner, more than 600 providers globally claim to deliver MDR services, yet only a select few meet the […]
Continue ReadingThe Oppo Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition features a premium design and boasts a sleek profile. The handset packs a vivid 6.59-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED display with good viewing angles. The handset also comes loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor capable of delivering good performance. The phone also packs a triple-camera setup that offers […]
Continue ReadingTinder is testing “Chemistry,” an AI feature that scans users’ camera rolls, after permission, to suggest a small number of more relevant matches each day and reduce swipe fatigue. Positioned as a major part of Tinder’s 2026 product strategy, the tool is live in Australia and New Zealand. However, its approach raises privacy concerns about […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Watch 4 is now available for purchase in India. The wearable, which was launched in the country in August, can be purchased through Google India’s online store and Flipkart. It is available in two sizes and multiple colour options. It runs on a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 processor and a Cortex-M55 co-processor.
Continue ReadingAmazon has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Perplexity, alleging its Comet AI browser disguises itself as Chrome to bypass safeguards and access the Amazon Store on users’ behalf, creating security and trust risks. Perplexity rejected the claims, accusing Amazon of blocking innovation. The dispute highlights growing tension between major platforms and AI agents t…
Continue ReadingLenskart announced on Thursday that it is planning to launch its next-generation B by Lenskart smartglasses in India by the end of this year. Moreover, the company will soon allow developers in the country to start creating apps for the wearable. Lenskart has also revealed some specifications of the soon-to-be-launched AI smartglasses. B by Lenskart […]
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 reportedly told the Financial Times on Wednesday that “China is going to win the AI race,” only to release a notably softer statement […]
Continue ReadingMeta, through a press release on Thursday, announced that Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are set to launch on November 21 on Amazon, Flipkart, and the Reliance Digital website. The smart glasses were launched in India in May with a starting price tag of Rs. 29,900. They were available for purchase exclusively through Ray-Ban.com and select leading […]
Continue ReadingRealme GT 8 Pro India launch date has been confirmed via the phone’s dedicated microsite. The handset will arrive in India in the third week of November. It is confirmed to be sold in the country via the smartphone maker’s online store and Flipkart. The upcoming flagship will be powered by Qualcomm’s 3nm octa core […]
Continue ReadingNov 06, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Network Security The threat actor known as Curly COMrades has been observed exploiting virtualization technologies as a way to bypass security solutions and execute custom malware. According to a new report from Bitdefender, the adversary is said to have enabled the Hyper-V role on selected victim systems to deploy a […]
Continue ReadingHuawei Mate 70 Air has been launched in China with a 6,500mAh battery and two chipset options. The phone is currently available for pre-order via the company’s only store in four storage configurations and three colourways. The new Huawei handset supports 66W wired fast charging. It gets a quad rear camera setup, headlined by a […]
Continue ReadingXiaomi 17 Ultra might launch soon, and the handset has received the 3C certification in China. The listing suggests 100W fast wired charging support on the device. This would be a significant upgrade over the existing Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which offers 90W wired fast charging. The listing suggests two variants for the phone. It is […]
Continue ReadingWalt Disney and Epic Games are bringing Disneyland to Fortnite. The free-to-play Battle Royale game will get a limited-time Disneyland Game Rush island on November 6, featuring a collection of minigames based on Disney theme park rides. The game mode will not feature Battle Royale and instead focus on Disney minigames.
Continue ReadingNintendo has launched the Nintendo Store app for iPhone, iPad, and Android, expanding its eShop access beyond Japan for the first time. The app lets users browse and buy Switch and Switch 2 consoles, games, and accessories, redirecting purchases to the browser for checkout. It also includes gameplay history, wishlist alerts, event rewards, and news […]
Continue ReadingNov 06, 2025Ravie LakshmananIncident Response / Cloud Security SonicWall has formally implicated state-sponsored threat actors as behind the September security breach that led to the unauthorized exposure of firewall configuration backup files. “The malicious activity – carried out by a state-sponsored threat actor – was isolated to the unauthorized access of cloud backup files from […]
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