Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda gets out of a Tesla Motor’s Roadster electric car with Tesla Motors Chief Exective Officer Elon Musk (behind car) upon their arrival at a news conference in Tokyo November 12, 2010. Issei Kato | Reuters Eight years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promoted a next-generation Roadster, basing the name of the […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Code Security OpenAI has announced the launch of an “agentic security researcher” that’s powered by its GPT-5 large language model (LLM) and is programmed to emulate a human expert capable of scanning, understanding, and patching code. Called Aardvark, the artificial intelligence (AI) company said the autonomous agent is designed […]
Continue ReadingSpaceX is developing a simplified Starship mission for NASA’s Artemis III Moon landing, targeting a quicker and safer return of astronauts. As NASA reopens the lander contract amid delays, SpaceX says its refined Starship design could take on more mission roles, advancing lunar exploration toward the first crewed landing this decade.
Continue ReadingScientists have detected two unusual black hole mergers showing signs of “second-generation” origins — meaning each large black hole likely formed from an earlier merger. The gravitational-wave signals also matched Einstein’s predictions on spinning black holes, offering fresh proof of general relativity and new insights into how black holes grow in crowded st…
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 Friday’s key moments. 1. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pushed higher Friday, buoyed by strength in Big Tech names like Club holding Amazon . The e-commerce giant reported a blockbuster […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Browser Security A suspected nation-state threat actor has been linked to the distribution of a new malware called Airstalk as part of a likely supply chain attack. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it’s tracking the cluster under the moniker CL-STA-1009, where “CL” stands for cluster and “STA” refers to […]
Continue ReadingAs the tech industry’s giants race to build out AI infrastructure — Microsoft spent $34.9 billion in just one quarter while Meta plans to spend up to $72 billion this year — they may not be the only ones footing the multi-hundred-billion-dollar bill. The consumer is increasingly facing AI-soaked subscription tiers as tech firms attempt to […]
Continue ReadingReddit CEO Steve Huffman stands on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after ringing a bell on the floor setting the share price at $47 in its initial public offering (IPO) on March 21, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Reddit‘s stock popped more than 12% Friday after […]
Continue ReadingThe Perplexity application appears on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on October 2, 2025. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Getty Images soared 19% on Friday after the company announced that it struck a multi‑year licensing agreement with Perplexity AI. Perplexity will be able to display creative […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Threat Intelligence A China-affiliated threat actor known as UNC6384 has been linked to a fresh set of attacks exploiting an unpatched Windows shortcut vulnerability to target European diplomatic and government entities between September and October 2025. The activity targeted diplomatic organizations in Hungary, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands, as well […]
Continue ReadingAmazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Amazon shares soared 12% on Friday after the company reported an across-the-board beat for the third quarter and boosted its forecast for spending due to demand for artificial intelligence services. Cloud was a […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Cyber Espionage The exploitation of a recently disclosed critical security flaw in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager has been attributed to a cyber espionage group known as Tick. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-61932 (CVSS score: 9.3), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges on on-premise versions of […]
Continue ReadingMark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tech’s internet giants have made it through earnings season, and they offered a consistent message to Wall Street: Artificial intelligence investments are only […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new”Min Mode” which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The ‘Min Mode’ may allow display of the full-screen […]
Continue ReadingNvidia CEO Jensen Huang listens to a reporter’s question during a press conference at the APEC CEO summit on October 31, 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. Ezra Acayan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn’t buy the national security concerns over his firm selling its most advanced semiconductors to China, […]
Continue ReadingSamsung is likely introducing a new AI-powered feature called Priority Notifications with its upcoming One UI 8.5 update and has now been spotted for the first time. Recently spotted in a leaked firmware, the feature is expected to highlight important alerts at the top of the notification panel, using Galaxy AI for on-device processing. Users […]
Continue ReadingDiminishing perspective of downtown London skyscrapers Chunyip Wong | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large […]
Continue ReadingA customer holds up the new orange-colored iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphone inside an Apple retail store in Chongqing, China, on September 19, 2025. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | 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 […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025The Hacker NewsBusiness Continuity / Risk Management MSPs are facing rising client expectations for strong cybersecurity and compliance outcomes, while threats grow more complex and regulatory demands evolve. Meanwhile, clients are increasingly seeking comprehensive protection without taking on the burden of managing security themselves. This shift represents a major growth opportunity. By delivering […]
Continue ReadingiQOO 15 will be launched in India on November 26, the iQOO India head recently announced. A dedicated microsite for the handset recently went live, confirming that the handset will be sold in the country via Amazon with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, Android 16-based OriginOS 6, and a 2K resolution display with […]
Continue ReadingVivo X300 Pro and Vivo X300 were unveiled in China on October 13 with a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and a Zeiss-powered triple rear camera unit. The handset is rumoured to launch in India in December, after it was unveiled globally on October 30. Now, a tipster has shared a render of the vanilla Vivo […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) agent called Aardvark that can act as a software security researcher. Built on GPT-5, the agent can analyse code, detect vulnerabilities, and propose fixes. Currently in private beta, Aardvark is being tested by partner organisations. OpenAI says the tool aims to make software systems more secure by automating […]
Continue ReadingXiaomi and its subbrands are gearing up to launch a slew of smartphones in global markets soon. Ahead of the official announcement, they have been spotted on the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification site. The purported listing suggests the model numbers and a few connectivity options of the phones. The devices spotted include a […]
Continue ReadingThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory warning Google Chrome users of multiple vulnerabilities affecting desktop versions on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The flaws, detailed in CIVN-2025-0288, could let remote attackers execute code, steal data, or bypass security by luring users to malicious websites. Affected versions inc…
Continue ReadingNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the Live Keynote Pregame during the Nvidia GTC (GPU Technology Conference) in Washington, DC, on Oct. 28, 2025. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Friday that artificial intelligence had reached a “virtuous cycle,” tipping the industry for continuous growth. Speaking at the […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp has reportedly developed a dedicated app for Apple Watch. It is said to be rolling out via the TestFlight beta Programme, with the 25.32.10.71 beta version for iOS. Some early beta testers can avail the feature now. The app allows users to read and reply to messages and react with emojis directly from their […]
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA), along with international partners from Australia and Canada, have released guidance to harden on-premise Microsoft Exchange Server instances from potential exploitation. “By restricting administrative access, implementing multi-factor authentication, enforcing strict transport security configurations, and adopting […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15T has surfaced again in leaks, revealing key details and its expected launch timeline. According to a tipster, the phone will feature a 6.31-inch flat OLED display with 1.5K resolution, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It may pack a battery of around 7,000mAh, possibly slightly smaller […]
Continue ReadingThe Realme GT 8 Pro is set to be launched in India in November. Ahead of its debut, the company has teased several specifications of the upcoming handset. It is confirmed to sport a display with a 2K resolution and 7,000 nits peak brightness. For multimedia consumption, the Realme flagship will have an ultra haptics […]
Continue ReadingThe Google AI Studio application is displayed on a mobile phone with Google in the background, in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on October 26, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Google will offer its Gemini AI service for free to over 500 million Reliance Jio users in India, as global artificial intelligence […]
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