This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. I found yesterday’s snowfall to be quite idyllic, granted I didn’t actually step foot outside until it had stopped (don’t repeat that to my many colleagues who found themselves on shoveling duty). S&P 500 futures are little changed this morning […]
Continue ReadingHonor Magic V6 design has been revealed by the Chinese smartphone maker days ahead of its March 1 global launch. The upcoming foldable smartphone is also confirmed to be launched in China soon. In a post on Weibo, the company has confirmed that the phone will be sold at least in the Red Rabbit (translated […]
Continue ReadingWhatsApp is developing SIM‑binding support specifically for users with Indian phone numbers, as noted by a feature tracker. This move aims to comply with a directive under the Department of Telecom’s cybersecurity rules, which require messaging apps to verify an active SIM card. A preview of the feature shows the app notifying users that it […]
Continue ReadingXiaomi has confirmed global colour options for the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra ahead of their February 28 launch. The Xiaomi 17 will launch globally in black, blue, and pink, while the Ultra will arrive in Starlit Green. In India, the Xiaomi 17 is teased in black and green, and the Ultra in black. […]
Continue ReadingThe Anthropic logo displayed on the stage during the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru, India, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Photographer: Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Anthropic on Monday accused three Chinese AI enterprises of engaging in coordinated campaigns to extract information from its model, making it the latest […]
Continue ReadingiQOO Z11x has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, revealing its chipset, OS, RAM, and performance numbers. The handset was spotted with an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. It was listed with Android 16 and a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, too. The phone managed to score 1,057 points in […]
Continue ReadingLisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., displays an AMD Instinct MI455X GPU during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A week after Meta committed to using millions of Nvidia’s processors to power its AI expansion, the social media company […]
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Most identity programs still prioritize work the way they prioritize IT tickets: by volume, loudness, or “what failed a control check.” That approach breaks the moment your environment stops being mostly-human and mostly-onboarded. In modern enterprises, identity risk is created by a compound of factors: control posture, hygiene, business context, and intent. Any one of […]
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Ravie LakshmananFeb 24, 2026Threat Intelligence / Healthcare The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group (aka Diamond Sleet and Pompilus) has been observed using Medusa ransomware in an attack targeting an unnamed entity in the Middle East, according to a new report by the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team. Broadcom’s threat intelligence division said it also […]
Continue ReadingSambaNova Systems Welcomes Semiconductor Industry Veteran, Lip-Bu Tan, in an Operational Role as Executive Chairman Source: Business Wire In addition to running Intel, Lip-Bu Tan is chairman of artificial intelligence chipmaker SambaNova, which he first invested in eight years ago. Now Intel is pumping money into the startup as it tries to take on industry […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 are expected to be launched in India and other global markets during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday (February 25) at 10 am PT/1 pm ET (11:30 pm IST) in San Francisco, California. Apart from the new Galaxy […]
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The threat activity cluster known as UnsolicitedBooker has been observed targeting telecommunications companies in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, marking a shift from prior attacks aimed at Saudi Arabian entities. The attacks involve the deployment of two distinct backdoors codenamed LuciDoor and MarsSnake, according to a report published by Positive Technologies last week. “The group used several […]
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Ravie LakshmananFeb 24, 2026Artificial Intelligence / Anthropic Anthropic on Monday said it identified “industrial-scale campaigns” mounted by three artificial intelligence (AI) companies, DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax, to illegally extract Claude’s capabilities to improve their own models. The distillation attacks generated over 16 million exchanges with its large language model (LLM) through about 24,000 fraudulent […]
Continue ReadingRealme P4 Lite is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The new handset is offered in three colourways, dubbed Beach Gold, Obsidian Black, and Sea Blue, and two RAM and storage configurations. The Realme P4 Lite is backed by a 6,300mAh battery. It features 15W wired charging, […]
Continue ReadingRainbow Six Mobile has been officially launched worldwide on iOS and Android, Ubisoft announced on Monday. It is a free-to-play tactical shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with several other Ubisoft studios. It is a standalone experience built specifically for smartphones. The game brings the core gameplay loop of the Rainbow Six franchise to […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft announced a leadership shake-up at Xbox last week, confirming the retirement of erstwhile Xbox boss Phil Spencer and the departure of former Xbox president Sarah Bond. A new report sheds light on Bond’s tenure and her exit from Xbox, claiming her “Xbox everywhere” strategy failed to win favours at the company.
Continue ReadingAnthropic on Tuesday accused China-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including DeepSeek, of attempting to extract knowledge from its AI systems using a technique known as distillation. The US-based AI firm said it detected activity consistent with large-scale model distillation attempts targeting its systems. Anthropic claims the effort was aimed at using …
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15T will debut in China soon, as confirmed by community lead Shuai Lan. The compact flagship is expected to feature a 6.32-inch 1.5K 165Hz OLED display and run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It may pack a 7,000mAh to 8,000mAh battery with 100W […]
Continue ReadingOppo Find N6 will be launched in China soon, the smartphone maker announced on Tuesday. Along with the announcement, the tech firm has also teased the front design of the upcoming foldable phone. It is shown to feature relatively thin bezels. Moreover, it is confirmed to be equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned camera unit. However, the […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have leaked ahead of their February 25 debut at Galaxy Unpacked. According to a new report based on an APK teardown, the earbuds may support head gestures to accept or reject calls, respond to Bixby, and manage notifications. They are also tipped to offer camera remote controls via a pinch […]
Continue ReadingThe iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s September event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the long-rumoured iPhone Fold models. According to a tipster, the purported handset has entered the early stages of test production. Apple is said to have begun limited-scale manufacturing runs of the iPhone 18 Pro as […]
Continue ReadingFrom left, MangoAI’s Nirmal Govind, Canva Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Cliff Obrecht and MangoAI’s Vinith Misra. Canva Software stocks have been hammered in recent weeks as investors worry about threats from artificial intelligence. In the startup world, Canva has been among the highest fliers due to its popularity with designers, but that market is […]
Continue ReadingThe iQOO 15R is all set to launch in India today (Tuesday). It is expected to arrive as the newest addition to the company’s flagship lineup, which already comprises the iQOO 15. In the days leading up to its debut, the Vivo sub-brand has revealed a few details about the upcoming handset. It will sport […]
Continue ReadingNASA has rolled back the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft after engineers detected a helium flow issue in the upper stage during fueling tests. The problem affects fuel tank pressurization and engine performance, delaying the planned March launch as teams inspect and repair the rocket.
Continue ReadingCNBC’s Jim Cramer offered a blunt takeaway from Monday’s selloff: Artificial intelligence concerns have left the stock market incredibly fragile. After the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each shed more than 1%, the “Mad Money” host urged investors to exercise caution because stocks were “just too easy to take down today.” The reason for the early-week […]
Continue ReadingUber to acquire SpotHero. Courtesy: Uber Technologies, Inc. Uber said it’s acquiring SpotHero, a company that provides a parking reservation app for crowded downtowns, sporting events and concerts. Terms weren’t disclosed, but Uber said on Monday that it plans to offer a “parking reservation experience, powered by SpotHero” within its own app to help users […]
Continue ReadingAn aerial view of the Tesla Fremont Factory on January 29, 2026 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Tesla is suing California’s Department of Motor Vehicles to reverse a ruling that found the automaker violated the law by falsely promoting its cars’ self-driving capabilities. The suit comes two months after the state’s […]
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Ravie LakshmananFeb 23, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence The Russia-linked state-sponsored threat actor tracked as APT28 has been attributed to a new campaign targeting specific entities in Western and Central Europe. The activity, per S2 Grupo’s LAB52 threat intelligence team, was active between September 2025 and January 2026. It has been codenamed Operation MacroMaze. “The campaign […]
Continue ReadingInternational Business Machines Corp. (IBM) signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images International Business Machines stock is getting slammed Monday, becoming the latest perceived victim of rapidly developing AI technology, after Anthropic said its Claude […]
Continue ReadingAn aerial view of an Amazon Web Services Data Center known as US East 1 in Ashburn, Virginia, U.S., October 20, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Amazon said Monday it plans to spend $12 billion on new data center campuses in Louisiana and the infrastructure to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The campuses will […]
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