Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was launched in China and the new flagship lineup from Xiaomi features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. These phones carry Leica-backed triple rear camera units. The Pro models are equipped with a secondary display at the back, which is integrated within the rear camera module, while […]
Continue ReadingXiaomi 17 series was launched by the China-based tech giant on Thursday. The new lineup includes the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The standard option is powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It features a triple-rear camera setup, coupled with an LED flash, housed inside […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI is reportedly preparing to introduce ads on ChatGPT as part of a wider monetisation push. The company is said to be hiring a head of monetisation, who will oversee subscriptions, APIs, new revenue channels, and ad integration. The role will report to Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications, while details on ad formats remain unclear.
Continue ReadingRealme GT 8 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the company announced on Thursday. The handset is confirmed to come with a dedicated R1 graphics chip for handling graphics intensive tasks. Realme will also equip it with dual symmetrical speakers for an improved multimedia experience. The Realme GT […]
Continue ReadingiQOO 15 will launch soon in China. The exact launch date is still under wraps, but the company has confirmed that iQOO 15 will be one of the first to be equipped with the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. It is teased to boast a 6.85-inch 2K display. It is available for […]
Continue ReadingDespite a coordinated investment of time, effort, planning, and resources, even the most up-to-date cybersecurity systems continue to fail. Every day. Why? It’s not because security teams can’t see enough. Quite the contrary. Every security tool spits out thousands of findings. Patch this. Block that. Investigate this. It’s a tsunami of red dots that not […]
Continue ReadingSep 25, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Welcome to this week’s Threatsday Bulletin—your Thursday check-in on the latest twists and turns in cybersecurity and hacking. The digital threat landscape never stands still. One week it’s a critical zero-day, the next it’s a wave of phishing lures or a state-backed disinformation push. Each headline is a […]
Continue ReadingThe latest Gcore Radar report analyzing attack data from Q1–Q2 2025, reveals a 41% year-on-year increase in total attack volume. The largest attack peaked at 2.2 Tbps, surpassing the 2 Tbps record in late 2024. Attacks are growing not only in scale but in sophistication, with longer durations, multi-layered strategies, and a shift in target […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Great Indian Sale 2025, which began on September 23 for everyone, has now entered its third day. The sale event is in full swing, offering electronics like home theater systems, smart TVs, phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, and laptops are also available at discounted prices. The […]
Continue ReadingThomas Lohnes | Getty Images The European Commission launched an antitrust probe into German software behemoth SAP on Thursday, citing concerns about the company’s practices in software support services. According to the Commission, the investigation will assess “whether SAP may have distorted competition in the aftermarket for maintenance and support services related to an on-premises type of […]
Continue ReadingA Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition on display during VivaTech 2025 tech conference in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty Images British artificial intelligence infrastructure firm Nscale is raising heaps of cash as it looks to ramp up the deployment of AI data centers across Europe. Nscale, which is based in London, said Thursday […]
Continue ReadingIf the security of your home is a big concern for you, then the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale offers a great opportunity to purchase the best security cameras from a wide range of brands. Shoppers can purchase security cameras at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. They can avail of a 10 […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, the company’s biggest annual event, offers discounts across smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more. To help shoppers navigate the overwhelming choices, Amazon highlights its Bestseller list, a frequently updated ranking of top-selling devices. Popular picks like the iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are listed with heavy dis…
Continue ReadingThe Oppo Reno 14 5G Diwali Edition has launched in India at Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, with a festive offer price of Rs. 36,999. It shares the same specifications as the standard Reno 14 but features a festival-inspired black-and-gold design with mandala and peacock motifs. The handset uses GlowShift Technology to […]
Continue ReadingQualcomm’s new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to power several upcoming flagship phones. As per a tipster, the OnePlus 15 will be the first phone to introduce this chip globally. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 series will also get this SoC, but initially only in the Chinese markets. Meanwhile, iQOO 15, Realme GT […]
Continue ReadingSep 25, 2025Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious Rust crates impersonating a legitimate library called fast_log to steal Solana and Ethereum wallet keys from source code. The crates, named faster_log and async_println, were published by the threat actor under the alias rustguruman and dumbnbased on May 25, 2025, amassing 8,424 […]
Continue ReadingiOS 26.1 beta 1 introduces several updates, including AirPods Live Translation for five new languages, expanded Apple Intelligence in eight languages, and a new swipe gesture for Apple Music’s MiniPlayer with Liquid Glass effects and haptic feedback. Beta code of the update reportedly hints at Notification Forwarding, easier third-party accessory pairing, and future…
Continue ReadingCMF recently moved its global marketing operations to India. Now, the company will also be headquartered in the country as an independent subsidiary of the Carl Pei-led smartphone maker Nothing. CMF will have its end-to-end mobile operations in the country. It has also announced a new strategic partnership with an electronics manufacturer.
Continue ReadingAmazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is now underway in India with discounts on a variety of products. The sale offers up to 10 percent discount for purchases made using SBI Cards. Buyers can avail exchange offers and no-cost EMI options to maximise savings. Here are some of the top projector deals available during the […]
Continue ReadingSep 25, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security Cisco has warned of a high-severity security flaw in IOS Software and IOS XE Software that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition under specific circumstances. The company said the vulnerability, CVE-2025-20352 (CVSS score: 7.7), has been exploited in the […]
Continue ReadingInsomniac Games finally revealed the second trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine at Sony’s State of Play broadcast on Wednesday. The gameplayer trailer showcased the game’s visceral combat and shared a closer look at the titular superhero. Wolverine will launch on the PS5 in fall 2026.
Continue ReadingXiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2026 series launched in international markets with QD-Mini LED panels with 144Hz refresh rate and 1,700 nits peak brightness. They ship with Google TV and offer 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. They pack a 15W dual-speaker unit with Dolby Atmos support and Harman Audio EFX tuning.
Continue ReadingLight uses artificial intelligence to automate companies’ finance and accounting functions. Light Danish startup Light is the latest in a series of European tech firms raising cash as venture capitalists search for the next big thing in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2022, Light develops software that uses AI to automate various functions that exist within […]
Continue ReadingQualcomm has announced its highly-anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for mobile devices at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The new mobile processor features third-generation Oryon cores, which enable faster performance and improved efficiency compared to the previous Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. The chip gets support for Agentic AI assistants and is claimed…
Continue ReadingOpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks to media following a Q&A at the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Shelby Tauber | Reuters Nvidia’s massive investment in OpenAI, announced earlier this week, will put billions of dollars into the coffers of the artificial intelligence startup to use as it sees fit. But […]
Continue ReadingAsteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.
Continue ReadingUsing Hubble’s ultraviolet spectrograph, scientists detected carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, and abundant oxygen falling onto a white dwarf 260 light-years away, evidence of an icy planetesimal being torn apart. The find shows volatile worlds can persist into a star’s final stages, offering a preview of the Sun’s distant fate.
Continue ReadingSep 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security A suspected cyber espionage activity cluster that was previously found targeting global government and private sector organizations spanning Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania has been assessed to be a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor. Recorded Future, which was tracking the activity under the moniker TAG-100, has […]
Continue ReadingBarren Island in the Andaman Sea experienced two small eruptions on Sept. 13 and 20, 2025. Officials confirmed no casualties or hazards. Scientists link the second event to a recent earthquake and continue to monitor the volcano, which has erupted intermittently since its first recorded activity in 1787.
Continue ReadingInstagram has installed a new privacy setting which will default all new and existing underage accounts to an automatic private mode. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on his Instagram account on Wednesday. “What an incredible community we’ve built here,” Zuckerberg posted on […]
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