Founder and CEO of CrowdStrike George Kurtz 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 CrowdStrike announced Thursday that it is buying identity management startup SGNL in a deal valued at nearly $740 million as the […]
Continue ReadingPremium true wireless earbuds in India now focus on sound quality, smart noise cancellation, stable connectivity, comfort, and deeper ecosystem integration. Thislist highlights five top options in 2026: AirPods Pro 3 with health tracking and Apple Intelligence features, JBL Tour Pro 3 with a touchscreen smart case, Sony WF-1000XM5 for class-leading ANC, Sennheiser Mom…
Continue ReadingSmartphones with 80W fast charging can refill large batteries quickly compared to traditional chargers. If charging speed is your priority, you can consider options including the Oppo A6 Pro, OnePlus 15R, Oppo Find X9 Pro, Realme P4 Pro 5G, and Vivo X300 Pro. Some models come with a battery capacity of 7,000mAh or more.
Continue ReadingThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. If you can’t already tell from reading this newsletter, I’m a big cliché user. So with the S&P 500‘s first losing day of the year, maybe traders can seek solace from the age-old saying: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. […]
Continue ReadingAn unannounced Life is Strange game has been leaked via a now deleted PEGI listing. The game’s PS5 version was rated on the website, suggesting a new game in Square Enix’s narrative adventure series is on its way. Life is Strange: Double Exposure, the last game in the series, was released in 2024.
Continue ReadingNurPhoto | NurPhoto | Getty Images Google is adding more Gemini features to Gmail, providing upgrades like artificial intelligence-generated summaries of email threads, the company said Thursday. The company said its latest updates will be rolled out in phases, and some features will be turned on by default in inboxes, meaning users who don’t want […]
Continue ReadingJan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News The internet never stays quiet. Every week, new hacks, scams, and security problems show up somewhere. This week’s stories show how fast attackers change their tricks, how small mistakes turn into big risks, and how the same old tools keep finding new ways to break in. Read on […]
Continue ReadingChainguard, the trusted source for open source, has a unique view into how modern organizations actually consume open source software and where they run into risk and operational burdens. Across a growing customer base and an extensive catalog of over 1800 container image projects, 148,000 versions, 290,000 images, and 100,000 language libraries, and almost half […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V have been launched in China with Snapdragon chipsets. The new lineup features 9,000mAh battery units and has IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. OnePlus Turbo 6 is launched in Light Chaser Silver, Lone Black and Wild Green (translated from Chinese) colourways.
Continue ReadingSpotify has introduced two new Messages features, Listening activity and Request to Jam, to make music sharing more social. Listening activity lets users share what they are playing in real time with connected contacts, while Request to Jam allows Premium users to invite others into shared listening sessions. Free users can join Jams when invited. […]
Continue ReadingIn a post on X, Similarweb shared the “generative AI website worldwide traffic share” data. The web traffic analytics platform revealed how the footfall for various AI websites changed over the course of the last 12 months, or the entirety of 2025. One of the biggest takeaways was the decline of ChatGPT’s traffic share, which […]
Continue ReadingJan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cisco has released updates to address a medium-severity security flaw in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) with a public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20029 (CVSS score: 4.9), resides in the licensing feature and could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with […]
Continue ReadingJan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cloud Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered three malicious npm packages that are designed to deliver a previously undocumented malware called NodeCordRAT. The names of the packages, all of which were taken down as of November 2025, are listed below. They were uploaded by a user named “wenmoonx.” “The bitcoin-main-lib and […]
Continue ReadingHonor Magic 8 Pro Air will be launched in China by the Chinese smartphone maker on January 19, the tech firm announced on Thursday via a social media post. However, the company has yet to reveal other details about the upcoming handset, like its specifications, features, design, and colourways. Separately, a tipster has shared the […]
Continue ReadingItel Zeno 20 Max has been launched in India in three colour options. The new phone features a 5,000mAh battery and a 13-megapixel rear camera unit. It has the Dynamic Bar feature and is equipped with the Unisoc T7100 chipset. It features a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ display and has an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Itel […]
Continue ReadingMotorola recently unveiled several ecosystem products during the Lenovo Tech World showcase at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company has now teased the launch of one of the devices in India, too. A teaser shared on social media indicates that the company is gearing up to launch a new smartwatch in the country. While […]
Continue ReadingBased on our first impressions, the Poco M8 5G seems to be a thoughtfully planned successor to the disappointing M7 5G. On paper, there are indications that the phone is designed to address the needs of regular usage. But will it deliver on everything it claims to offer? Stay tuned for our full Poco M8 […]
Continue ReadingJan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Container Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of multiple critical-severity security flaws affecting Coolify, an open-source, self-hosting platform, that could result in authentication bypass and remote code execution. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2025-66209 (CVSS score: 10.0) – A command injection vulnerability in the database backup functionality […]
Continue ReadingPoco has launched the Poco M8 Pro 5G in select global markets alongside the Poco M8 5G, though it is not yet available in India. Priced from $299 (roughly Rs. 26,900), the phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and Android 15-based HyperOS 2. It offers […]
Continue ReadingSony has unveiled a new Hyperpop Collection of PS5 console covers and DualSense controllers, featuring three new striking designs. The new accessories will be launched in select regions in March, with pre-orders going live next week.
Continue ReadingGrok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, has sparked a major controversy following an update to its image editing capability. The chatbot received a feature that allowed it to edit any public image posted on the social media platform. Soon after, several users began exploiting the feature by asking the AI […]
Continue ReadingSamsung reportedly filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) showing a different design for a foldable phone. The alleged sketches of the patent suggest that Samsung is planning to work on a reversible front-and-back flip phone design. The sketches show the device in different angles in folded and unfolded positions.
Continue ReadingApple is working on multispectral imaging technology, which it could potentially use in future generations of iPhone cameras, according to supply chain reports. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be evaluating components related to multispectral imaging, although it remains at infancy. This is expected to allow for the recording of a wider spectrum of […]
Continue ReadingMeta has announced new features for its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses at CES 2026, including a built-in teleprompter and EMG-based handwriting input using the Meta Neural Band. The teleprompter will roll out in phases, while handwriting support is limited to Early Access users in the US. Meta also expanded pedestrian navigation to four more […]
Continue ReadingChinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on Tuesday. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China said Thursday it will investigate Meta‘s $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus to assess its compliance with export control laws. Meta acquired Singapore-based Manus last month […]
Continue ReadingA man walks past the Google signage outside the US tech giant’s Ananta office in Bengaluru, India, on Jan. 5, 2026. Idrees Mohammed | Afp | Getty Images There’s movement going on in the Magnificent Seven group of stocks. Shares of Alphabet, the parent of Google, rose 2.4% on Wednesday, to give the firm a […]
Continue ReadingThe Oppo Reno 15 Series 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It arrives as the succeessor to the Reno 14 series from 2024 and comprises three models — Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and Reno 15 Pro Mini. While the former two are build upon the features of the previous generation, the latter […]
Continue ReadingJan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI on Wednesday announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space that allows users to have conversations with the chatbot about their health. To that end, the sandboxed experience offers users the optional ability to securely connect medical records and wellness apps, including […]
Continue ReadingGTA 6 is still not “content complete”, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. Speaking on a podcast, the journalist said that Rockstar Games was still finalizing levels and missions the last he heard, but stressed that the new November 19, 2026, release date felt more “real” and “solid” than previous ones.
Continue ReadingPoco M8 5G has been launched in India by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the successor to the Poco M7. The smartphone will go on sale in India soon via Flipkart and the company website in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colourways. The phone boasts a 5,520mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up […]
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