Google has introduced new AI-powered shopping features across Search, AI Mode and the Gemini app in the US. The tools aim to speed up product discovery, comparison and checkout by offering natural language search, shoppable images, comparison tables and real-time inventory data. A new “Let Google Call” feature can contact local stores for stock and […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the launch of the Blade V80 Design in select markets on Wednesday, ZTE is now rumoured to be developing another smartphone. A tipster has shared images of the purported ZTE Nubia S2R, showcasing its design. It is expected to arrive as a budget smartphone from the brand. The unannounced handset appears to have a […]
Continue ReadingTan Su Shan, chief executive officer of DBS Group Holdings Ltd., speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival in Singapore, on Nov. 12, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE – Amid fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, much has been made of recent reports suggesting that AI has yet to generate returns for companies […]
Continue ReadingItel has launched a new variant of the Itel A90 Limited Edition in India. It now comes with 128GB of onboard storage. The handset made its debut in September as a limited-edition counterpart to the standard A90 and offered 64GB of onboard storage. While you get more storage now, the rest of the features and […]
Continue ReadingOpenAI has introduced group chats in ChatGPT, allowing multiple users to collaborate within a shared conversation. The feature lets users create a group, invite others via a link, and interact together with the AI for projects or everyday tasks. Currently rolling out in select regions, OpenAI says wider availability will follow after it gathers early […]
Continue ReadingUIDAI now lets Aadhaar holders view their authentication history for the past six months, giving users a simple way to track when and where their ID was used. The log lists successful and failed verification attempts and helps spot unusual activity early. Anyone with Aadhaar and a linked mobile number can access it through the […]
Continue ReadingTraders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 13, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. markets had their worst day since Oct. 10. That marks a sharp reversal for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which shed 1.65% to settle at 47,457.22, a day after […]
Continue ReadingThe OnePlus 15 is the latest flagship Android smartphone in India. It has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It carries a 7,300mAh battery. It has triple rear cameras and supports 120W wired charging. Here’s a quick comparison between the OnePlus 15 and iPhone 17.
Continue ReadingTicket reseller StubHub signage on display at the New York Stock Exchange for the company’s IPO on Sept. 17, 2025. NYSE StubHub shares plunged 20% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported quarterly results for the first time since its initial public offering in September. Here’s how the ticket vendor did in comparison […]
Continue ReadingThe Google corporate logo hangs outside the Google Germany offices on August 31, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images Google said on Thursday said it has disrupted the foreign cybercriminal group behind a massive SMS text phishing operation within 24 hours of filing its lawsuit. “This shut down […]
Continue ReadingUnder the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple is required to allow developers to freely inform customers of alternative offers outside its App Store. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg via Getty Images Apple on Thursday said it would cut the company’s App Store fees from 30% to 15% for some app makers, if they enter into a […]
Continue ReadingA Russian-speaking threat behind an ongoing, mass phishing campaign has registered more than 4,300 domain names since the start of the year. The activity, per Netcraft security researcher Andrew Brandt, is designed to target customers of the hospitality industry, specifically hotel guests who may have travel reservations with spam emails. The campaign is said to […]
Continue ReadingTesla’s Powerwall 2 Source: Tesla Tesla is recalling around 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2, a backup battery for residential use, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosure out Thursday. “The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in […]
Continue ReadingMajor League Soccer is stepping onto a bigger stage next year, when all of its matches will find a new home on Apple TV. Beginning in the 2026 season, MLS games will be available on Apple’s flagship streaming platform, which currently includes Major League Baseball games as well as scripted series like “Severance.” The move […]
Continue ReadingOracle CEO Clay Magouyrk speaks at a Q&A following a tour of the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Shelby Tauber | Reuters Two months ago, Oracle’s stock had its best day since 1992, soaring 36% to a record after the company blew away investors with its forecast for cloud infrastructure […]
Continue ReadingEmilija Manevska | Moment | Getty Images Artificial intelligence startup Cursor on Thursday announced it has closed a $2.3 billion funding round at a $29.3 billion post-money valuation, nearly triple what it was worth as of its last raise in June. Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET as Cursor CEO Michael Truell joins “Closing Bell: […]
Continue ReadingResearchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could exploit these vulnerabili…
Continue ReadingIndia achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions, moving India close…
Continue ReadingLinkedIn is launching its new AI-powered people search this week, after what seems like a very long wait for what should have been a natural offering for generative AI. It comes a full three years after the launch of ChatGPT and six months after LinkedIn launched its AI job search offering. For technical leaders, this […]
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 11, 2025, the Sun erupted with an X5.1-class flare, disrupting shortwave communications across Africa and Europe. The flare’s X-rays and UV radiation ionized Earth’s upper atmosphere, causing R3-level radio blackouts. NOAA warned that a coronal mass ejection could reach Earth on Nov. 12, potentially triggering strong geomagnetic storms and vivid auroras.
Continue ReadingVerizon chairman Mark Bertolini said Thursday that the company’s new CEO, former PayPal boss Dan Schulman, is working to revive Verizon from its period of share losses under former CEO Hans Vestberg. Bertolini, who is also the Oscar Health CEO and who was named Verizon chairman last month, told CNBC’s Becky Quick on “Squawk Box” […]
Continue ReadingElon Musk announced his new company xAI, which he says has the goal to understand the true nature of the universe. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company xAI has raised $15 billion from investors, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC’s David Faber. The funding adds another $5 billion […]
Continue ReadingThe OnePlus 15 is now available in India with introductory offers that lower its effective price below the official Rs. 72,999 starting rate for the 12GB + 256GB model. The flagship features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15 has finally made its way to the Indian market; however, its arrival in India has been met with a hot debate, sparked by the company’s decision to cut down on some specifications to improve others. However, do the compromises in terms of on-paper specifications translate into the real-world experience? Here’s our OnePlus 15 […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus 15 has been launched in India as the successor to the OnePlus 13. It is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship octa core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is built on a 3nm process, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The phone gets a 50-megapixel triple […]
Continue ReadingGPT 5.1 arrives just months after GPT 5, offering a warmer tone, faster responses, and adaptive reasoning that lets the model decide when to think before replying. Testing shows smoother flow, clearer explanations, and better instruction adherence. Conversations feel friendlier, and writing is more human, though the model still leans heavily on bullet points. Accuracy…
Continue ReadingSamsung Galaxy S26 series camera specifications have been leaked online, hinting at what the rumoured flagship lineup might offer. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to feature a quad rear camera setup, headlined by a 200-megapixel primary sensor. On the other hand, the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 could carry triple cameras, the same […]
Continue ReadingU.S. President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to end the U.S. government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov. 12, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters 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 to start the trading […]
Continue ReadingNov 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious Chrome extension that poses as a legitimate Ethereum wallet but harbors functionality to exfiltrate users’ seed phrases. The name of the extension is “Safery: Ethereum Wallet,” with the threat actor describing it as a “secure wallet for managing Ethereum cryptocurrency with […]
Continue ReadingJoby Aviation’s hybrid aircraft. Courtesy: Joby Aviation Joby Aviation completed the first test flight of its hybrid defense aircraft, three months after the company teamed up with government contractor L3Harris on the project. The successful launch occurred on Nov. 7, at Joby’s facility in Marina, California, the company said on Thursday. Chairman Paul Sciarra told […]
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