Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said US export restrictions have accelerated China’s efforts to build its own semiconductor industry, potentially compressing a decade of development into five years, CNBC reported. “We’ve definitely accelerated because of all the regulations. We’ve accelerated their internal capabilities, probably pulled…
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Cyberattacks are inevitable: Deloitte’s Munjal Kamdar on how businesses can limit the damage – CNBC TV18
Recent cybersecurity scares, including critical vulnerabilities in PHP, compromised digital certificate keys linked to eMudhra and a suspected data exposure involving State Bank of India, have raised concerns about the security of digital systems. For businesses, however, the challenge goes beyond preventing attacks. They also…
US Banks block AI Agents from customer accounts over security risks: Axios – CNBC TV18
Customers using AI assistants to manage their money could face restrictions as major US banks move to block automated tools from accessing their accounts. Banks including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have detected unauthorised activity by third-party AI agents, with…
Vivo confirms launch date for its Y600 smartphone in China: Check expected specifications – CNBC TV18
In a post on Weibo, Vivo confirmed that the Y600 will launch in China on October 30. The image shows the smartphone in white and purple colour options. The device features flat sides and a slightly raised camera module housing two rear cameras. The camera…
Oppo K14 Plus, Reno 16 become more expensive: What buyers need to know – CNBC TV18
Oppo has increased the prices of two of its smartphones in India, making the K14 Plus and Reno 16 more expensive. The price hikes come amid wider increases in smartphone prices across India, with rising memory and component costs cited as contributing factors. While the…
US blocks two devices with Chinese-made surveillance chips – CNBC TV18
The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it had blocked two devices from the US market that contain foreign surveillance chips produced by a subsidiary of China’s Huawei, the first time it had exercised authority under new rules. The US telecom agency said it barred…
Electric roads: How vehicles can charge while moving – CNBC TV18
What are Electric Road Systems? | Electric Road Systems (ERS) transfer electricity to moving vehicles, allowing electric cars and heavy goods vehicles to travel longer distances with fewer charging stops. By potentially reducing battery size and charging-related downtime, they could complement conventional charging networks and…
Marathon Fusion claims it can turn mercury into gold: Could it crash gold prices? – CNBC TV18
Marathon Fusion, a San Francisco-based fusion start-up, claims it has turned mercury into stable gold using fusion-generated neutrons, at a rate it says is 10 times the record set by CERN in 2025. However, the company has not disclosed how much gold its experiment produced,…
AI raises cybersecurity risks: Why companies need better monitoring and faster threat detection – CNBC TV18
Companies will need to strengthen cybersecurity controls, improve monitoring and respond faster to potential threats as artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier to identify and exploit software vulnerabilities, according to experts from Grant Thornton Bharat and KPMG in India. The comments come amid concerns over…
SBI data leak to eMudhra security issue: How to keep your personal data safe online – CNBC TV18
Several cybersecurity issues have come to light in the last 24 hours. These include a security issue involving eMudhra, a suspected data leak linked to State Bank of India (SBI) and two security flaws in PHP, a technology used to run many websites. The Indian…