Now, for the unaware, the RBI, back in 2018, barred the trading of cryptocurrencies in India for the sake of a central digital currency. Since then, the private banks have been quoting the 2018 RBI circular to discourage customers from investing in crypto. However, the recent circular by the RBI clarifies that banks cannot use its 2018 circular to discourage crypto investments in the country anymore. The previous circular that barred crypto trading by regulated entities in India was “set aside” by the Supreme Court last year, said RBI’s Chief General Manager Shrimohand Yadav....

Nokia has secured $14.1 million in funding as part of the $370 million NASA program to send astronauts to the moon in 2024. The Finnish giant will be touted as the first to build a 4G/ LTE communications system in space. Why is 4G important for lunar exploration? Why not just establish a 5G network you ask? Well, if you’ve read about 5G network technologies, you would know that 5G signals can only travel shorter distances....

NordLayer Review (2022) While I will talk about the different features of Nord Layer, I will also share what exactly it is, to begin with. However, if you would rather skip to the former, use the table below. NordLayer: Cut to the Chase Made for businesses feeling concerned about their cybersecurity, NordLayer is a business-oriented solution. With features that help secure a company’s online infrastructure, NordLayer makes it easy for admins to maintain a secure connection between the work and a company’s important data....

Haki in One Piece (Explained) Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers about Haki and its types in One Piece. So we suggest you watch the anime or read the manga first to avoid ruining your experience. What Does Haki Mean in One Piece? In the world of One Piece, haki is a unique and peculiar power. Simply said, it enables one to use their own spiritual energy/ spirit to increase and develop a variety of powers and abilities....

With the OnePlus 8T concept phone, “OnePlus team is building further on our first concept technology to unlock even more potential benefit for future smartphone users,” reads the official press release. Instead of just the camera glass, the company has now expanded the electrochromic glass technology to the entire back. OnePlus 8T Concept: Electrochromic Back Panel You can see a wavy pattern that covers the entirety of the rear panel....

OnePlus 9RT: Specifications and Features As is the case with the T-series refresh, the OnePlus 9RT brings minor but substantial upgrades over its predecessor on the performance and camera front. The company has also slightly upgraded the display to further pitch the OnePlus 9R-series as a gaming-centric smartphone. So, without further ado, let’s check out the key specifications. Starting off, the OnePlus 9RT features the same 6.62-inch Full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate....

Oppo Will Use Hasselblad’s Camera Expertise The Oppo-Hasselblad collaboration will focus on advanced imaging solutions, specifically in the color science department to bring about more natural colors with the use of Natural Color Calibration. This will also be applicable for natural skin tones in the portrait mode. The partnership comes after Hasselblad collaborated with OnePlus, Oppo’s sister brand for its OnePlus 9 series last year. OnePlus used Hasselblad’s color science expertise for natural colors, which has been further improved with the recently launched OnePlus 10 Pro....

Oppo’s New Imaging Technologies Unveiled Starting with the new telephoto lens, it is an 85-200 mil lens with support for continuous zoom technology. Unlike the periscope lenses that are found in today’s high-end devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Huawei P30 Pro, Oppo’s new lens elements move smoothly throughout the 85-200mm zoom range to capture crisp and clear pictures without the need of digital zoom, artificial sharpening, or cropping....

In a post expressing his support for digital currencies, the president and CEO of PayPal, Dan Schulman, said: “The shift to digital forms of currencies is inevitable, bringing with it clear advantages in terms of financial inclusion and access; efficiency, speed and resilience of the payments system … We are eager to work with central banks and regulators around the world to offer our support, and to meaningfully contribute to shaping the role that digital currencies will play in the future of global finance and commerce”....

The update comes from a ‘Community Specialist’ on Google’s forums (via 9to5Google). “We’ve had a chance to investigate units from customers and, combined with our quality control data from the factory, we can confirm that the variation in the clearance between the body and the display is a normal part of the design of your Pixel 5,” reads the post. Putting an end to the confusion around the status of the official IP68 rating, Google says that the strange gap doesn’t affect the water and dust resistance or functionality of the phone....

According to Sony, it will be sharing information about titles from Sony’s worldwide studios and partner developers. “Our next digital showcase will weigh in at around 40 minutes, and feature updates on the latest titles from Worldwide Studios and our world-class development partners.” said Sony in its blog post announcing the event. However, it won’t be a surprise if the company also unveils key information about the PlayStation 5. That includes, hopefully, pricing and launch date for the consoles, plus maybe a proper pre-order timeline....

Poco M4 Pro 5G: Specs and Key Features Sharing a parent in Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, Poco continues to rebrand Redmi smartphones to build out its product portfolio. Poco M4 Pro 5G is a rebranded version of the recently launched Redmi Note 11. Starting with the design, the device includes a massive camera island with the Poco branding, the same as the Poco M3 from earlier last year. It houses a dual-camera setup, including a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens....

Realme C31: Specs and Features The Realme C31 has a GT Neo 2-like design, which was also seen with the recently introduced Realme C35. Although, the C31 doesn’t get flat edges as seen on the Realme C35. It comes with a Dynamic Texture Design, which includes a rectangular camera hump with big camera housings on the rear and a waterdrop notch upfront. The device is also 8.4mm thick, which provides for a comfortable grip....

Realme GT 2 Pro: Price and Availability The Realme GT 2 Pro has been launched starting at a Rs 49,999 price tag for the 8GB + 128GB base variant in India. You can check out the price for both the configurations right here: 8GB+128GB: Rs 49,999 (Rs 44,999 as an introductory offer)12GB+256GB: Rs 57,999 (Rs 52,999 as an introductory offer) The Realme GT 2 Pro will be up for grabs, starting April 14 via Realme....

According to a recent report by Fonearena, the Realme Fit app is currently listed on the Google Play Store, and the description says that it is “a companion app for the smart bracelet TechLife Watch S100.” Now, although Realme has launched the Dizo Watch under its TechLife brand, the company has not launched any smartwatch with the said moniker. Furthermore, digging into the Realme Fit APK revealed an interesting image titled “body testing”, which showcases a user placing two of their fingers on a fitness-band-like wearable....

Realme’s New Fast Charging Tech Unveiling Soon The company’s new fast-charging tech will be introduced on February 28, which is the first day of MWC 2022. The event will go on until March 3. While Realme has claimed the technology to be the fastest, we still don’t know the kind of fast charging it will support. That said, we have a hint. Realme is speculated to announce its 150W fast charging tech, which could come with support for Oppo’s 160W fast charger....

Realme Watch 3 Pro Launching Soon Realme now has a dedicated microsite for the Realme Watch 3 Pro, which is also confirmed to come with Bluetooth Calling. The watch, which is said to be the new flagship smartwatch by the company, will feature a large AMOLED display too. There’s also a look at what the Watch 3 Pro will be like. The watch is seen featuring a square-shaped dial, much like the Realme Watch 3....

The Redmi Note 10 retail box, tweeted out by Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd), shows off the design in all its glory. You have an AMOLED display on the front — a first for Xiaomi’s Redmi Note lineup. It is expected to be a Full-HD+ AMOLED panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. No high refresh rate is kind of disappointing but okay for this price bracket. There’s a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera as well....

The Chinese giant launched the Redmi Note 10 5G in China and the global market earlier this year. Now, Redmi is bringing its first 5G smartphone to India as the Redmi Note 10T 5G. It features a 90Hz display, a MediaTek 5G chipset, a triple-camera system, and more. Redmi Note 10T 5G India Launch As per Xiaomi’s website and a recent tweet (attached below), the company will unveil the Redmi Note 10T 5G on July 20, presumably in a virtual event....

Redmi Smart Band Pro: Key Specs and Features Starting with the display, the Smart Band Pro sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with always-on display support. It also includes an auto-brightness adjustment feature to automatically set the brightness of the screen based on the surrounding light. Plus, users can choose from various watch faces via the companion app to match their style. Coming to the health and fitness-focused features, the Redmi Smart Band Pro comes with a heart-rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor that can continuously monitor the heart rate and blood oxygen levels of users to determine their stress levels and other health vitals....