The Global Fintech Fest 2024 witnessed a groundbreaking collaboration between Airtel Payments Bank, Noise, and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) with the introduction of the Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch. This innovative device incorporates National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) technology, revolutionizing the way users make transactions on-the-go. The Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch is not
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Argentina is taking a bold step towards equipping its youth with knowledge and training in emerging technology by introducing the study of Ethereum into the high school curriculum. This initiative, implemented in Buenos Aires, aims to provide students with hands-on experience in blockchain development and its use cases. The local education ministry of Buenos Aires
India’s digital Rupee, also known as eRupee, is currently undergoing advanced trials conducted by 16 national banks. In the initial pilot stage, the eRupee has attracted five million users, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. The retail pilot for this central bank digital currency (CBDC) was launched in December 2022 with the primary goal of
WhatsApp has been teasing the introduction of chat themes in the messaging app, allowing users to customize the colour of chat bubbles and background. Users will have the option to select preset themes or choose their own colours and wallpapers to personalize their chats. The upcoming feature is expected to bring a fresh look to
The highly anticipated action-RPG, Avowed, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, was recently delayed and is now scheduled for release on February 18, 2025, for PC and current-gen Xbox consoles. One of the latest revelations about the game is that it will run at 30fps on both Xbox Series X and Series S. This decision was discussed
The digital world has witnessed an increase in cyberattacks, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. These crypto hackers are known for their relentless attacks on popular brands and celebrities on social media platforms. Recently, McDonald’s Instagram account fell victim to a breach where hackers promoted a fraudulent memecoin called ‘Grimace.’ With a massive following of 5.1
The latest rumor surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have thinner screen bezels than any other smartphone in the industry. The tipster claims that the bezels on the iPhone 16 Pro Max will measure an impressive 1.15mm, significantly slimmer than the 1.71mm bezels found on last year’s
After a little over a year of being exclusively available on PS5, Final Fantasy XVI is making its way to PC on September 17. This announcement by publisher Square Enix has stirred up excitement among PC gamers who have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the latest numbered entry in the Final Fantasy
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This feature, once implemented, will enhance the performance of the app and also ensure the security of users’ accounts. According to details spotted by a feature tracker, WABetaInfo, a new toggle for blocking unknown account messages has
A recent study utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has brought into question the conventional wisdom regarding asteroid 16 Psyche. Initially believed to be the core remnants of a protoplanet, new observations have detected hydrated minerals on Psyche’s surface, including hydroxyl and possibly water. This discovery has complicated our understanding of the