Ripple Labs is reportedly looking to expand its custody services with a digital wallet offering. In February, the XRP issuer filed a trademark application titled “Ripple Custody,” seeking approval for “downloadable software” for crypto custody—potentially hinting at a wallet service. The application also indicates Ripple’s intent to store and manage both cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies as part of its financial services
In 2024, Ripple introduced a crypto custody service for banks and fintech firms but has yet to offer a wallet service. Instead, its ecosystem members rely on third-party wallets like Ledger and Trust Wallet for token storage and transactions. This has led to reports speculating that Ripple’s recent trademark filing aims to prioritise a wallet service.
For now, Ripple has neither confirmed nor denied plans for a crypto wallet.
Cryptocurrency wallets, whether hardware-based or app-based, enable users to create accounts and store their digital assets. Access to these wallets is secured through private keys, which can be stored either within the wallet platform or by the users themselves. As per a report by Research and Markets, the crypto wallet market grew from $7.52 billion (roughly Rs. 65,098 crore) in 2023 to $9.25 billion (roughly Rs. 80,068 crore) in 2024. It is estimated to reach $32.75 billion (roughly Rs. 2,83,486 crore) by 2030, with a CAGR of 23.39 percent.
With a surge of wallet apps flooding the crypto market, Ripple has been working to educate its community on trusted options. In December, the company published a blog outlining various types of crypto wallets and listing those supporting its stablecoin, RLUSD. Through this blog, Ripple emphasised four key factors users should consider when choosing a wallet service — private key ownership, security, privacy, and user experience.
If Ripple launches a crypto wallet, it could provide greater support to its community while generating transaction fee revenue for the company, a CoinTelegraph report noted.
Ripple’s crypto custody service for banks and fintech firms, also called Ripple Custody, was launched last October, offering bank-grade custody solutions to fintech and crypto businesses. For now, it appears that a potential wallet service could be introduced under the Ripple Custody brand. However, an official confirmation from Ripple is still awaited.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco-based company continues expanding its global footprint. This month, it secured a licence to provide crypto services to businesses and financial institutions in the UAE.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series and it brings a new way to record videos, as per a report. The new iteration of the Android 15-based operating system (OS) is said to enable support for capturing LOG (logarithmic footage) videos on the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. As per the South Korean technology conglomerate, this allows users to record a wider dynamic range where the luminance of both very dark and very bright areas is captured by the camera sensor.
Additionally, the One UI 7 Beta 5 update is also said to fixe issues related to Now Bar, lock screen, Notification History, and more.
Support for LOG on Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
According to a SammyFans report, all three Galaxy S24 series models — the base model, Plus variant, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, now get support for LOG video capture with the latest One UI 7 Beta 5 update. This feature was first reported in the One UI 7 Beta 4 update but was only said to be available on the Ultra model from last year.
Samsung says this video recording format retains more image data compared to standard filming, allowing greater flexibility during post-production. It is claimed to reduce the production time while also enabling improved options for controlling colours, shadows, highlights, colour tones, and other image data. Samsung LOG offers a 10-bit HEVC codec which is said to enable better accessibility to codec compatibility and storage.
While the company introduced LOG video capture with the Galaxy S25 series in January, it is also rolling out support for older devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 lineup following the release of One UI 7 Beta 5.
Alongside this new feature, the update is reported to contain fixes for several reported issues. Samsung says it fixes an intermittent display error of the Now Bar controller. It also rectifies problems which caused icons to appear small on the Widget Setting screen, operation failure of the Gallery Edit button, and partial Font/Image overlap issues.
Further, the update is reported to improve media playback to display as a real-time notification, Quick action menu spacing, a Notification History operation error fix, along with other system improvements.
Punjabi cinema’s latest release, Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni, directed by Rakesh Dhawan, hit theatres worldwide on October 11, 2024. The film, featuring Amrinder Gill, Sunanda Sharma, and Sayani Gupta, explores an unconventional relationship between a truck driver and an independent woman. Despite moderate performance in India, it has gained significant traction overseas. With a storyline revolving around personal struggles, cultural contrasts, and lighthearted moments, the film has drawn attention for its engaging execution and vibrant portrayal of two distinct worlds.
When and Where to Watch Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni
The movie was released in cinemas on October 11, 2024. It will be released on March 27 on Chaupal App.
Official Trailer and Plot of Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni
The trailer provided glimpses of a narrative interwoven with humour, emotions, and cultural diversity. Amrinder Gill plays Satta, a truck driver seeking a practical wife, while Sunanda Sharma’s Jindi dreams of luxury. Their paths cross unexpectedly, leading to a dynamic relationship that challenges traditional romance norms. A subplot follows a man overcoming childhood bullying and stammering, gaining legal knowledge through his uncle’s courtroom experiences. The film blends these elements, creating a story of resilience, aspirations, and relationships.
Cast and Crew of Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni
The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Amrinder Gill, Sunanda Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Hardeep Gill, Sayaji Shinde, Jarnail Singh, Sukhi Chahal, Deedar Gill, Vishwanath Chatterjee, and Mohini Toor. It is produced by Karaj Gill and Darshan Sharma under the direction of Rakesh Dhawan.
Reception of Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni
The film has received positive feedback, particularly from international audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 9.2/10
Sony is celebrating 20th anniversary of God of War, one of PlayStation’s biggest franchises, on March 22. The company has announced new in-game content for God of War Ragnarök, 20th anniversary merchandise, an art exhibition and more to mark the occasion. As part of the celebration, the PlayStation parent is releasing the Dark Odyssey Collection for the latest game in the series that includes character and weapon skins, armour sets and more.
God of War Ragnarök Update
The free Dark Odyssey Collection update for God of War Ragnarök will be rolled out on PS5 and PC later this week on March 20, Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog on Friday. The collection will bring the black and gold skin for Kratos seen on God of War 2. In addition to the special appearance, the character will also get a Dark Odyssey armour set, including breastplate, bracers and belt.
The collection also includes Dark Odyssey-themed armour for companion characters Atreus and Freya. In addition to player skin and armour sets, the update comes with Dark Odyssey weapon appearances and attachments for the three weapons in the game — the Leviathan Axe, the Blades of Chaos and the Draupnir Spear.
Kratos’ shields get new appearances, too, in addition to a new Dark Odyssey-themed Rond attachment. The update will also add the ability to edit appearances of weapon and shield attachments.
Aside from the God of War Ragnarok update coming later this week, PlayStation has already released a God of War 20th anniversary fan kit that includes banners, icons, desktop and mobile wallpapers. On March 20, Sony will also add anniversary-themed items to the Steam Points Shop for PC players, while PS5 players will get a free 20th anniversary-themed PlayStation Network Avatar.
Sony has also planned a 20th anniversary art exhibition in Los Angeles, US, new merchandise, two-volume retrospective book that covers the history of the series, art prints, limited edition vinyl set and more.
Finally, PS Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium tier members can access both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök on the Game Catalog, while Premium subscribers get access to God of War III Remastered via the Classics Catalog.
For PC users, God of War and its sequel, God of War Ragnarök, are on sale on Steam and Epic Games Store until March 20.
Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is said to see a global launch this week, according to a report. The handset’s complete design is seen in leaked live images. The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G was unveiled in Indonesia earlier this month alongside the Note 50 and Note 50 Pro. As per the new report, the phone will offer an “ArmorAlloy” build, a 50-megapixel periscope camera with 100x zoom, audio tuning by JBL, and One Tap Infinix AI. The phone will reportedly be launched at the Infinix AI∞ Beta event alongside the company’s purported true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and a smart ring on March 20.
Infinix Note 50 Pro+ Design, Features
The folks over at GSMArena got their hands on live images of the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G. The phone’s octagonal rear camera module is said to be inspired by “power and precision of high-end car intakes, the light play of diamond cutting, and Harry Winston jewellery”. As per the report, the phone offers a 50-megapixel periscope sensor with 100x zoom capability.
In terms of design, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is said to have an “ArmorAlloy” build with a flat frame. It is said to undergo the same HyperCasting manufacturing process as the Note 50 Pro 4G. The phone’s right spine houses the power button while the volume rockers are placed on the left side.
The bottom of the handset houses the SIM tray, USB Type-C port for charging, and a “Sound by JBL” logo which confirms its audio tuning. Its opposite side is seen with the secondary microphone, an infrared (IR) blaster, and another speaker grille. Another standout feature of the Infinix handset will be a One-Tap Infinix AI which is said to simplify tasks and increase productivity.
The report suggests that the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ will be priced below $500 (roughly Rs. 43,400) in global markets. Notably, this variant was unveiled in Indonesia earlier this month although the company did not reveal its pricing at the time of launch.
SpaceX has launched the Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the ISS. The team will replace Crew-9 members, two of whom have been stranded since June due to Boeing’s Starliner delays. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off successfully on March 14, and Crew-10 is expected to dock with the ISS in about 28 hours. The six-month mission…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, in an indication that the smartphone will be launched in the country soon. The slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones was first teased at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January, while Samsung showed off the handset at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025). The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, just like the other three models that have already launched.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Model Number Seen on BIS
A listing (via Xpertpick) on the BIS website is believed to be the Indian variant of the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. While Samsung has yet to announce regional availability for the Galaxy S25 Edge, the appearance of the handset on the Indian regulator’s website is an indicator that it might launch in India soon. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm the presence of the listing on the BIS website.
The purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge listing on the BIS website Photo Credit: Screenshot/ BIS
According to recent reports, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch in global markets on April 16, and could go on sale a month later. It is said to be available in select markets, and could be priced around $999 (roughly Rs. 86,900).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Specifications
The purported battery of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was recently spotted on the UK Demko website, giving us a look at its specifications. The handset is expected to pack a 3,900mAh battery. Another listing on China’s 3C website indicates the phone will support 25W charging, like the base Galaxy S25 model.
Previous reports also suggest that the Galaxy S25 Edge will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip from Qualcomm, along with 12GB of RAM. It is expected to run on One UI 7, which is based on Android 15, and offer support for Galaxy AI features.
Thanks to the showcase at MWC 2025, we know that the phone will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup. It could feature a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. The smartphone is expected to sport a 6.65-inch display, and it is expected to be the slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 lineup, with a thickness of 5.84mm.
It’s worth taking these details with a grain of salt, as none of these specifications have been confirmed by Samsung. However, if the claims about their imminent debut next month are accurate, we can expect to learn more about these smartphones in the coming days or weeks.
Apple Inc.’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features have been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.
Robby Walker, who serves as a senior director at Apple, delivered the stark comments during an all-hands meeting for the Siri division, saying that the team was facing a bad period. Walker also said that it’s unclear when the enhancements will actually launch, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the gathering was private.
The frank discussion shows the extent of Apple’s crisis in the field of artificial intelligence, where it’s struggling to catch up with peers. Siri — less advanced than rival systems — has become a symbol of Apple’s AI challenges. And the company’s woes boiled over last week, when it acknowledged publicly that critical features would be delayed indefinitely.
During the all-hands gathering, Walker suggested that employees on his team may be feeling angry, disappointed, burned out and embarrassed after the features were postponed. The company had been racing to get the technology ready for this spring, but now the features aren’t expected until next year at the earliest, people familiar with the matter have said.
Still, he praised the team for developing “incredibly impressive” features and vowed to deliver an industry-leading virtual assistant to consumers.
Apple shares had fallen 16% this year through Thursday’s close, part of a broader stock rout that has walloped tech companies. The stock rebounded Friday, but pared gains during the afternoon. Apple was up 1.4% at $212.58 as of 2:18 p.m. in New York.
On Feb. 14, Bloomberg News reported that Apple was struggling with bugs and engineering problems on its planned artificial intelligence tools for Siri. At the time, the company postponed the release from April to May, aiming to include the features in its iOS 18.5 operating system. Now it’s looking to add them as an update as early as the iOS 19 software cycle next year.
A spokesperson for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment on the meeting, which was put on the schedule last week.
The features — unveiled last June at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference — are fundamental to making Siri a more effective personal assistant. The technology will allow the software to tap into users’ personal data to better respond to queries. Siri, which was first introduced in 2011, also will be able to more precisely control apps and analyze content that’s on a user’s screen.
But when Apple demonstrated the features at WWDC using a video mock-up, it only had a barely working prototype, Bloomberg has reported. Walker told staff in the meeting that the delays were especially “ugly” because Apple had already showed off the features publicly. “This was not one of these situations where we get to show people our plan after it’s done,” he said. “We showed people before.”
“To make matters worse,” Walker said, Apple’s marketing communications department wanted to promote the enhancements. Despite not being ready, the capabilities were included in a series of marketing campaigns and TV commercials starting last year.
Apple touted the features as a key selling point of the iPhone 16 line, which otherwise lacked major changes. And it’s part of a broader AI push called Apple Intelligence.
Walker also raised doubts about even meeting the current release expectations. Though Apple is aiming for iOS 19, it “doesn’t mean that we’re shipping then,” Walker said. The company has several more priorities in development, and trade-offs will need to be made, he said.
“We have other commitments across Apple to other projects,” Walker said, citing new software and hardware initiatives. “We want to keep our commitments to those, and we understand those are now potentially more timeline-urgent than the features that have been deferred.” He said decisions on timing will be made on a “case-by-case basis” as work progresses on products planned for next year.
“Customers are not expecting only these new features but they also want a more fully rounded-out Siri,” he said. “We’re going to ship these features and more as soon as they are ready.”
Walker said that there is “intense personal accountability” about this effort shared by his boss John Giannandrea, the head of AI at Apple, as well as software chief Craig Federighi and other executives.
As of Friday, Apple doesn’t plan to immediately fire any top executives over the AI crisis, according to people with knowledge of the matter. That decision could theoretically change at any time. In any case, the company is poised to make management adjustments. It has discussed moving more senior executives under Giannandrea to assist with a turnaround effort. Already, the company tapped longtime executive Kim Vorrath — seen as a project fixer — to assist the group.
Walker said the decision to delay the features was made because of quality issues and that the company has found the technology only works properly up to two-thirds to 80% of the time — which is to say it doesn’t work every one out of three times. He said the group “can make more progress to get those percentages up, so that users get something they can really count on.”
In recent weeks, Federighi voiced concerns to other senior executives that the features weren’t working as advertised, ultimately prompting the decision to delay, Bloomberg reported. Issues with Apple Intelligence were clear from the start, with the company postponing the first batch of features last year and providing vague timelines during its launch event.
Walker defended his Siri group, telling them that they should be proud. Employees poured their “hearts and souls into this thing,” he said. “I saw so many people giving everything they had in order to make this happen and to make incredible progress together.”
But Apple wants to maintain a high bar and only deliver the features when they’re polished, he said. “These are not quite ready to go to the general public, even though our competitors might have launched them in this state or worse.”
Walker compared the endeavor to an attempt to swim to Hawaii. “We swam hundreds of miles — we set a Guinness Book for World Records for swimming distance — but we still didn’t swim to Hawaii,” he said. “And we were being jumped on, not for the amazing swimming that we did, but the fact that we didn’t get to the destination.”
He showed examples during the meeting of the technology working: It was able to locate his driver’s license number on command and find specific photos of a child. He also demonstrated how the technology could precisely manipulate apps via voice control. It embedded content in an email, added recipients and made other changes.
Walker told staff that they should “feel really proud of innovative work” done to develop the personal search feature, despite saying it doesn’t always work sufficiently.
Still, the company has met other goals for Siri. That includes bringing a Type-to-Siri interface to iOS 18, as well as adding Apple product knowledge to the platform and an improved understanding of customers. It’s planning to offer Apple Intelligence in several new languages next month and is working overtime to enable the features for China as part of partnerships with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Baidu Inc.
Walker said that some staffers may feel “relieved” over the delays. “If you were using these features in the build, you were probably wondering: Are these ready? How do I feel about shipping these to our customers? Is this the right choice?”
He added that some employees “might be feeling embarrassed.”
“You might have co-workers or friends or family asking you what happened, and it doesn’t feel good,” Walker said. “It’s very reasonable to feel all these things.” He said others are feeling burnout and that his team will be entitled to time away to recharge to get ready for “plenty of hard work ahead.”
The executive said he didn’t want things to get worse before they got better, saying that special attention will need to be paid to the integration of existing features into iOS 19.
Walker ended the meeting upbeat, saying that Apple will “ship the world’s greatest virtual assistant.”
But there’s still a long road ahead. The delayed Siri features are just the first step toward modernizing the software. Apple has been planning upgrades for 2027 that will make Siri more conversational, letting it better compete with other AI chatbots, Bloomberg has reported.
This will require a new infrastructure. “There’s much we will be keeping and there are meaningful things we will be changing,” Walker said.
The team has “learned a lot together,” he said. “We’ll make the adjustments that we need to have a better outcome going forward.”
India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu will offer a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 to select gig workers to buy e-scooters, a minister said on Friday, as more young people sign up with online platforms to deliver food and groceries.
Gig workers, or those outside traditional employer-employee relationships, are set to play a key role in the world’s fifth-biggest economy, spurred partly by high unemployment after COVID-19 pandemic curbs fuelled growth in the sector.
Tamil Nadu is also introducing an insurance scheme for nearly 150,000 gig workers to compensate for accidental deaths and disability, its finance minister, Thangam Thenarasu, said while unveiling the budget.
“A new scheme will be launched …. to provide a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 each to 2,000 internet-based service workers to buy a new e-scooter,” the minister said, adding that workers registered with a state welfare body would be eligible.
Further details of the scheme will be revealed later, Labour Secretary Veera Raghava Rao told Reuters.
The prices of electric scooter maker Ola’s products start at Rs. 79,999, while those of rival Ather sell from Rs. 99,999.
The state will also set up lounges for the use of such workers in large cities, such as Chennai, its capital – where summer temperatures often exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees F) – and Coimbatore, a textile hub.
The head of the Tamil Nadu Food and Allied Products Delivery Workers Union, K.C. Gopikumar, welcomed the subsidy and welfare efforts but urged the government to extend them to more workers as well as give them better conditions, such as paid leave.
Swiggy and Zomato, two of India’s biggest delivery providers, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
A gripping action thriller, Dirty Angels has drawn attention for its intense narrative and powerful performances. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film follows an elite team of female soldiers on a perilous mission during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. With Eva Green leading the cast, the film delivers a tense and action-packed storyline. Released in cinemas and on-demand on December 13, 2025, it is set to arrive on Lionsgate Play for streaming on March 14, 2025.
When and Where to Watch Dirty Angels
Dirty Angels premiered in theatres and on video-on-demand on December 13, 2025. The film is scheduled for digital streaming on Lionsgate Play from March 14, 2025, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Official Trailer and Plot of Dirty Angels
The trailer for Dirty Angels teases a high-stakes rescue operation set in Afghanistan. As U.S. forces withdraw, a terrorist group seizes hostages, including the daughter of the Afghan Minister of Education and a U.S. diplomat’s child. With traditional military intervention failing, a covert unit of female operatives is deployed. Under the command of Jake (Eva Green), the team infiltrates enemy territory under the guise of medical personnel. A tense series of events unfolds as they battle betrayals, casualties, and deadly combat to complete their mission.
Cast and Crew of Dirty Angels
Eva Green leads the film as Jake, supported by Ruby Rose as Medic, Maria Bakalova as The Bomb, Rona-Lee Shimon as Mechanic, and Jojo T. Gibbs as Geek. The supporting cast includes Christopher Backus, Zoha Rahman, Laëtitia Eïdo, and Reza Brojerdi. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film is produced by Moshe Diamant and Yariv Lerner, with cinematography by David Tattersall.
Reception of Dirty Angels
The film has generated discussions across platforms, with viewers praising its action sequences and performances. It has an IMDb rating of 4.4 / 10.
