MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud

Police have arrested a 23-year-old MBBS student in Madhya Pradesh's Indore for sending around Rs. 8 lakh of cyber fraud money to a gang of Chinese youths by converting it into cryptocurrency, an official said on Wednesday.

Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".

Vishnoi, who hails from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, is a third-year MBBS student of the Government Medical College in Maharashtra's Alibag, he said.

Through Vishnoi's interrogation, it came to light that he used to provide bank accounts to a gang on a commission basis for cyber fraud and was connected to five Chinese youths through a group on Telegram messaging app, he said.

"We came to know that Vishnoi used to convert the cyber fraud money deposited in Indian bank accounts into cryptocurrency and send it to the Chinese gang. We are investigating thoroughly the role of the Chinese gang in carrying out cyber crimes in India," Tripathi said.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia said Vishnoi used to convert the cyber fraud money into cryptocurrency through an account of cryptocurrency exchange "Binance" and then send it to the crypto wallet of a Chinese youth with the secret name of "TLX" through QR code.
He said that Vishnoi has so far converted about Rs. 8 lakh into cryptocurrency and sent it to the Chinese crypto wallet of "TLX".

Dandotia said the accused used to talk to the Chinese youth through a chatbot with mutual translation facility in English and Chinese languages.

In order to investigate the transfer of cyber fraud money to the Chinese gang, the Indore police have sent an email to Telegram and Binance to seek information.

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OnePlus Ace 5 to Pack Significantly Bigger Battery in a Slimmer Body: Expected Specifications

OnePlus Ace 5 is scheduled to launch in China on December 26 (today) and will also debut as the OnePlus 13R in the global markets early next year. Ahead of its anticipated unveiling, the Chinese company has confirmed a key aspect of the purported smartphone — its battery capacity. OnePlus says it will be equipped with a significantly larger battery than its predecessor. However, this won't affect its form factor and the OnePlus Ace 5 is confirmed to be even thinner than the last-generation model.

OnePlus Ace 5 Battery, Size

In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, OnePlus shared details about the battery capacity and the change in size of the OnePlus Ace 5. As per the company, it will feature a 6,400mAh battery which can deliver up to 23 hours of video playback. This means an increase of approximately 900mAh over the 5,500mAh capacity of the OnePlus Ace 4.

However, this does not mean that the purported smartphone will get thicker. Instead, it is claimed to have a slimmer body than its predecessor. The company says it will have a thickness of 8mm, compared to the 8.8mm thickness of the preceding model.

OnePlus has also confirmed that the smartphone will come with support for 100W SuperVOOC charging.

OnePlus Ace 5 Specifications (Expected)

According to reports, the OnePlus Ace 5 will get a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED screen with 1.5K (2,780 x 1,264 pixels) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is likely to ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. For optics, the purported handset may be equipped with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, paired with 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel sensors at the back. It is said to sport a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies.

The OnePlus Ace 5 is reported to have an IR blaster. It is speculated to measure 161.72 x 75.77 x 8.02mm in size and weigh 206g. The company has already confirmed that it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset under the hood.

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OnePlus 12 Price Drops on Amazon Ahead of OnePlus 13 Launch in India Next Month

OnePlus 13 is set to launch in India and the global markets next month. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the Chinese company's current flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 12, has received a price cut on e-commerce platforms. Customers can purchase the smartphone with an initial discount to get it at a lower price than its list MRP. Additionally, there are bank offers available which can be used to take its price further down.

Combining all the offers, it can be purchased for as low as Rs. 52,999. Here's how.

OnePlus 12 Price Drop in India

OnePlus 12 has a launch price of Rs. 64,999 for the base 12GB+256GB variant. However, Amazon has rolled out an 8 percent discount on the smartphone, which translates to Rs. 5,000. Thus, it is currently selling on the e-commerce platform for Rs. 59,000.

Customers can also take advantage of bank offers. A flat discount of Rs. 7,000 is available on ICICI Bank Credit Card and One Card transactions. The same offer applies if buyers do not wish to pay the full amount in one go and opt for the EMI option. Amazon offers 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month EMI options on the OnePlus 12 (Review).

If both offers are applied, the price of the OnePlus 12 goes down as low as Rs. 52,999 on Amazon.

OnePlus 12 Specifications

The dual SIM (Nano) OnePlus 12 sports a 6.82-inch quad-HD+ (1,440 x 3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.0 AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset under the hood, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The handset runs on OxygenOS 14, which is based on Android 14.

For optics, OnePlus 12 is equipped with a triple rear camera setup that is tuned by Hasselblad. It comprises a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-808 sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It has a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies. The smartphone packs a 5,400mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging and 50W wireless charging. OnePlus 12 also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Oppo A5 Pro Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of Launch; May Get MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC

Oppo A5 Pro has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its China launch. The company has already confirmed the design, colour options and operating system details of the upcoming phone. The listing on the benchmarking site hints at the expected chipset that the smartphone could come with. The handset was also spotted on other certification sites. These listings have suggested several probable key features of the Oppo A5 Pro including display, battery and camera specifications.

Oppo A5 Pro Geekbench Listing

The Oppo A5 Pro with the model number PKP110 has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone scored 1,053 and 3,052 points on single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. It is listed with an octa-core chipset, with four cores clocking a speed of 2.50GHz, while the other four clocked at 2.00GHz. The phone is expected to get the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 or the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC.

As per the listing, the Oppo A5 Pro will support 12GB of RAM and run on Android 15. Meanwhile, the company has confirmed that the handset will ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15 and support up to 12GB of RAM alongside up to 512GB of onboard storage. The RAM is said to be virtually expandable to up to an additional 12GB.

The Oppo A5 Pro is confirmed to be offered in Quartz White, Rock Black, and Sandstone Purple colour options. Teasers have suggested that the phone could arrive with IP68 or IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Oppo A5 Pro Features (Expected)

Previous listings have suggested that the Oppo A5 Pro may sport a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,412 pixels) AMOLED screen. It will likely be available in RAM options of 8GB and 12GB, paired with storage options of 256GB and 512GB.

In the camera department, the Oppo A5 Pro could get a 50-megapixel primary sensor alongside a 5-megapixel secondary sensor at the back, and a 16-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies and video calls. It could carry an in-display fingerprint sensor for security as well as a 6,000mAh battery. The handset may measure 161.5 x 74.85 x 7.67mm in size and weigh 186g.

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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses May Get Small Screens to Display Notifications in 2025: Report

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses could soon benefit from a huge upgrade with the addition of small screens, according to a report. The next iteration of the wearable device is said to be launched as soon as next year, and screens may be leveraged to display notifications and perform other functions. Notably, this development builds upon Meta Platforms' ambition to develop lightweight wearable headsets that could potentially replace smartphones as primary computing devices.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses With Displays

According to a Financial Times report, the next iteration of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (review) may be equipped with small screens that could be used to display notifications as well as responses to queries received from Meta AI — the company's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant.

The $299 (roughly Rs. 25,000) smart glasses, which have been developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, come equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and microphones which enable users to capture snapshots, listen to music, and have conversations — all on the go. The report suggests that while the first version of the displays on the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses would only show simple text and images, it would be a step towards realising CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of augmented reality (AR) glasses that “transpose a virtual world” upon real life.

This purported device could be launched as early as the second half of 2025, the publication adds.

Meanwhile, Meta Platforms is reported to continue developing Orion, its AR glasses that are equipped with holographic displays and feature support for Meta AI. The company unveiled its prototype at the Meta Connect 2024 event in September after nearly a decade of development. While this iteration wasn't made available commercially, the company is planning to introduce a version for customers within the next few years.

As per FT, the social media giant's ambitions have been bolstered due to the positive response towards its AR glasses and has reportedly fast-tracked its development to turn it into a consumer product. However, it faces several challenges, including developing a product that has adequate performance and decent battery life while being priced at a desirable price point. There are supply chain-related challenges too, as per the report.

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Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design Camera Details Leaked; May Get 200-Megapixel Telephoto Lens

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is set to be unveiled in China today. While the company has teased the design and key features of the handset, a tipster has now leaked its expected camera specifications ahead of its launch. Previous leaks had hinted at the display, build and battery details of the phone. The upcoming handset will succeed the Honor Porsche Design Magic 6 RSR, and is expected to join the Honor Magic 7 series, which was introduced in the country in October.

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design Camera, Other Features (Expected)

The Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is expected to get a 1/1.3-inch 50-megapixel OV50K primary sensor with a f/1.4-f2.0 physical variable aperture, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese). This is said to be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter with 122-degree field-of-view and 25mm macro mode capacities.

Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design is also tipped to include a 1/1.4-inch 200-megapixel telephoto sensor with a periscope lens. It is said to have support for OIS, up to 3x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom, f/1.88 aperture, and a 1G+5P floating periscope structure. It will also likely get a dual electromagnetic motor, ALC coating, a 1200-point dTOF focus module, and a flicker sensor.

The company has already teased that the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design will get the "industry's first periscope telephoto ultra-large aperture" as well as the "industry's first dual electromagnetic focus motor." The phone is confirmed to launch in China on December 23 at 2pm local time (4:30pm IST).

An earlier leak suggested that the Honor Magic 7 RSR Porsche Design will likely sport a 6.8-inch 1.5K LTPO display with a quad-curved design and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is expected to get a ToF 3D depth camera alongside a 50-megapixel selfie shooter. It is expected to ship with Android 15-based MagicOS 9 and have support for 100W wired and 80W wireless fast charging.

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Apple Developing Smart Home Doorbell With Support for FaceID and Third-Party Locks: Report

Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced functionality of the purported device, Apple may turn to other third-party smart lock makers or even tie up with a single specific company.

Apple Smart Doorbell

In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman detailed Apple's smart home efforts. The iPhone maker is reported to be working on a smart home doorbell system that will have advanced facial recognition, which wirelessly connects to a deadbolt lock.

Apple already offers several third-party smart home locks on its online store but this is said to be its first-ever proprietary offering. It is speculated to work on the same HomeKit protocol and may support other third-party locks. With this move, the company may surface as a competitor in a space dominated by the likes of Amazon's Ring and Google Nest.

The product is expected to use Apple's first-ever proprietary wireless networking chipset dubbed Proxima to protect consumer data. The smart home doorbell system is not expected to hit the market at least until the end of next year. However, there may be a possibility that Apple develops the technology but sells it through a third-party brand. If that is the case, Logitech or Belkin are to be the likely partners, as per Gurman.

Other Smart Home Products

The newsletter also details other endeavours by the iPhone maker in the smart home space. It is said to be developing a smart hub powered by artificial intelligence (AI) which would feature a 6-inch screen, FaceTime support, and a new operating system. Apple is also reported to be roll out upgrades for Apple TV and HomePod mini devices next year — both having the new wireless networking chip.

The company could also delve into the home security space with a purported in-home security camera that would work in tandem with its purported smart hub. Its development is already reported to be underway and may offer competition to the likes of Amazon, Blink, Google, and Logitech.

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