Monday, May 11, 2020

MeitY notifies Aarogya Setu app data access rules

The protocols include clearly specifying the purpose for which the data is collected in the Privacy Policy of the app and stating a timeframe for deleting the data after its purpose is over. https://ift.tt/2WPlCT1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There is only around $8M in bitcoin on the Lightning Network about two years after launching in beta, less than the ~$11.5M locked up in Ethereum wallet dapps (Liam Frost/Decrypt)

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There is only around $8M in bitcoin on the Lightning Network about two years after launching in beta, less than the ~$11.5M locked up in Ethereum wallet dapps  —  Ethereum's decentralized finance applications have attracted more BTC than Bitcoin's “flashy” scaling protocol so far.  —  BitcoinEthereum



Good timing: Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone S2 trailer drops on Twilight Zone Day

The Twilight Zone season 2 trailer.

It's national Twilight Zone Day (no one knows why), and what better way to mark the occasion than with the official trailer for the second season of Jordan Peele's reboot of The Twilight Zone? We got our first look at still photos a few days ago, and, combined with the trailer, we're optimistic that Peele can pull off another strong season and do this classic science fiction series proud.

(Some spoilers for S1 below.)

Rod Serling created the original Twilight Zone anthology series for CBS in 1959, and it was an instant hit with viewers. Serling was a fan of both pulp fiction and science fiction, and he combined those passions with a strong interest in social commentary on topics such as nuclear war and McCarthyism. And he loved a good twist ending. The series was successfully revived in the 1980s and again (less successfully) in 2002. There was also a 1983 feature film, notorious because star Vic Morrow and two child actors were killed in a freak helicopter accident during filming.

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Sunday, May 10, 2020

Redmi 10X 4G Specifications Tipped by Google Play Listing: Report

Redmi 10X 4G allegedly spotted on Google Play listing. The phone is codenamed Merlin and is reportedly powered by MediaTek Helio G70 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. https://ift.tt/3clQD7Z

E-commerce orders gradually scaling back to pre-lockdown level: Industry executives

Sales of non-essential items on e-commerce platforms in the first week of May were lower than last year on account of lockdown, but orders are scaling fast with people buying apparel, smartphones and grooming products among other items, according to industry executives. https://ift.tt/3cr2l0Y

At least 600 Amazon employees hit by coronavirus: Report

Nearly 600 Amazon employees have been tested coronavirus positive, a company employee has told CBS News, and at least six of those infected are dead. https://ift.tt/3fD6HUN

Washington in talks with chipmakers about building US factories

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Indian startups get creative as coronavirus crisis fuels funding crunch

BookMyShow is promoting free-to-watch Instagram Live performances in an effort to keep its users engaged, while restaurant aggregator and food delivery firm Zomato is targeting a push into alcohol delivery. https://ift.tt/3fFq8Mw

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt leaves Alphabet, finally: Report

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt who was a member of Alphabets board for over 18 years has finally resigned from the company. https://ift.tt/3bnOE1m

Rick and Morty Season 4 Part 2 to Release Weekly on Netflix in India

The second half of Rick and Morty season 4 will be available weekly on Netflix in India, in contrast to the first half, which was made available all together. Rick and Morty season 4 episodes 6, 7, 8,... https://ift.tt/3cmvLxh

Indian Startups Get Creative as Crisis Fuels Funding Crunch

India's coronavirus lockdown of 1.3 billion people and an exodus of venture capital are testing a startup community that has quickly become one of the world's biggest, raising a record $14.9 billion... https://ift.tt/3fD3417

Musk Threatens Moving Tesla From California Over Coronavirus Restrictions

Tesla Inc sued local authorities in California on Saturday as the electric carmaker pushed to re-open its factory there and Chief Executive Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla's headquarters and future... https://ift.tt/2Af7kUd

With no crowds, e-funerals are the new normal

Unable to see or touch a loved one in their final hours or even grieve together, families are finding some measure of solace in a tech workaround https://ift.tt/2WILpMS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Techies' medical helpline gets 1 million calls in a month

The not-for-profit initiative, backed ACT Grants and over two dozen startups, helps patients connect with doctors across the country who volunteer to diagnose patients on the platform https://ift.tt/35QunAl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Indians to lead in post-Covid-19 adoption of digital payments: Study

The survey also shows that among older people, Indians are more likely to make the switch to digital payments after the pandemic. https://ift.tt/2xUCAqU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Netherlands-based ASM, whose deposition tools are used to make advanced chips, projects Q2 revenue of ~€980M, above €886.8M est., driven by AI demand (Sarah Jacob/Bloomberg)

Sarah Jacob / Bloomberg : Netherlands-based ASM, whose deposition tools are used to make advanced chips, projects Q2 revenue of ~€980M, a...