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April 18, 2019

Reserve Bank of India publishes its draft framework for a regulatory sandbox for blockchain startups and tools, but excludes any cryptocurrency-related projects (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Nikhilesh De / CoinDesk: Reserve Bank of India publishes its draft framework for a regulatory sandbox for blockchain startups and tools, but excludes any cryptocurrency-related projects — India’s central bank is setting up a fintech sandbox that may include blockchain startups and tools – but notably, explicitly excludes any cryptocurrency-related projects. Reserve Bank of India

April 18, 2019

USDA launches a two-year pilot program in New York state that lets SNAP food stamp recipients shop for groceries at online retailers like Walmart and Amazon (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: USDA launches a two-year pilot program in New York state that lets SNAP food stamp recipients shop for groceries at online retailers like Walmart and Amazon — The USDA this morning announced the launch of a pilot program that will open up online grocery shopping to those on public assistance. USDA

April 18, 2019

Google/Amazon deal sends YouTube to FireTV and Prime Video to Chromecast (finally)

After a stand-off that’s lasted years, Google and Amazon have made peace and finally agreed to put their streaming apps on each other’s platforms. Yes, that means Prime is coming to Chromecasts, while YouTube will finally be available on Fire TVs. The two companies announced today they’d come to a detente. Google will bring the

2019 New York Auto Show is deja vu all over again – Roadshow

Shows don’t repeat themselves, but they often rhyme — in terms of car debuts, that is. 2019 New York Auto Show is deja vu all over again – Roadshow Source: CNet

Beresheet crashed on the moon, but its 'Lunar Library' likely survived – CNET

The Arch Mission Foundation’s 30-million-page archive of history, books and even magic was built to last longer than Earth itself. Beresheet crashed on the moon, but its 'Lunar Library' likely survived – CNET Source: CNet

Trump's first reaction to Mueller investigation: 'I'm f–ked' – CNET

The Mueller report sheds light on the president’s reaction to the appointment of a special counsel. Trump's first reaction to Mueller investigation: 'I'm f–ked' – CNET Source: CNet

Mueller report dives into Russian election interference – CNET

The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election. Mueller report dives into Russian election interference – CNET Source: CNet

April 18, 2019

Google Home and Assistant-powered speakers get a free ad-supported version of YouTube Music with limited functionality, in 16 countries including the US and UK (YouTube Blog)

YouTube Blog: Google Home and Assistant-powered speakers get a free ad-supported version of YouTube Music with limited functionality, in 16 countries including the US and UK — Listening to music on your Google Home speaker right out-of-the-box seems too good to be true, right? It’s not! Google Home and Assistant-powered speakers get a free ad-supported

April 18, 2019

Google to show 5 browser and search app choices when EU users first open Google Play, offer to set newly downloaded non-Google search app as default in Chrome (Greg Sterling/Search Engine Land)

Greg Sterling / Search Engine Land: Google to show 5 browser and search app choices when EU users first open Google Play, offer to set newly downloaded non-Google search app as default in Chrome — Users will be asked to choose from among five search and browser apps in randomized order. — In a European

Mueller report memes are all about being redacted for your amusement – CNET

Try not to black out while reading these faked-up pages from the special counsel’s report. Mueller report memes are all about being redacted for your amusement – CNET Source: CNet

April 18, 2019

Uber is testing new push alerts and Lyft rolls out continuous driver background checks after a woman was murdered allegedly by a man posing as her Uber driver (Andrew J. Hawkins/The Verge)

Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge: Uber is testing new push alerts and Lyft rolls out continuous driver background checks after a woman was murdered allegedly by a man posing as her Uber driver — In-app reminders to verify your driver’s car and license plate — This week, Uber and Lyft rolled out new safety

Here’s Soylent’s New Product. It’s Food.

The Silicon Valley food-drink of choice is now a ‘complete nutrition platform.’ The beverage plot thickens. Here’s Soylent’s New Product. It’s Food. Source: NY Times Tech

Pinterest Shares Jump 25 Percent on First Day of Trading

Public market investors warmed to Pinterest during its pitches ahead of its market debut. Pinterest Shares Jump 25 Percent on First Day of Trading Source: NY Times Tech

Samsung Will Investigate Galaxy Fold Phone After Reviewers Find Problems

The company said some of the problems described in reviews of its nearly $2,000 Galaxy Fold phone might be attributed to the removal of a protective film from the display. Samsung Will Investigate Galaxy Fold Phone After Reviewers Find Problems Source: NY Times Tech

Microsoft buys real-time operating system vendor Express Logic

Microsoft has purchased Express Logic, maker of ThreadX RTOS, one of the most widely deployed real-time operating systems for microcontroller-based devices. Microsoft buys real-time operating system vendor Express Logic Source: ZDNet Microsoft

How to preorder the Mueller Report to read for free – CNET

You can get the redacted report through Barnes & Noble after its release. How to preorder the Mueller Report to read for free – CNET Source: CNet

Mueller report releases, offers glimpse on Russian election meddling – CNET

The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election. Mueller report releases, offers glimpse on Russian election meddling – CNET Source: CNet

Mueller report coming at 8 a.m. PT: Facts on the Trump-Russia case – CNET

The 400-page report on Russia’s interference in 2016 US presidential election will soon be public and could sharpen the partisan divide even further. Mueller report coming at 8 a.m. PT: Facts on the Trump-Russia case – CNET Source: CNet

April 18, 2019

TNW2019 Daily: Build your own conference schedule

In yesterday’s daily TNW Conference newsletter, I shared a Day 1 sample itinerary of unmissable keynotes. With only 21 days left until TNW2019 kicks off, let’s explore what your second day could look like! Want to tailor your day to certain tracks or other preferences? Check out the official schedule to build your own. 10:00

Mueller report: AG Barr says no evidence of Trump collusion – CNET

The head of the Justice Department sets expectations ahead of the Mueller report’s release to Congress and the public. Mueller report: AG Barr says no evidence of Trump collusion – CNET Source: CNet

April 18, 2019

Kuo: All new 2019 iPhones will feature a 12MP front camera, the 6.5" and 5.8" OLED iPhones will have a triple-camera system with a new super-wide 12MP lens (Benjamin Mayo/9to5Mac)

Benjamin Mayo / 9to5Mac: Kuo: All new 2019 iPhones will feature a 12MP front camera, the 6.5″ and 5.8″ OLED iPhones will have a triple-camera system with a new super-wide 12MP lens — Kuo today said that Apple plans to upgrade the front camera in the 2019 iPhones from 7-megapixels to 12-megapixels. Kuo: All new

April 18, 2019

Report: VC investments in crypto and blockchain startups have totaled $850M so far this year; Coinbase estimated to have revenue of ~$520M in 2018 (Tom Wilson/Reuters)

Tom Wilson / Reuters: Report: VC investments in crypto and blockchain startups have totaled $850M so far this year; Coinbase estimated to have revenue of ~$520M in 2018 — LONDON (Reuters) – Major finance and tech firms are pouring money into startups building technology to develop the crypto market … Report: VC investments in crypto

April 18, 2019

Apple opens Material Recovery Lab in Austin to study future recycling processes, expands iPhone recycling program to Best Buy stores in US, KPN in Netherlands (Apple)

Apple: Apple opens Material Recovery Lab in Austin to study future recycling processes, expands iPhone recycling program to Best Buy stores in US, KPN in Netherlands — Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a major expansion of its recycling programs, quadrupling the number of locations US customers … Apple opens Material Recovery Lab in Austin

Facebook ‘unintentionally uploaded’ email contacts of 1.5 million users

Facebook said it may have uploaded email contacts of 1.5 million new users since May 2016, in another privacy-related issue faced by the social media company. Facebook ‘unintentionally uploaded’ email contacts of 1.5 million users Source: Washington Post Tech

April 18, 2019

Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and reduce traffic – but not soon enough

When Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released 50 years ago, flying cars were a flight of fancy. Now, these futuristic vehicles are entering the outer fringes of reality. According to a new study published in Nature, for some journeys flying cars could eventually be greener than even electric road cars, cutting emissions while also reducing

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