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The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill today, multiple reports have confirmed. The aim of the bill is to protect the data of citizens and hold accountable business entities handling the same.Notably, personal data protection in India has been neglected for too long. My personal data was leaked in Domino's Pizza breach as well as Big Basket Breach back in 2020, but in the absence of a personal data protection bill, these organizations could not be held to account for…

Last Updated: June 07, 2023, 18:23 ISTDelhi Gurgaon Metro - Representative Image (Photo: IANS)The Gurgaon metro from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City will also have a Spur to Dwarka ExpresswayMetro connectivity in Haryana’s Gurugram is set to get a major boost with the announcement of a new line connecting HUDA City Centre to Cyber City. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned Rs 5,452 crores for the project. The proposed metro line from the HUDA City Centre to Cyber City in Gurugram will…

Following brick-built versions of the original NES game console and the iconic Atari 2600, Lego has now recreated one of the most popular arcade games of all time with its new 2,650-piece 1980 Pac-Man arcade cabinet set. Thanks to some clever engineering, this set even finds Pac-Man getting chased around the screen by Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde.Although 2022's Lego Atari 2600 was mostly a collectible display piece that focused on the console, a handful of game cartridges, and a few hidden Easter eggs, Lego’s Nintendo…

The Arcade1Up Dig Dug cabinet is just $299 at Walmart right now (down from $500). This is a great deal on a replica of one of Bandai Namco’s iconic arcade cabinets. Though the cabinet focuses on Dig Dug, it comes preloaded with 14 arcade classics.Like other Arcade1Up releases, the Dig Dug cabinet combines old-school arcade looks with modern features like a bright 17-inch color LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, and online leaderboards. The cabinet stands four feet tall (the included riser boosts…

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs. 17,000 crore incentive to boost local manufacturing of IT hardware like tablets and laptops, and the scheme is projected to generate an incremental production worth Rs. 3.35 lakh crore over a period of six years.IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that companies having high volume sales are interested, and iPad maker Apple is also seriously evaluating the scheme.The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 2.0 for IT hardware covers laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs,…

In February 2023, the CDC warned against using EzriCare eye drops due to links with drug-resistant bacterial infections causing vision loss and even death. An interdisciplinary group of researchers and physicians in Cleveland, Ohio, have now published a case study from November 2022, detailing a 72-year-old female patient’s corneal ulcer caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The patient’s contaminated eye drops were identified as the source of the infection, which was treated with strong antibiotics. Since the…

Image: Lakeshore RecordsGuillermo del Toro’s Netflix horror anthology Cabinet of Curiosities debuted last year with eight sinister, spooky tales that ran the gamut from gothic to fantastic and explored the components that make up contemporary horror. Lakeshore Records is now offering the soundtrack, which includes the work of 10 composers, as an exclusive two-vinyl release. It’s available now; check it out here on io9!Films That Inspired John Wick 4 | First FandomsImage: Lakeshore RecordsIn an interview conducted as part…

The Arcade1Up Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which usually sells for $700, is just $300 right now at Best Buy. This is the lowest price we've seen since Black Friday. You'll have to act fast, as this deal is only available today (April 25).Loaded with the official Terminator 2: Judgment Day game, this classic blast from the past is equipped with two chunky lightguns that you can use to mow down the robotic forces of Skynet. It comes decked out in the original decals of the classic arcade machine.…

A 20-foot Donkey Kong arcade game is coming to a New York museum in partnership with Nintendo, and it's the world's largest arcade game of its kind.The Strong National Museum of Play, based in Rochester, New York, has announced that its planned expansion will include the massive DK arcade game. The museum worked with Nintendo of America on this project by "providing input," according to the museum. You can see a render of what it will look like in the image below.In a news release, The Strong National…

The Strong National Museum of Play in New York unveiled an absolutely massive Donkey Kong arcade cabinet that's nearly 20 feet tall. Donkey Kong is co-starring in the right now, so it is only fitting that he also gets an equally gargantuan arcade cabinet. The museum that Nintendo actually helped out with the massive cabinet, which makes sense as the company is protective of its IPs. Donkey Kong, after all, was the first appearance of a certain Italian plumber, even if he went by the names Jumpman and Mr. Video back…