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Thoughts and ideas on technology, design, history, and food.

Lost in translation

A short while ago a popular YouTube video showed how Google Translate allowed a couple of girls to call an Indian restaurant, order in hindi, and get the correct order absolutely …

A day without my laptop

A few weeks ago, I went to work without my Macbook’s power adapter. To make matters worse, I used my macbook on the 1.5 hour commute - Net result, I only had a 2 hours …

Microsoft Bizspark - helping Startups

The Microsoft Bizspark programme has been started to help startups beat the cost of software licencing and setup their production infrastructure. The programme provides qualifying …

Digital agencies, why are we scared of performing?

Why do digital agencies offer complete resistance to ROI or performance based models of marketing? Instead why are agencies and Internet companies adopting ‘soft bullying’ methods …

iPhone 3.0 Update – we have copy and paste

The Live event previewing the iPhone OS 3.0 firmware started in Apple’s Cupertino time hall building at 10:30 pm IST approx today. Apart from general promotional information about …

Wishlist for iPhone 3.0

Ok so a lot of wishlists have been floating around for the iPhone firmware update – this one is mine Copy and Paste – I want copy and paste on my iPhone globally. Which would mean …

iPhone OS 3.0 is coming

Endgadget announced today that (well they are invited)Apple is holding an invite only event on the 17th of March where the intention is to show a preview of the 3.0 firmware and …

One month with the iPhone

So about a month ago, I did it. I took the leap and bought an iPhone, – in the process selling my Nokia E71, my Nokia E61, and my iMate Windows Mobile.¬†Didn’t¬†end up putting in …

Google Search is fixed

As of 8:52 pm IST — Its working again.. So Google What happened? Apparently you do know how to run websites.(Link is dead) Scroll to the bottom of the article for this beautiful …

Google Malware warnings - Acting Up

It seems Google’s service wherein it protects you from suspicious site and malware generating site is acting up, As of 8:15pm India Time today all search results (Including …