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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Why Enthusiast Brands will Betray You
Superb learning and understanding why a brand from enthusiast moves to mass market. The how's and the why's. So STOP whining, it is only natural!
Jokes with long convoluted English explanations
Love these, especially the way they are presented in a convoluted long form to express the simplest things :D
I called my friend on phone, he said he was working on a special Project "Aqua Thermal treatment of Ceramics, Aluminium and Steel under a constrained environment".
I was impressed, later I realized, saala bartan dhora tha , under the supervision of his wife !!
English is a Beautiful language !!!
Friday, February 17, 2017
XIAOMIGEDDON!
Ever wonder what the Indian version of Max Damage would look like?
I still think Sanjay Dutt from Agneepath looks like a better fit. See the hilarious article on it on techtree.com When Bollywood Bizarrely Inspires Games… Or Not!
And in case you are wondering who that is in the first photo? He is the newly appointed Global Vice President of Xiaomi, Mr Manu Jain.
This article is only meant as a humorous interpretation from a mad mind.
I still think Sanjay Dutt from Agneepath looks like a better fit. See the hilarious article on it on techtree.com When Bollywood Bizarrely Inspires Games… Or Not!
And in case you are wondering who that is in the first photo? He is the newly appointed Global Vice President of Xiaomi, Mr Manu Jain.
This article is only meant as a humorous interpretation from a mad mind.
Friday, January 06, 2017
GoPro on a German Shepherd left home alone
This is a video of a German Shepard dog left alone at home for a few hours. Disheartening till ultimate happiness arrives at 3.24 minutes into the 4-minute video. All that ends well...
See the 4 minute video here
In case you were wondering, the camera and the dog harness used are listed here.
How Technology Hijacks People’s Minds — from a Magician and Google’s Design Ethicist
A fantastic article regarding humans behaviour and relating it to modern technology. Superb read and requires a quiet mental understanding and perusal of the thought. The illusions we live in.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-technology-hijacks-people-s-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-1300144185
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-technology-hijacks-people-s-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-1300144185
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
There is no real freedom of press in India
An excellent article by Lakshmi Chaudhry on the state of Indian Journalism more specifically the digital age.
“There is no real freedom of press in India. There are only windows of opportunity. They open and then they close. You just have to make the most of it.”
http://www.cjr.org/special_report/india_digital_revolution_startups_scoopwhoop_wire_times.php
Absolutely true, too much noise in the jungle.
“There is no real freedom of press in India. There are only windows of opportunity. They open and then they close. You just have to make the most of it.”
http://www.cjr.org/special_report/india_digital_revolution_startups_scoopwhoop_wire_times.php
Absolutely true, too much noise in the jungle.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
How cars went from boxy to curvy by Vox
A very interesting video and article by Vox on how and why cars went from boxy to curvy designs. See the video below for a quick intro.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
You need to more aware of Google/Facebook than you think of
No this isn't Google or Facebook being evil or anything like that. This is about you "the user" being aware of whether the results thrown by the giants are truly helpful, truthful or not. This is actually the onus of each person while at the same time Google, Facebook in the era of fake news, needs to be smarter as "gaming-the-system" is dangerous but also the way Google/Facebook smarten up.
It is basically about good parenting of not only outside, but also inside of us, what we chose to absorb, disseminate. That's the main point, while still helping, making the other aware of their unawareness.
Good detailed articles written by Carole Cadwalladr. Thanks Carole for the awareness!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/11/google-frames-shapes-and-distorts-how-we-see-world
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/04/google-democracy-truth-internet-search-facebook
It is basically about good parenting of not only outside, but also inside of us, what we chose to absorb, disseminate. That's the main point, while still helping, making the other aware of their unawareness.
Good detailed articles written by Carole Cadwalladr. Thanks Carole for the awareness!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/11/google-frames-shapes-and-distorts-how-we-see-world
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/04/google-democracy-truth-internet-search-facebook
Friday, December 09, 2016
Booking.com - Breakfast VS Very Good Breakfast
The other day, for my travels, I was looking at booking a hotel in India on Booking.com. I was looking for an offer with breakfast option and this is what I got.
Apparently, there is a difference between Breakfast and Very Good Breakfast as per Booking.com's booking on this particular Hotel that made me Lol.
It makes you wonder though, what is the difference other than Rs.500 odd price. Do they serve more salt and pepper? More bread perhaps? In fancier cutlery? Express line to the hogging counter? Or maybe the waiter will listen to me shitty jokes and not spit in the food this time. I wonder.
Apparently, there is a difference between Breakfast and Very Good Breakfast as per Booking.com's booking on this particular Hotel that made me Lol.
It makes you wonder though, what is the difference other than Rs.500 odd price. Do they serve more salt and pepper? More bread perhaps? In fancier cutlery? Express line to the hogging counter? Or maybe the waiter will listen to me shitty jokes and not spit in the food this time. I wonder.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
May the Chutta stay with you - WYO
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Kaput comp? #PPAP
This is Nikki, totally Upset.
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| All serious and upset with Kaput comp, using his lookalike el cheapo cree lamp. How geeky of him. |
This is his Comp, totally Dead.
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| Dead comp, acting all innocent! |
UUHH!
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| OMG, that's a big nose! |
Nikki Upset Compy Dead!!?!!
Nah... I even suck at Pen Pineapple Apple Pen rhymes. My rhymes are as dead as my computer. Phoey....WWWaaaah!
Well atleast, Nikki's a little less upset now.
Mission Accomplished :D
Friday, September 23, 2016
Wadala Rocks!
I always knew Wadala rocked! Nice advertising by Indian Railways. "Ideal junction to travel anywhere in Mumbai".
Wadala Spartans would shout "WADAALLAAAA"!!!!!
Is this India's Google?
I knew it, Google was born in India and taken/popularised abroad. Copy cats!
And that too with the correct spelling! We Indians are the Bestest!
Geographical location spotted on the way back from Chennai in the Train.
Friday, September 09, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
My Nexus 5 is NUTS, it charges up like Crazy!
So my 2.5-year nexus cable finally died with its charger failing about a year back. I've replaced both with a One Plus One 2A charger and a brand new 2.4A Tukzer cable. And oh man, can it charge SUPER DUPER fast. It can go from 5% battery to FULL 100% charge in less than 45 mins. Least expected it!
Google, if the Nexus 5 could do this, then WHAT the HELL are you doing by adding a 1A charger and cable with it for? Jeez, don't be so cheap about your premium phone, man!
As you can see, I've fallen in love with my Nexus 5 once again. MUAH!
Google, if the Nexus 5 could do this, then WHAT the HELL are you doing by adding a 1A charger and cable with it for? Jeez, don't be so cheap about your premium phone, man!
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| Charging rapidly! You can say again that Nexus 5. |
As you can see, I've fallen in love with my Nexus 5 once again. MUAH!
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| That's one crazy Nexus user |
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
How GTA V achieves it amazing graphics quaility
An excellent analysis and explanation of GTA V graphics, how it's done.
http://www.adriancourreges.com/blog/2015/11/02/gta-v-graphics-study/
Monday, April 04, 2016
The cost of being an Entrepreneur
An excellent article and a reminder of what it is to be an entrepreneur written raw from the standpoint of not only cost as in business expense, but also personal and emotional. Well worth a read!
http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/31/5949433/the-cost-of-a-game-studio
http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/31/5949433/the-cost-of-a-game-studio
Sunday, January 24, 2016
The Curious Case of The Fappy Keyboard
Lols. Lads, who wants to use this Fappilcious keyboard? We all know where we watch our favourite...ahem...lad mag videos. Perhaps this keyboard is a perfect fit for the deed. Perhaps white colour would've been a perfect fit.
And the best part is, even the seller's store is called "The Fappy Store" XD It can't get better than this.
In the honour of tech reviewing. Let's do a quick review shall we:-
Pros:-
- The name, incredibly suggestive
- Wireless portability
- Enables one to quickly put it away or cover the essentials if discovered
Cons:-
- Black colour
- Stains easily
- No cleaning liquids nor cloth included
Click to see bigger image
And the best part is, even the seller's store is called "The Fappy Store" XD It can't get better than this.
In the honour of tech reviewing. Let's do a quick review shall we:-
Pros:-
- The name, incredibly suggestive
- Wireless portability
- Enables one to quickly put it away or cover the essentials if discovered
Cons:-
- Black colour
- Stains easily
- No cleaning liquids nor cloth included
Click to see bigger image
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