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Post archive for ‘Technology’

Why buying an iPhone in India sucks

With the recent 3G auctions fetching record revenue for the Indian government, and, India being one of the fastest growing market for mobile telephony, one would assume things are perfect. But the reality escapes all comprehension once one starts climbing up the value chain. Buying an iPhone from an official channel in India is just about the stupidest thing one can do. I’ve been there and done that.

Apple iPad: Infinite Possibilities

Yesterday, the rumors on the Internet were confirmed. Yes. There is an Apple iPad. The official Apple event was more than breaking the news. It was a full-fledged demo. Without a doubt, the device offers great features for browsing the Web, Videos, Games and Books. But besides all that, the iPad opens up a great deal of possibilities for new applications in age-old use cases from shop-floor to hospitality…

Death of the Silicon Valley?

New US policies on employment, H-1Bs, taxation and immigration will hurt nobody but itself.