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Internet Soumyadip ChoudhuryFebruary 21, 2012 2

To promote Chrome, is Google playing cheap?

Google’s Chrome is right on track to unseat Microsoft’s Internet Explorer from the web browser throne and the folks from Mountain View are trying every trick in the trade to…Continue Reading →

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Add-on incompatibility could be a reason behind Firefox’s decline

Google’s marketing push for its Chrome Web browser seems to be paying back rich dividends. Microsoft may have also rolled…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0November 10, 2011
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How to get your old Gmail look back

Google has introduced a new look for Gmail, that it is in phases implementing across all its services. And expectedly…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0November 2, 2011
Advertising Soumyadip ChoudhuryOctober 8, 2011 2

Amul’s tribute to Steve Jobs

An Apple logo shaped candle and “Steve Jobs 1955-2011” written in white Apple chiclet keys. Amul, in a topical ad, pays tribute to the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.…Continue Reading →

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There was something Rajinikanth about Steve Jobs

An early morning phone call shattered a lovely dream, what was more shattering was the news behind the phone call.…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0October 7, 2011
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How to speak on the telephone, the right way

It was an altogether different age, when having a telephone at home was a status symbol. And the waiting list…

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Technology Soumyadip ChoudhuryMay 29, 2011 7

My first Android: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830

Phones were never a status symbol for me. In fact nothing is. I am an utilitarian, the kind who is always in the look out for paisa wasool (value for…Continue Reading →

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Review: Solmate Fusion portable solar charger

I now have two (active) blogs to run. One is this and the other at work. Will occasionally cross-post from…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0March 31, 2011
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Solved: How to Unlock/Jailbreak Idea Net Setter USB Modem (Huawei EG162G) for Free

This one was much simpler than I had expected. Was in fact surprised to discover that some people were actually…

Soumyadip Choudhury 91March 16, 2011
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How Arrogant Apple Lost a Potential Fan

That I am not an Apple fan, is because of Apple. Apple is itself responsible for not being able to turn me into an Apple aficionado (actually, they don’t seem…Continue Reading →

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Review: Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T (i5-460M, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD)

Choosing that perfect laptop is tougher than choosing a mobile phone. At least for me. And at the end you…

Soumyadip Choudhury 2February 8, 2011
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Google Chrome Hoarding Gives a 404 Error

Driving to work on New Year's Day, noticed a hoarding advertising the web browser. And if you were to type…

Soumyadip Choudhury 10January 1, 2011

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