What has an iPhone got to do with Social Networking?

The latest scoop from the social web is that, both Google and Yahoo are working on next generation social networks. Yahoo is working on a service called Mosh (certainly to replace 360), while Google is working on Socialstream (possibly to replace Orkut, which is pretty dormant outside India and Brazil)…

TV Ad Sound Levels

Have you ever noticed and wondered, why do TV adverts sound louder than the shows they interupt? The volume is the same, but they sound louder, but alas the UK regulator is planning to try and even things out a bit.…

Men who pause, rock hard

There’s always been an insurgence of rock and alternative music in India – be it from the local bands in Bangalore, Calcutta, Pune or Delhi for that matter. One Delhi band that’s been quite active lately is – Menwhopause. I blogged about them earlier, and exchanged…

Nomadic Desolation

I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on the way. main ek fard hoon (I am an individual) ya ek ehsaas hoon (Or am I a feeling) mein ek jism hoon (I am a body) ya rooh ki…

NetTunes: The New Napster?

A new online music sharing service called NetTunes is creating quite a stir, while the recording industry is keeping its eyes open. NetTunes is basically a mutual fund — of music. The concept is darn simple. Copyright law has never prohibited anyone to lend music CD’s to friends.…

Bye Pod? Recover Stolen Devices

Here’s a clever service I stumbled upon during my morning browse. Gadget Theft have setup an online service where you simply register your device (iPods, USB Flash Drives, Digital Cameras and others), and install their agent files in the root of your device. If your device is stolen…