Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

To err is human

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

We're usually aghast when software from well-established, successful companies fail. We hold this idyllic vision in our heads in which software from IBM, Apple, Microsoft, or Google is simply perfect and error free. After all, Google employees are not mere programmers like most of us. They're wicked smart, 4.0-GPA-at-MIT-while-also-enjoying-a-vibrant-social-life programmers! ...

More options for all of us

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Google introduced recently a wonderful set of options that would allow users to drill down search results. Here's the official video explaining the nature of the new options: I'm a big fan of the Wonder wheel and Timeline options. Good stuff!

The end is near

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Can you honestly say you're not freaked out at least a tiny bit? Did you see "her" face expressions? What about the bipedal motion? I know we've had Asimo for a while now. Nonetheless, I still think machines using two legs for walking are uber cool. We're almost there, guys. Make no ...

Yes, we can! Right?

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Recently, a couple of friends asked me what my thoughts on the Obama presidency are so far. They wanted my opinion based on Obama's technology and science plans. For the sake of clarity, I have edited my reply slightly. -- The Obama presidency promises to be a tech- and science-focused one. ...

I secure. You secure.

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Let's face it: the Internet isn't what it used to be. As more and more facets of our daily lives move onto the digital realm, security and safety immediately become pressing matters. Thus, the logical question, as appropriately posed by New York Times correspondent John Markoff, is: Do We Need ...