There was a lovely surprise at the end of the Google I/O 2022 keynote last week. It was a look at its latest AR glasses. The key feature Google showed off was the ability to see languages translated right in front of your eyes, which seems to me like a very practical application for ARContinue reading “Google AR Glasses”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Count your Blessings
In a world of plenty where most of us are pre-programmed to strive for more, desire what we don’t have, and lust after what’s faster, better, and stronger, we forget to appreciate what we have. It made me think: what would happen if we could all learn to live with less? What if we couldContinue reading “Count your Blessings”
Google I/O 2022: Everything New for Developers
Last night (India time!) we had Google I/O, which at its core is a developer focused event. Here are the some of the biggest announcements made at the keynote. Android With Android 12L last year and Android 13 this fall, Google has been focusing on enhancing the experience on “large screen” devices like tablets and foldables.Continue reading “Google I/O 2022: Everything New for Developers”
FIDO – The Password Killer
Did you know that the first Thursday of May is apparently “World Password Day”? I didn’t! And this year to celebrate this day Apple, Google, and Microsoft are launching a “joint effort” to kill the password. The major OS vendors want to “expand support for a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance andContinue reading “FIDO – The Password Killer”
Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
We all want to be accepted and loved by others. It is a nearly universal human desire. After all, we evolved to survive better in groups, where fitting in and having the trust and respect of our peers are the measures of success. The need to belong is in our DNA. But sometimes that need takesContinue reading “Stop Worrying About What Other People Think”
The Cone Model
As managers, we are expected to provide an exceptional level of support to our teams. And this support could cover both technical and non-technical, even emotional support. This is extremely hard work and requires plenty of patience, trust and understanding on both sides. The Triangle There are many ways to build this A-grade level ofContinue reading “The Cone Model”
Taking a Leap of Faith
Leaping without knowing where you’ll land on the other side can be extremely scary. But taking risks is necessary for growth. All of the greatest things in life require a leap of faith. You cannot fall in love if you don’t let down your walls and leap. You most likely won’t advance in your careerContinue reading “Taking a Leap of Faith”
An Upma Story
The Fallacy of Majority Power in Democracy Upma used to be served everyday in a hostel of 100 inmates. Out of the 100 students, 80 complained and asked to be given different tiffin items every day. But 20 students were happy to eat upma every day. In order to come to a decision, the wardenContinue reading “An Upma Story”
Make a Difference
Absolutely love this story on doing all you can while you are alive. A rich Goan landlord once asked his parish priest : ‘Why does everybody call me stingy when everyone knows that when I die I will leave everything I have to this church?’ The priest answered: ‘There once was a pig and aContinue reading “Make a Difference”
Jewels Under The Saddle
Once upon a time, what happened did happen…..or you wouldn’t be hearing this story!!A merchant on a casual jaunt through a market, came across a fine specimen of a camel for sale.The merchant and the camel seller, both skilled negotiators, struck a hard bargain. The camel seller pleased with his skill of worming out whatContinue reading “Jewels Under The Saddle”
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