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Visvak
Writer-editor, mostly of narrative non-fiction.
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Nov 3, 2018
The value of low-end tech or: Why you need to stop reading tech reviews right now
I used to be a consumer tech reporter. And I have the frequent flyer miles to prove it. A routine part of my workweek…
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Jul 4, 2018
A Torrent Of Troubles
The demise of KickassTorrents and what it means for digital piracy
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Jul 4, 2018
“The web has the power, reach, and usability of apps”
The open web can now pose a challenge to the supremacy of native apps on mobile, says Opera’s Bruce Lawson
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Jul 4, 2018
This Oasis Is Little More Than A Mirage
Amazon’s latest Kindle is undoubtedly the best eReader that money can buy. But it doesn’t really justify its hefty price tag
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Jul 20, 2015
The Second Coming Of The Internet
A new space race is underway and this time it has little to do with planting flags on desolate rocks
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Oct 2, 2015
Free Basics May Be Evil, But A Free Lane Need Not Be
Facebook’s Free Basics follows Microsoft’s precedent in trying to create a walled garden in India. But is a free lane such a bad idea?
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Oct 14, 2015
Google AMPing Up The Mobile Turf War
Google is attempting to reclaim lost territory in the mobile space. Facebook may not be worried, but publishers should be
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Oct 21, 2015
Why Killer Robots Are A Real And Pressing Concern
People have been trying to kill each other since the…
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Nov 4, 2015
Bugs, Bugs, Everywhere
The story of how two young hackers found gaping security holes in 17 different Indian startups’ services
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Nov 24, 2015
Apple Watch: Dial Down The Hype
It may be the best smartwatch around, but the question is — do you…
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