Abhishek Baxi
@baxiabhishek.info
Technology Journalist | Digital Consultant
✍️ Mint, The Morning Context, Newslaundry, MakeUseOf, Forbes, et al.
💬 Founder/Editor: The Podcast Hub
✍️ Mint, The Morning Context, Newslaundry, MakeUseOf, Forbes, et al.
💬 Founder/Editor: The Podcast Hub
In India's crowded smartphone market, a focus on offline retail and a strong localization strategy can push a brand to the top, as #vivo has shown.
For Mint today, I chart the brand's growth, which has not been without controversy.
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For Mint today, I chart the brand's growth, which has not been without controversy.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In India's crowded smartphone market, a focus on offline retail and a strong localization strategy can push a brand to the top, as #vivo has shown.
For Mint today, I chart the brand's growth, which has not been without controversy.
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
For Mint today, I chart the brand's growth, which has not been without controversy.
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
Reposted by Abhishek Baxi
This is a 🧵 in which I aim to persuade you to support @freelibsnet.bsky.social and, if your finances permit it, to take advantage of the many fabulous offers in its #LibraryLove fun(d)-raiser.
February 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is a 🧵 in which I aim to persuade you to support @freelibsnet.bsky.social and, if your finances permit it, to take advantage of the many fabulous offers in its #LibraryLove fun(d)-raiser.
When it comes to headphones, there's a dizzying array of options and finding the perfect pair can feel like navigating a sonic minefield. I wrote a guide for Mint that cuts through the noise (pun intended!)
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www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
When it comes to headphones, there's a dizzying array of options and finding the perfect pair can feel like navigating a sonic minefield. I wrote a guide for Mint that cuts through the noise (pun intended!)
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
People upset about artificial paneer while paneer's whole posturing is as artificial chicken. 😂
February 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
People upset about artificial paneer while paneer's whole posturing is as artificial chicken. 😂
Since forever, it's been a pain to figure out hardware requirements to run an app on Windows, especially for the layperson.
'Copilot+ PC' has been an awkward branding, but once you own one, it makes it easy to figure out if some app/feature is supported on your PC or not.
'Copilot+ PC' has been an awkward branding, but once you own one, it makes it easy to figure out if some app/feature is supported on your PC or not.
February 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Since forever, it's been a pain to figure out hardware requirements to run an app on Windows, especially for the layperson.
'Copilot+ PC' has been an awkward branding, but once you own one, it makes it easy to figure out if some app/feature is supported on your PC or not.
'Copilot+ PC' has been an awkward branding, but once you own one, it makes it easy to figure out if some app/feature is supported on your PC or not.
Embarassing to have the Prime Minister bullshit on AI with his silly wordplay attempts in the Parliament while the world debates technology, innovation, economic impact, energy needs, and regulation.
February 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Embarassing to have the Prime Minister bullshit on AI with his silly wordplay attempts in the Parliament while the world debates technology, innovation, economic impact, energy needs, and regulation.
Till school, except a couple on Delhi trips, my fanciest movie experiences were sitting in a 12-seater 'box' at small-town cinemas. It had a sofa seat (wow), often with sponge peeking out. Samosa and Campa were had in intermission.
And now, there's PVR Playhouse for the kid! 😳
And now, there's PVR Playhouse for the kid! 😳
February 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Till school, except a couple on Delhi trips, my fanciest movie experiences were sitting in a 12-seater 'box' at small-town cinemas. It had a sofa seat (wow), often with sponge peeking out. Samosa and Campa were had in intermission.
And now, there's PVR Playhouse for the kid! 😳
And now, there's PVR Playhouse for the kid! 😳
Would this be counted as putting too much pressure on the seven-year-old? 😁
February 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Would this be counted as putting too much pressure on the seven-year-old? 😁
Microsoft is bringing OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model to all Copilot users. Free. You don't require a Copilot Pro or ChatGPT Plus subscription.
With 'Think Deeper', #Copilot can handle complex questions... taking 30 seconds to “consider your question from all angles and perspectives.”
With 'Think Deeper', #Copilot can handle complex questions... taking 30 seconds to “consider your question from all angles and perspectives.”
January 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Microsoft is bringing OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model to all Copilot users. Free. You don't require a Copilot Pro or ChatGPT Plus subscription.
With 'Think Deeper', #Copilot can handle complex questions... taking 30 seconds to “consider your question from all angles and perspectives.”
With 'Think Deeper', #Copilot can handle complex questions... taking 30 seconds to “consider your question from all angles and perspectives.”
Three pages of the first five pages of today's WSJ feature DeepSeek.
Three more pages later have a DeepSeek feature.
Three more pages later have a DeepSeek feature.
January 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Three pages of the first five pages of today's WSJ feature DeepSeek.
Three more pages later have a DeepSeek feature.
Three more pages later have a DeepSeek feature.
Hey Ministry of Tourism, I see your attempt at homogenization and invisibilization of certain communities while showcasing diversity.
January 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hey Ministry of Tourism, I see your attempt at homogenization and invisibilization of certain communities while showcasing diversity.
The seven-year-old has got his own @letterboxd.social going.
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The seven-year-old has got his own @letterboxd.social going.
It's awkward that the ChatGPT app on Windows is better than Copilot. Although, I like the minimalist vibe of the latter.
Of course, both apps offer similar conversational abilities and creative prowess considering the underlying models are the same.
www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-vs-m...
Of course, both apps offer similar conversational abilities and creative prowess considering the underlying models are the same.
www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-vs-m...
ChatGPT vs Microsoft Copilot: Which One is Better on Windows?
Can two apps with the same model running actually be that different?
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January 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It's awkward that the ChatGPT app on Windows is better than Copilot. Although, I like the minimalist vibe of the latter.
Of course, both apps offer similar conversational abilities and creative prowess considering the underlying models are the same.
www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-vs-m...
Of course, both apps offer similar conversational abilities and creative prowess considering the underlying models are the same.
www.makeuseof.com/chatgpt-vs-m...
I wrote a how-to article on video playback settings, and chose this as the featured image. 😂
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This Hidden Setting in Windows Will Make Videos Play More Smoothly
Say goodbye to stuttering videos.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I wrote a how-to article on video playback settings, and chose this as the featured image. 😂
www.makeuseof.com/make-videos-...
www.makeuseof.com/make-videos-...
Things are so rough for Apple that today's edition of The Wall Street Journal has two stories about its challenges.
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Things are so rough for Apple that today's edition of The Wall Street Journal has two stories about its challenges.
The new Amazon Echo Spot falls somewhere between a smart speaker and a smart display, while being an entirely different device on its own.
It's a great device for your nightstand and a good pick as your first smart speaker. But that's that.
My review: www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
It's a great device for your nightstand and a good pick as your first smart speaker. But that's that.
My review: www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
www.livemint.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The new Amazon Echo Spot falls somewhere between a smart speaker and a smart display, while being an entirely different device on its own.
It's a great device for your nightstand and a good pick as your first smart speaker. But that's that.
My review: www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
It's a great device for your nightstand and a good pick as your first smart speaker. But that's that.
My review: www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
After weeks of using the refreshed OneDrive photos experience as the primary photo app on my phone, I realized that it doesn't quite measure up to Google Photos as a comprehensive mobile photo management tool. Google will continue to take my monies.
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I Tried to Ditch Google Photos for OneDrive on my Phone: Here's How it Went
I can't fully recommend it.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
After weeks of using the refreshed OneDrive photos experience as the primary photo app on my phone, I realized that it doesn't quite measure up to Google Photos as a comprehensive mobile photo management tool. Google will continue to take my monies.
www.makeuseof.com/tried-to-dit...
www.makeuseof.com/tried-to-dit...
Unpopular opinion: I like that Microsoft has now integrated Copilot capabilities with the regular Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscription.
Earlier, one had to pay $20/month extra for Copilot. That barrier meant that most users didn't even try the new AI-powered features.
Earlier, one had to pay $20/month extra for Copilot. That barrier meant that most users didn't even try the new AI-powered features.
January 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Unpopular opinion: I like that Microsoft has now integrated Copilot capabilities with the regular Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscription.
Earlier, one had to pay $20/month extra for Copilot. That barrier meant that most users didn't even try the new AI-powered features.
Earlier, one had to pay $20/month extra for Copilot. That barrier meant that most users didn't even try the new AI-powered features.
Elon Musk is such an unlikeable clown, which is awkward, because all he wants is attention.
January 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Elon Musk is such an unlikeable clown, which is awkward, because all he wants is attention.
You could've at least used one kho-kho player/team/match in the foreground in the poster.
January 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
You could've at least used one kho-kho player/team/match in the foreground in the poster.
It's been 15 years today that papa left us. It threw us off, jolted me out of my comfort, and changed how life, and I, would be. 💔
The passage of time makes you embrace the absence in a way, and you start to cherish the memories and find comfort in the legacy he left behind.
The passage of time makes you embrace the absence in a way, and you start to cherish the memories and find comfort in the legacy he left behind.
January 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It's been 15 years today that papa left us. It threw us off, jolted me out of my comfort, and changed how life, and I, would be. 💔
The passage of time makes you embrace the absence in a way, and you start to cherish the memories and find comfort in the legacy he left behind.
The passage of time makes you embrace the absence in a way, and you start to cherish the memories and find comfort in the legacy he left behind.
The vivo X200 Pro may emerge as the camera phone to beat in 2025.
The sticker price shock aside, vivo packs in enough and more to justify the purchase. Here's my review of vivo's stellar flagship in today's edition of Mint.
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The sticker price shock aside, vivo packs in enough and more to justify the purchase. Here's my review of vivo's stellar flagship in today's edition of Mint.
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
January 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The vivo X200 Pro may emerge as the camera phone to beat in 2025.
The sticker price shock aside, vivo packs in enough and more to justify the purchase. Here's my review of vivo's stellar flagship in today's edition of Mint.
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
The sticker price shock aside, vivo packs in enough and more to justify the purchase. Here's my review of vivo's stellar flagship in today's edition of Mint.
www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/...
The latest update to Microsoft Copilot introduces a shortcut (ALT + Space) to invoke a mini Copilot window.
(It's the same shortcut that ChatGPT app for Windows used. Sly!)
(It's the same shortcut that ChatGPT app for Windows used. Sly!)
January 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The latest update to Microsoft Copilot introduces a shortcut (ALT + Space) to invoke a mini Copilot window.
(It's the same shortcut that ChatGPT app for Windows used. Sly!)
(It's the same shortcut that ChatGPT app for Windows used. Sly!)
"The economically dynamic India of today is his legacy. So, too, is his example of service to the cause of a prosperous India in harmony with the world."
Lovely tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by FT's Martin Wolf.
www.ft.com/content/263e...
Lovely tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by FT's Martin Wolf.
www.ft.com/content/263e...
An economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s greatest legacy
He drove radical reform of an anti-market policy regime that was strangling growth
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January 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
"The economically dynamic India of today is his legacy. So, too, is his example of service to the cause of a prosperous India in harmony with the world."
Lovely tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by FT's Martin Wolf.
www.ft.com/content/263e...
Lovely tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh by FT's Martin Wolf.
www.ft.com/content/263e...