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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 26

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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Reposted by Abhishek Baxi

Peter Griffin @zigzackly.bsky.social · Feb 25

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.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 12

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/...

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 7

People upset about artificial paneer while paneer's whole posturing is as artificial chicken. 😂

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 7

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.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 6

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.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 1

What a good idea!

Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 1

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! 😳

Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Feb 1

Would this be counted as putting too much pressure on the seven-year-old? 😁

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 31

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.”

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 29

Three pages of the first five pages of today's WSJ feature DeepSeek.

Three more pages later have a DeepSeek feature.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 29

Hey Ministry of Tourism, I see your attempt at homogenization and invisibilization of certain communities while showcasing diversity.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 28

The seven-year-old has got his own @letterboxd.social going.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 27

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...

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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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 23

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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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 22

Things are so rough for Apple that today's edition of The Wall Street Journal has two stories about its challenges.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 22

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/...

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 21

Concerning.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 21

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...

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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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 21

(Of course, it's a bummer that the price of the subscription has gone up. But, if, like me, you think that Copilot adds a lot of value to your everyday productivity, it's a pretty neat deal in the long run!)

Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 21

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.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 21

Elon Musk is such an unlikeable clown, which is awkward, because all he wants is attention.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 13

You could've at least used one kho-kho player/team/match in the foreground in the poster.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 11

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.

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Abhishek Baxi @baxiabhishek.info · Jan 8

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/...

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