React Native is a great way to build apps that can easily be compiled to run on Android & iOS devices with single code base and minimal custom code for each platform. It’s open source technology and based on my first experience of creating an app without knowing much about ReactJS left me impressed. Check…
Garlic yogurt sauce
Dips or sauces pretty much go with any of the side dishes or fresh vegetables etc. I chose to serve this dip with Zucchini Fritters. It was a perfect combination! Here is the simple recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek or regular yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped coriander 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Fresh lemon juice to taste 1 teaspoon honey 1…
Zucchini Fritters
This is my first blog and many more to come in the future as I venture on the quest for vegan, gluten free, and dairy free recipes for holistic healthy living. I will save the story about why I started on this dietary journey but I am glad I did because it re-kindled my long last…
Asparagus celery soup
It’s spring and peak season for Asparagus, can be found in abundance in the farmer’s markets. I picked up a bunch to make this delectable, luxurious, and heart warming soup – perfect for the evenings which still have the chill in the air. First time, I had this soup was several years ago and since…
Building a new identity for Solutions Engineering
Recently heard somebody say “I’d rather be lucky than smart”. I feel extremely lucky to have joined Facebook when I did in May 2010. While there were a lot of unknowns; choosing Facebook over multiple job offers wasn’t an easy decision. My wife Sumana played an important role in helping make the decision and the rest…
LG OLED77G6P: G6 Signature OLED 4K Smart TV w/ webOS 3.0 | LG USA
After reviewing all the updates from CES 2016; the LG G6 TV one is my favorite new product announcement from the show. TV’s have failed to inspire in past few years but this one seems a real beauty. Couple of major things worth noticing: OLED – allows this to be super thin and “infinite” contrast….
Apple – September Event 2015 – YouTube
Apple’s September event where they typically announce the iPhone “s” series was a lot more this time around. Not only the iPhone 6S & 6S+ have major updates, the iPad Pro, Pencil and the Apple TV updates are very interesting as well. Recommend taking the time to watch this event:
Apple Store’s mobile traffic equals desktop for the first time – Mobile Commerce Daily – Multichannel retail support
It’s only a matter of time before commerce transactions through mobile surpass the web. Source: Apple Store’s mobile traffic equals desktop for the first time – Mobile Commerce Daily – Multichannel retail support
Apple’s Share of Smartphone Industry’s Profits Soars to 92% – WSJ
This is a subscriber only article; the headline says it all. While many companies make phones, it’s very hard to make significant profit from hardware manufacturing. Apple is one of the few companies that has figured out how to make significant profits from hardware as well as software. The PC industry and the television…
PC Sales Continue to Fall – Digits – WSJ
Worldwide PC sales saw their sharpest decline in nearly two years in the second quarter of 2015, dealing continued damage to retailers and makers of devices, chips and PC software. Source: PC Sales Continue to Fall – Digits – WSJ
Search for Ever Cheaper Garment Factories Leads to Africa – WSJ
Africa is seen as the final frontier in the global rag trade—and Ethiopia ranks high with apparel company executives who are looking for cheaper factories to sew Wrangler jeans, H&M T-shirts and Calvin Klein clothes. Hope this “race for cheapest labor” eventually uplifts wages and living standard for many different parts of the world. Source:…
Xiaomi Sees $1 Billion in Mobile Services Revenue This Year – WSJ
Xiaomi’s revenue from mobile services will more than triple this year to nearly $1 billion, the Chinese smartphone maker’s CEO predicted. Xiaomi has become the most valuable startup at approximately $45B, making the popular smart phones “Mi” and dabbling in other lines of business. Their founder has emulated Steve Jobs, and their phones are very…