Reading List

The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.

Ratings on all platforms are meaningless.

Food tech (Swiggy, Zomato), taxi aggregators (Uber, Ola), and almost any platform that offers ratings do not go beyond the basic: allow stakeholders to rate and then display an average rating. It’s worse when there isn’t even a text box to fill — which is the primary implementation for many of these apps. While Zomato has separated out dining and ... Continue reading →

My first five days with a smart fitness tracker.

I’ve held off on buying a device that mines my health data, but a doctor’s visit recently prompted a change. I bought a Fitbit Charge 5 via Amazon. This could easily have been a Fitbit Inspire 2 and it would have met my needs. However, I wanted to be a little future proof. I considered an Apple Watch SE for ... Continue reading →

📷 3-4 April 2022.

On the move. Like before, chasing stillness.In awe of human constructs and simple math.Finding a new place again, aren’t you.Doesn’t have to be where you come from.It’s home as long as you have no name.

Add contact information to your RSS2.0/Atom feed.

I recently wrote about adding a convenience link to your posts and feed entry items so folks can comment/reply/discuss via email. Quickly and effortlessly. An alternative to this is using the specs as intended. While not a convenience link, it still lets readers (like me!) know where to get in touch with you without opening up your website and hunting ... Continue reading →

Walking.

Inspired by Chris Wiegman and not having much else to do while I’m at home before my next move, I decided to start walking every day. It really helps that all I need to do is put my phone in my pocket/hand and start walking on the terrace. Bigger cities don’t have the luxury of space. Yesterday was a marvellous ... Continue reading →