Comments for InnoWiser http://innoWiser.com/blog Mobile | Innovation | Business | Technology | Culture Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:52:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Unsocial Networking: Social Networking Fatigue and Diminishing Returns by Samir http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/08/31/unsocial-networking-social-networking-and-diminishing-returns/#comment-35 Samir Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:41:36 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/08/31/unsocial-networking-social-networking-and-diminishing-returns/#comment-35 I agree with you. Explosion in number of communication channels available to us these days, including social networks as well as multiple email IDs, phone numbers, IM IDs, chat/VOIP IDs etc.. These leads to the issue of how do you manage multiple identities and accounts as you mention above. How do you tell people with whom you interact which are your preferred ways of being contacted by them. There is another issue too - finding friends safely. In a way, we are not able to keep in touch with the far flung friends in spite of all these communication channels - or - should I say because of them (since we keep changing some of our IDs and preferences)! Using networking sites to do so opens one self up for SPAMs, solicitations or at least the risk of compromise to our data due to automatic third party access (Why do I have to share my information with a third party when in essence I want to share it only with my friends). In addition, most of my communication to web is transmitted and/or stored in text form. This is the privacy issue you raise. We at Ripplex have tried to use totally different approach to solve these problems. We have already launched our first version of the product - an address book (for more information please visit www.ripplex.com). How does Ripplex Address Book work? There is no data stored with the service provider - Ripplex - in this case, yet we can find people whom you know. We do not reveal any of your information (remember we do not have access to it!), so only a person who knows you can find you. This leads to no SPAMs and solicitations from strangers and eliminates the risk of data theft from third party server. Once found, secured 1-1 link can be established between two people who know each other - only if they both want it. Once the link is established, both parties share their contact information through secured links. Now if the accounts or IDs (or even the preferences of the receiver) change, the updates are automaticlly sent to linked friends via secured links. With easy access to many applications (this part is still in works, so as time goes we will have seamless interface with many web services), now you have address book that is more usable than either the paper address book or having the information scattered amongst many different devices. Ripplex Address Book is available for both PC and Mac platforms and if you use it on more than one computer, it will automatically synchronize between all your computers. Just to warn you and others, since it uses a different paradigm (namely, it is a client application, so setting up an account is more work plus due to our zeal for privacy linking with friends is a multi step process), it might take an effort to get used to it but we are eager to get feedback from you and improve the product over time, so please try it and let us know what you think. I agree with you. Explosion in number of communication channels available to us these days, including social networks as well as multiple email IDs, phone numbers, IM IDs, chat/VOIP IDs etc.. These leads to the issue of how do you manage multiple identities and accounts as you mention above. How do you tell people with whom you interact which are your preferred ways of being contacted by them.

There is another issue too - finding friends safely. In a way, we are not able to keep in touch with the far flung friends in spite of all these communication channels - or - should I say because of them (since we keep changing some of our IDs and preferences)! Using networking sites to do so opens one self up for SPAMs, solicitations or at least the risk of compromise to our data due to automatic third party access (Why do I have to share my information with a third party when in essence I want to share it only with my friends). In addition, most of my communication to web is transmitted and/or stored in text form. This is the privacy issue you raise.

We at Ripplex have tried to use totally different approach to solve these problems. We have already launched our first version of the product - an address book (for more information please visit http://www.ripplex.com).

How does Ripplex Address Book work?

There is no data stored with the service provider - Ripplex - in this case, yet we can find people whom you know. We do not reveal any of your information (remember we do not have access to it!), so only a person who knows you can find you. This leads to no SPAMs and solicitations from strangers and eliminates the risk of data theft from third party server.

Once found, secured 1-1 link can be established between two people who know each other - only if they both want it. Once the link is established, both parties share their contact information through secured links. Now if the accounts or IDs (or even the preferences of the receiver) change, the updates are automaticlly sent to linked friends via secured links.

With easy access to many applications (this part is still in works, so as time goes we will have seamless interface with many web services), now you have address book that is more usable than either the paper address book or having the information scattered amongst many different devices. Ripplex Address Book is available for both PC and Mac platforms and if you use it on more than one computer, it will automatically synchronize between all your computers.

Just to warn you and others, since it uses a different paradigm (namely, it is a client application, so setting up an account is more work plus due to our zeal for privacy linking with friends is a multi step process), it might take an effort to get used to it but we are eager to get feedback from you and improve the product over time, so please try it and let us know what you think.

]]> Comment on Tata Nano: Is ‘Gandhi engineering’ the future of cars? by Nagendra HK http://innoWiser.com/blog/2008/01/10/tata-nano-is-gandhi-engineering-the-future-of-cars/#comment-31 Nagendra HK Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:35:18 +0000 http://innoWiser.com/blog/2008/01/10/tata-nano-is-gandhi-engineering-the-future-of-cars/#comment-31 http://mail2nagen.blogspot.com/2008/01/tatas-rs-1-lakh-car-nano.html Nagendra HK http://mail2nagen.blogspot.com/2008/01/tatas-rs-1-lakh-car-nano.html

Nagendra HK

]]> Comment on MIT pwns Harvard by Excusez moi, while I kiss this guy… « La Vie Quotidienne http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/26/mit-pwns-harvard/#comment-24 Excusez moi, while I kiss this guy… « La Vie Quotidienne Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:51:45 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/26/mit-pwns-harvard/#comment-24 [...] a la a Halo 3’s Master Chief warrior [...] [...] a la a Halo 3’s Master Chief warrior [...]

]]> Comment on L1n9u1sT1c 1Nn0v4t10N? – B@D 1De4! by MIT pwns Harvard | InnoWiser http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/08/24/l1n9u1st1c-1nn0v4t10n-%e2%80%93-bd-1de4/#comment-20 MIT pwns Harvard | InnoWiser Thu, 27 Sep 2007 02:29:07 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/08/24/l1n9u1st1c-1nn0v4t10n-%e2%80%93-bd-1de4/#comment-20 [...] I couldn’t resist this story, even if sort-of off-topic. After first dissing leetspeak, I can’t help noticing it everywhere.) It’s been a while since I saw these hacks. [...] [...] I couldn’t resist this story, even if sort-of off-topic. After first dissing leetspeak, I can’t help noticing it everywhere.) It’s been a while since I saw these hacks. [...]

]]> Comment on Internet Addiction Disorder - Or, Who Moved My CrackBerry? by Atul Acharya http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/21/internet-addiction-disorder/#comment-17 Atul Acharya Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:32:49 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/21/internet-addiction-disorder/#comment-17 Given the interest, or lack thereof, of these Internet addicts in ummm socializing and procreation, perhaps there won't be a _genetic_ cause after all? ;-) I wouldn't bet on it, though. Given the interest, or lack thereof, of these Internet addicts in ummm socializing and procreation, perhaps there won’t be a _genetic_ cause after all? ;-)

I wouldn’t bet on it, though.

]]> Comment on Internet Addiction Disorder - Or, Who Moved My CrackBerry? by Shefaly http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/21/internet-addiction-disorder/#comment-16 Shefaly Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:37:51 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/21/internet-addiction-disorder/#comment-16 Much as I am no fan of these manufactured disorders, in _this_ particular case, I am grateful that nobody has yet proffered a genetic causation theory ;-) That would be a case of rapid, rapid evolution in the human race! Much as I am no fan of these manufactured disorders, in _this_ particular case, I am grateful that nobody has yet proffered a genetic causation theory ;-)

That would be a case of rapid, rapid evolution in the human race!

]]> Comment on Apple Does It Again by Atul Acharya http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-11 Atul Acharya Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:16:19 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-11 As for the question of rejected/old Pods and other electronic items like old cell phones, etc., yes, the renewal cycle of products is a problem for the environment. In time, there will be recyclable batteries if not recyclable shell cases. For now, it looks like they end up as collector's items eBay. Thanks for your comments. As for the question of rejected/old Pods and other electronic items like old cell phones, etc., yes, the renewal cycle of products is a problem for the environment. In time, there will be recyclable batteries if not recyclable shell cases. For now, it looks like they end up as collector’s items eBay.
Thanks for your comments.

]]> Comment on Apple Does It Again by Atul Acharya http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-10 Atul Acharya Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:06:39 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-10 One man's innovation is another's feature creep. One might argue whether the new features in the iPod (WiFi, browser, etc.) are indeed a creep. On the other hand, one could as well argue that this WiFi-enabled iPod is what Apple should have introduced *in the first place*. After all, these features complete the system in essence providing a complete experience for the Pod - browse, listen, download, purchase. As for rest of the *software* features, yes, they might be a creep for some. But I suspect that Apple's tight integration (along with the closed platform) limit that creeping featurism, much to the dismay of many hackers, I suppose. Yes, I still dislike creeping featurism. Most of today's smartphones suffer from it, including Blackberries and some from Nokia. The only way to simplify is through design and a user-friendly interface. One man’s innovation is another’s feature creep. One might argue whether the new features in the iPod (WiFi, browser, etc.) are indeed a creep. On the other hand, one could as well argue that this WiFi-enabled iPod is what Apple should have introduced *in the first place*. After all, these features complete the system in essence providing a complete experience for the Pod - browse, listen, download, purchase.

As for rest of the *software* features, yes, they might be a creep for some. But I suspect that Apple’s tight integration (along with the closed platform) limit that creeping featurism, much to the dismay of many hackers, I suppose.

Yes, I still dislike creeping featurism. Most of today’s smartphones suffer from it, including Blackberries and some from Nokia. The only way to simplify is through design and a user-friendly interface.

]]> Comment on Apple Does It Again by Shefaly http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-9 Shefaly Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:51:45 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-9 Oh, I know, you are thinking "does that 'green' thing also not apply to you?". Of course it does. But my electronic gadgets do not quite make it to the landfill. I still have my first Nokia phone (a 1610 if you are interested) in a sort of electronic museum of sorts! Oh, I know, you are thinking “does that ‘green’ thing also not apply to you?”. Of course it does. But my electronic gadgets do not quite make it to the landfill. I still have my first Nokia phone (a 1610 if you are interested) in a sort of electronic museum of sorts!

]]> Comment on Apple Does It Again by Shefaly http://innoWiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-8 Shefaly Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:40:50 +0000 http://innowiser.com/blog/2007/09/06/apple-does-it-again/#comment-8 You call it 'innovation'; I call it 'feature creep' - something which you resented greatly in your tech days if I recall correctly. How nice it is however to benefit from it, no? A poll on Facebook answers your question: 18% say iPod Classic, 23% say iPhone, 31% say iTouch, 4% say iPod Shuffle and a surprising (to me) 24% say iPod Nano (obviously they missed the Mini bus, pun unintended). Respectively 32%, 29% and 13% of those, who say they will get iTouch are in the 18-24, 25-34, and 35-49 age groups. Make of that what you will. I will get an iTouch on my next US visit which will be the 3rd iPod in my house and the 4th Apple product. Good marketing but think green and you will know how wasteful for the planet this feature creep is. After all where do the rejected Pods go, if not into landfill (except in the EU where a WEEE directive applies)? You call it ‘innovation’; I call it ‘feature creep’ - something which you resented greatly in your tech days if I recall correctly. How nice it is however to benefit from it, no?

A poll on Facebook answers your question: 18% say iPod Classic, 23% say iPhone, 31% say iTouch, 4% say iPod Shuffle and a surprising (to me) 24% say iPod Nano (obviously they missed the Mini bus, pun unintended). Respectively 32%, 29% and 13% of those, who say they will get iTouch are in the 18-24, 25-34, and 35-49 age groups.

Make of that what you will. I will get an iTouch on my next US visit which will be the 3rd iPod in my house and the 4th Apple product.

Good marketing but think green and you will know how wasteful for the planet this feature creep is. After all where do the rejected Pods go, if not into landfill (except in the EU where a WEEE directive applies)?

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