Category: Observations
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The Science Behind the Speed: Technology’s Role in Olympic Greatness
Olympics is often considered a stage for human triumph, where athletes push the boundaries of what’s possible. But little do people talk about technology used behind the scenes to constantly improve the human potential. We’ve all seen memes around Yusuf Dikec’s no frills standout performance to grab a silver medal in shooting. Yusuf’s achievement is…
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A Google Quirk: Turning Bathrooms into (micro) Classrooms
One of the quirks that took me by surprise when I first joined Google was the concept of: Learning on the Loo! Every two weeks, in every Google restroom across the globe, two short articles are published to share productivity hacks. These hacks range from tips on holding effective meetings to employee discounts available to…
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What Google and Apple Maps can learn from a Burger Chain
As a Product Manager, I always pay attention when customers find alternate (or creative) uses of a product. Recently, I came across a fantastic example that perfectly illustrates this point. A couple of days ago, Category 1 Hurricane Beryl hit the southern coast of Texas, leaving a lot of people stranded without power. Imagine being…
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Bulk Efficiency, Exit Perplexity: Reimagining the Costco Checkin and Checkout
As I was making my monthly pilgrimage to Costco this weekend, I couldn’t help but ponder the inefficiencies of: Costco is one of my favorite retailers for providing incredible value per dollar spent. It is famous for not marking its prices above 15% of the cost, whereas other retailers routinely mark up prices by 50-70%.…
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BestAccidental iPhone Hack
Lately, I’ve been frustrated with how slowly my iPhone charges. Most of us rely on our phones for everything these days, so I’m constantly plugging it in and unplugging it because I need it so often. Accidentally, I’ve started using my Mac charger to charge my phone. The difference is incredible! My phone charges significantly…