Introduction Apple has been in news for the last couple of weeks. They wrapped up their WWDC and everyone is talking about Apple’s BNPL service. It’s for sure a great move that would worry BNPL companies like PayPal and Affirm. But it is not surprising that Apple is doing it. It…

Introduction Dr. Stephen Strange’s part played by Benedict Cumberbatch has failed to receive the adoration in theatres. MCU’s (Marvel Cinematic Universe) new release, “Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” has grossed over half a billion dollars, so far ($552M) with a CinemaScore of B+, which is the lowest for the…

Introduction Peloton was one of the Pandemic stars. It was a hit. It looked like a company that could never fail. Since its high’s in Dec 2020, the stock has fallen on its face. Peloton has lost 91% of its value from its peak. ($171 in Dec 2020 to $14.5 …

Introduction We are in volatile times and volatility is unsettling. Inflation and recession concerns are continuing to batter the US and global stock markets. In May 2022, a lot happened. S&P 500 briefly entered the bear market category. Also, disappointing earning reports from big-box retailers to social networking giants. Inflation was…

Introduction Web3 is a hot topic that deserves attention. There is a huge debate in the technical fraternity about the pros and cons of web3. The right to data privacy and misuse of data by big tech has created a flux of interest in researchers, technologists, and activists to build solutions…

Introduction Never say never. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings says the streaming platform is now open to offering its services at a lower-priced, ad-supported tier. Hastings’ remarks arrive after the streaming giant reported a decline of 200,000 subscribers during its fourth-quarter earnings late Tuesday, its first loss in subscribers in more than…

Recently we all celebrated earth day. Google Doodle put sad images of earth’s ice caps comparing 20 decades of transformation. That was heart-melting. If you were like me, staying in Texas, you would be going out and enjoying this windy weather which is a pain if you play tennis. Or maybe you could stay home and enjoy Netflix if you still have the subscription. Netflix will appreciate it if you can continue to be their subscriber and consume content that does not have any IP at this moment, well except Witcher, Squid Games, stranger things, or Inventing Anna.

Nikhil Varshney April 7, 2022 You can read full article and much more on my website — Products and Businesses — By Nikhil Varshney (nikhilmv.com) The intent of this article is to explore a hypothetical merger between Unity and Meta based on the company’s strengths and financials. I have intentionally…

I recently finished reading Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkun — and its a great book that I will definitely recommend for everyone Read. The reason I bring him up is his theory of generating idea and defining them is similar to what I face as a product manager while…