The Future is Now

In his 1976 book,The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins defined and described memeticsas the way cultural information spreads from person to person(Internet Meme). It is from thisdefinition thatMark Godwin appropriated the term memeas representative ofa visual genre of Internet discourse (Godwin), reducing and shaping the term to contemporary status: streamlined and ideological memes,such as acute grumpy cat telling you who to vote for, or perhaps throwing you a condescending look while judging youfor consuming a meal you bought at McDonalds. An Internet meme is thusa seemingly harmless visual combination of words and images constructed from both popular and obscure media. Under the surface though, memes are much more than the jokes shared between individuals over the Internet. Memes have the ability to affect our youth and culture; they have attracted and been used in combination with big business and become a phenomenon unto themselves; they have shaped political landscapes over the past five years;and their use of images, words and phrases from popular culture have made their influence all the more inviting and gratifying. Memes are usually created anonymously and shared throughout various social media. Utilizing different tactics of visual communication, they are representative of a universally understood reality that compels groups of people into thinking and discussing relevant issues.

Before we start of discussing each of the projects let’s start by understanding what is internet of things and to what scope it has gained relevancy in a mobile first world. IoT is a concept or a technology which aims to connect all the devices to the internet and help them communicate with each other using the internet as a medium.

I first meet Pinchas Gutter, he is dressed in a sweater vest. His hands form a bridge with his fingers. Gutter sits comfortably in a relaxed posture in a chair surrounded by cameras. The room is dark, with an eerie sense of silence. Eager, he begins by telling his personal story of himself as a young boy from Poland during the Holocaust.

Early Adopters Think Premium Mobile Content Is Here To Stay When you look at any adoption cycle for new technology, it usually goes like this. Early adopters are the first to support an innovator’s product when a product launches. Early adopters like an idea so much they want to be among the first users to support that product or service. Next comes the early majority crowd, usually influenced by early adopters and more pragmatic, wanting a product that has been tested and has proven value. The remaining two groups, the late majority and the laggards, are the most conservative and skeptical of the population, roughly about 34% and 16%, respectively, according to The Daily Egg. And with millions of downloads within the first few weeks Quibi is at already at the stage between the early majority and early adopters.

While you may have heard about AI in the news before, it may still seem like something that is futuristic. However, with advancements in technology, AI is beginning to be used more and more. Because of this, it may not be something so far in the future, but rather something that could affect your everyday life in an increasing amount of ways. Here are a few things it can be helpful to know about advances in the world of AI.

Technology has impacted various industries, from classrooms to courtrooms, in numerous ways. It has introduced a new way of handling respective responsibilities in the workplace. The healthcare industry is also among those that have benefited from technological evolution too. Medical technology advancement has been at the forefront, helping physicians to perform better diagnoses and administering the right treatment to patients. It has made it possible for doctors and nurses to save a life without having to go through numerous tests. This has also helped in ensuring that the overall life has been improving since the introduction of technology in the healthcare industry.

(BPT) - Whatever your small or medium-sized business (SMB), chances are you're dependent on increasingly advanced technology - or wish to use more sophisticated technology. Recent advances have been numerous and head-spinning, sometimes making it hard to keep up. The truth is, harnessing emerging technologies effectively may be exactly what takes your business to the next level, ensuring success in today's rapidly evolving, competitive business landscape. If you aren't using one of these emerging technologies in your business yet, it's likely that your business would benefit from doing so in the near future.

Nowadays, the markets are flooded with home automation innovations. Home automation is the next big thing we are looking into that will utilize technology to make life easier, simpler, faster, safer, and most of all, efficient. From door cameras to automatic lighting and sound systems, everything is becoming one-touch controlled with improved user experience, and enhanced safety features. Smart cities are developing to automate and increase efficiency in everyday activities. Consumers are constantly looking for smart solutions for every aspect of their lives, and your garage doors cannot become immune to these expectations either. Improved technology and design that promise safety, security, and easy operation in a garage door opener is the talk of the town. Here are five innovations that are the next big thing in the industry.

When it comes to security and personal identification, technology is picking up for when companies need verification of a person immediately. This is being incorporated into high risk and high-security areas such as airports, corporate facilities, and government offices. It is also starting to be used in retail to help people make payments.