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Explore the next frontier of tech innovation, and imagine our society in the near and far future.
East Asia: A Target Destination for Digital Solutions
There is no denying that Asia is home to most of the world’s richest tech companies, and that has made the continent a darling for tech investors and consumers. About two years ago, the continent experienced a groundbreaking trend for mergers and acquisitions that precipitated over 60 percent growth in the continent’s tech market. Billionaires from all over the world are strategically positioning themselves to benefit from this highly promising market, and that has made this market one of the fastest growing sectors across all industries of the world.
Flora MayerPublished 5 years ago in 01The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field
Artificial intelligence, or the mimicking of human cognitive functions using computer technology, is shifting the way certain industries function and reshaping the future. In medicine, the paradigm shift is commencing with leveraging the power of AI to analyze structured and unstructured data in a way that allows medical professionals to make better decisions regarding treatment options, recently published research, and advanced diagnosis.
Tobias GillotPublished 5 years ago in 01Digital Life in the 5G Era
OASIS (that's an acronym standing for Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation), the virtual reality social network slash MMO in the Spielberg movie Ready Player One that linked all the residents of... well, pretty much the whole world together was a marvel of computer programming and server technology. It offered its users a completely lifelike experience, down to the touch (thanks to the use of VR visors and haptic jumpsuits), all this in the highest definition possible. Imagine the hardware needed to run a simulation of this size, with so many users logged in at the same time. And imagine the bandwidth needed for so many users to be logged on simultaneously—a wireless network (you didn't think Wade's van was connected to a fiber network, did you?) capable of transferring insane quantities of data each second, 24 hours a day. While we have nothing that's capable of such unimaginable bandwidth at this time (although German scientists have already devised a scalable network capable of transferring at least 100 Gbps that can go up to terabits) the upcoming 5G mobile standard can give us a taste of things to come. In short, 5G will change the world—or at least the digital one. Now let's take a better look at what exactly it is and how it will prove to be useful in the future.
Istvan LiptakPublished 5 years ago in 01Why Does Online Video Excite Me?
I was born in 1984 in a country occupied by Soviet Union. The only type of video that we knew back then was whatever came out of our tiny black and white television set. This little screen was our window to the rest of the world and we could only see the bits that the two channels were choosing to show us. Everything I saw on TV seemed so far and unreachable. The only world I knew was the world around me. So I could not really understand the obsession my parents had—every evening at 8:30 PM they were glued to the TV-set and they would watch the news programme. That was a big deal back then. Every family was unreachable for that half an hour—they were all staring at their TV screens. But I get it now—our nation wanted the oppression to end. That’s why politics mattered. The news was the only chance to see what was happening in the world—like I said, a small window to the world. Of course, the media was controlled and censored, obviously, but that was all we got. There was no other way.
4 Tech Innovations That Have Changed Industries
The world that we are currently living in is changing at a rapid pace, and a lot of this change is being brought about by innovations in the tech industry. Newer innovations are coming to life on a regular basis, and the things that were once seen as hard to perform are now being done with a few clicks and a few buttons. With the abundance of innovations, it was only time before industries started to see a big swing of change. The manner in which many industries function has been significantly altered as a result of changing tech trends and this change isn’t stopping any time soon.
Mia MoralesPublished 5 years ago in 01What Is "Fake News" in the Age of AI?
With all the talk about "fake news" these days, and all the concern over where and how people around the world are getting their news and information, one would think: Surely, this won't get any worse.
David WyldPublished 5 years ago in 01What Is the Fastest Internet in Canada?
When you are searching for the fastest internet in Canada, you first need to understand the current state of Canada’s internet and the unique challenges it faces, followed by some promising solutions for the future.
Tobias GillotPublished 5 years ago in 01Will Court Reporting Be Replaced by Technology?
With the rise of robotics, artificial intelligence, and faster and smarter computers, it’s understandable to be worried about your job security. Particularly for jobs that require the ability to listen and understand human speech, such as transcribers and court reporters, it can be extra concerning to see brand new technologies roll out from major companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon that possess the ability to listen to and understand voice commands. That said, it’s hard to imagine that court reporters will be replaced by technology any time soon. That’s because the legal knowledge, discernment skills, and affordability of court reporters offer them great staying power.
Tobias GillotPublished 5 years ago in 01- Top Story - December 2018
3 Technologies that Will (Maybe) Play Crucial Roles in Humanity's Future
Think about it: for millions of years, humanity's existence was filled with struggles: for survival, for social change, for dominance, and also for science. However, never before has science and technology had such dire significance for humanity.
Daisy RowleyPublished 5 years ago in 01 What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (otherwise known as IoT) is on the rise with the development of 5G networks spanning the globe. In case you were wondering, IoT is basically the linking up of all devices in the home to form one consistent network that, these days, is meant to work similarly to the human brain. Everything in the home (or even the workplace) is able to access information via the internet, and connect to all other devices in its vicinity. Some in the tech industry praise this relatively new development, as it has produced major advancements in connectivity speeds, and it has even helped pave the way towards advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
Jackie BarrowsPublished 5 years ago in 01How Artificial Intelligence Leads to Smarter Diamond Grading
We're in an age where artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping how many industries conduct their business. This technology is now poised to disrupt the diamond grading process, which could eventually lead to other great innovations in the resale diamond supply chain. This article covers how artificial intelligence is leading to smarter diamond grading, as well as a smoother sorting process in the near future.
Andrea DawsonPublished 5 years ago in 01Will the Future of Retail Be Augmented?
How many times have we seen it happen in just the span of our own lives? How many times have we seen the stuff of science fiction come to life? How many times have we seen characters in a movie from two decades ago, a decade ago, or heck, even two to three years before do something that was futuristic then but is commonplace today? How many times have we been watching a TV show from a decade or two ago and get frustrated at the plot and yell out, "Why doesn't he just send her a text already!"
David WyldPublished 5 years ago in 01