Yasmita Kumar
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Will The Headphone Jack On Smartphones Ever Make A Retro Comeback?
For years, most smartphones had a headphone jack on the side of the device. Not anymore. Slowly but surely, manufacturers are getting rid of this relic from the past and replacing it with Bluetooth headphones. But does this mean that we'll eventually see a retro comeback for these devices?
By Yasmita Kumarabout a year ago in Futurism
Could AI Be The New Power To Boost Smartphone Battery Life?
It's no secret battery life is one of the most frustrating parts of getting a smart device. The bigger your screen, the more data you transmit and the slower your phone will drain. However, what if AI could help?
By Yasmita Kumar2 years ago in Futurism
How Can Your Smartphone Recognise You Just By The Way You Hold It?
Technology has advanced far beyond our expectations. However, it always ceases to continue to amaze us. Your phone could be storing an ‘imprint’ of your unique grip each time you pick it up - meaning it could recognise you by giving it a quick shake.
By Yasmita Kumar2 years ago in Futurism
Smart Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Fairest Of Them All: A Look At The Ways Technology Is Impacting The Fashion Industry
In one sense, technology is challenging the fashion industry to be innovative. On the other hand, it is allowing for an increasing variety of options for consumers and making it difficult for brands to stand out in a crowded market. In recent years, technological advancements have created a landscape where consumers can search by visual identities and aesthetic trends that may differ significantly from what was once seen as "acceptable" or "marketable".
By Yasmita Kumar2 years ago in Styled
Is Fast Fashion Moving To Forever Fashion?
The fashion industry is a perpetual cycle of generating trends, consuming them, and then throwing them away. Supplies are created quickly by manufacturers who want to make the most profit possible. Brands churn out new collections every season without much concern for enduring value or quality.
By Yasmita Kumar2 years ago in Earth
A year since lockdown: How has technology adapted to the challenges and changes of the pandemic
As the pandemic rages on causing concern around the world, it has created new challenges that have brought upon new solutions. To help contain the virus and minimise its spread, lockdowns have been introduced. This has given birth to home schooling and remote working.
By Yasmita Kumar3 years ago in Futurism
Your guide to recycling your old electronics- what to do with old phones, tablets, laptop's & cameras
As technology evolves, we find ourselves buying new devices more often as we upgrade smartphones and tablets and replace old PCs and laptops, without having the heart to part with our much loved old devices. This means that we become collectors or even hoarders of old machines over the years, and sometimes it's purely because we have no idea what to do with them.
By Yasmita Kumar3 years ago in Lifehack
The global fight- how close are Pfizer competitors to producing a vaccine of their own?
As the pandemic presses on and uncertainty looms, many questions surround the covid vaccines we have in distribution at the moment, the ones that have passed regulations and the prospects of new ones.
By Yasmita Kumar3 years ago in Longevity
A peek into the digital cities of tomorrow: Smart cities are the future of living
Many aspects of traditional living have changed over the years. The introduction of vast amounts of technologies with more exceptional capabilities has allowed us as humans to not only excel but alter and change the way we do tasks. For example, bills and accounts can now be managed in online portals, saving a trip to the bank.
By Yasmita Kumar4 years ago in 01