Ever since we stepped into the space age back in the 1950s, we’ve been busily sending rockets and satellites up, up and away, painting our mark way beyond our planetary borders. But here’s the thing—our ventures have left the cosmos littered with about 2,000 operational satellites and another 3,000 that are just space junk now.
Ever wondered what it would be like if your textbooks could talk, if the illustrations in your lessons could come to life, or if you could step into history rather than just read about it? Welcome to the world of augmented reality (AR) in education! Like a magic wand, AR can turn the abstract into tangible and the mundane into extraordinary, unfolding boundless educational possibilities.
You may have heard of artificial intelligence (AI) technology’s many cool capabilities, such as assisting doctors or predicting the weather. However, there is something not-so-cool we need to discuss: AI could make our passwords less safe, which is concerning.
“If Taylor Swift were an economy, she’d be bigger than 50 countries,” affirmed the President of QuestionPro Research and Insights, Dan Fleetwood, in an interview. First of all, impressive.
Before gifting that pink kitchen set for a girl or the transformer for a boy, pause for a moment. Historically, the toy industry has thrived on perpetuating gender stereotypes. As the French essayist and critic, Roland Barthes, expressed, toys are essentially a “microcosm of the adult world”, reflecting societal views.
Medicine is an ever-changing field. It’s a space where innovation can mean the difference between life and death, and this underscores the importance of adopting beneficial technologies that endeavor to make life easier for those in need of medical support.
“Adapt or get left behind” is not a cliché anymore—it’s a stark reality in today’s rapidly evolving job landscape. For instance, remember when AI was a distant concept, more fiction than reality? Now, it’s part and parcel of many workplaces, automating tasks and streamlining processes.
A new phenomenon has emerged with access to endless virtual shopping aisles: the rise of e-shopaholics, or individuals hooked on online shopping. According to the 2020 Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS), e-commerce sales in the U.S. surged from US$571.2 billion in 2019 to US$815.4 billion in 2020.
Warning: spoilers ahead. Thriller drama lovers, unite! After hits like Squid Game, My Name and The Glory, Netflix offers yet another suspense-packed Korean drama that will put you on the edge of your seat—Celebrity,
In an era where content creation straddles the lines of professional pursuit and personal passion, there’s an undeniable surge in demand for efficient and intuitive video editing tools. As a content creator, I’ve found myself constantly seeking ways to streamline the video editing process,
It’s that time of the year again. As September unfolds, the air is buzzing with growing anticipation in the tech world as the next generation of iPhones—the iPhone 15—is on its way to our palms. While Apple keeps a tight lid on the specifics surrounding its latest technological marvel, rumors have been seeping out from all directions, prompting us to wonder what’s in store.
In the annals of tech lore, few figures loom as large or as paradoxically as Elon Musk. His portfolio reads like a futurist’s fantasy: rockets, electric cars, brain implants and even a venture into social media. Musk is famous not just for his successes,
Once upon a time, Netflix began its journey as a DVD rental venture. However, with ever-growing digital alternatives, it pivoted to streaming. This shift completely changed the entertainment industry, swiftly emerging as the epitome of over-the-top (OTT) services. But this is not all. Today,
Exoskeletons’ promise resides not just in their capacity to empower people with disabilities but also in elevating human performance across a myriad of domains. These devices allow people to go beyond their natural physical abilities,
In today’s fast-paced world, transportation is undergoing a revolution that promises to transform how we move, work and live. The Hyperloop, an engineering marvel, envisions near-supersonic travel through low-pressure tubes, redefining the concept of distance and cutting down travel times.
In the annals of science fiction, cyborgs—beings that meld biology with technology—have carved a niche as both heroes and villains. From famous literature like Star Trek’s Borg and the augmented humans of Ghost in the Shell to films like RoboCop,