In sci-fi movies and literature we come across thought-controlled devices, UFOs and so on. If that technology is mind-blowing, be ready to use it as it is already here. You can move just about anything with just your mind using these cutting edge devices.In this article, we will learn about gadgets out there in the market that allow your brain to command and control real-world tasks like using your smartphone and even move virtual characters in computer and video games just with your thoughts. Let’s dive in for more information on this interesting topic.Emotiv EPOCThe award-winning Emotiv Epoc is a ... Read More

Conversations are a part of our lives. But can computers converse too? Well, over the last few decades computers and humans have begun to interact with each other through speech recognition and speech synthesis technology. Known as ‘Conversational Interfaces (CIs)’, we’ll take a look at how these evolved, the types and the latest ones doing the rounds today.BackgroundHumans and computers first interacted with each other via the ‘terminal interface.’ They used the command line or DOS prompt. But due to lack of knowledge of the syntax, it did not develop as the mainstream language. Next came the ‘Graphical User Interface’ ... Read More

One of the most electrifying fields in consumer technology is ‘wearable devices.’ Indeed 2014 was dubbed as the ‘Year of Wearable Technology;’ and by 2018, the technology is expected to peg at $27 billion.Their existence began way back in the 17th century with Abacus Ring, 1780 Pedometer to Exoskeleton in 1965, moving towards digital watch in 1972, bluetooth headset in 2000, GoPro in 2004, Pebble in 2012, Google Glass and fitness bands in 2013, Google Cardboard in 2014, and Spectacles in 2016.What is a wearable device?A technology worn on the human body is known as a wearable device or wearable ... Read More

Do you know that more than half of the world’s population is currently using internet on a regular basis through various devices? It can be a laptop, desktop, Smartphone or any other gadget. Just imagine the tremendous opportunity you have for reaching your potential customers just by doing business online. It is the easiest and quickest medium to reach to the people and let them know about your products and services. You can make hundreds and thousands of actual customers out of them, provided your e-commerce site offers superb user experiences across the various devices.Let’s say you have a built ... Read More

Augmented Reality (AR) has often been touted as a forward-thinking technology. However, it has been around for some years now. Moreover, it has been evolving and becoming more sturdy and flawless with time.AR refers to the blurred line between the real and virtual world due to the integration of the user’s environment and the digital interface (in real time). While Virtual Reality (VR) constructs computer generated interactive environments, AR deals with computer-generated images overlaying the user’s real view, thereby creating an amalgamated view of both the virtual and augmented worlds. This further presents the sentiments of being closer to the ... Read More

Not long before we were talking about sensors. The invention of sensors helps us to solve many mysteries of medical science, manufacturing industries, the world of automotive, and also some other areas too. It was a great discovery of the mankind which helps doctors and scientists around the world to study more about the deadly diseases to develop effective counter solutions.The use of sensors is not only limited to the field of medical research. There are many such examples where sensors are being used to solve some of our huge problems. Let’s see some of the areas where the sensors ... Read More

You may have got the chance to experience one of the amazing headsets powered with awesome technologies as Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) and fallen in love with them. And that must be a wonderful experience when you enjoy a roller coaster ride or swimming in a deep sea in the virtual world still sitting on your couch in your living room with a VR or AR headset. Isn’t it amazing, when you think that how much the technologies evolved so far? It is not so long back when these headsets were only used for listening songs or ... Read More

The word ‘Selfie’ has become as been one of the most hyped words in the last decade or so. Smartphone makers are leaning more and more towards enriching the selfie experience of their phones. After all, who needs another person to capture your favorite moments when you can do it on your own? In the last two years, the world has witnessed a huge variety of tools dedicated to enhance the selfie experience, such as a selfie stick, a dedicated flash, or a zooming lens; the list goes on.Would you believe me if I tell you all these accessories are ... Read More

3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing is the method of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. 3D printing is gaining more popularity nowadays because of its enormous potential in science and technology.What is Multi-material 3D Printing?In 3D printing, a three-dimensional object is formed from piling ultra-thin layers of material on top of one another so that the object is an exact clone or visual replica of the original thing- the same as in regular HD printing, but with the depth perception.How does 3D Printing Work?The engineer will first determine which object to create, by either searching ... Read More

We human beings are always encircled by electronic gadgets everywhere in today’s time. The invention of newer technologies escalates our obsession towards gadgets. In a nutshell, we are on the verge of developing an unquenchable thirst for gadgets.Speaking of gadgets, the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind might perhaps be a phone. Whether, it may be a landline phone, a feature phone or even a Smartphone, these devices have been one of the basic human necessities of the current era. As a result, we end up having a lot of these devices.How to Mobilize LandlinesSometimes, it becomes a painful ... Read More