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Gadgets Articles
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Why are the keys on the keyboard not arranged in alphabetical order?
The arrangement of keys in a typing keypad that we have today is nearly a century and half old. Initially, in the olden days the typewriter machines did have the keys arranged alphabetically but because the machines were too slow in comparison to the speed at which users learned to master them, it presented a different problem.Swift UsersThe users turned out to be way faster than the machines and this resulted in the mechanical character arms getting jumbled up all over. Therefore, the makers of typewriters in response to customer experience and feedback designed a completely new keyboard where the ...
Read MoreHow does a refrigerator keep the temperature cool inside it?
In ancient times the food was preserved by conventional techniques like salting and pickling which were not helpful all the time. These days refrigerators are utilized to protect food for long periods by cooling it.This cooling procedure keeps bacteria away from attacking and ruining the food, which thus lessens food wastage. The refrigerator is one innovation that has positively changed the way we live. It has made it feasible for everybody to store or preserve food for long periods of time.A Refrigerator functions on 2 basic principles:As a fluid dissipates, it absorbs the warmth from the surrounding ranges.The inverse happens ...
Read MoreWhat is the principle behind wireless charging?
In the present world, technology has got very advanced. Most of our daily tasks have been automated which has made us more reliable on electronic gadgets. Wireless Charging gives an advantageous, safe, and solid approach to charge and power a large number of electrical gadgets at home, in the work, and in industries.By removing the use of physical connectors and links, remote charging makes it efficient and brings cost and safety advantages over the conventional charging wire. From cell phones to hand-held mechanical gadgets and heavy duty gear applications, wireless power keeps them protected, constant and maintains the reliable exchange ...
Read MoreGadget Updates of the Week 3-16
The New Oppo F1 SmartphoneDual SIM, Lollipop OS 5.1, 13 Megapixel camera, 2500 mAh Li-Po battery, 16GB internal storage, all packed in this powerhouse of an Oppo phone is its first in the F series that, as per the company, will focus on photography.Known for its camera advancements, Oppo is a powerful machine and is all set in a slim aluminium body.Set to release in India this month, let’s wish it is all the promised good features and beyond.Polaroid Snap + Instant Print CameraPolaroid proper is no more, but its brand-name and uniqueness are still around in various reanimated forms. ...
Read MoreHow Google Earth VR makes Virtual Travel a Reality?
How it would feel like if you were to stand on the top of Burj Khalifa or to view the beautiful Taj Mahal from a bit closer or to fly over the Great Wall of China, live just by sitting on your couch? Well, a virtual reality (VR) based application of Google can do that for you.This technology sounds much similar to some earlier applications of Google where one can make a virtual tour just by sitting at home. Yes but they cannot let you see the on road trees and other objects with a clarity that Google VR does ...
Read MoreGadgets You Can Control Just With Your Mind
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 MoreCONVERSATIONAL INTERFACES – Speech Recognition Technology
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 MoreWhat is the foreseeable future of WEARABLE DEVICES?
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 MoreHow to Make Your WebSite – "Device Friendly
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 MoreTop 10 Augmented Reality (AR) Technologies
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 ...
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