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The cashless world after demonetization is no longer imagination for all of us, we might get there sooner than we think. While the idea of a cashless society is appealing, the challenges of implementation are huge.Today various modes of digital payments for cashless transactions are available such as Internet Banking and Mobile banking but these cashless solutions are heavily dependent on active internet connection and some people find it difficult to pay digitally due to poor or no internet connectivity. In this article, I will cover some of few options viable payment options which can be leveraged even without active ... Read More

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

Do you want to change your phone because of some features which you don’t like at all? And for that reason, are you thinking to buy a new one? That happens, though you love your phone the most still there are few things which you don’t like at all. There are some unnecessary features pointlessly cluttering your lives. You may want to get rid of them but you are helpless as they are inbuilt features, thus cannot be simply removed, isn’t it?.You are not alone, many people feel the same. Even the creator of Android also thinks that the current ... 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

Robotic limbs have been around for a while; and with the ongoing new technologies and innovations, have been able to get better in motion and strength. The latest development in robotic limbs is that of the ‘click-on arm’ prosthesis.There have been other mind-controlled robotic devices used for patients with severe disabilities either due to neuro-degenerative diseases or accidents. But for these robotic devices, the brain is implanted with chips to enable the movements of robotic arms. The click-on prosthetic device has been applied to legs and been around for a while now (since 2009); however, it has been used on ... 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

Discussion and debate around the topic “Digital” and “Digital India” has increased in the past few years after the initiation of Digital India program by Government of India. GOI’s aim of bringing digital in governance, among people has increased in the recent years, where most of the government organization and services are migrated towards digital format. As a result of migration towards the digital life or digital India, opportunities for techies have increased. It has also influenced in the creation of large number of Startup communities in India.In this article, we are going to see the opportunities for the young ... Read More

Are you a gamer, loves to play live streaming games? But worry about the slower response in live streaming? On many occasions you feel frustrated due to high latency period, isn’t it? It is a common concern with many live streaming platforms, issues like poor client response, slow rendering visuals discourages the gamer’s enthusiasm.Not to worry anymore, the technology giant Microsoft has recently announced a big evolution in its live streaming platform with a new name called “Mixer”- which is not only a live streaming platform but an interactive live streaming platform. People who are already associated with Microsoft community ... 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