As the robotics industry has ramped up its research and development and robot technology has advanced almost exponentially over the past several years, there has been a lot of hype surrounding the idea of robots in the workplace. Robot workers and tech could influence the economy and the job market in a variety of ways […]
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How Far Facial Recognition Tech Has Come
Facial recognition is a biometric technology that has skyrocketed in prevalence and popularity worldwide over the last few years. Whether you realize it or not, facial recognition technologies likely play a regular role in your everyday life. Major companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Facebook incorporate facial recognition technologies into the consumer products they […]
Where is Google Going with VR/AR Tech?
Google is without a doubt a global leader when it comes to technology and—more specifically—technological innovations. As virtual reality and augmented reality become more prevalent in the real world, many eager tech fans are curious about Google’s plans for how VR and AI tech will factor into the future technologies they bring to the mainstream […]
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Future of Work Forever
The spread of COVID-19 across the globe in 2020 has turned the world upside down in virtually every way. Face masks are now not only commonplace in public, but are a requirement in many regions throughout the United States. Many businesses remain closed. Those that can legally open under state and federal guidelines must adhere […]
5 Futuristic Things That Could Happen in the Next 5 Years
While 5 years might not seem like a very long time in the grand scheme of a lifetime, a lot can happen in half a decade. That’s especially true with the current, virtually exponential rate at which technology continues to develop and advance. Big changes happen faster than you realize. Some technologies that were mere […]
What are the 4 Types of Artificial Intelligence?
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence technology is very complex. However, learning more about the 4 main types of artificial intelligence and how they compare to one another can help you better understand artificial intelligence as a whole. The 4 main types of artificial intelligence are ordered from least to most advanced. Reactive machines […]
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Dangerous?
Artificial intelligence was once nothing more than a futuristic ideal. However, it has made its way into the real world over the past several years. Everything from Google’s search algorithm to automated online chat boxes on eCommerce sites utilize artificial intelligence technology. Artificial intelligence involves the design and construction of machines that are able to […]
The Surprising Benefits of Virtual Reality for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are both serious mental health conditions that affect the daily functioning of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Recent statistics—taken after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—regarding the prevalence of depression and anxiety in the United States alone suggests that 3 in 10 Americans—more than 30%—struggle with symptoms of depression […]
How Virtual Reality is Changing Architecture and Design
Virtual reality is an immersive technology that plunges the user into a lifelike, simulated digital environment. Users are able to engage and interact with the simulated environment in different ways—depending on the technology’s presentation and application. The growth and development of virtual reality technology—or VR tech—has become an integral part of the current digital revolution. […]
What is Machine Learning?
If you’re at all familiar with technology and artificial intelligence, you’ve probably heard the term ‘machine learning’ tossed around. Machine learning is a very hot topic in the tech industry as of late. Machine learning as a whole is currently undergoing exponential growth and development as analysts continue to discover new applications for this technology […]