Tech

Visual Search and how it became ‘a thing’

Visual Search and how it became a thing Keyword searches are the lifeline of E-commerce businesses but new technology is effecting how we search and prompting the industry to think outside of the written word – purely for the sake of efficiency. When looking for a smartphone or Roomba, a keyword is all that is […]

10 things in technology you need to know today

1. Founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has suggested that big technology companies require more stringent regulation. In an open editorial released in the financial times, the technology giant’s leader indicated that the short term negative effect on profit may well be worth it in the future. 2. Nintendo could face limited supplies due […]

How to take back control of your data in 2020

Chief Operating Officer of Crown Sterling, Joseph Hopkins says “There’s hardly a week that goes by these days where we aren’t confronted about another data breach or critical data loss which impacts millions of people”. Such a statement has been made evident by the news reporting that agency, Equifax, will have to pay out $650 […]

Smartphone penetration growth in emerging markets

Smartphone continues to rise in the developing world. According to a GSMA report, by 2025, smartphone penetration will reach 80% globally. The countries contributing to the significant increase includes, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Consumer behavior is shifting and changing. 70% of smartphones will run on LTE, which reflects the dominant influence of the mobile internet […]

Screen time usage – facts and stats

Unsurprisingly, we spend a considerable amount of time glaring at our phones for a whole myriad of reasons. Our phones are the essential tools in keeping us connected, informed and productive. But, have you ever wondered how much time you spend switching between communication tools on your device? Sometimes a stressful day can be made […]

Searching for answers - what does the future hold for SEO?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of our time. It constantly keeps us on our toes and I think that is part of its attraction. But, how will advancements in technology impact this volatile industry? Will artificial intelligence (AI) have a positive or negative effect on search? What will […]

Advantages and drawbacks of Voice Recognition Technology

Voice recognition achieved by VUI (Voice User Interface) is the ability for a programmed machine to respond to voice command. With the efficiency and convenience associated to the technology, it is fast becoming a way to help bridge the gap in professional task management and daily activities. Voice recognition is becoming more sophisticated and reliable, […]

Rolling out Edge Computing in the UAE

Etisalat has made a multi-year edge computing partnership with Microsoft, which the UAE-based telco claims, will underpin future 5G services. Details are not yet fully available, but Etisalat says it wants to create a digital platform on Azure that can incorporate exciting technologies such as automation and AI. Along with 5G, it will “enable new […]

Facial recognition technology and how it’s being used

For humans, our face and unique features, are the most important forms of visual stimuli. Individual recognition is based primarily on distinguishing our individual traits, therefore, developing technology that can be used to identify peoples’ faces, makes a lot of sense. Indeed, with the help of advancing technology, facial recognition is fast becoming an essential […]

Stressing Less – how tech is transforming mental health.

In today’s intense digital world, it’s easy to feel anxious, stressed out and mentally tired in an environment of hyper-connectivity with exposure to a constant influx of information – always available at our fingertips. We all have our daily worries and if you’re not worried about a downturn in the economy, then perhaps you’re stressed […]