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Internet of Things or IoT as it is commonly referred to is quite new as a concept implementation. IoT is something every tech-savvy person wished they had since the internet revolution in the 1990s but they were limited by technology. As Haward  Stark said, "I am limited by the technology of my time." (I hope you get the reference!!). Photo by Kirill Tonkikh on Unsplash IoT is a dream come true for millions of current and aspiring tech-entrepreneurs of our generation. It is something that arouses curiosity and a sense of insecurity at the same time. Along the course of this article, we will discuss IoT in detail, its merits, demerits, misconceptions, etc. So, what are we waiting for, let's dive in folks! Photo by NASA on Unsplash Internet of Things is a connected network of machines and gadgets such as mobiles, computers, factory machines, home security systems, etc. over the internet. The connectivity  enables real-time data exchange with the software to monitor their ...

Artificial Intelligence is a term that has captured the imaginations of sci-fi enthusiasts for decades. I bet you must have come across the terms AI and ML at some point in your life and thought what are these actually but then life took over and you forgot it completely. Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash No worries, I am here to give you a brief overview of AI and ML, what are these terms used for, and the difference between the two. I can assure you that you will enjoy knowing about it even if you are a complete tech novice. So what are we waiting for, Let's dive in!   Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash Firstly Artificial Intelligence (or AI as commonly referred to) is an attempt to replicate human intelligence through machines (sounds fascinating!) . But for any machine to be classified as AI-enabled it must satisfy three requirements: It must be able to learn, that is acquire data and rules. It must be able to reason, that is draw conclusions using the lear...

  We are surrounded by smart appliances from things as small as a smart-watch to as big as autonomous vehicles all use edge computing in some form. It is quite an interesting field to know the basics of, as it is a leap forward to server based computing. Photo by  Erik Mclean  on  Unsplash So what are we waiting for, let's dive in: Keeping information processing near the source of data i.e. near the edge - where it is produced or consumed is known as edge computing. In simple words keeping information gathered and information processing close together. Introduction Edge computing allows one to gather, process and analyze data near its source and transmit only the relevant data to the data centers or central servers for further processing if required (It is like a friend who knows how to handle a situation and when to seek external help!) . In easy words, providing sufficient intelligence to the data source to filter out the irrelevant data before transmitting it to...

Extended Reality or XR is an umbrella term used to describe immersive technology in simple words mixing the real and the virtual worlds using Internet Of Things (IOT) hardware and software. It is an environment that allows people to interact with the virtual world. All XR technologies enhance one's experience by adding virtual components to the real world. Photo by XR Expo on Unsplash BASICS EXPLAINED There are three sub-components of XR. Each of which has a specific characteristic. So what are we waiting for, Let's dive in: Virtual Reality or VR - Here there is no component of the real world. the user is  submerged completely into the virtual world. it generally requires use of both VR hardware and software. a brilliant example of VR is Google cardboard, it  provides an awesome immersive experience. creating a new world in itself. Photo by Hammer & Tusk on Unsplash Augmented reality or AR - It enhances user experience by adding virtual components in the real world b...