One thing is pretty clear. Android has become the most ubiquitous computing platform on the face of the planet. That by default also means most people just buy Android smartphones. India is a great example of this trend as the average purchasing power doesn’t allow people to buy iPhones. India is generally an Android-first market compared to other markets. It is because Android smartphones are vastly cheaper – even the flagship models… read more
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TED is a platform for ideas worth spreading. Started in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment and design converged, TED today shares ideas from a broad spectrum — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. The summaries for all of the videos below are just quick introductions to the subject. They can’t really do these speakers’ talks justice, so hopefully you’ll have about 20 minutes… read more
When mankind finally makes the big leap from Earth to space, it’s probably not going to be the time-warping black holes or mouth-raping aliens that do him in. In fact, tomorrow’s astronauts will be on the lookout for dangers that are laughably mundane. For every one dude who gets awesomely exploded by lasers or asteroids, hundreds will die of … #6. Moondust Budget cuts and recession drama may have temporarily shelved America’s… read more
These stunning photographs show how beautiful our galaxy really is. Rob Dickinson is a photographer who has captured beautiful panoramic images of the Milky Way galaxy. Facebook – Landscapes ~ Rob Dickinson He’s stitched together up to 80 photos to create one impressive image. Facebook – Landscapes ~ Rob Dickinson He managed to get the amazing images of the twilight sky in New Zealand during the winter. Facebook – Landscapes ~ Rob… read more
Popular production houses like TVF (The Viral Fever) and AIB (All India Bakchod) have come out with their own original web series that are as smart, funny and engaging as any of your favourite foreign shows. The relate-able characters, language and situations dramatised in these will crack you up and leave you asking for more. Trust our word and the wit of TVF and AIB, and give their trailers a watch. We… read more
As much as we love video, it’s a bandwidth-hungry way to consume on the Web. Although it is easier to engage one with video rather than with images, it isanimation that fits snugly into the Goldilocks zone – animation is shorter than video, has a smaller file size, but is probably richer in creativity and diversity. Just take a look at this collection of animated GIFs to get an idea of the… read more
We have seen great leaps in digital technology in past the past five years. Smartphones, cloud computing, multi-touch tablets, these are all innovations that revolutionized the way we live and work. However, believe it or not, we are just getting started. Technology will get even better. In the future, we could live like how people in science fiction movies did. (Image Source: YouTube) Today’s post is about 10 upcoming, real-life products… read more
Programmers are in high demand these days–their fluency in coding language is invaluable. Knowing various programming languages is a no-brainer for engineers, but a basic understanding of the languages can benefit anyone, even if you’re not looking to become a master coder. Grasping some general understanding of coding can help you make the right hires for your business needs, communicate better with the engineers on your team, and prevent any awkward misunderstandings… read more