Mobile phone technology has undergone huge changes since the first generation telecommunication standard was first introduced in the 1980s. The number of cellphones have exploded since then, and mobile communication has become smoother, with better audio and battery quality. In the past two decades, internet access on mobile phones have become common. Let’s have a […]
Smart dust – the next big thing in IoT?
What is smart dust? Smart dust is exactly what it sounds like: internet-connected dust particles. Well, not exactly. They are sensors the size of dust particles, of around one-millimetre size. They are capable of monitoring and sensing various signals from the environment, such as sound, temperature, humidity, and more. These sensors are wirelessly connected to […]
Big data – what is it?
Big data has been a familiar buzzword the past couple of years. “Data is the new oil” is a constant refrain. So what exactly is it? What is the big deal? Why is it relevant? Big data Big Data is exactly what it sounds like. It’s data that is big, or rather of a large […]
A to Z about SSL(or TLS) certificates
What is an SSL Certificate Sometimes when you visit a website, you may have noticed that right next to the website URL, there’s a warning “Not secure”. If you look at the website URL itself, it begins with HTTP and not HTTPS. A couple of years ago, web browsers began marking websites without an SSL(Secure […]
What are Neuromorphic Hardware?
In 1965 CEO and Co-Founder of Intel claimed that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every two years and that the cost will be halved. And since 1975, that projection has held true. To quote an example I’ve read some time ago, if automobile technology has grown like that, a Rolls […]