Cyber diplomacy – a de-escalation strategy

INTRODUCTION : Cyber diplomacy can be seen as a de-escalation strategy. Along with the conventional, sea, land, air, and space domains of warfare, cyberspace is now considered the fifth domain of warfare. Europe has reported more bilateral, multilateral, and international agreements than any other area in the world, as well as the highest score for … Read more

A literature review on mixed reality

Mixed Reality is a combination of Augmented Reality (AR) which is the physical Reality and Virtual Reality (VR) where physical and real objects co-exist and interact. Mixed Reality (MR) is otherwise known as “Hybrid Reality.” In recent years Mixed Reality has gained increased media popularity. Due to the advancement of display technologies and computer vision, … Read more

The self-assembling computer chips of the future (review of TED talk)

Link: Ted Talk Author: Karl Skjonnemand Title: The self-assembling computer chips of the future Published: November 2018 This TED talk by Karl Skjonnemand covers the possibility of using self-assembling materials to decrease the size and increase the power of transistors found in circuits. Skjonnemand is a technology Director with 20 years experience managing projects in Asia Pacific, … Read more

Is Snapchat Social Media?

Social media is defined as, “Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking”. Why then Snapchat certainly is part of the social media spectrum. The photo-messaging app lets users send “Snaps” to their friends and exchange messages. They can share “Stories” that are broadcasted to all … Read more

The Impact of Covid-19 on Technology and Organizations

Introduction Covid-19 was declared by the World Health Organization as a severe pandemic that has badly affected all countries both economically and socially. Multiple countries like Spain, France, the UK, the USA, and Germany declared a lockdown which involved telling their citizens to remain at home. As a result, businesses were equally disturbed and working … Read more

Strengths and limitations of using virtual reality for children with autism

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (2018), the definition of virtual reality is “an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one’s actions partially determine what happens in the environment”. Since 1987, virtual reality, also known as augmented reality, has become increasingly popular … Read more

Comparing AR devices and their respective software development kits

Abstract Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology in which digital content is overlaid onto the user’s field of view, providing content or contextual information based on the user’s surroundings, this can be done via elements on a screen acting as a viewfinder or, more recently specialised Augmented Reality headsets. AR is one of the fastest … Read more

Augmented reality in software design and mobile devices

Abstract: Recent advancement in technology has fuelled with the popularity of Augmented Reality in software design and mobile devices. This essay presents and introduction to augmented reality and how augmented reality is relation with software design and mobile devices. Discussing the existing problem and a generic framework required for its development. Moreover, based on the … Read more

Literature review of locomotion based technologies (locomotion interface)

Abstract The importance of realistic artificial sensation on movement has grown rapidly in this technological society. This paper presents a systematic literature review of locomotion based technologies. The objective is to develop a literature database related to locomotion interface Out of more than 30 papers, only 15 papers fit the selection criteria. Identified literatures were … Read more

How far should social media be held responsible for the growth of eating disorders?

Prior to addressing the question, we need to be clear with the definitions of eating disorders, which have traditionally been misconceived. 1According to the fifth edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5), eating disorders are “characterised by a persistent disturbance of eating or eating-related behaviour that results in the altered consumption … Read more