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5 ways to break into the video game industry
Worth an estimated US$336 billion, the video game industry is bigger than TV, movies and music combined. And since the industry is growing at a rapid pace, there are plenty of opportunities to work in this field. From game designers and software engineers who program the games to graphic artists or electrical engineers who design the game consoles, careers in the video game industry abound.
https://theconversation.com/5-ways-to-break-into-the-video-game-industry-169019
10 Recommendations for Green Software Development
When it comes to green software development, every choice you make matters. Read these 10 recommendations for greener software. How many of them are you not following?
https://greensoftware.foundation/articles/10-recommendations-for-green-software-development
The Microprocessor Is 50: Celebrating the Intel 4004
Intel introduced the Intel 4004 to the general market by placing an ad in the November 15, 1971 issue of Electronic News, which was a prominent industry magazine at the time.
Originally, Intel devised a chipset (called the MCS-4—short for “Micro Computer System”) composed of four integrated circuits (ICs) for the Japanese calculator manufacturer called Busicom. In delivering its solution, Intel developed and commercialized the world’s first single-chip microprocessor, the Intel 4004. The Intel 4004 first launched as part of the Busicom 141-PF calculator in mid-1971.
Microprocessor technology has dramatically changed since 1971, when Intel’s 4004 CPU ran at a mere 740 KHz and contained only 2,250 transistors using a 10 micrometer process.
Intel’s latest top-of-the-line desktop CPU, the recently-announced (on 27th Oct 2021), Intel Core i9-12900K runs at 5.20 GHz (5,200,000 kHz) and contains ~21,700,000,000 transistors and uses a 7 nanometer process.
https://www.howtogeek.com/766783/the-microprocessor-is-50-celebrating-the-intel-4004/
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2021
From breath sensors that can diagnose disease to wireless charging of low-powered devices, the 10th-anniversary edition of the World Economic Forum’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report lists new technologies poised to impact the world in the next three to five years.
The technologies on the list, curated by experts convened by the World Economic Forum and Scientific American, are selected against several criteria. In addition to promising major benefits to societies and economies, they must also be disruptive, attractive to investors and researchers, and expected to have achieved considerable scale within five years.
https://www.weforum.org/reports/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-2021
12 Emerging Technologies in Electronics That Will Change Our Future
As the name suggests, emerging technologies are the ones whose development and practical applications are widely unrealized. They represent progressive development in various fields, ranging from robotics and artificial intelligence to cognitive science and nanotechnology.
The branch of electronics, in particular, plays a crucial role in signal processing, information processing, and telecommunication. It deals with electrical circuits that involve components like sensors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. In simple language, it covers complex electronic instruments and systems such as modern laptops and smartphones.
The first type of transistor was invented in 1947. Since then, we have come a long way. The smartphone you are using today alone contains more than one billion transistors.
This is just the beginning. Many revolutionary devices are yet to be invented. Let’s find out what the future could bring us (in the field of electronics).
https://www.rankred.com/emerging-technologies-in-electronics/
12 Best Applications Of Quantum Computing | 2021 Edition
Scientists across the globe are pushing quantum computers forward, trying to arrive at the most powerful quantum computing technology. Tech giants, including Google and IBM, are racing for quantum supremacy.
But why? Quantum machines can solve certain problems a billion times faster than classical computers. As the demand for powerful processors continue to rise, and tasks become larger in scope and complexity, we will require more effective computational architectures to power solutions.
Such advances in computing technology would create millions of opportunities, across almost every aspect of modern life. According to GlobeNewswire, the global quantum computing market was valued at $507.1 million in 2019. It is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 56%. North America and Europe are expected to account for over 78% in the quantum computing market.
It doesn’t mean that quantum systems will replace today’s computers. Instead, they will work alongside classical supercomputers because each has its unique strengths and advantages.
In this overview article, we have mentioned some of the primary applications of quantum computing from the vast possibilities. It will give you a better idea of what quantum computers are designed for.
https://www.rankred.com/applications-of-quantum-computing/
Text and Data Mining of In-Copyright Works: Is It Legal?
Text and data mining (TDM) uses statistical analysis tools to extract new knowledge from large quantities of text or data for purposes by finding patterns, discovering relationships, and analyzing semantics. It is used in a wide variety of fields from biomedical research to digital humanities. Copyright poses no obstacle to TDM research as long as the corpus of text and data being analyzed consists solely of public domain works.a Copyright may, however, be a barrier to TDM research as to vast arrays of in-copyright works created in the past century.
This is because copyright regulates making copies of protected works and TDM requires researchers to make several types of copies during different stages of the process: from scanning copies of analog works to formatting the texts and data to preparing them for processing to extract useful information from the vast quantities being searched to storing the data after mining is completed.
https://m-cacm.acm.org/magazines/2021/11/256379-text-and-data-mining-of-in-copyright-works/fulltext
15 Different Types of Robots -- Explained
AI and Robotics are undoubtedly two of the most promising fields of study right now. These two will certainly define the future of humanity. At present, we have ultra-modern machines with sleek designs, agile and highly capable bodies, which are capable of doing almost any kind of work with efficiency. We also have machine intelligence, which is literally revolutionizing the way we do most of our work.
While AI is always an interesting subject to talk about, as we did countless times here on our website, let’s talk about robots today. As you might know, there are many different ways in which one could differentiate robots. I am sure that you know at least some of them, but there is always more.
Basically, robots are divided into two broad categories: based on their applications and the second is based on kinematics or locomotion. Below, we have only classified robots based on kinematics. Why is it so? Well, the application of any subject, especially robots’, vaguely describes its characteristics. For instance, two different types of robots can perform the same job, yielding the same result.
We have only mentioned major robotic types, and they are further subdivided based on kinematics.
https://www.rankred.com/different-types-of-robots/
14 Different Types of Computer Viruses [As Of 2021]
A computer virus is a malware program that is written intentionally to gain access to a computer without its owner’s permission. These kinds of programs are primarily written to steal or destroy computer data.
Most systems catch viruses due to program bugs, the vulnerability of operating systems, and poor security practices. According to AV-Test, an independent organization that analyzes and rates antivirus and security suite software, about 560,000 new pieces of malware are detected every day.
There are different types of computer viruses that can be categorized according to their origin, spreading capabilities, storage location, files they infect, and destructive nature. Lets’s dig deeper and see how these viruses actually work.
https://www.rankred.com/types-of-computer-viruses/
Here's How the Most Famous Hackers Pushed Computing to the Limits
Individual hackers had the arena to themselves long before nation states got in on it.
In this article, we're going to take a look at some of the most famous — or, depending on your viewpoint, infamous — hackers of all time with a briefing on the history of hacking.
https://interestingengineering.com/how-the-most-famous-hackers-pushed-computing-to-the-limits
Investing in cryptocurrency? Here are some crypto slang you need to know
We decided to compile a list of popular slangs used in the cryptocurrency world to help who may be unaware.
The 10 Best Platforms and Tools To Learn Data Science From Scratch
Many people reach me for guidance on learning data science. They ask me about the best resources to learn data science. The abundance of choices has become a problem. There is generally not much confusion when the options are limited. The problem starts when there are a lot of options. People interested in data science often look forward to a plan. Especially people coming from non-technology backgrounds want a clear path to learning data science.
It is important to choose the right platform to learn data science concepts. There are already enough barriers to starting a career in data science. Let the platforms chosen, be not one of them. I am going to share a step-by-step guide about things to learn from the best platforms. I will talk about the unique features of these platforms and why they are useful.
Tips: Lost your Android phone? Here’s how to remove or block Google Pay and Paytm account
There are ways to remotely remove or block your Google Pay and Paytm accounts, so let's take a look at how you can do that.
Tips: Under a thousand: Upgrade your phone or tab’s storage for less than Rs 1,000
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive is currently available for approximately Rs 650, which is the price for 32GB storage variant. One can also buy the 64GB storage model, which is priced at Rs 850. It is for those who are trying to get more storage on their device.
Google for India: New features on Search, Google Pay, end-to-end vaccination booking support, and more
Google announced a slew of products focused on the next billion users at its annual ‘Google for India’ event with new additions to Search, Google Pay, support for extreme weather events, and support for end-to-end vaccination booking
How to turn your ideas into patents
Researchers and intellectual-property specialists offer their tips for deciding which discoveries are worth patenting, and how to do the homework needed for success.
Spinning off your research into a company can help it to make a real-world impact (and might make you some money). Five researchers and intellectual-property specialists offer their tips for deciding which discoveries are worth patenting, and how to do the homework needed for success.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03438-x
Entrepreneurship classes aren’t just for business majors
As professors of engineering and entrepreneurship, and authors of a new book on teaching entrepreneurial thinking to college students, we have studied how entrepreneurial skills can improve students’ confidence, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Such curriculum is a staple in business schools, especially for students who want to start a company. But it has the potential to benefit all students – including majors in engineering, agriculture and even the arts.
Graduates who develop an entrepreneurial mindset learn to habitually and intuitively recognize new opportunities and create value within an organization. This value could be new product development or related to continuous improvement, like implementing a more ergonomic workspace to combat healthy and safety issues. These entrepreneurial skills leave graduates better prepared to enter today’s workforce and solve the complex challenges raised by the pandemic.
https://theconversation.com/entrepreneurship-classes-arent-just-for-business-majors-167174
Personalization: Where Data and Content Intersect
Personalization long ago reached buzzword status, yet customer demands for hyper-personalized interactions have yet to become a reality. And that’s a problem. After all, if you are collecting customers’ personal and behavioral information as they interact with your brand, it’s fair that they expect you to return the favor with a personalized, highly relevant experience.
Businesses turn to vendors from a wide variety of categories to deliver on this demand, including (but not limited to): customer data platforms, CMSs, personalization engines, digital experience platforms, ecommerce systems and more.
Scott Brinker's martech landscape supergraphic breaks down the 8000 plus marketing technology applications listed into six high-level categories. The two primary categories relevant to the personalization conversation are "Content and Experience" and "Data." Data gives us the understanding of the customer, and the Content and Experience category covers the ability to create, manage and deliver content to your audience.
https://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/personalization-where-data-and-content-intersect/
4 reasons why museums aren’t cashing in on NFTs yet
Can NFTs generate the revenue many museums sorely need? Some are issuing their own tokens, including the British Museum and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The Miami Institute of Contemporary Art accepted an early NFT from a donor. There’s even an NFT of entire museum called the Museum of Digital Life.
Yet, more than six months into this disruption of the art world, museums have generally engaged very little with NFTs. As researchers who examine both the finances of nonprofit organizations and the growth in NFTs, crypto-assets and other associated blockchain applications, the article highlights four primary reasons why museums have failed to turn the NFT craze into a financial windfall.
https://theconversation.com/4-reasons-why-museums-arent-cashing-in-on-nfts-yet-171993
Five books that will change how you think about the environment and climate change
We are constantly being bombarded with dire warnings about the environmental and climate emergency. Act now, we are told, or face an unprecedented global catastrophe. But while the solutions proposed – solar panels, heat pumps, eating less meat – are no doubt necessary, they are for the most part unimaginative and uninspiring – and isolated from a wider system of beliefs whereby they might acquire genuine meaning.
The following five books offer an alternative perspective. In contrast to the simplistic idea that all we need to do is implement a set of technological and lifestyle changes, they offer a new way of understanding and relating to nature.
Gaia by James Lovelock (1979)
Should Trees Have Standing? by Christopher D. Stone (1972)
Biomimicry by Janine Benyus (1997)
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (2013)
The Climate of History in a Planetary Age by Dipesh Chakrabarty (2021)
Computing for Cultural Heritage
Information professionals have been experiencing a massive shift to digital in the way collections are being donated, held and accessed. In the British Library’s digital collections there are e-books, maps, digitised newspapers, journal titles, sound recordings and over 500 terabytes of preserved data from the UK Web Archive. Yearly, the library sees 6 million catalogue searches by web users with almost 4 million items consulted online. This amounts to a vast amount of potential cultural heritage data available to researchers, and it requires complex digital workflows to curate, collect, manage, provide access, and help researchers computationally make sense of it all.
Staff at collecting institutions like the British Library and the National Archives, UK are engaging in computationally driven projects like never before, but often without the benefit of data skills and computational thinking to support them. That is where a program like Computing for Cultural Heritage can help information professionals, allowing them to upskill and tackle issues – like building new digital systems and services, supporting collaborative, computational and data-driven research using digital collections and data, or deploying simple scripts to make everyday tasks easier – with confidence.
Netflix’s Sex Education is doing sex education better than most schools
Netflix’s comedy Sex Education, now in its third season, is set among a group of students and teachers at a British high school. In depicting sex education, it teaches viewers about sex and sexuality – often doing a better job than school-based sex ed classes.
COVID Can Cause Strange Eye and Ear Symptoms
From conjunctivitis to vertigo, coronavirus infections can affect disparate senses
Vision and hearing problems in COVID
Loss of taste and smell are well-known symptoms of COVID-19 — but research now suggests that up to 10% of people infected also experience symptoms in their ears and eyes, such as sensitivity to light and hearing problems. “The data are growing to suggest that there are more neural consequences of this infection than we originally thought,” says molecular biologist Lee Gehrke.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/covid-can-cause-strange-eye-and-ear-symptoms
The 7 types of rest that every person needs
Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so and still feel exhausted?
If that’s you, here’s the secret: Sleep and rest are not the same thing, although many of us incorrectly confuse the two.
We go through life thinking we’ve rested because we have gotten enough sleep — but in reality we are missing out on the other types of rest we desperately need. The result is a culture of high-achieving, high-producing, chronically tired and chronically burned-out individuals. We’re suffering from a rest deficit because we don’t understand the true power of rest.
Rest should equal restoration in seven key areas of your life.
It’s a New Era for Mental Health at Work
In 2019, employers were just starting to grasp the prevalence of mental health challenges at work, the need to address stigma, and the emerging link to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). One silver lining amid all the disruption and trauma over the last two years is the normalization of these challenges. In a follow-up study of their 2019 Mental Health at Work Report, Mind Share Partners’ 2021 Mental Health at Work Report, the authors offer a rare comparison of the state of mental health, stigma, and work culture in U.S. workplaces before and during the pandemic. They also present a summary of what they learned and their recommendations for what employers need to do to support their employees’ mental health
https://hbr.org/2021/10/its-a-new-era-for-mental-health-at-work
Five ways to cut down on food waste – and why it matters
When people think about ways to help the environment, encourage biodiversity and decrease greenhouse gases, they don’t usually think about the impact of food waste. And yet food waste is responsible for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Producing food for a growing global population is a complex challenge with a lot of negative environmental consequences, so food waste creates unnecessary strain on our fragile environment
https://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-cut-down-on-food-waste-and-why-it-matters-171347
eBook: 101 Use Cases for 4G and 5G 2022 Edition
Download the latest edition of the 101 Use Cases eBook today to discover 101 new ways service providers are creating new revenues and securing a competitive edge. We explore a wide array of 4G and 5G market propositions which service providers are leveraging to maintain the success of 4G business while looking to drive 5G adoption.
Focus areas include driving account value with media and convergent plays, novel 5G applications gaining traction for both consumer and enterprise, continued innovation around remote services and the role of network analytics and network exposure in driving long-term 5G value.
https://www.openet.com/whitepaper/101-use-cases-2021
Videos: ACM Tech Talk Archive On-Demand
The ACM tech talk archives from 2014 are available for on-demand viewing along with presentation slides.
https://learning.acm.org/techtalks-archive
Videos: TED Talks: The Way We Work: Season 4
The Way We Work is an original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions.
6 talks · Total run time 31:50
There are more videos under earlier three seasons.
https://www.ted.com/series/the_way_we_work
Videos: TED Talks: Blueprints for the next generation
Advice and best practices on what the newest generations need to succeed.
8 talks · Total run time 1:45:35
https://www.ted.com/playlists/454/blueprints_for_the_next_genera
IRAI Quiz -- 211121
Fillup the blanks in the famous computer / programming / software development facts / laws
1. Adding more --------------- to a late project makes it later.
2. Never trust a program that has been thoroughly ---------
3. If a program is ---------, it will have to be changed
4. The --------- required to correct an error increases geometrically/exponentially with time
5. Any given program, once deployed, is already ----------
6. The solution to a problem changes the ---------
7. Software gets slower --------- than hardware gets faster
8. If a program is -----------, it will have to be documented
9. Any system which depends on human ------------- is unreliable
10. The sooner you start ---------- a program, the longer it will take
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