The Tech Predictions To Be Aware Of And Look Forward To In 2022

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Technology Predictions For 2022 And Beyond

When it comes to technology, there’s always something newer, better, faster, and more upgraded to look forward to in hardware, software, wearables, and home helpers. With 2021 coming to a close, here are the top tech predictions made for the upcoming year.

Smart Cities Will Grow

According to predictions, smart cities are expected to grow their market share between now and 2028, at an average rate of 29%, and be funded and helped out by private organisations which collaborate with public ones. In smart cities, data will be shared to help smooth out the common goals and improve all ongoing innovations.

In time, this will allow the digital divide that currently exists to close, allowing businesses of all sizes, students and even rural areas all have access to the benefits that smart cities bring with them. Smart Cities will find ways to ease pain points for their visitors and to their residents. From looking into better wastewater management systems, reducing traffic congestion, cleaning polluted air, and creating energy-saving buildings, there are plenty of perks that can also help cities to save money.

Cyber Security Will Ramp Up

With large corporations now far warier of online threats than ever before, cyber security is set to take a much larger focus and budget from most corporations – as companies like Gartner believe that by 2025 almost 75% of organisations in the IT sphere will have faced a ransomware attack or two.

Alongside cyber security being more prevalent, the Disaster Recover as a Service is likely to take centre stage from mid-year next year. The solutions which the DRaaS cover can be anything from cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, to power outages and equipment malfunctions or failures.

Keyboardless Options Will Become More Available

While voice search is a thing many people delight in on their mobile phones, the ability to utilise voice-to-text technology on computers will take centre stage in many work from home employees who will be able to annotate documents far faster utilising this technology.

For those less eager to annotate things by voice alone, the ability for touch-intuitive interfaces to replace keyboards may entice those who would prefer to use devices like haptic feedback pens instead.

Satellite Internet Will Reach Rural Communities

Around the world, as 5G continues to roll out in cities, rural areas will get to enjoy the benefits of faster internet and connectivity with mobile providers thanks to satellite internet. Companies such as SpaceX and Starlink are going to spread the internet out to areas which have previously been just out of signal reach and too far afield for mobile phone providers. This sky high internet means 85% of rural areas around the world will start to receive better (or for the first time ever) mobile coverage than they ever have before.

Faster Online Speeds

As the internet gets faster, and we go from 5G into Wi-Fi 6, the personal computing devices we own will get more mileage and perform far better thanks to these faster speeds. The Black Lotus Casino games we love will get even better. This has long-ranging implications which will not only benefit the public with quicker updates, and better wearables, but will allow the Internet of Things to grow exponentially, and impact how things are done in smart cities.

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The Gaming Earset Infused with Professionalism and Convertibility, T-1

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If you are not sure which gaming headphones to buy, let me tell you something: don’t get fooled by good-looking but heavy headsets. They might support good sound quality, but it might be inefficient for you to keep playing for more than 1-2 hours. When the headsets are heavy, it generates itchiness and sweat, making it uncomfortable to concentrate on your play. You are likely to lose the chances of winning because you get distracted. You must find a headset that not only supports good sound quality but also is designed to be comfortable for prolonged hours of gaming. I know it is hard to find, that is why I brought this beautiful immersive headphone, T-1. This is the next generation gaming earset that has it all.

The Ergonomic Design

T-1 is designed to solve the problems of conventional headsets. To provide the itchiness and discomfort that comes along after long play hours, it applied ergonomic features. Primarily, it effectively distributes the weights of the earset in 4 levels so that you don’t have to endure the heavyweights. It feels very light but durable when you attach it to your face. The part that does not ruin your hairstyle is also nice. The flexible structure of T-1 makes it easier for you to find the perfect fit and tightly attach it to your face and ear. T-1 does not fall out or loosen up once you attach it. This is one of many parts the show how delicately crafted the product is.

Exceptional Sound Quality

T-1 is the first product that rolled out from HIDITION GAMING. Behind the launch of T-1, there lie 19 years of broad experience in customized fit in-ear manufacturing of HIDITION, a professional audio device brand. The excellence of HIDITION tuning ability has been acknowledged through its original in-ear monitor series. HIDITION GAMING brought the excellence and experience of HIDITIONI experts to the gaming device. Thus, T-1’s sound quality is out of the question.

T-1 is applied with the HIDITION developed sound tunes, comparable with the latest sound technologies like 5.1 Ch, 7.1 Ch, Dolby Atmos, DTS. As a result, T-1 delivers stable/timeless sounds from low phase disruption from virtual channels. It is best for FPS(First-Person Shooter) games like Counter-Strike, Halo, Doom, Fortnite, Valorant, Escape from Tarkov or Overwatch, and TPS(Third-Person Shooter) games. It will allow users to accurately locate their enemies or obstacles surrounding them. Moreover, HIDITION’s sound shielding technology minimizes the electric output noises of high-tech gaming consoles/pcs. You will be able to experience steady input/output sound with T-1. FYI, the boom mic quality is so awesome that you can use it for professional zoom meetings.

Convertible with Latest Devices

T-1 utilizes a 4-pole 3.5mm stereo input, which means users can easily connect it with all the latest gaming devices. Driving the convertibility to the max, it also utilizes the MMCX connector structure to allow its unit and cables to disassemble. This structure is made for you to develop a T-1 with upcoming accessories from HIDITION GAMING.

Conclusion

T-1 is designed taking a lot of things into consideration. I was not surprised to know that all the staffs from HIDITION gaming are gamers. This project just launched on Kickstarter and if you get lucky, you can get T-1 at the early bird price, 50% discounted. Hurry up!

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VR-Book’s Release of VR Classic Fairy Tale Series

Education Tech

VR refers to virtual reality that uses computer graphics to create a simulated environment. The VR industry has developed at an increasingly fast speed and encompasses a broad part of our lifestyle. Among the components that construct metaverse, for example, augmented reality(AR), mixed reality(MR), VR is the most familiar one that is experiencing the most popularity. You can play sports, play a game, and meet people around the world through VR. This technology might still be very new to some Millennials or Gen Z but for Generation Alpha (born in 2000~) this technology will be very familiar in the influx of VR educational content targeted for them. Now, VR technology stepped its foot into the fairy tale realm. 

VR content production company VR Book Co., Ltd. (CEO Jeong Young-sun) announced on the 15th that it plans to release a “VR classic fairy tale series” for children. 

The series that announced its release is a combined educational content that unites the genre of classic fairy tales and virtual reality (VR). The VR classic fairy tale series, which features a unique sense of immersion and vitality, goes beyond simply reading fairy tales or watching flat animations where main characters defeat the wolves or explore whales’ stomachs.

The content will be composed of five world-loved fairy tales, including “Three Little Pigs”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, “The Bremen Town Musicians”, and “Pinocchio (upper and lower volumes)”, providing both value and enjoyment. Language support is also provided in various language versions such as English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese which helps children to acquire language naturally.

Meanwhile, VR-Book which has been in the VR education business since 2015, plans to produce a total of 26 VR classic fairy tales, starting with the release of the current VR classic fairy tale series.

Chung Young-sun, CEO of VR Book said “The genre of virtual reality can be outstanding in the field of education as one can immerse oneself in fun. I believe VR classic fairy tale series could arouse interest to children who are uninterested in studying.”

It seems like a great strategy to use VR Book to draw attention to rather unpopular studying topics from students. Since the “VR classic fairy tale series” support 4 languages it will be a good language learning experience too. 

VR enables children to enjoy learning. Thus, it can be seen that VR-Book opened a great possibility for an educational industry that can be far more enjoyable. VR technology’s future seems very exciting and promising. We will have to see how far it can go but it is a great sign that metaverse can exist to serve in both entertainment and educational ways. You can enjoy VR-Book’s content on its YouTube channel too.

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Korean Startup Ji-In Aims to Solve Agricultural Challenges with AI

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There exists a South Korean startup that aims to help farmers suffering from agricultural difficulties due to pests caused by climate change, use of pesticides, and volatility in markets and prices caused by complex distribution structures. Founded in September 2019, an agricultural corporation Ji-in (CEO Ho-jin Jeong) introduced an AI artificial intelligence system and launched an “Atti Farmer” project that contains customized work instruction solutions for individual and regional farmers.

As for AI technology development, it has been selected as the “AI voucher support project” by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and is making all-out efforts to develop technology cooperating with MTEG Co., Ltd. The name of the technology is “A pest identification and prescription system using image recognition technology”. It collects more than 150,000 pest data and learns from artificial intelligence algorithms and establishes a “one-click solution web service” that informs users of the cause, treatment, and drug recommendations. The service is scheduled to be launched in November 2021.

The biggest feature of Atti Farmer is the introduction of an AI artificial intelligence system that enables eco-friendly, high-quality, and multiple harvesting through various information optimized for agriculture and manualization of organic cultivation methods. In addition, it can be used through mobile apps and websites.

The app plans to provide information on how to grow major crops and customized work solutions for individual and regional farmers, and the Atti Farmer’s website offers more accurate agricultural manuals and pest solutions for more than 300 crops through Artificial Intelligence

Farmers can gain more convenient agricultural knowledge through agricultural chatbots and agricultural games. In addition, consumers can gain reliable agricultural information and indirect return experience through Atti Farmer Market, Atti Farmer Return Academy, and Atti Farmer’s commando experience services.

Jung Ho-jin, CEO of Ji-in, an agricultural corporation, said, ‘Starting with the development of Arti Farmer, we plan to develop a platform for direct sales and promotion of agricultural products so that not only farmers but also consumers can purchase high-quality agricultural products at reasonable prices. “We will lead healthier and more convenient agriculture by taking the lead for the future of agriculture,” he said. We can’t wait to see Atti Farmer’s promising future as a modern farming troubleshooter.

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Don’t Touch the Screen and Just Control: LitZERO

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Have you ever felt inconvenient to touch the screen or touch the mouse? I had. Especially right after I put on sunblock and or makeup, and when the residues are still present on my hands, it feels disgusting to touch the screen of my tablet and phone.

Moreover, I heard screens of all kinds of smart devices and mouse are perfect for germs to prosper. But we don’t sanitize them a lot. Most of us are too lazy to wipe them well once a day or once a week even. Thus, even if you wash your hands more than 10 times a day, it is all for nothing if you touch screens or mouse.

That is why I was looking for smart controllers which will save me from many unpleasant experiences. But many smart controllers on the market are not portable, which is the worst part, and make clicking noises. Then I found this amazing smart device on Kickstarter and hope to introduce you.

The Differences of LitZERO

This small smart controller has a lot of features that stand out in the market.

High Sensitivity Static Touch – To sense the user’s fingers, LitZEROis equipped with high-sensitivity static touchpads. These static touchpads can sense over 80 touches a second to instantly respond to user inputs. When a user inputs a touch pattern, a signal intaking algorithm allows LitZERO to output 12 different touch gestures or different coordinates. The fact that I don’t need to click anything will save a lot of wrist pain.

72 Hrs of Usage with 1 Charge – This is the best feature for a lazy gadget user like me. I never want to charge anything.

Wearable Design – Unlike bulky and heavy remote controllers, LitZERO is light and portable. It looks like a key holder that you can bring anywhere. The design is really sophisticated so that you can match it with any bags or accessories.

Max 8 Device Multi-Pairing – LitZERO can be paired to 8 smart devices from your earbuds to laptops. You can basically use it to all of the smart devices you have. This feature explains why LitZERO is worth more fame.

Various Ways of Enjoying LitZERO

Like a Mouse: You can use it like a mouse moving your finger on the LitZERO smoothly. Single and double click will be done by tapping it. You can also go back and forth of the pages by stopping your move in the middle from each side of LitZERO.

Multimedia Mode: This mode is most adequate for users when listening to music while camping or trying to listen to music or answering a phone call while driving or working out. If you move your finger on the LitZERO after memorizing some touch controls, you can skip back to the previous screen, fast forward, and turn up/down the volume.

E-book / Video Mode: You can also use it while reading e-books or webcomics. You can flip through your pages with LitZERO sensing your gestures instead of you having to physically go up and touch your device’s screen which wouldn’t limit the users from watching online classes or Netflix or Hulu.

Page Mode: It has no difficulty in controlling the screen on Keynotes, PDFs, documents, or PowerPoint. LitZERO will make your presentation way cooler.

The best part is the engraved braille. This way users will be able to notice the direction they are holding under any circumstances.

Find This Amazing Smart Controller on Kickstarter!

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The Upgrade: A Complete and Detailed Guide to Help Wanna-be Programmer

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Want to learn about programming? With creApple’s THE UPGRADE you can. The e-book combats the myth of why one must know about coding, AI, or deep learning to be able to program or code. It explains the necessity of programming knowledge in detail and begins with things first.

The Upgrade is a complete and detailed guide to help the aspiring programmer, learn and understand programming concepts through very simple and easy-to-understand examples and problems. This e-book will contain elements of Artificial Intelligence(AI), Data Analysis, Deep Learning, and Coding.

This e-book’s full name is “THE UPGRADE: DEEP LEARNING FOR COMPUTER VISION,” and is sectioned into 5 different parts for a sequential increase in its complexity. They are Python Basics & Main Technologies, Data Analysis & Data Visualization, Principle of Regression and Valuation (Based on Data Analysis on the Boston Marathon), Process Images and Videos with OpenCV, and Utilize Deep Learning Modules, Deep Learning Video Processing. Since creApple has developed these various sections, each section was able to meet the needs of computer programming learners of all expertise. 

The first purpose of their development of “The Upgrade” was to provide their readers/learners with a step-by-step guide for their academic success. As their content walks alongside the learners’ learning speed, their content interactively covers everything from basics to challenges and actual applications in the professional field. Next, they aim to educate their readers to “Fully Understand” them. The detailed instructions provide excellent insight and preparation for those entering this field of study. But the book didn’t only focus on the beginners. Its content is explicit and straightforward enough for those already working in the area and acts as a “sidekick.” 

Next, the content is conducted with highly “Systemized Courses.” This book contains almost every single aspect of Data Analysis, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision. So, these highly organized and systemized lessons will make the learners expert computer programmers. Lastly, the book is consisted of “Advanced Level Projects.” The book itself will prepare the learners to carry out actual projects representing that you are ready to start your career in this field.

After learning the ins and outs of computer programming, “The Upgrade” provides an additional lecture (as a stretch goal) for its learners. Their campaign has announced its stretch goal of delivering lectures about the COVID-19 X-ray evaluation upon reaching 300 backers.

Apart from its great educational content, the platform is considered highly accessible and efficient, like no other. All the content (written in the e-book) is accessible through the web and its mobile app. By utilizing the PWA technology, the contents are accessible anywhere globally with all mobile devices with internet access. The e-book is also conducted with various language options to expand its learning channels globally with its worldwide option. The book is also easily accessible by providing different simplified login options. The book offers its users to log in via Email, Google, and Facebook to log in anytime.

“The Upgrade” provides all the interactive courses on the go as well. As the creApple website offers more than 25 video lectures alongside its e-book, the learners can easily visualize the lectures without needing a personal computer 24/7. For learners that would like to go the extra mile, “The Upgrade” provides access to other affiliate websites like Inflearn and Udemy.

“The Upgrade” consists of three different reward tiers. The Data Analysis Bundle is priced at $147, the Computer Vision Bundle is priced at $207, and the complete package comes at $297. (Based on the Super Early Bird Pricing).

After the campaign, the potential students (backers) will immediately receive their e-book and application access via email for a speedy delivery. So, no one would have to go through the hassle of waiting for a hard-copied book or to schedule an actual face-to-face class. Or even paying the astronomical costs of visiting an educational institution.

Get The Upgrade

More information about ” THE UPGRADE: DEEP LEARNING FOR COMPUTER VISION” can be found on their official Kickstarter campaign page.

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How To Gauge The Effectiveness Of A Security System

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Everyone wants to feel completely secure in their home. That is why it is extremely important to have a fully-functioning security system that will protect the entire property from both the inside and the outside.
Security systems need to be working perfectly in order for it to provide the maximum amount of protection. Read this helpful guide about how to gauge the effectiveness of a security system.

Test The Alarms On A Regular Basis

The alarms inside and outside the house are probably the most important aspect of the entire security system. These alarms will alert homeowners if anyone tries to break into the property. However, faulty alarms will allow burglars to enter the property undetected. A break-in could potentially cost the homeowners thousands of dollars, so the alarms should be tested on a monthly basis to make sure that they are still working correctly.

The alarms should be replaced if they do not go off correctly, or if they happen to be too sensitive. Alarm systems by Aust-Guard Security Services are rigorously tested before they can be sold.

Check The Quality Of Security Cameras

Security cameras are important because they will be able to track and film anyone who is trying to break into the property. Cameras should be tested to make sure that the images are completely clear, otherwise, it could be hard to prosecute someone in court. Flickering or freezing images need to be fixed as soon as possible.

Cameras need to have a panoramic view of the outside of the property. Otherwise, burglars can hide in “blind spots” and enter the house undetected. The cameras should be fixed if there happen to be areas that aren’t covered. Also, the zoom function of the CCTV should be tested to make sure that this is working properly.

Check The Effectiveness Of Security Lights

The garden is one of the most vulnerable parts of any property, and potential burglars will attempt to climb the garden fence in order to access the back of the house. It is important to have some security measures in place to make sure that the backyard is completely secure.

The best way to increase security in the garden is to install some motion-sensor lights. These powerful floodlights will turn on at night if there is any movement in the garden. As well as alerting homeowners to the presence of an intruder, the sudden shock of being bathed in powerful light will hopefully cause the potential burglar to flee the premises.

The security lights should be tested on a regular basis to ensure that they are working correctly. If the lights fail to turn on, or the bulbs start to flicker, then the lights need to be repaired by an electrician as soon as possible.

Check The Effectiveness Of Security Gates

Security gates which can only be opened with a special card or a password help to make homes more secure. However, if the wiring becomes faulty then the gates will not work properly. Test them regularly for any faults.
Use this guide to test the effectiveness of security systems.

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The best laptops under $500

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Want a new laptop but don’t have a lot of cash to spare? Don’t worry for less than you think you can get a quick new laptop so long as you do your homework. Here are some of the best laptops under $500.

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Asus F55LA
This bargain of a laptop provides a 15.6″ 1080p display, a powerful Intel i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM full keyboard and DVD burner all for $375. That is enough for anyone to stop and say wow. The Asus F55LA is no doubt one of the best laptops for under $500 and is even packaging in a sleek case. If you are on a budget and looking for a computer with a nice display that can handle most tasks, this laptops under $500 is definitely worth checking out without worrying about breaking the bank.
Toshiba Chromebook 2
Another laptop well under $500, the Toshiba Chromebook 2 is built on Googles OS and comes in at just under $350. This includes some serious specs like a 13″ HD display, Intel Celeron processor, and 4GB of RAM. Google’s Chrome OS has grown a lot of the last several years and their plethora of web-based apps are more than enough for the majority of user’s needs and offers a refreshing lightweight experience versus Windows. The Toshiba Chromebook 2 really takes the cake with its exceptional battery life and crisp HD screen. So if you enjoy Google’s OS, definitely take a look at this bargain laptop.

Lenovo Ideapad 100S
Forgot best laptop under $500, how about best laptop under $150! The Lenovo Ideapad 100S comes in at $149 and has some outstanding features given its low cost.  It features the all new Windows 10, powered by a 1.33-GHz Intel Atom Z3735F CPU and 2GB of RAM. While not quite as powerful as the others on this list it is definitely enough for daily tasks such as web browsing, photo editing, and watching media. The  Lenova Ideapad 100s also features a good quality 11.6″ screen and an very impressive 9 hour battery life. So if you are truly on a budget I recommend you spend some time with the Lenova Ideapad 100s and you may begin to feel a smug sense of satisfaction over your friends with comparable MacBooks at 10 times the cost.

So if you thought laptops were just for those with a big disposable income I hope this article has enlightened you on the slew of options for a laptop under $500. With a range of features, specs, and operating systems all for under a $500 price tag there is definitely something to suit your needs. Remember since using a laptop can still be a very personal preference oriented experience I definitely recommend heading to your local computer store to demo any of these models before purchasing or make sure your online vendor has a solid return policy. Good luck and happy computing!

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