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How Does Amazon Go Work? Exploring Self-Serve Stores and the Technology Behind Them
The technology behind "Just walk out" shopping is a proof-of-concept. The cutting-edge experience of shopping without a cashier or card is created using a combination of technologies you may already be familiar with - but in a creative and even controversial new way. Let's explore the tech that lies behind "just walk out" self-serve stores and the future they hold. The Technology Used to Design a Self-Serve Store Like [...]
Evolution of iOS: A Look at Apple’s Mobile Operating System Over the Years
iOS 1: The Beginning of the Mobile Operating System iOS 1 was the first version of iOS, and it launched alongside the first iPhone in 2007. It was a completely new operating system that introduced various groundbreaking features. Multitouch gestures were one of the most notable features in iOS 1. This allowed users to interact with their devices in new ways, such as zooming in and out of web pages [...]
Big Data Analytics: A Comprehensive Look at 5 Things You Must Know
Nonetheless, big data analytics has become an integral part of our lives today. We're surrounded by sensors collecting information about us at all times. Our smartphones are constantly sending us notifications from apps like Facebook and Twitter. We can also track our movements using GPS or Wi-Fi signals. The amount of data being collected is growing exponentially every year. Let's start by understanding big data analytics before looking at the [...]
Front-End vs. Back-End Development: Understanding the Key Differences
But that's just the tip of the iceberg, as there are many differences between these two sides of web development. Let's take a look at what they're all about! What Is Front-End Web Development? The term "front-end" refers to the part of your website that users see first when visiting your site. It includes everything from the layout of pages to the colors used in menus and buttons. The front [...]
The Future of Self-Driving Cars and Automotive Tech
Waymo teams and others across the world innovating self-driving software, sensors, and situation management protocols are those who are literally driving us forward into the future of self-driving cars. Even from this early spot in self-driving history, we can already see to the horizon. Personal vehicles will become little living spaces where commuters start work early or catch an extra nap. Highways will be like train lines, without human motivation [...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know Required Coding
We often think of coding as something only necessary for developing software or applications. However, coding is a fundamental skill used in many different industries and career paths. Here are some examples of fields where knowing coding can be extremely helpful: 1. Creating Custom Macros in Microsoft Office Many people think working in tech means being good at using computers, but there's a lot more to it. To create custom [...]