Author: Srishti Saha

What are Password Managers? Most applications these days are password-protected – from banking to online shopping. The increasing vulnerability of online applications has created a need for complex passwords. It has also led to the requirement for diverse passwords for different applications, to reduce the risk of security breaches. This makes managing multiple complex passwords difficult for an individual. A password manager is a software application that allows one to store and manage all passwords to both local applications and online services in one safe space. This simplifies life for people as they now only have to remember one master…

The Buzz Around ChatGPT ChatGPT has generated buzz as an AI-backed tool ever since OpenAI built it on top of its GPT3 family of large language models and released it as an open source tool. It serves multiple purposes, some of which include code generation and content generation. However, the one application of this tool that has led to widespread debate is question-answering and its ability to generate factually correct answers to the questions asked by users. ChatGPT is a major development in the field of chatbot AI, just because of the wide range of abilities it demonstrates. Decades ago, when…

If you have happened to see the mad rush that IT departments of large data-driven cultures are, you’d know that Business Intelligence requires a fast-moving infrastructure in place that can procure data, process it and throw decision-making insights. Self-Service Analytics is a collection of advanced technological and analytical platforms that empowers line-of-business professionals to implement Business Intelligence (BI) by performing queries and generating insightful reports on their own, with or without significant IT support. Self-service analytics comprises of easy-to-use BI tools with basic analytical abilities and underlying data models that has been customized and modularized for ease of understanding and elementary…

Human civilization has step on almost all natural terrains. From the vacuum of outer space to the very common muddy roads on Earth; man has put his foot on every spot. While cutting-edge technology has helped us do the unimaginable, there has been a lot of skepticism around its impact too. A lot of that doubt has sprung from pragmatism and a rational thought process. A recent addition to the list of the technologies that faces skepticism is the concept of ‘flying cars’. As bizarre as it may sound, flying cars are a real venture that have gone past the…

With all the buzz around Internet of Things, we all know that IoT is an amalgamation of novel services that are a product of huge amounts of data and interconnected devices that generate the data. These interconnected devices can not only connect to machines but can also talk to people. While the intelligence of smart devices form the skeleton of the entire IoT-framework, advanced storage and data processing platforms like the cloud, help keep the framework thriving. Although the embedded intelligence in smart devices like self-driving cars, intelligent manufacturing floors promises of a future with increased levels automation and smart interaction,…

The human brain has become accustomed to certain external and physical stimuli. An individual generally does not leave home without putting on footwear. Similarly, the first thing you look for to make a quick note is a piece of paper. However, thanks to science and tech, a lot of routine activities have become redundant or insignificant. One of them would be carrying around a notepad to take notes, all credit to eWriters. What are eWriters? An eWriter is an electronic notepad, set to replace conventional paper procured from timber. eWriters can be characterized as lifelike, economically-feasible and energy-efficient electronic devices backed…

Successful survival asks for evolution and adaptation. This fact stands true for any entity in any scenario; even for leading tech-companies ruling the industry. With buzzwords like AR, AI and VR doing the rounds, all market players need to up their game by creating and designing products that cater to a wider audience space. Google has already begun its journey towards a company that has delved into versatile technology trends like Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence. It has also invested in many other channels and paradigms of the tech-world viz. making gadgets and software, designing classroom-training tools, designing a…

The universe is an awe-inspiring place. It has been a matter of scrupulous perusal and research. One of the most intriguing parts of the universe is the concept of black holes. The study of black holes dates back to the 18th century. However, major advances in the study of black holes were only made in the early 20th century. Post the popularisation of the concept, black holes also featured in fiction. Earth, a novel by David Brin talks about an artificial black hole that has fallen into the Earth’s core. The events and the plot described in the book addresses…

In case you’ve been living under a rock – Bitcoins are what the world considers the ‘future of currency’. Decentralised, anonymous, based on proof-of-work, and with the double spending problem solved – Bitcoin was the first digital currency to get all the important stuff right. Over the past decade, it’s been a crazy ride for the coin. It’s appreciate multiple orders of magnitude, made thousands of people millionairies, funded the online drug trade, and helped people make transactions with a lot more privacy than previously thought possible. Those are the basics though. Simultanouesly, there are plenty of fascinating things about…

A cultural veer is almost certain the advent of globalization and industrialization – we’ve seen it play out in multiple societies as they are hit with these phenomenon in their own time. Modern society asks for a trend more than a mere conceptual renaissance in music and art. With the planet shifting en masse towards the electronic music vogue, India isn’t lagging behind. Owing to the exquisite sense of diverse Indian music and culture, many were skeptical about the adoption electronic music would see in the country. However, Nikhil Chinapa was hard at work getting us acquainted with the genre with this…

Only a few movies can justify every element used in them. It is always a treat to watch a movie that does so, and one can enlist Doctor Strange in the list of such visual treats. Doctor Strange is a melange of intelligent visual effects, enchanting mysticism and a brilliant depiction of spatial and temporal multi-dimensions. And if you haven’t seen a movie that hasn’t justifies its usage of CGI effects, Doctor Strange is the one to go for! The 2016 movie has been directed by Scott Derrickson, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The Plot…

In an age of unprecedented technological growth, there are ideas that push beyond the conventional boundaries of one’s imagination. Every corner of the world has a budding idea that aims to bridge the gap between the society, art, technology and geographies. While some of these approaches might be acceptable by the moral norms, some others might be scorned at for their notoriety. Despite this factor, one should know about any idea that reaches out to the community with an aim to spread information. One such project is Project Dead Drops. What is Project Dead Drops? The brains behind the project…