Author: Swati Gupta

With every leap in tech innovation comes a new wave of security and privacy concerns. From smart homes and devices to cloud-first workplaces, the lines between convenience and innovation continue to blur. The impact of AI in healthcare, IT, aerospace, finance, and marketing is already well-known, and it automates, predicts, and responds to queries faster than ever. But this progress comes with a flipside. As artificial intelligence gets smarter, so do cyber attackers. This is where cybersecurity AI tools are helping companies to detect threats, analyze patterns, and act before damage is done. So, the real question is – is…

Imagine seeing numbers and letters as colors even though they are printed in black. Imagine music and voices triggering a swirl of moving coloured shapes, in which words and names fill your mouth with unusual flavors. This isn’t upcoming cutting edge technology. This has always been possible. We’re talking about synesthesia and those who experience it – synesthetes. Synesthetes, who experience a blending of senses such as seeing colors when hearing music, may have advantages as musicians. Their unique sensory experiences, as seen in artists like Pharrell Williams and Lorde, can enhance musical creativity and perception, potentially making them better…

A grand illusionist has recently come into the picture, making an attempt to defy the laws of physics as we know it. This mystical figure is seen in the guise of an energy beam shooting out from the centre of black hole of the galaxy – the Messier 87 (M87). The magic trick of the century – a jet of plasma moving at a speed almost five times the speed of the light! At least that’s what the Hubble Telescope’s measurements point to. What and where is it? The M87 is not exactly your next door neighbour. In fact, according to…

Social media is one of the most powerful platforms for increasing your product’s popularity. Individuals dedicate an average of 2 hours and 25 minutes daily to social media. When you sum this commitment from the age of 16 up to the average life expectancy of 70, it adds up to a staggering 5.7 years! It’s beyond obvious then, that you need to prioritize social media in your advertising strategy. But it’s impractical to monitor every platform individually and track every post and trend. Social media management tools are a solution to this problem. In this article, I will provide an in-depth…

In recent years, the dramatic spread of mobile devices and applications and the expansion of cellular networks have brought in singificant changes in how business is done. This isn’t a regional phenomenon, but it is a global trend. Enterprises are adapting to this changing trend by developing powerful and comprehensive infrastructure. Enterprise systems are support large-scale application software packages for business processes, information flows, reporting and data in an organization. The shifting of enterprise systems from computer devices to handheld mobile devices opens a plethora of opportunities for any organization. The widespread adoption of enterprise mobility is no surprise. Considered in terms of productivity,…

Many scenes from advertisements, films and videos wash over us. But we tend to retain only a few scenes from these motion pictures. In addition to the dialogues and the emotions portrayed, there is another aspect – cinematography, which is often neglected. And this aspect plays a titular role in the retention of scenes on our minds. Cinematography is not a result of instincts or accidental spontaneity; much forethought goes behind choosing the kind of shot, angle, camera movement and lighting. These which comprise a cinematographer’s bag of tricks go a long way in controlling what the viewers watch. Let’s take a…

Prevailing common sense tells us bullets fly straight. Physics disallows any change in the direction of bullets. Except that of a downward curve due to gravity (over extremely long distances) of course. In 2008, Wanted, a movie starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, and Morgan Freeman hit theatres. A popular sequence repeatedly deployed in Wanted had people ‘curving’ their bullets – turning the path of the bullet mid flight. The movie was fiction. But almost a decade later, the movie may suddenly find itself confining to the laws of physics. The concept has flown out of the book and hit reality thanks to science.…

A considerable hype among neuroscientific circles surrounds the development of a ‘diffusive memristor.’ Researchers are developing the memristor to replicate how our brain functions with biological synapses, essentially creating a ‘digital brain’ on hardware. Before we dive into the intricate detail of artificial synapses and how they make way for brain-like computers, let’s first understand what these so-called synapses are. Brain Synapses A synapse is nothing much more than a gap or a little path. When a nerve impulse reaches the synapse at a neuron’s end, it cannot directly pass to the next neuron. The neuron is triggered to release…

Visuals are often the first impression a brand or artist makes to ensure that it lasts. Whether it’s in advertising, packaging, social media, or brand messaging, how an image looks and what it conveys can shape our perception as the audience, trigger sentiments, and even influence buying decisions. While static images have their own strength, printing techniques that simulate depth can instantly draw more attention. Lenticular printing is one such approach that’s finding its way into everything from promotional displays and movie posters to personal photo gifts. So, what is it exactly, and how does it create the illusion of…

As the self-proclaimed ‘superior’ species on planet Earth, we’ve always been quick to point that our brain, with its amazing thinking prowess, has given us our edge over other species. Our brain has not only provided us with the ability to ‘sense’ our environment but to think and plan. Anticipation and execution of tasks, movement, growth and even each of our measured breaths have their designated ‘control rooms’ in the brainy office. It is the seat of our consciousness and awareness. Simultaneously, the brain is also the least understood organ of our body. In fact the whole process of neural functioning and thought…

Curious about the best VFX softwares? Every year, I see creators pushing the limits of visual effects (VFX) on screen – and the last few years have felt like a big leap forward. The blend of animation, design, and AI tech has made visual effects more accessible than ever. As we approach 2026, the line between real and rendered continues to blur as AI-assisted tools, real-time rendering, and smarter 3D compositing are reshaping how artists build entire worlds from a laptop. What once needed a full studio can now be done on a computer system with the right tools. With…

The third film in the phenomenal Hunger Games series, Mockingjay, Part 1 hit the theatres last week in India, grossing at a whopping $275 million overseas and brought crowds flocking to the theatre for the third installment in this four part series based on the book trilogy by Suzanne Collins Though the Mockingjay movie didn’t ‘catch fire’ like the previous films in the franchise, it sure hit a strong chord with not only young adults, but a mass of adult viewers. Probably the most popular dystopic world of current times, The Hunger Games, besides being a huge commercial success with…