Introduction The technology behind online gaming is constantly evolving. From the early days of dial-up modems and 56kbps internet speeds to today’s 5G networks and AI-powered cloud servers, players have never had more options when it comes to playing games on their computers or mobile devices. I know all this […]
Month: March 2022
Introduction The concept of blockchain has revolutionized the way people share information in a secure environment. The security provided by blockchain is critical for many industries, such as financial services and healthcare, but cryptography is also an important part of the technology. Blockchain is not just about cryptography; however, it […]
Introduction I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a new Youtube channel all about data! My name is Zac, and I’m an assistant professor at the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Allied Arts. (If you’re not familiar with us, we’re one of the few places in the world […]
Introduction We’ve been promised augmented reality since the mid-1990s. We watched it evolve from a promising but imperfect technology into what it is today: a buzzword that’s ultimately more distracting than useful. The latest generation of smartphones can’t support AR, and we wouldn’t want them to anyway because they’re too […]
Introduction The world of technology is changing rapidly, and so are the ways in which we interact with our surroundings. Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that allows the user to view and interact with the real world in a way that’s not possible without it. AR applications have become […]
Introduction Data summer is a time to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and I am no different. My typical summer vacation involves working less, spending more time with friends and family, reading books, eating out at restaurants, doing something active outside like hiking or camping…and planting flowers in my yard […]
Introduction Cloud computing has been around for a long time, but it’s still one of the most misunderstood technologies out there. What is cloud computing? How does it work? Why should you use it? In this blog post, we’ll answer all these questions and more so that you can start […]
Introduction When you hear the term “augmented reality,” you probably think of an app that lets you add stickers to your face, add a funny hat to your selfie, or add a flower crown to your video. That’s just scratching the surface of what augmented reality is capable of, though—and […]
Introduction Data processing is one of the most important concepts in data science and analytics. It’s also one of the most overlooked topics, because it doesn’t get as much attention as other aspects like machine learning or databases. However, if you’re only working with historical data, you’re missing out on […]
Introduction Facebook has launched a new tool called Birthday Calendar, which uses 1 billion user profiles to help people find the best time to send a birthday message. The platform will use information from users‘ birthdays and the photos they post on their timelines throughout the year to recommend the […]