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New framework looks at how technology is changing our cities

May 28, 2019 Loknath Dasat, changing, Cities, Framework, How, Is, Looks, New, Our, Technology'

The Urban Land Institute, a non-profit grop creating sustainable communities, has launched an Urban Technology Framework to help cities advance into the next generation. The Urban Technology Framework has identified 12 current trends that will shape metropolitan hubs, the group said. This in turn, will help developers and architects who are responsible for delivering future cities. Key tech trends include 3D printing transforming the way we build, and the Internet of Things (IoT) progressing smart buildings from stationary structures to machines. Digitalisation will transform business models, causing the existing sharing economy to…

Has Technology Taken the Fun out of Photography?

May 10, 2019 Loknath DasHas Technology Taken the Fun out of Photography?

Technology is a locomotive moving full speed ahead. From the creation of the first digital SLR almost two decades ago to the mirrorless revolution, the progression of technology in photography has made the craft more accessible, affordable, and reliable than ever. However, even with all of this progress, I can’t help but feel that we’ve lost a little something along the way. The Soul of a Hobby Although many of us shoot professionally, the vast majority of photographers out there do it for the fun of it. Even those of us…

These South African jobs will disappear as technology takes over

April 21, 2019 Loknath DasAfrican, As, disappear, Jobs, Over, South, Takes, Technology', these, Will

The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has released a new report looking at how the fourth industrial revolution is set to hit jobs in the country. Overall, respondents were of the opinion that automation, globalisation and demographic change could have a significant impact on their industries, causing some jobs and activities to disappear, while creating opportunities for new jobs and activities to emerge. “The speed and depth of technology adoption drives business growth, new job creation and the need for augmentation of existing jobs, provided it can fully leverage the…

Audi technology helps green light surfers.

April 8, 2019 Loknath DasAudi, Green, Helps, Light, surfers., Technology'

Clever drivers can watch the pedestrian walk signals to guess when an intersection traffic light will change from red to green, but Audi drivers can use a new communications technology in large urban areas to know how fast to drive to catch green lights without needing to stop. The technology, known as Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory, uses vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to recommend the ideal speed for drivers to “surf a green wave” and reduce the number of times they must stop for lights. Audi launched the technology in 2016 in…

How technology is changing rural China

December 1, 2018 Loknath Daschanging, China, How, Is, Rural, Technology'

Alex Wong | Staff | Getty Images An Alibaba employee demonstrates ‘Smile to Pay’, an automatic payment system that authorize payment via facial recognition In a nation of nearly 1.4 billion, ensuring there’s efficient health care and education is a tall order for China. Especially in some of the more remoter parts of the country. At the East Tech West conference in Nansha, Guangzhou, this week, business leaders, investors and experts contemplated how the country can effectively “equalize” these services for the whole nation. Indeed, the number of internet users…

Unravel 2 Not Coming to Nintendo Switch, May Have Co-Op Mode Hints ESRB Rating

June 13, 2018 Loknath Das2, Co-Op, coming!, ESRB, Have, Hints, May, Mode, Nintendo, Not, Rating, Switch, to, Unravel

Quirky platformer Unravel was revealed at E3 2015 and released in 2016. Barely two years since its debut, Unravel 2 is on the way. While EA had confirmed it was working with Unravel developer Coldwood, little has been said since. Now, thanks to an ESRB rating for Unravel 2 spotted by those on popular gaming forum ResetEra, we know what to expect. Namely, no Unravel 2 for Nintendo Switch (as the console isn’t listed as one of the platforms for launch) and possible cooperative play thanks to the game’s description. Expect Unravel 2 to make an…