Ever since the beginning of Facebook in 2004, social media networks have become a major part of society. Selfies, memes, debates, and discussions have become a daily routine for a large part of the population. What used to happen between a couple of friends after a pint or two(the good, the bad, and the ugly!) […]
Ethical dilemmas of modern day tech: Part two
I am not a big fan of dystopian novels( they almost always make me very angry). But I’ve always been impressed by the way they present historical events and draw parallels with current events. It’s like, the only kind of poetry I have been able to understand. Another common feature of these books, particularly of […]
Ethical dilemmas of modern day tech: Part one
As ventures for profit, it is hard to guess how companies can be made to hold ethical standards. As technology moves at a rapid pace, it is hard to form a legal framework that ensures rights to the end-users. Companies with huge resources backing them are often able to find legal loopholes and find ways […]
Is cloud gaming the future of gaming?
With Google announcing its new cloud gaming service Google Stadia, interest in cloud gaming has increased over the past few months. So if you’re like me (I’m referring to the people who had never even heard of cloud gaming before Stadia was announced), you might be wondering what cloud gaming is and what the fuss […]
COVID 19 – How does a contact tracing app work?
As the death toll due to the COVID 19 continues to increase, countries around the world have been scrambling to source PPE for their medical personnel and researchers are going all hands on deck to find a cure and a vaccine. Despite having doubts on its efficiency, countries are trying their best to build a […]