Do you really need Blockchain for your business? Although the business value promised by the technology makes it a tantalizing proposition for all businesses, leaders must avoid the trap of feeling the need for blockchain driven purely by the fear of missing out.

With so many potential use cases and proof-of-concept applications emerging every day, it is clear that blockchain is here to stay. Initially considered for a broad range of applications in…

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What is facial recognition – a blessing or a curse in disguise? While improvements in the facial recognition technology are on the rise, privacy concerns around the technology are also surfacing. This has led us into asking - Is facial recognition really as useful as the experts claim, or is it just another tool that can lead us to a dystopian future?

Imagine a world where you can pay for your cereal without cash, cards, or a phone, by just smiling at the cashier. Now, imagine being monitored by the authorities for…

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Using deep learning for drug discovery From being a process that involved conjecture and happy accidents, the discovery of drugs has become a serious affair with the growing need for certainty at the molecular level. The use of deep learning in drug discovery is not only leading to more accurate results but also with lower time and financial investments.

Almost everyone knows the famous discoverer of the world’s first antibiotic, penicillin – Dr. Alexander Fleming. What fewer people would know is that the discovery of the anti-bacterial drug was…

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The anatomy of a cyber attack: Dissecting the science behind virtual crime Data breaches at major organizations are continuously raising cybersecurity concerns. But, understanding the anatomy of a cyber attack can help in finding methods to potentially reduce the impact of cyber threats.

Recently, a data breach at Cathay Pacific Airlines Ltd. compromised the data of 9.4 million customers. The compromised data included personal information, credit and debit card details, passport details, frequent-flier…

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Miserable and alone: Exploring the social implications of technology The impact of modern technologies can be felt in every industry sector. But, the growth of modern technologies in mainstream applications has exposed society to various negative social implications of technology.

While traveling via public transport, have you ever noticed that almost everyone around you is glued to their phones? And, by looking at them, even you might have felt like…

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Everything you need to know about the decentralized web Web 2.0, the current Internet version, has a special room for drawbacks, ranging from servers going down to grifter threats. To address all of these issues, a new version of the Internet, decentralized web (Web 3.0), is coming soon.

Before we give you concrete information on what exactly the decentralized web is, let’s first turn the clock back and visit the early nineties. Back then, the first generation of…

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The truth about drones: the good, the bad, the ugly Like other technologies, drones come with a wide spectrum of advantages. But, along with the positives, the sad truth about drones is that there are certain burning flaws like sudden crashes, hacker risks, and privacy issues that plague the technology.

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, are attracting eyeballs due to their unique data capturing and bird’s eye view potential. As the term ‘unmanned’ goes, the vehicles do not…

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