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Building Interactive Websites using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) – [With Examples]

Adobe’s Flash was a pathbreaking technology for creating inspiring and interactive experiences on the web. While the technology faded away, with the ever-increasing demand to build greater interactive and lighter animations, SVG has started to fulfill the need tremendously. In this blog, we take you through some aspects on why SVG or Scalable Vector Graphics is here to stay and how designer and developers can take advantage of this technology. Why you should use SVG graphics on your website? When it comes to adding images to your website, you either choose raster or vector. A raster image is typically a photo made up of pixels with a set resolution. It loses quality when scaled up and can appear grainy. Meanwhile, a vector image is made using lines, points and shapes. You can use it to any size without losing quality, but such images are restricted to how much detail they can represent- so they are best used for elements like icons, logos and illustrations etc. “All the seg

Why AI cannot takeover humans

There has been a lot of uproar in the media regarding AI overtaking human jobs and creating gross imbalance regarding employment. Much of it though, is due to ignorance. There is no denying AI does pose a threat, but humans are equipped enough to scale the obstacles. Like with the introduction of computers and automation (that created sensationalist fear of increased unemployment), disruptive technologies like  AI and Blockchain  has caused the same amount of hubbub. The problem with disruptive technologies is not the technology itself or its potential. The pain point rests at on one factor –  education . Do institutions today sincerely show the potential of AI? If AI can beat you at something you are training yourself for 4 years, are you setting yourself for a dim future? The answer? A resounding NO.  AI is capable of great things , but it is not capable of original thought. It can refurbish old stories to make a new one, but it cannot create a fresh and original stor

Why we should fear the imminent prevalence of facial recognition technology

Big Brother is watching. 70 years ago, this was a popular fiction book regarding the  dystopian future of human societies , governments and mass surveillance etc. As technology develops, its pervasiveness makes Orwell’s fiction to today’s reality. There have been many debates against facial recognition technology regarding its enabling of abuse and other corrosive activities like facilitation of violence and harassment, disproportionate impact on POC and vulnerable population, misuse by authorities, denial of essential rights such as  “as protection against “arbitrary government tracking of one’s movements, habits, relationships, interests, and thoughts” etc. However,  there are more reasons why we should fear facial recognition technology . Faces are hard to hide or change. They cannot be encrypted like an email or a text- they are just distantly capture-able from remote cameras and increasingly easy and inexpensive to obtain and store in the cloud- a feature that in itse

7 Steps to Create the perfect App for your business

The app ecosystem is thriving and regardless of the industry to you are in- chances are that you have a healthy number of competitors vying for your share of downloads. According to Statista, a whopping 205 billion app downloads were made in the first quarter of 2018 and that number is slated to go only upwards to a staggering 258.2 billion by 2022. There are a total number of 3.8 million apps in the Google Play store and a total of 2 million apps available in the Apple App Store. There are too many apps to compete with, that is for sure. The silver lining, though, is that there is always a market for a good app, as users download an average of 30 apps in a month and use approx. 9 apps daily. It is immensely clear that there are a number of apps vying for users’ attention, increasing competition. But customers, as always, are on the lookout for the best and useful apps. If you can solve a problem with an app in the best way- you are sure to taste success. 1. Why does your bu

Perks and Pitfalls of Single-Page Web Applications (SPA) vs. Multiple-Page Web Applications (MPA)

Single page applications, aka SPAs, are all in rage in the world of web application development nowadays. Many businesses are interested in it and developers want to explore it to bring out better ideas. Meanwhile, Multiple Page Apps have been doing steadily well for years. If you compare them on the basis of their value and reach in the market- each have their pros and cons. So which is better – single-page-application (spa) vs. multi-page web applications (mpa)? To find, we must primarily find out what each concept means and what are the perks and pitfalls of using them – Single Page Applications (SPAs) Single page applications are an app that works inside a browser and do not need page reloading during usage. There are many examples of SPAs around the net that you use every day, such as Google, Gmail, Maps, Facebook, Twitter or GitHub etc. They are faster than the traditional web applications because they execute logic in the web browser itself rather than on the se

How to Deliver the Next Generation of Customer Service?

How can companies provide wow customer experiences at reduced costs? By implementing next-gen customer service strategies and best practices. [Click here to read more...]

You May soon be Able to Send Your Friends Cryptocurrency Through Whatsapp

Kik might not be the only messaging app to support cryptocurrency payments if Facebook's latest dream for WhatsApp comes true. Reports say that the company is creating a ‘stablecoin’- a type of digital asset pegged to the US Dollar, to minimize volatility. The publication furthered that this “ will hopefully address any potential volatility to ensure that transfers hold their value long enough for the recipient to turn them back into spendable fiat”. Click here to read more about this article

Top Marketing Trends To Budget for In 2019

While we approach the holiday season, we look at the success of the past year and the failure. Thus, it’s important to look ahead and see what the marketing industry has in store for us to seek out new opportunities and stay ahead in the competition. Here we bring you biggest marketing trends to budget for in 2019. Click here to read more about this article

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Retail

The use of artificial intelligence in retail spans every aspect of the industry.Whether your goal is to optimize your supply chain, use existing data to increase conversion, or customize shopping experiences with predictive modeling and micro-targeting/pricing, AI can help you meet your challenge. Click here to read more about this article.