The QR Code as abstract Key to the Physical World
The QR code was key to public participation in 2021. It is a visual phenomenon that can be seen as the opposite of art, but it also fulfills the old dream of abstract painting.
Author: Martin Treiber
Making virtual assistants sound human poses a challenge for designers
There’s a scene in the 2008 film Iron Man that offers a glimpse of future interactions between human and artificial intelligence assistants.
What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organisation (DAO)?
A decentralized autonomous organisation, or DAO, refers to a company that is managed in a decentralized way using blockchain-based smart contracts.
Hearables: wearable tech for your ears
Hearables are wireless smart micro-computers with artificial intelligence that incorporate both speakers and microphones. They fit in the ears and can connect to the internet and to other devices, and are designed to be worn daily.
Ten App Trends for 2022
In 2022 we’ll see the continuation of several trends that have been around in 2021 like for example Super Apps and Progressive Web Apps. Also Voice User Interface and personal assistants will continue to grow in usage on mobile devices.
Artificial intelligence carries a huge upside. But potential harms need to be managed
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to contribute to the resolution of some of the most intractable problems of our time. Examples include climate change and pandemics. But they have the capacity to cause harm too.
We invited an AI to debate its own ethics in the Oxford Union – what it said was startling
Not a day passes without a fascinating snippet on the ethical challenges created by “black box” artificial intelligence systems. These use machine learning to figure out patterns within data and make decisions – often without a human giving them any moral basis for how to do it.
What is a Conversion Funnel?
The ecommerce term Conversion funnel describes the various stages of a buyer's journey that leads to a purchase
What are the Responsibilities of the Team during the Discovery Phase?
The team that participates during the discovery phase is a key factor in your product’s success. The project’s complexity, goals and the number of specialists required to make the team work depends on their needs. Here is a list of team members for a discovery-phase team. Project Manager. The project manager plans and organizes meetings...
What Is the Discovery Phase? And why should I pay for it?
The discovery phase is a process of collecting and analysing information about the project. It precedes the development process and allows getting a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of goals, scope, and possible limitations. The discovery phase (or stage), is where you study the target market, determine your product-market fit, and gather all project requirements. People...
