5 Tech Advancements Transforming Police Work

Police work and technology go hand-in-hand. In fact, the global law enforcement software market which was worth $10.42 billion in 2019 is expected to rise to 22.12 billion by 2027. This market develops the software which police use to organize criminal records and find suspects. Its rapid growth is driven by data, the increasing adoption of smart devices, and the rise of public security infrastructure for smart city law enforcement. This underscores the massive role of new tech advancements in transforming police work, and it brings us to our first…

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Computer Vision – What you need to know about the futuristic technology

What is Computer Vision? At its core, computer vision is the technology that enables machines (computers) to replicate the human’s visual system. As with many other data science technologies, computer vision is the subfield of artificial intelligence, which is primarily targeted to collect information from digital images/videos, analyze them, and unveil its characteristics. While the technology is closely related to the image processing technique (where it is most widely used), technically two terms can’t be used interchangeably. Nonetheless, the process of computer vision includes acquisition, analysis, processing, identification, and extraction…

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5 Online Musical Events You Need To Watch

A slew of music festivals and concerts have been cancelled due to the pandemic and the accompanying quarantine. Fortunately, artists and organisations from all over the world have come together to upload performances on the internet so that audiences can enjoy music from the comfort of their own homes. To help you narrow the list down, we’ve chosen five online musical events, both by huge event halls and individual choir groups, that you need to watch. Read on below to see our picks and why you should check them out!…

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The Role of Tech in Workplace Mental Health

Mental health has been at the center of a lot of discussions in the past few years, largely due to an increasing awareness on issues such as depression and anxiety. In fact, here in California, the number of adults who have received mental health services through Medi-Cal increased by 50% from 2012-2015. But these issues not only affect workers; they also impact employers who have to deal with challenges such as low employee morale and absences. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than $200 billion is spent…

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Mind Matters: Branches of Psychology to Consider When Choosing a Career

Psychology can be a highly fulfilling and fairly lucrative career. On average, Americans with either master’s or doctorate-level psychology degrees stand to make an annual $80,000 working with patients, conducting research, consulting with clients, working independently, or collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The field is wide and there are many options for anyone looking to build a career in psychology. If you want to narrow down these options, it helps to have a general idea about the different paths which you can take. Clinical Psychology Clinical psychologists use theory and…

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Our Gear Picks From NAMM 2019

The process of making music has changed a lot over the years. Tools such as FL Studio and Ableton Live have made it much easier to create your own music on your own terms, sparking a new movement in production. Indeed, technology redefined what it means to be a musician, and at the heart of exciting innovations is the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show. The NAMM lets companies debut their latest products and innovations, and has facilitated change in the music industry through the years. This year…

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Remembering Gregg Allman: Band Leader and Southern Rock Pioneer

The Allman Brothers Band may just be one of the most iconic bands to come out of the 1960s, which is why some people may find their origins a little surprising. Gregg Allman writes about the origins of the Allman Brothers Band in his memoir My Cross to Bear, revealing that the band was brought about by an electrifying Otis Redding concert that Gregg and his brother, Duane, attended back in the mid-60s. Unfortunately, this would be short-lived, as Duane had an unfortunate motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971. Gregg…

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How To Create a Website For Your Small Business

Having a website for your business is a must in the digital era. Not only will it give potential customers a glimpse at your products or services without having to travel to a physical store, but a properly managed website also serves as an effective marketing tool for every kind of business. Here, we will discuss how you can create a website to boost your own small business. Choose a Memorable Domain Name Before coming up with a domain name, it’s crucial that you already have a registered business name.…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Learn Python

No other programming language has added more users faster than Python. Second only to Java, Python is currently the most common choice for developers. Tech giants including Google, Dropbox, Instagram and Spotify use the language as part of their systems. Not only that other industries like the media, healthcare, and even NASA are also using Python. DZone describes Python code as “neat, readable, and well structured”, which is why it is so popular. Industry experts also predict that the programming language will soon edge out C, C++, and Java in…

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New Vintage: Danelectro Introduces Eisenhower Fuzz, Breakdown Pedals

There’s no name more synonymous with god-like guitar playing than that of Jimmy Page. Along with his band Led Zeppelin, Page ascended to the pantheon of rock music in the 1960s with the release of what some consider to be the greatest rock album of all time — Led Zeppelin II. Aside from earning a well-deserved place in one of our Triple Vinyl Tuesday lists a few years back, Led Zeppelin is what has come to be known as the embodiment of vintage rock, of a time that has come…

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