Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: Is There a Difference?
One of the trickiest questions that new students in the tech sector are faced with is the difference between computer science and software engineering. The two terms sound similar enough that you would be forgiven for thinking they were relative synonyms. That said,...
Real World Applications of Neural Networks
From massive formless artificial intelligence to Data’s “positronic brain” on Star Trek: The Next Generation, neural networks have long played a key part in science fiction’s imagination. However, neural nets are actually far more ingrained into everyday life today in...
Four Societal Benefits of AI
From Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to Karel Čapek’s Rossum’s Universal Robots to the Terminator series and beyond, science fiction has historically cautioned scientists and general audiences alike against allowing artificial intelligence to outpace ethical...
A Brief History of Neural Networks
Science has often been at its most fascinating when it has helped us better understand ourselves and allowed us to apply that understanding to engineering and machinery, and vice versa. Case in point: neural networks. As the “neural” aspect of its name implies, this...
Three Major Benefits of Voice Recognition Software
Just a few decades ago, true voice recognition seemed like science fiction. Now, like cellphones and portable scanning devices, voice recognition is beaming down to become an integral part of our everyday life. Here are just a few ways in which voice recognition...
Debunking Popular Myths in Software Development
For as much as we like to imagine the world of software development as one of utter logic and reason, it’s hardly immune from unfounded and often harmful myths. These offenders are among the worst and should be avoided at all costs. More People Means Faster...
Three Common Laptop Problems and How You Can Fix Them
Whether you’re trying to get a report done, conduct a Skype call with interview candidates or colleagues, watch Netflix, browse social media, or do any number of tasks we do daily, chances are you’ll need your laptop, tablet, or similar device to do it. As such, when...
How Businesses Can Keep Up With Today’s Technology
Most people would agree that we are now in a new age of technology. With advances happening on an almost continual basis, it’s vital for businesses of any industry to maintain relevance by staying current with the latest trends.
What to Do If Your Laptop Freezes
It always seems that a computer freezes right as you are doing your most important task and just won't budge no matter what you do. Whether your laptop is moving at a snail's pace or is entirely unresponsive, here's how you can address the issue and prevent...
AI & Its Energy Efficiency Potential
AI has a major potential to change the way sustainable energy companies use their energy. See how AI is making major changes.