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Applications of Augmented Reality

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Although augmented reality has been around for years, it wasn't until Android and iOS smartphones came equipped with GPS, camera and AR capability that augmented reality came into its own with the public. Augmented reality is technology that combines virtual reality with the real world in the form of live video imagery that is digitally enhanced with computer-generated graphics. Handheld AR Equipment The long list of AR software development kits for Android smartphones and Apple's ARKit for its mobile devices give developers the tools they need to add AR elements to their apps.Want to view how a retailer's virtual furniture looks in your room before you buy? There'll soon be an AR app for that. Want to clean off your dining room table and populate it with your favorite action-adventure game locales and characters? You can. AR Headsets You may have heard of Microsoft's HoloLens by now or Facebook's Oculus VR headset. These high-end headsets were eage...

10 Easy Ways to protect Debit Card

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Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account or savings account? Unfortunately, you’re doing just that by using your debit card carelessly.With credit cards, you can flag suspicious charges on your bill and decline the charges before making your final payment. On the other hand, debit cards take money directly from your account, which makes them juicy targets for cash-hungry fraudsters.Protect yourself from skimming, phishing , and other forms of fraud by following these tips: 1. Regularly update the contact information (i.e. mobile number, e-mail, address, etc.) that you gave to the bank. This will make it faster for the bank to notify you of any suspicious transactions. 2. Prevent hackers from getting access to your personal/sensitive information. Read more: After the COMELEC  Data Leak: 4 Ways to Stop Hackers from Getting Your Data 3. Be smart with online transactions. Shop with credible merchants and look for secure transaction symbols like t...

How Does Augmented Reality Work?

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In order to understand how augmented reality technology works, one must first understand its objective: to bring computer generated objects into the real world, which only the user can see.In most AR  applications, a user will see both synthetic and natural light. This is done by overlaying projected images on top of a pair of see-through goggles or glasses, which allow the images and interactive virtual objects to layer on top of the user's view of the real world. Augmented Reality devices are often self-contained, meaning that unlike the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive VR headsets, they are completely untethered and do not need a cable or desktop computer to function. How Do Augmented Reality Devices Work (Inside)? It can be displayed on a wide variety of displays, from screens and monitors, to handheld devices or glasses. Google Glass and other head-up displays (HUD) put AR directly onto your face, usually in the form of glasses. Handheld devices employ small displays that fit...

YouTube Vevo Celebrities Channel Gets Hacked

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YouTube hacked and official VEVO celebrity’s channel have been compromised. It’s still not clear as to how these hackers got access to most viewed  channel or were they able to breach their accounts through emails. That said, following is a list of Celebrity Channels that were a target of YouTube hacked: Shakira (ShakiraVEVO) Adele (AdeleVEVO) Selena Gomez (SelenaGomezVEVO) Chris Brown (ChrisBrownVEVO) Luis Fonsi (LuisFonsiVEVO) Post Malone (PostMaloneVEVO) Kaaris (KaarisOfficialVEVO) Lacrim (LacrimMusicVEVO) Vevo (Vevo) Katy Perry Maître Gims (MaitreGimsVEVO) Taylor Swift (TaylorSwiftVEVO) Based on the “ Free Palestine ” title, the hackers seem to be anti-Israel. As this news is still on fire, we will keep updating this article from time to time and give you more information from authentic resources.As for it’s after effects, they deleted the video of a hit song, Despacito by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.Furthermore, one of the hackers is running his official...

Major Google Algorithm Updates

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Almost every day, Google introduces changes to its ranking algorithm. Some are tiny tweaks; others seriously shake up the SERPs. This cheat sheet will help you make sense of the most important algo changes and penalties rolled out in the recent years, with a brief overview and SEO advice on each. 1. Panda Launch date: February 24, 2011 Hazards: Duplicate, plagiarized or thin content; user-generated spam; keyword stuffing How it works: Panda assigns a so-called “quality score” to web pages ; this score is then used as a ranking factor. Initially, Panda was a filter rather than part of Google’s ranking algo, but in January 2016, it was officially incorporated into the core algorithm. Panda rollouts have become more frequent, so both penalties and recoveries now happen faster. 2. Penguin Launch date: April 24, 2012 Hazards: Spammy or irrelevant links; links with over-optimized anchor text How it works: Google Penguin’s objective is to down-rank sites whose links...

Different Types of Augmented Reality

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Augmented reality does not end with your smartphone. There are many more ways to enhance your perception of the world. However, it is important to understand that AR is not a monolithic technology. As is often the case, subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) differences in implementation can play a key role in how successful a technology is for a specific use case. Several categories of augmented reality technology exist, each with varying differences in their objectives and applicational use cases. 1.Marker Based Augmented Reality Marker-based (also called Image Recognition) uses a camera and some type of visual marker, such as a QR/2D code, to produce a result only when the marker is sensed by a reader. Marker based applications use a camera on the device to distinguish a marker from any other real world object. Distinct, but simple patterns (such as a QR code) are used as the markers, because they can be easily recognized and do not require a lot of processing power to read. T...

New ATMJackpot Malware To Steal Your Money From ATMs Machine

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New Malware called ATM Jackpot that is capable of dispensing large amounts of cash from the ATM Machine using ATM Jack potting method.Previously discovered ATM Jack potting compromise the ATM by installing the malicious software and sophisticated hardware to pull out the cash. Based on the Binary, researchers discovered this ATM malware originated from Hong Kong as 28th March 2018.A few Months before sophisticated ATM skimming called “Shimmers” targeted chip-based credit and Debit cards to steal your entire card information form POS(Point-of-sale) terminal. Also, Attackers inject an another ATM Malware called Ploutus.D inject into the ATM machine and performing various Task. This newly Spreading ATM  has a smaller footprint with a kind of small simple graphical user interface.This interface contains host name along with the service provider information such as cash dispenser, PIN pad, and card reader information. How ATMJackpot Malware Works? ...