Technology strengthens relationships Over the last decade, technology has revolutionized the way people interact with each other. Unlike the early days when there was no internet, today people can connect more easily and almost instantaneously. Although some people may paint technology as the gateway to the erosion of morals that often leads to ruined relationships, the society has also benefitted from technological platforms, such as the internet, that aim to strengthen human interactions. As such, technology has numerous benefits that have strengthened relationships by making long-distance interactions workable through effective and instant communication, enhancing how people keep and retrieve memories, and promoting partnerships through the improved capacity to share and express individual or corporate interests. Firstly, technology makes it easy to communicate with people at different geographical locations, thereby making long-distance relationships workable. In previous times, maintaining contact with people over a long distance was limited to the use of letters and fax, which was slow and costly. Currently, the advanced development of both hardware devices and software programs, such as smartphones that have apps like Skype, have made it…

California Research Paper Introduction             Package pilferage is the theft of part or whole of contents of a package. Package pilferage also includes theft of the contents in it and leaving the package. Small portable packages can easily be stolen from a large package like a big container for shipping. Theft of mail, on the other hand, includes taking or stealing any posted item, including postcards or packages. Such crimes do not always require the use of force by the perpetrators. Therefore, federal law in the definition of crime often includes them because they majorly involve taking of items through deception, fraud, or embezzlement. Thisresearchaims to explore package theft in San Francisco, federal and California state laws passed to combat it, San Francisco city laws, and the role the law enforcement agencies play in combating this menace. Other related and broader aspects of mail/package theft include taking the whole package, truckload, shoplifting, etc. Theft of packages can take place anywhere in the package’s journey from the source to the package’s destination. The aspect of package theft also includes theft by…

PEAS description of the task environment for a faces a recognition Performance measure  Develops a fundamental performance level for the faces recognition, which will recognize the faces of the individuals in a specific period. Performance measure determines the accuracy and the range in which the system can identify the faces of the various individual. environment The environmental factors related to faces recognition of individuals and the environment as a vital tool for face recognition.  The situation, which is a critical element in the aspect of face recognition, determines the point of accurate face recognition. actuators An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system, for example, by opening the cameras used in the aspect of faces recognition.  They do focus the cameras which are vital in the at faces recognition sensor The sensor will be responsible for detecting any presence of an individual. This can be based on the aspect of temperature. Whenever an individual comes around the areas where the task environment faces the recognition machine is, the sensor is…

The global electric vehicle (EV) market Background   Industry Context The global electric vehicle (EV) market has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few decades due to technological developments, changing environmental regulations coupled with the changing consumer needs and preferences. The global EV market was valued at $118,864.5 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $567,299.8 million by 2025, which accounts for 22.3% CAGR growth from 2018-2025 (Kumar, 2019). The UK is on one of the countries that have been witnessing faster uptake of EVs with the market $ 2.4 billion in 2018 and are expected to reach $ 5.4 billion by 2024, marking 14% CAGR growth over the period (Techsci Technology, 2020). And with the UK planning to ban the sale of new diesel and gasoline cars by 2040, such a political development is expected to drive the growth of the UK EV market, and this makes it an attractive industry for automakers.   Description of and rationale for the new product (degree of innovativeness/ newness, radical/ incremental) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is a UK automotive manufacturer founded…

Testing the Autonomous Vehicles Approach Introduction An autonomous vehicle is a self-driven one or one that acts like a robot. It has incredible features that will amaze you because the car can sense the environment around. It can move by itself with very little or no human help. However, the self-driven vehicle is not safe all the time since systems can fail to collaborate. System failure can cause accidents if the car does not detect stationary objects on the road. Approach to Autonomous Vehicles The policymakers must make sure that AVs must be safe to use before being introduced to customers. The AVs should be more reliable than conventional vehicles so that the rate of accidents gets low. Hacking can be fatal, especially if your enemy has access to your autonomous vehicle. Think of it, if drug dealers or any criminal want to attack a government, they can try and access the autonomous cars and cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, before releasing the AV to the world, engineers should make sure that it is free from hacking. Currently, it is…

News Brief: Institutions Article Title: Transparency Is Killing Congress: Every institution needs an inner life—a sanctum where its work is really done Author: Yuval Levin Date: February 9, 2020 Publisher: The Atlantic URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/lights-camera-congress/606199/ Article Summary The article discusses how transparency in Congress today is weakening the institution. The author explains that the framers of the Constitution intended Congress to be a platform where the lawmakers meet, away from public noise, to discuss important issues affecting the people and working out deals that solve these problems. He also notes that even the Constitution itself was prepared behind closed doors, by a convention that represented each state of the union. However, the business of Congress today has been opened to public scrutiny, affecting the ability of members to work together to reach reasonable conclusions about various issues. This is because open deliberations lead to the creation of different factions that make it difficult to move legislation forward. The article also discusses how the 21st Century politicians use the floor of Congress as a platform for commentary and elevating their political profiles.…

Best DSLR camera Capturing memories is essential to cherish them in the future. When it comes to photography, it is always better to select the best DSLR camera. Whenever we want good pictures, to last forever, we will surely want the best cam to take the candid images. Thanks to the advancements in technology, we now have many options in the camera category from which we can buy the best one. For people who aspire to be photographers, you need to know about the right camera to take the right picture. A DSLR will surely be the most affordable and outstanding choice of all time. The range of these cameras start from a lower price and go up to any amount that one cannot even imagine. With the base models, there will be fewer features, and with the increase in price, you will see new features. There are many advantages to buying a DSLR camera. The foremost one being the speed factor, which helps to capture great pictures quickly. The zooming and focusing feature of a DSLR is far better…

Moto G8 Phones leak with Snapdragon 665 and Triple Rear Cameras    The Motorola popular mid-range G series has come up with its new launch this year named Moto G8 Plus which loads with top-notch features. Moto G8 Plus is a budget device and an upgraded version of Moto G (or G8 Play), with enhanced features and specifications. It is prominently a next-gen series of Motorola device and is undoubtedly going to captivate the attention of many. The Moto G8 Plus is the newest version for Android smartphones series, also holds the Dolby certification for its surround sound stereo speakers. The device supports fast battery charging mode using the power supply with TurboCharger 2 that claims to ready the device with the stretch of 15 minutes charging to get in running mode for eight complete hours approx.   Specifications and Features of Moto G8 Plus Series  The Moto G8 Plus is packed with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor along with 4000 milliamp-hour battery that claims to lasts for 40 hours at one go. The other feature involves the 1080p 6.3…

Top 10 CCTV Cameras to buy on Amazon India under 3k/2019 CCTV cameras have become essential in today’s world as a means of security measure for residential societies and commercial establishments. Because of the huge volume of data that needs to be processed and security requirements, CCTV cameras come with many advanced features today, such as night vision, face recognition, motion sensor, etc. The following are ten of the top CCTV cameras to buy on Amazon India under 3k: CP Plus CP–VAC-T24PL2 2.4 MP Fiber body Night Vision Bullet Camera: . is a high-quality camera with amazing features such as Full HD and clearer night vision. It does not require installation. features: Full HD camera IR LEDs for clearer night vision Fiber body Colour – 0.1 Lux, 0.01 Lux IR LED On 6 mm lens CP Plus CP – USC – DA24L2 2.4 MP (1080P)IR Cosmic Night Vision Dome Camera: camera comes with some great features like very low power consumption and a two year warranty. features: Resolution – 2.4 MP (1080P) IR range of 20 mtr Day/Night (ICR) Colour…

Acer Chromebook 714 Acer is a leading technology company. In the quest to continue with the delivery of quality products as demanded by is consumers, the company comes with yet the new; Acer Chromebook 714. It is the latest business-oriented laptop coming as the eighth Chromebook version. It proves to hold on to a be worthy of the customer pocket as its predecessors not just as a business-oriented laptop but welcomes all genres of customers from gamers, professional, and also student use. Specifications Display The display screen is 14-inch and 1920 x1080 pixel resolution and is a multi-touch screen. The screen of the Acer Chromebook has a make of a matte display which provides a slicker feel than a regular plastic touchpad. Tapping, swiping, scrolling, and zooming is much smoother than ever. All this is thanks to the top-ranking Corning® Gorilla® glass touchpad. The lid of the Acer Chromebook lid opens up 180 degrees. This characteristic has lots of advantages, like for students to help in gathering around the display. The matte screen is also crucial in reducing reflection, an…