Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. A cryptocurrency is difficult to counterfeit because of this security feature. A defining feature of a cryptocurrency, and arguably its most endearing allure, is its organic nature; it is not issued by any central authority, rendering it theoretically immune to government interference or … Read more
Bioplastic is a term used to describe a range of plastics made from renewable biomass sources, such as corn starch, rather than from fossil fuels. Bioplastics are derived from plant ingredients (e.g. cellulose) and are therefore biodegradable, making them a more environmentally friendly choice than traditional plastics. Bioplastics are not a new concept – they … Read more
A gray market is a market in which goods have been manufactured by or with the consent of the brand owner but are sold outside of the brand owner’s approved channels to unauthorized resellers. Gray market goods are often genuine, but may be sold at prices below the brand owner’s suggested retail price or without … Read more
A cooperative game is a game where players work together to accomplish a common goal. The term can be used to refer to video games, board games, or other types of games. What is the meaning of cooperative games? There are many different types of cooperative games, but they all involve players working together to … Read more
AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is a file format used by Apple Computer for storing and transmitting digital audio data. AIFF is similar to the WAV format used by Microsoft and other PCM-based (Pulse Code Modulation) audio systems, but uses different compression techniques. AIFF files can be played back on a variety of devices, including … Read more
A hotword is a word or phrase that triggers a specific action when spoken. For example, a hotword might launch a specific app or perform a certain function on a smartphone. Hotwords are often used in voice control systems to make them more user-friendly. What is hotword detection? Hotword detection is the process of detecting … Read more
The Proteus effect is the tendency for people to become more like their online avatars over time. The term was coined by social psychologist Nick Yee, who has studied the phenomenon extensively. The Proteus effect is thought to occur because people tend to self-present in a way that is most favorable to them when interacting … Read more
A robotic personality is a computer system that is designed to exhibit characteristics that are associated with human beings, such as empathy, emotion, and social skills. These systems are typically used in customer service or other human-centric applications where they can provide a more natural and engaging experience for the user. What is schizotypal personality … Read more
An AI hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that uses artificial intelligence to improve its performance. AI hearing aids are able to learn and adapt to the user’s individual hearing needs, providing them with a more personalized experience. In addition, AI hearing aids can also provide the user with more information about their … Read more
A thick client (also known as a fat client) is a client in client-server architecture or network architecture that provides rich functionality independent of the central server. A thick client is a self-sufficient program that requires little or no assistance from servers to perform its functions. It may act as its own server, communicating directly … Read more
