Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Concepts and Definitions. There are 3 main stages of computer network evolution: Centralised networks. These were the first computer networks. They are typified by one main computer (server) with a number of other computers connected to it. As a result, if the information on the main computer is erased or lost, it […]

IBM & Facial Recognition

IBM, one of several Big Tech companies selling facial recognition programs, is calling on Congress to regulate the technology — but not too much. Why it matters: China has built a repressive surveillance apparatus with facial recognition; now, some U.S. cities are rolling it out for law enforcement. But tech companies worry that opponents will react to these […]

The VR Companies Shaking Up Location-Based Entertainment

The VR Companies Shaking Up Location-Based Entertainment. On 3rd October this year, Marvel Studios and ILMxLAB announced a new location-based VR experience—Avengers: Damage Control—would be available for a limited period at The VOID. Like other VOID experiences, this experience features a combination of VR and real-world sets, allowing players to physically interact with real environments […]