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By Mor Philosoph, Head of Wix ADI Technology  Only five years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was for science fiction films only. It is only recently that it has become a part of the day to day business vernacular. Within a very short space of time it has stopped being fodder for futurists’ conversations and charged headlong into the here and now. A quick look around will tell you that AI is more prevalent that you might think. Banks use it...

Looking At How Online Games Can Improve Cognitive Functions The brain is like a muscle; the more you train it the stronger it will get with improved cognitive functioning. There are many different online games and apps that specifically cater to virtually any mental task such as visual activity, problem-solving and strategy, logistics, spatial perception, memory and reflexes. If you are able to keep your mind sharp by simply eating a well-balanced diet, participating in regular exercise and embracing education...

With the economy shrinking and incomes stagnating, the domestic second hand car market is expected to see a boom. If you're thinking about buying a second hand car, once you’ve pondered the decision and decided to go for it, take a look at these handy tips for making sure you get the best and, most importantly, safest car for your money.   How to inspect the car After arranging to view a selection of used cars that you’ve found and...

Can you imagine that the internet connection of your laptop could very soon accelerate up to 100 times of its normal speed? If this happens, you can download more than 12 HD films within a second! From where will this speed boost come? It will come from an unknown source, from the lighting above your head. Previously, Wi-Fi radio aerials distributed data through various building to your laptop but now LED bulbs controlled by computer will flicker at the top...

A teacher has decided to ditch her job as a £2k a month teacher to make a living playing Pokemon Go. It may seem far-fetched to many but it seems that it is possible to make substantial sums of money from the game. Sophia Pedraza, 26, plans to cash in on the craze sweeping the planet by walking the streets trying to collect virtual characters. Once she has built up her Pokemon accounts she plans to sell them on eBay....

British athletes are training using 360° and 3D simulations of course layouts ahead of major competitions. Digital headset technologies are being used to integrate 3D video in new ways, aimed at providing a real benefit to a wide variety of summer sports including sailing, canoe slalom and triathlon and potentially winter sports such as bob sled, skeleton and ski slalom. The new project, named VR-Vantage, is the latest development in an eight-year technology partnership between BAE Systems and UK Sport....

Product review: Epson eh-tw5350 Projector Now I am not going to lie, I was a little daunted at the prospect of reviewing a projector as it seemed like a bit of a boring gadget to me (it just reminded me of giving presentations at work) and a bit to techy, but for some reason my husband insisted that we needed to take a look at this product right now. I wasn't sure why he was so keen for me to...

Looking for Pokémon Go help, no need! Startup offers professional Pokémon Go Trainers to time-strapped gamers Bidvine.com, A site connecting customers with local service professionals is now offering people the chance to hire Professional Pokémon Go Players. The site is also recruiting members of the public who want to provide Professional Pokémon Go Player help and services to other players willing to pay for the help. A London-based startup has partnered up with a number of service providers, offering the...

Late last year a study conducted by the University of Birmingham revealed an over-reliance on using computers and search engines is weakening people's memories. But could an over-reliance on smartphones also be weakening our emotional memory functions? According to academic research, the trend of looking up information rather than retrieving it from memory "prevents the build-up of long-term memories". The memory habits of 6,000 adults in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, found more than a...