Author: Dinesh Elumalai

Dinesh Elumalai recaps the development of gaming and the many momentous events that shaped its current iteration Since its commercial inception as an oddity of technology at a science fair in the 1950s, gaming has grown into one of the most lucrative entertainment sectors in the world. Gaming has evolved since the first game was created in the 1950s. Gaming is an equally important form of entertainment, in addition to movies, music, and other artistic forms. In addition to being childhood favourites of ours, games like Contra, Pac-Man, Super Mario World, and Sonic the Hedgehog continue to be popular among…

Dinesh Elumalai explains what a self-driving car is and why its very presence will metamorphose the automotive industry The ‘miracle’ of self-driving cars is transforming how we travel, and soon enough these ‘auto’mobiles will be in use by the lay public. If you had asked anyone from a few generations ago though, they would laugh at you and claim that you had been reading too much science fiction or watching too many cartoons. Jokes aside, those were the days before such a technology seemed possible for public use. Self-driving cars may have been a mere myth a few hundred years…

Dinesh Elumalai explores the history of the Lithium-Ion Battery and how its development has impacted modern life Lithium batteries are employed in numerous applications today. And because well-known companies are now making electric cars, the demand for these batteries has recently increased to enormous levels. In addition to being affordable, they are also eco-friendly. We hope that this article gives you a thorough overview of the top lithium battery producers in India. What is it? Lithium batteries are those that use lithium as their anode. During discharge, the charge moves from anode to cathode, and during charging, it moves from…

Dinesh Elumalai looks back at the Call of Duty franchise that permanently changed the first-person shooter format in gaming The Call of Duty franchise will celebrate its 20th anniversary in just one year – the first game in the series was released in 2003, and sequels have been coming thick and fast, with an updated version of Modern Warfare 2 just around the corner. It is difficult to remember which game came when, as the games span an impressive 20 years. Fortunately, we have created this guide just for you. We have all the games listed in both release date…

Dinesh Elumalai explores how “Cloud Computing” plays an important role in both our professional and personal lives We have been using Cloud Computing for over a decade, you may not realize it! Have you ever sent an email to yourself with an attachment from your home computer, then signed into your email at work to access the attachment? That was the state of cloud storage in 2005. Secure attachments in Gmail on PC (Image Credit: TechWiser) But what exactly is Cloud Computing now? Cloud Computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources via the internet for a fee. You can…

Dinesh Elumalai looks at the technological innovations that are helping to secure data on the cloud systems Cloud computing is now more than just another business case option. It has proven to be an efficient method of lowering costs, ensuring continuous availability, and reducing downtime. Connecting to the corporate network and accessing accounts, files, and business servers used to be restricted to offices and workspaces with firewalls or other security tools. However, the advent of cloud applications has changed this by allowing users to remotely access corporate applications, documents, and services. According to an IDG survey, 92 per cent of…

Dinesh Elumalai explains the trend of on-site data centers shifting over to the virtual world and how this will impel the future Cloud computing advancements and increased demand for flexible IT (Information Technology) solutions have resulted in innovative technologies that have transformed the traditional data center over the last decade. As server virtualization has become more common, many businesses have shifted from physical n-site data centers to virtualized data center solutions. Image Credit: Define the Cloud  How does Data Center Virtualization work?  Data center virtualization is the conversion of physical data centers into digital data centers via a cloud…

Dinesh Elumalai runs through the good, the bad and the ugly of the gameplay for the WWE 2K22, the ninth game under the series WWE 2K22 was highly anticipated, for both good and bad reasons. Regardless, when 2K announced a new gameplay engine, people were excited about the possibilities. Following the debacle that was WWE 2K20, 2K did a good enough job with marketing for 2K22 to attract many players who simply wanted to stream it on streaming platforms. Many YouTube channels eventually sprung up solely to cover this game. WWE and 2K appeared pleased with the high sales figures…

Dinesh Elumalai steps back onto nostalgia lane and revisits one of gaming’s most beloved characters – Mario “Game over! Thank you so much a-for-to-playing my game!” It is Mario time! Come, let us explore and appreciate the wonderful, bizarre, and riveting world of Mario, his brother Luigi and those beloved ‘mushrooms.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUHpcSQg0tY In 1985, Super Mario Bros made its debut. This eccentric classic, made by Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto, is credited with sparking the platforming revolution. The game first appeared in Japanese and American arcades in 1985, even though Mario made his debut in Donkey Kong in 1981, where he…

Dinesh Elumalai explains data centers, their importance, their pitfalls, and the future they hold in store for us ‘Data! Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay’, was the mantra of Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Big corporations in the modern world seem to have taken Holmes’ motto to heart. An ever-increasing volume of data is collected and computed by big corporations in their quest to improve their margins. But to the layperson, words like data center, server, and the like barely make any sense. Let us take a quick look at how…