Author: Felista Awuor Gor

By putting on a VR headset, one can virtually ‘walk’ around the structure, get a feel for the space, and even interact with different… Architecture is an art. The beauty about it is that it transforms ideas and visions into reality. It emanates right from creating the initial design blueprints, followed by 2D and 3D designs, to physical models and visualizations. This architectural process aims at reinforcing the idea of turning an imagination into concrete reality. But with growing technology, are there tools that can help architects bridge the gap between idea and reality? Maquettes, an impressive feat of craftsmanship,…

One-third of food produced for human use is wasted and is a key driver to global hunger, says Felista. It is unfortunate that 811 million people go hungry every day, despite the fact that one-third of food produced for human use is wasted. Food waste, according to the United Nations World Food Program, is a key driver to global hunger. Food waste is also considered a humanitarian issue as it not only harms people but also has a harmful impact on our ecosystem. According to World Wide Fund for Nature studies, agricultural emissions account for around 16% of global greenhouse…

The adoption of digitalization in election processes has been slow according to Felista. E-voting The world is being driven by technology in this day and age. Technology has completely permeated all parts of existence. This has resulted in a movement to establish e-governments, in which all government functions are made available over the internet. So far so good. Countries have implemented e-governments, allowing residents to pay taxes, open bank accounts, and even acquire prescriptions from the comfort of their own homes or anywhere they have access to mobile phones and the internet. However, the adoption of digitalization in election processes…

Felista Gor looks back at the advent and development of digital billboards and their use in the domain of advertising. The foundation of business communications with consumers is advertising. It allows them to present a variety of their services in a tailored, interesting, and appealing manner. Digital communication has been a factor that fosters visitor pleasure and reinforces a brand’s unique selling point. As part of their marketing efforts, companies use advertising as a platform to keep their customers in the loop about upcoming events, deals, new products, and to enhance their reputation by staying one step ahead of their…

Felista Gor explains how sonar technology can assist in discovering wreckages lost in the very depths of the ocean. The evening of March 8, 2014, was no different from any other for Malaysian airlines. The busy airport was bustling with passengers boarding and disembarking planes as always. However, this day was the beginning of an astonishing event that baffled the entire world. In the evening of that fateful day, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur bound for Beijing carrying 227 passengers and 12 crewmembers. The flight was supposed to take approximately six hours; however, 38 minutes after…

Felista Gor looks back through time to highlight some wondrous inventions and the brilliant minds who brought them forth. Our daily lives are packed with gadgets and equipment that we do not even know who invented them or what the thought process was behind their invention. Here, we will look at some little-known facts about early inventions that went through rigorous technological advancement to get to where they are now. Moreover, we will find out who invented and designed them, how they initially appeared and when they were introduced. Let us dive in. 1. Computer mouse The first computers had…

Felista Gor explores a cutting-edge technology that allows disabled people to reach beyond their physical limits… According to the World Health Organization, about 1.5 billion people are functionally deaf globally. The number is expected to rise to about 2.5 billion by 2050. This category of people uses the sense of sight as their primary communication tool. Sign language interpreters are therefore vital for this community, as they help them to have control over their lives and allow them to understand what others are saying. Image Credit: InnoCaption Most of the hearing-impaired individuals are quite old, often over 65 years of age.…

Felista Gor explores the development of drones as a technology and its influence on the critical human activity of agriculture. Groundbreaking achievements have occurred in the agriculture sector over the last decade – from the debut of pesticides in 1940 to precision agriculture in the 1990s and 2000s. Today, AI, machine learning, robotics, and Internet of Things are playing a significant role in modern agriculture. The integration of technology in agriculture has been on the rise in a bid to address food security issues and climate change, as well as spearhead automation of food production. One innovation that sparked widespread…

Felista Gor reflects on the major data breaches of 2023, what that portends for the future and what can be done to avoid them. Companies frequently enter into agreements with their customers in which they pledge to spend money on offering them personalized services in exchange for them personally identifiable information. Customers rely on the company to secure their private information as they enter into this agreement. However, with the worrisome rise in data breaches targeting both big and small businesses, it is inevitable for organizations to be vigilant. Companies are now more vulnerable than ever, and even major enterprises…

Felista Gor explains digital platforms and how their intelligent use could potentially transform the marketspace. Technology is ingrained in our lives from our social interactions to education and in day-to-day business. Organizations, new and old, also leverage technology to make new innovations that save them time and money and drive positive business outcomes. Since there are so many options available, it can be challenging for businesses to select the one that best suits their needs. In spite of this dilemma, digital platforms have been found to be the most prevalent, frequently utilized, and a crucial element of every business. In…