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Apps That Are Making An Impact On The World
From ordering food to booking rooms to getting travel plans organised, technology has evolved with every new app to help make the world a better place. For every small thing one does in life, there is an app that exists to make that task all the more easier. One of the positive sides of this is that now, apart from just the social angle of things, there are apps which help make the world a better place. Here are our pick of apps that not only contribute to the social betterment of the world, but help make an impact as well.
1. GlobalGiving
At its very essence, GlobalGiving is an organisation that helps in the growth of those foundations which are at the grassroot level. From raising money for building wells in Nigeria and to helping raise money for earthquake victims in Nepal, GlobalGiving works as the perfect facilitator. People who sign up on the site get connected to the cause they want to support and give money to, with regular updates on further donations as and when required. Since the time of its inception in 2002, this organisation raised almost $ 200 million from people around the world. Supporting close to 13,000 causes across the world, GlobalGiving helped improve the conditions of people all over the world.
2. LeftoverSwap
Leftover food is always an issue and when you do not know what to do with the excess food, it more often than not goes to waste. To prevent wastage like this and to harness the power of smartphones to good, the LeftoverSwap app was created. Using the swipe and connect principle, LeftoverSwap lets people take pictures of leftover food and share it on their app. Once that is done, volunteers who are already registered on the app collect the food and give it to either individuals who need the food or to charities who work with the poor and hungry groups of people in the world.
3. One Today
While donating to organizations is well and good, finding a legitimate cause can be quite tricky. One Today came to be as an attempt to resolve this issue and to remove middlemen from the picture altogether. Once you register on the website, One Today matches users to charities based on the users’ interests. Once you register and match with the charity of your choice, the app lets you donate $ 1 a day to these causes. Further, the app also allows users to increase the donations made by their friends, in an attempt to make a larger impact.
4. MindMate
At a time when dementia is an increasingly common disease, MindMate comes as a blessing in disguise. With over 350,000 regular users, this app helps people stay connected to their memory with regular exercises. With interactive games created using the latest scientific research in the fields of dementia and mental health, MindMate helps improve one’s memory. What makes this app so much more interesting is it also offers a wide range of information on how to stay active, fit and healthy by giving users information on regular health and exercise.
5. Tree Planet
What if you could lend a hand in increasing the number of trees by playing a game on your phone? Tree Planet, an app that does just that, recognised the growing addiction people have when it comes to their phones and helped plant over 500,000 trees in a period of four years. In the latest version of the game, every time the users save a tree from dying, Tree Planet plants a sapling/tree. Converting virtual trees into real trees, Tree Planet is making the world a cleaner and greener place, one game at a time!
Websites and apps like these have been specifically designed to make the world one cause and one issue at a time. If you think there are other apps like these that we missed mentioning, comment and let us know!
Like it or not, there are two kinds of people in this world. The first is the kind that likes to organise all their tasks and make sure they are done by the end of the day, no matter what. The second is the kind that no matter how much they try, they just cannot finish everything they need to by the time the day ends. If you fall under the second category, then do not worry, because we have your back. Here is a list of apps which, not only are easily available, but are designed to help you finish all your tasks!
1. Wunderlist
Wunderlist did so well when it was launched, it quickly became everyone’s go to app. Apart from letting you create a list of all the tasks you have for the day, this app lets you share the list with people around you. Not only that, this app also lets the people you share the list with edit your content so as to make sure you don’t miss out on any tasks. A bonus point for this app is that the interface was designed so well, it doesn’t get affected even if two people are using it at the same time! Wunderlist did so well within the first few years of its launch, it was brought over by Microsoft!
2. Todoist
Launched in the year 2007, Todoist became so popular, it attracted a user base of more than 5 million people. Unlike others, what makes this app unique is that it offers you a reward of sorts every time you complete a task on your list. From giving you constant reminders on task deadlines and to letting you structure your work as per preferences, this app is every muddled up person’s dream come true.
3. Any.do
With an interface which is absolutely mesmerising, Any.do is a godsend for people with too many things to finish in a day. Apart from giving you the option of organising your tasks on a day to day basis and to changing your tasks according to preference, this app has a new feature called The Moment. This feature gives you a daily update every morning and reminds you to set your calender for the day. Apart from this, features like direction through voice and the ability to close your task once completed by shaking the phone, this app is quite a fun tool. Because after all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
4. Things
An Apple loyalist, Things is quite a beautifully designed app. Without a loud and over the top interface reminding you to finish your tasks, this app is designed to look like a pocket friendly paper. An added bonus? This app can be integrated into your Apple watch, thereby giving you the opportunity to tick off things on your list by looking at your hand. If you want a pretty app which tells you what to do, then Things is what you should get.
5. SmarterTime
One of the main reasons people can’t organise their time is because they don’t know where it goes. SmartTime helps track your time according to where you spend it the most and gives you a clear understanding of how much time you spend per task. All you have to do is to feed data into the app and it calculates how much time you spend on each activity you do per day. Like Things is dedicated to only Apple users, SmarterTime is currently available only for those using Android phones.
Chalking out your day can be quite a daunting process. However, if you have an app which organises all your tasks for you, then your life becomes extremely simple. If you think we missed out on any other apps like these, comment and let us know!
From sensors which are enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) to enabling automatic car parking facilities and to turning ordinary homes into smart homes, AI has penetrated into literally every major field possible. It comes as no surprise AI is used in the education field as well. Here is how AI is making the education sector a better and smarter place:
1. Automating grading
While grading in school is a simple process, grading for college level students can be quite an arduous task. Although AI doesn’t do everything a human being can when it comes to grading, AI is still reducing the amount of effort which goes into this process. EdX, a startup created as a joint collaboration between MIT and Harvard, is making this feat possible. As of today, 11 universities are working toward developing the AI based technology, which replicates humanised grading. Once the software is perfected, the reduction in the amount of time spent grading papers will help teachers focus on more important things.
2. Tailor made learning
One of the major benefits of AI being involved in education is right from kindergarten to graduate school, AI helps in increasing the amount of attention students receive. Just like OTT platforms streamlining content to suit the users’ needs, the education field is using AI to curate content based on what suits the students. By doing so, AI is helping the education system work toward helping students at all levels of intellect grow.
3. Smart content
One of the things which is working really well in the education field is the addition of smart content. With robots being able to create content which is just as grammatically correct as when humans write it, smart content is the most sought after field right now. AI is being used to create simplified content, flash cards and learning systems which help students understand the material better. Not a new concept, companies like Cram101 are using AI to condense the material into a digestible study guide and comes with study cards, questionnaires and flash cards. Already a hot favourite, this platform has improved the way students learn.
4. Virtual lectures
With AI playing such a huge role in the education field, virtual lectures are becoming more and more common everyday. In fact, virtual lectures could very soon replace actual classroom lectures. Universities like the University of Southern California (USC) Institute for Creative Technologies is already developing an AI enabled 3D gaming and animation software to create social interactions through the virtual world. AI is being used so much, augmented reality is expected to soon become a part of the classroom as well!
5. Chat Campus
More often than not, finding all the answers to your questions when in university can be quite a tricky thing. To make this a simple task, the development of the Chat Campus at the University of Deakin in Victoria is in progress. Powered by IBM’s supercomputer system, Watson, this AI enabled chat bot can answer every question college going students have. From questions about class timings, to questions about assignments, this chatbot can provide every bit of information! With a development like this, AI is quite literally simplifying the life of a student on campus.
AI is being used to improve the lives of students in leaps and bounds. If you think we missed out on any other benefits which AI has in education, comment and let us know!
OnePlus is going to launch not one, but three new phones under its flagship this year. While the OnePlus 7 is expected to be one of the new phones launched, it is not going to be the endgame. The phone Company is also going to launch the OnePlus 7 Pro, a phone loaded with features. Before OnePlus makes an official announcement about the launch date on the 23rd of April, here is taking a look at what to expect from the OnePlus 7 Pro:
1. A dual curved screen
The OnePlus 7 Pro is rumoured to come with a dual curved screen, a feature which no other OnePlus phone has so far. While the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 Pro have a similar design, this new OnePlus 7 Pro is likely to offer a better screen to body ratio. Furthermore, the OnePlus 7 Pro will also get rid of the notch in the front and is going to come with a pop up selfie camera module.
2. The battery life
The OnePlus 7 Pro is going to come with a battery life of 4,000 mAh and 30W Warp Charging Support. However, while the charging speed is going to be faster than before, the OnePlus 7 Pro will not come with wireless charging support. Other smartphone companies are providing this feature and the fact OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t come with this feature may be a slightly negative factor.
3. Display (Include the display specifications)
The OnePlus 7 Pro is going to come with a display which was not seen in other OnePlus phones. With a 6.7 inch display, the new OnePlus comes with Quad HD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Furthermore, the new phone will come with an embedded fingerprint sensor. With 90Hz, the new screen is going to make the new phone super smooth and very crisp. The high refresh rate will be a blessing for those who love playing games on their phones. From switching between screens to swiping through applications, every feature is smoother and faster on the OnePlus 7 Pro.
4. 5G Network
The OnePlus 7 Pro is going to be the first in the OnePlus series to be compatible with the 5G network. Apart from this, the OnePlus 7 Pro is also going to be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB RAM. While the Company hasn’t made a lot of noise about OnePlus 7 Pro and the 5G network, this feature makes waiting for the phone all the more harder.
5. Price and availability
Because of all the features and the amount of money invested into the OnePlus 7 Pro screen, rumours are, the new OnePlus phone is going to be extremely expensive. While the OnePlus 7 Pro may be priced at a higher rate than its previous phones, it is still not as highly priced as the latest Samsung or Huawei phones.
With the launch date being announced this evening, the wait for this new phone gets harder. If you think we missed out any other specifications or features, comment and let us know!
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