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Google wallet
A mobile payment system developed by Google. It allows the users to store debit cards and credit cards details.
Google Apps
A suite of Google applications that brings together essential services that are useful to you
Dropbox
Allows you to easily store and share files with others
Evernote
Allows you to type notes, clip web pages and take photos. You can organize them in your computer/mobile device
Virtual Reality
An artificial environment which is seemingly real but artificially created
Wellograph
Analyes your pulse readings over a time period. It shows how your fitness level has changed or improved. It can also tell whether you can exercise more or should continue to rest.
Desktop applications
Applications for desktop or laptop computers
Web apps
Applications that can be run directly in the cloud without installing them
Convertible Tab
Comes with a touch screen which can be rotated in 180 degrees. It has a keyboard with the touchscreen.
App
Common term used for an application
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Computers systems that are created to simulate human intelligence. The term was first used by a computer scientist at MIT in 1956
What are the main functions of DBMS
DBMS reduces data redundancy, DMBS eliminates inconsistency, enhances data security, concurrent access by multiple users and provides backup and recovery
Google Earth
Displays satellite images of the Earth's surface. This allows you see things like cities and houses from the bird's eye view. It was originally called Earth Viewer 3D. This program was developed by Keyhole
Where are robots used?
Disposing of bombs, cleaning up nuclear water, exploring areas with extreme conditions such as the ocean and volcanoes, manufacturing jobs such as production lines and for moving and lifting heavy objects
E-Reader
E-Reader or electronic reader is a portable, low-power high resolution device. It is used to display content is digital format from books, magazines, newspapers and other printed sources. E-Readers include 3G, WiFi, audio, interactive content and color displays. It is popular amongst students to download and read books anytime and anywhere
Columns of a table
Fields
Advantages of keeping your files online
Files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection, eliminates the need to email or save a file to a USB drive, allows you to share files and working with other files become much easier
Digital Phone Band
Futuristic phone concept which is available in the form of the cicret wrist band that has 16 GB and 32 GB options. It is waterproof and can be used as a standlone device along with the smartphone. The digital phone band is integrated with a pico projector
Examples of AI
Games, Expert Systems, Languages, Robotics
Disadvantages of a tablet
Hardware and thin glass screens on tablet is prone to damage, screen is smaller in comparison with a laptop, desktop and laptops with keyboard are much more comfortable, less amount of USB ports
Four types of DBMS for databases
Hierarchial, Network, Relational and Object oriented
Types of tablets
Hybrid Tablet PC, Convertible Tablet PC, Slate Tablet PC, Rugged Tablet PC
Cloud Computing
In simple words, the delivery of computing services
Hybrid Tab
Latest invention in technology. It gives the mobility along with portability on the Slate Tab in addition to efficiency of convertible tab.
Slate Tab
Lightweight, portable and sleek. Slates use a higher level of operating system. The tab comes with a USB slot to plug keyboard, computer mouse, exterior hard drives and so forth
M-Learning
M-Learning consists of learning that takes place through portable, hand-held electronic devices such as tablets, computer, net books and digital readers.
Google Drive
One of the most popular cloud storage services available today. It stores files online and hence, it can be accessed from anywhere using the cloud. It gives 15 GB of free storage space to upload files from your computer and store them in the cloud
Database
Organises the collected data in a tabular format
Advantages of a tablet
Portable, handy for taking notes, flexible screen, attractive features like the handwriting recognition, ease and comfort, serve as an organiser with much less paper on hand.
OneDrive
Provides a free online 7 GB storage space. It can be used as a personal online hard drive. OneDrive is a cloud based service
Row in a table
Record
Wearable technology
Refers to clothing or accessories that have technology integrated in it.
Types of touch screens
Resistive and Capacitive
Rugged Tab
Rigged tab and especially made to survive almost any accident. Even though being bulky it has an excellent shock proof internal hard drive.
Where is Virtual Reality used?
Surgeons, Architects, Soldiers, Patients
Cloud
Synonym for the Internet
Where the data is stored in databases
Tables
Tablets
Tablets use a touch screen for input. You don't have to use an external device such as a mouse or keyboard
Sharing files
There is two ways to share files in a group on Google Drive. When you share a file with a limited group of people they must sign in with a google account to view the file. When you share with a larger group, they will not need a Google account to access the file
Advantages of cloud computing
Universal network access, Accessibility and flexibility, reduced cost, resource pooling and scalability, data security.
Robots
Used to preform various physical and dangerous tasks mechanically.
Capacitive screen
Uses capacitive technology. It is the most used screen used on tablets. It can only be operated by touch of a finger or a special stylus(different from the one you would use for a resistive touch screen). It responds better
Resistive screen
Uses resistant technology. It consists of two layers with an air gap in between. You can press the screen or even use a stylus
Google Play Book features
You can use your computer to read books that you have bought on Google Play It also lets you use features with Google Play Books(on chrome). You can use any device to read any book, anywhere even when you are not connected to the Internet.
Youtube
a video-sharing website in which users can upload, view, and comment on videos
Google Now
an intelligent personal assistant developed by Google that uses a natural language user interface. Google now learns about you and your habits. It also keeps track of things such as your birthday, concerts, event reminders, movies etc.
Biometrics
technology that measures and analyzes human body characteristics, such as fingerprints, for authentication purposes. It can be used in place of passwords