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    	<title>Technical SEO and UX: SEO Trends of 2020</title>
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    	<description>If you have been keeping up with recent trends in SEO, then by now, you would have realized that, there is more to SEO than building links and using endless keywords. </description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have been keeping up with recent <a href="https://kenkarlo.com/tags/seo" target="_blank">trends in SEO</a>, then by now, you would have realized that there is more to SEO than building links and using endless keywords. Although, those two are very important parts of your SEO strategy, however, that’s not all. The days of ranking just for keywords are gone. There are a lot of factors that Google puts into consideration when ranking a website. An important part of those factors today is the user experience with your site.</p><p>The cover in the last few years is aimed at improving the user experience of searchers. <a href="https://kenkarlo.com/tags/google" target="_blank">Google</a>&nbsp;wants to ensure that they only provide trustworthy, relevant, and high-quality results to users that search on this engine. This has informed the different changes carried out to <a href="https://moz.com/learn/seo/serp-features" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Google’s SERPs</a>&nbsp;and the introduction of strict algorithms and factors used to rank websites on Google.</p><p>Since Google is prioritizing user experience as an important factor for ranking websites, it is important to understand how integrating an excellent user experience on your website will help your SEO ranking. Few things you have to pay attention to, so as to increase the user experience on your website are:</p><h2>Website Speed</h2><p>This is 2020, and this is really basic. Time is of the essence in this generation and the faster your website loads, the better for you. Website speed is without a doubt very important for the user experience. Users are more likely to spend more time on your website perusing it and doing a lot of useful stuff on it if it loads very fast. They only want to click on the next possible link because they know it takes a few seconds to get what they want, and this even drives more traffic to your site. Now compare this to having to wait a whole 60 seconds for your site to load! I, personally, would not wait that long. This leads to a high bounces rate on your website. It does not encourage the user to check your site some other time.</p><p>A slow website is very detrimental to you. One effective way to ensure you do not make enough sales as an e-commerce store is a slow website. It often discourages sales.</p><p>This just proves how important your website speed is to your users and for you as well. Google also uses this as an important factor for ranking websites. It has, therefore, become an important part of recent SEO strategy.</p><p>If you are planning to increase your website speed, here are a few ways;</p><ul><li>Go for a hosting plan that is reliable.</li><li>Make sure your images are high quality, but crop and compress them to lower the size.</li><li>Do not use an auto-play media format</li><li>Use lazy loading</li><li>Take advantage of browser caching.</li></ul><h2>Optimize Your Website Mobile Experience</h2><p>It is no longer news that most website users use their mobile devices. So, it is very crucial that you optimize your website such that it works well with a mobile device. Firstly because, it is the common means of accessing the internet today, and it goes a long way to determine user experience on your website. Secondly, because it is another factor that Google considers when ranking websites.</p><p>When it comes to website mobile experience, there are a number of components that are crucial to your user experience. Very importantly, it is the structure of your site and ease of navigation. Having a good and easy-to-navigate website structure makes it easy for your users to go through your site, and search engines can also be run through very easily as well.</p><p>There are many users who will not come into the site through the site’s homepage. This is why it must be easy to navigate around your site, irrespective of what page the search engine or searcher comes through.</p><p>Navigation makes it easy for your users to find what they want from your site easily. It boosts your user experience and also affects your SEO. Build your website to have main navigation other helpful stuff like footer links, sidebars, breadcrumbs, etc. to help people move around your site easily.</p><h2>Simplicity</h2><p>You can also create a good user experience on your website by ensuring that user interaction on your site is very simple. Your website is definitely allowed to have different functionalities and features but even at that, interaction have to be simple on your site. Your users will be able to do more on your website with very simple features. The Google bots that also come to read the contents on your website would also find it easy and this will help you rank better.</p><p>One of the things that you can do to increase the simplicity of your website is to reduce clutter, especially if it is assessed with a small screen. This will make it easy for users to click and follow links on your site. It will also ensure that Google do not mistake your site as being hard to use.</p><p>You should also make the font size of your content comfortable enough to help with reading the contents on your site. There should also be enough contrast between your background and foreground colors.</p><p>If you have critical content on your website, it will be of a very wise thought to place these contents high on your website. It will give your website users, and the bots checking your site, a quicker understanding of what to do with your site, and what the site is about.</p><p>If there is anything that can massively reduce your website’s simplicity, it is an error! The truth is, no user wants to come across any error on your site. I know you do not want them to as well. But errors can be sometimes inevitable. So, it is important that you know how to quickly fix and deal with these errors. This is a good way to ensure that your users have a good experience on your website. Concerning technical SEO too, Google might just take its time to go through your website, and I am sure you do not want the bots to be picking out errors. This will definitely reduce your SEO ranking.</p><h2>Duplicate Content</h2><p>Having duplicated content or different pages with the same or similar content can be confusing for your users. But not only your users are confused by this, but even google can also get confused too. This will determine the perception of Google bot about your website. This difficulty reduces your user experience, and also reduces your SEO ranking.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Technical SEO ranking and user experience on your website are two things that you cannot and should not separate. With Google prioritizing the experience of your user to rank your page, you know that you have to do all you can to ensure that your visitors get the right content that they search for on your page. In doing this, they shouldn’t encounter any difficulty in navigating your website.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    	<title>The Future Is Here: How Artificial Intelligence Is Being Used Today</title>
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    	<description>Artificial intelligence advancements took off so quickly that we’re still not aware of all that’s been achieved. </description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you got introduced into AI through Matrix for the first time, raise your hand! That movie was incredible. But when we revisit it from today’s point of view, it doesn’t seem that incredible. Machines haven’t taken our world yet, but they are definitely more present in our lives. </p>
<p>One thing that the movie predicted pretty well was our dependence on technology. Look at us today. We have personal voice-powered assistants to answer any question in a matter of seconds. Self-driving vehicles used to be a dream, but they are pretty much reality nowadays. </p>
<p><a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="/category/ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">Artificial intelligence</a> advancements took off so quickly that we’re still not aware of all that’s been achieved. This technology is still in its infancy, but it’s getting us far.</p>
<p>We no longer need to imagine a future driven by technology. It’s already here.</p>
<h1>How AI Is Being Used Today</h1>
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<h2>AI in Customer Support</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/310171-ai-as-customer-support.jpg" alt="AI as Customer Support" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: Vocalcom.com</small></p>
<p>You see two online stores that offer the same product for the same price. Which one will you choose? You’re most likely to opt for the one that has a better online reputation, which resulted from a high-quality customer support system. You’ll see what store is better at sending packages ASAP and solving any issues that the customers complain about. If the support system is active 24/7, it will make a huge difference. </p>
<p>Some of the best websites that sell products, services, or software rely on high-tech customer support systems. They still have representatives to answer the phone and write emails. However, chatbots work as AI customer assistants for answering simple questions.</p>
<p>If you’re checking out a <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.rushessay.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">custom essay writing service</a> and you want to know about the deadline, price, or the status of your order, you’ll be able to use a 24/7 live chat to ask a question. In most cases, these simple questions are answered by a chatbot. Since AI is getting so sophisticated in a conversational context, the customers don’t even notice the difference. If a more complex issue arises, they are instantly referred to as a customer support representative.</p>
<p>This is a much quicker and more effective way of handling customer queries. On the other hand check <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.zypes.com/it-support" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">Zypes IT Support</a> in relation to computer networking and IT support.</p>
<h2>AI in Marketing</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/743218-ai-for-marketing.jpg" alt="AI for marketing" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: SocialMediaExplorer.com</small></p>
<p>How many times have you been in awe about Facebook or Google’s ads? It feels like your smartphone has been reading your mind or overhearing your conversations, so it suggests the exact type of product or service you wanted to check out.</p>
<p>No one is listening to your conversations.</p>
<p>AI-powered programs collect data. Whenever you use a website or search for something, they take note. Then, Facebook, Google, and other platforms <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="/articles/why-ai-is-the-future-of-digital-marketing" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">use this data to serve an ad that really gets your interest</a>. These in-depth insights enable them to develop more relevant marketing campaigns that hit all the right spots. </p>
<p>Let’s take <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2019/05/07/how-coca-cola-is-using-ai-to-stay-at-the-top-of-the-soft-drinks-market/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">Coca-Cola</a> as an example. The company constantly analyzes social media content to see how consumers use its products and adjust its marketing strategy accordingly. We’re talking about a huge volume of data that cannot be collected and analyzed manually. Artificial intelligence does that. It delivers reports, and then marketing teams decide what action to take.</p>
<h2>AI in Healthcare</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/101408-ai-in-healthcare.jpg" alt="AI in Healthcare" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: InternetOfBusiness.com</small></p>
<p>This is possibly the most useful advancement of AI that concerns an average person. AI healthcare is no longer science fiction. It’s real, and it’s transforming the way we stay healthy.</p>
<p> Smartwatches are part of the process. They measure vital signals and deliver feedback. They inspire us to stay active, but they will also inform us about raised blood pressure or irregular heart rates. </p>
<p>Diagnostics are also more effective thanks to AI. According to the <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/cancer-risk-ai-mammograms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">American Cancer Society</a>, false results of mammograms are very common. Artificial Intelligence enables faster and much more accurate review and translation of mammograms. Thus, it reduces the need for unneeded biopsy. </p>
<p>AI helps doctors and surgeons to make better decisions, too. Predictive analytics technology uses pattern recognition to compare a patient’s condition to a base of big data. It can identify the risk of developing a certain condition and suggest methods of treatment.</p>
<h2>AI as a Personal Assistant</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/22195-personal-assistant.jpg" alt="AI as Personal Assistant" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: FuturumResearch.com</small></p>
<p>“Hey Alexa, play Jimi Hendrix for me.” </p>
<p>Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri are so nice to talk to. They do what we ask with great speed and efficiency. It’s easier to ask Siri to open the calculator on a Mac than to look for the app through all that clutter you accumulated over years of use. </p>
<p>Voice assistants use a natural language user interface and voice queries to perform different tasks and answer questions. We haven’t seen all that they can do. This technology is already surprising, but it’s still in its early stages of development.</p>
<h2>Smart Cars</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/51001-smart-cars.jpg" alt="AI as Smart Cars" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: EconomicTimes.com</small></p>
<p>Autonomous vehicles make us feel like we’re already in the future. When are they going to float above the ground? Well, we still haven’t reached the Back to the Future stage, but we’ve certainly come far in the automotive industry. </p>
<p>Self-driving cars are already on the streets. Tesla is the leader in this technology. The manufacturer’s full self-driving feature is expected to be released <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/23/20929529/tesla-full-self-driving-release-2019-beta" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">soon</a>.</p>
<p>An autonomous car is a connected robotic vehicle that senses its environments and navigates through traffic to get you where you’re headed. It requires little human input. Can we please get to the point in the future when driving licenses are no longer needed? </p>
<p>Self-driving cars bring us to another important implementation of AI in our daily lives: navigation. Even if we have a normal vehicle or we try to reach a place by public transport or walking, navigation software helps us get there through the shortest and quickest directions possible.</p>
<h2>Home Robots</h2>
<p>Do you remember <strong>The Jetsons?</strong> This cool cartoon made us dream about robots that would assist with cleaning and food preparation. Well, we have them today. Even if you don’t have a Roomba or an iRobot, you’ve certainly seen one. The AI vacuuming technology had humble beginnings. Today, many people can’t imagine their lives without it. Vacuuming may be a small task, but it means a lot when a device takes care of it on a daily basis. Vacuums aren’t the only robots in people’s homes. AI is also implemented in surveillance, pool cleaning, and kitchen utensils.</p>
<h2>Drones</h2>
<p class="text-center"><amp-img layout="responsive"  src="/assets/images/blog/373919-drones-artificial-intelligence.jpg" alt="AI as Drones" width="800" height="500" ></amp-img> <small>Source: DroneBelow.com</small></p>
<p>Did you know that Nicola Tesla was <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniecarlson/2018/07/11/nikola-teslas-third-greatest-invention-the-first-drone/#346ff5dd64d6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top">the father of drone technology</a>? He had a vision for a radio-controlled boat, which would be navigated from a distance. This is where it all started.</p>
<p>Today, we have drones that film concerts, weddings, and music videos. That's the use that the general audience is most aware of. But not all of us know that drones are also used for delivering small items, surveilling dangerous areas, monitoring wildlife, law enforcement, and aerial combat. They are being used more than we assume.</p>
<h3>That’s Not All!</h3>
<p>It’s safe to say that artificial intelligence is part of everyone’s life, whether we’re aware of it or not. If you just saw an ad for a product you really wanted, it was delivered thanks to artificial intelligence. If you asked Siri to do something for you, you interacted with AI. </p>
<p>When we get deeper into the topic, we realize that more impressive implementations of AI are all around us. With its powerful capabilities for machine learning, predictions, and autonomous work, it’s driving our future in a direction we never thought possible. </p>
<p>Artificial intelligence is still not very advanced. The technology is in its early days, but what matters is that we have a strong foundation to build on. Truly intelligent systems will become more common in the future. They will be able to learn on their own, and they will improve every part of our lives, from research to healthcare to home maintenance. </p>
<p>Isn’t that the kind of future that we’d all like to live in?</p>
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    	<title>How New Technology Will Change Labor Market in the Future</title>
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    	<description>There is no doubt that technology has made our lives better and easier. However, it has also complicated them and caused some huge shifts</description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no doubt that technology has made our lives better and easier. However, it has also complicated them and caused some huge shifts in the global job market. Several decades ago, visions of the future included machines doing our jobs for us, while we took part in leisure activities. In reality, automation technology, robots, as well as AI have cost many people their jobs. On the other hand, modern technology has also given way to the <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="/articles/era-of-revolution-in-digital-marketing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">era of digital marketing</a>, thus creating new jobs that didn’t exist before, such as <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="/articles/seo-beginners-guide-at-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SEO specialists</a>, link builders, bloggers, and social media experts. </p>
<p>For example, the demand for developers and other IT workers is only going to grow, as there will be <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/386546-its-time-to-prepare-the-workforce-of-the-future" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1.4 million computing jobs available by 2020</a>, and only 400,000 computer science graduates to fill those positions. If we were to look at things in simple terms, we would realize that technology both displaces and creates new jobs. While there may be less work for factory workers in the future, other skills, such as creative thinking, <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.essayontime.com/custom-paper-writing-service/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">custom paper writing services</a>, or decision making, which cannot be done by machines, will be in high demand. </p>
<p>But, such a simplified view on things doesn’t tell the whole story, so let’s take a more detailed look into how new technology will change the labor market in the future.</p>
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<h2>Men Might Face More Job Displacement than Women</h2>
<p>Perhaps the biggest way in which automation and technology will affect the workforce in the future is not through a sheer number of employees, which might remain the same. However, it will affect certain categories differently. For i<a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.npr.org/2019/07/11/740219271/will-your-job-still-exist-in-2030" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nstance, men could face higher job displacement</a> than women in the future. How so? Well, they tend to dominate jobs such as machine operations and mechanical repairs, all of which will be facing automation at some point in the future</p>
<p>Women, on the other hand, will have more job opportunities when it comes to nursing and personal care, all of which are too difficult to automate, or there is no profit to be made from introducing automation. Another category which is most likely to suffer are workers without a <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-applied-business-information-systems" target="_blank" rel="noopener">college degree</a>, which make up about two-thirds of the workforce in the US. Since modern technology and automation requires highly educated people, it could lead to an even larger disparity in education, wealth, and income between different employee categories.</p>
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<h2>Digital Talent Platforms Will Improve Worker-Job Matching</h2>
<p>We are constantly reading about how the world has gotten smaller thanks to technology and digital communications. It’s only logical that such a development will have a similar effect on the labor market. How so? Well, since new technologies may lead to higher job displacement, the only real solutions include workers switching careers, or simply moving to where there is a demand for their skill set. However, only a small percentage will decide to make such huge changes. But, they may not even have to, at least when it comes to jobs which don’t require them to be on location.</p>
<p>The number of remote workers and freelancers is growing every year. If you add to that the powerful algorithms that online talent platforms use, it could result in finding just the right people for the job, regardless of their location. It could also be used in higher productivity and GDP, especially in developing countries. For instance, workers who have found their dream job are willing to work longer hours. Also, stay-at-home moms would also benefit from working part-time jobs online. All of this could reduce unemployment and output per worker, even if they are only working a few hours per week.</p>
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<h2>Things Will Become More Difficult for Low-Paid Workers</h2>
<p>Since new technologies will require workers who are highly skilled, low-paid workers will face more uncertainty when it comes to their careers. They could lose their jobs, which would then result in immigrants and minorities taking on those jobs, which could lead to increased pressure on wages. <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/research/Documents/workingpapers/2015/swp574.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">According to a paper from the Bank of England</a>, a 10% increase in the proportion of immigrants in the sector leads to a 1.88% reduction in pay.</p>
<p>But, seeing as the demand for low-skill jobs is going to continue to diminish, even those workers and/or immigrants willing to work for less will have fewer and fewer employment opportunities. Also, we also need to take into account that not all sectors will be affected equally. </p>
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<h2>Unequal Chances for Further Education</h2>
<p>Another way in which technology might create a gap between high-skilled and low-skilled workers is through further education. While it would make sense that more education opportunities should be given to low-paid workers, the exact opposite happens to be the case. High-paid workers enjoy greater job security and full-time jobs, and the companies they work for providing them with more chances to improve their skills and knowledge, which is not something that can be said for low-paid workers, entrepreneurs, and part-time employees. </p>
<p>In other words, those who have more will have a better chance to generate even more, while those with less will have even less in the future. The solution would be to introduce a more fair approach, one which would make the gap smaller, and provide more opportunities for everyone. But, even if that was the case, it wouldn’t solve the problem completely, because not everyone has a preference for or the necessary mindset to become a worker in IT.</p>
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<h2>Artificial Intelligence Will Make a Massive Impact</h2>
<p>While visions of the apocalypse we tend to associate with technology and AI are overblown for the most part, AI will make a huge impact when it comes to employment. The introduction of AI could lead to tens of millions of workers being displaced in the next decade, and <a data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top"  href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/24/millions-uk-workers-risk-replaced-robots-study-warns" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">that’s just the UK alone</a>. Transportation and storage workers are highly at risk, especially with the emergence of autonomous vehicles. Also, manufacturing and retail have a lot to worry about. For example, it’s not difficult to imagine a scenario where Amazon is using AI and robots to handle everything from sorting and packaging to transportation, either via self-driving vehicles or drones, which is already happening. </p>
<p>But, will AI create jobs? Yes, but again, those which can look forward to new jobs are programmers, developers, engineers, and other skilled technical workers and experts. However, there is a potential scenario where even those workers can lose their jobs, provided that AI has developed to such a level that it can program other AI, or create one of its own. AI can be a great tool, but it can also create a whole myriad of other problems if we are not careful. </p>
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<h2>People Will Always Be Better Where Flexibility Is Required</h2>
<p>The automotive industry is the most cited example of automation out there, however, it might not be the best one. While huge robots have cost plenty of people their jobs, they are still helpless when faced with complex tasks that have a lot of variety in them. For instance, a manager could simply walk into the factory and tell their employees that they are making something entirely different today (different trim levels, for example), and employees would be able to adjust in no time. Also, even though huge robotic arms are used to move cars and heavier parts, such as engine or transmission, people are used for finer tasks, such as applying custom paint, inspecting the quality of the cars, and</p>
<p>putting the fine bits and pieces into place. </p>
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<p>As you can see, new technology is never going to replace us completely, but there will be some bumps along the way which we will have to endure while we adapt to new circumstances. The future looks exciting, but it does come with its own unique set of challenges we may not be aware of just yet. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    	<title>Education in 2020: How Online Platforms can Change the Way we Learn</title>
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    	<description>Education is one of the fields that experience the most significant changes. Digital technologies are making a huge impact on our daily lives. </description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Digital technologies are making a huge impact on our daily lives. We can already witness a number of <a href="https://kenkarlo.com/articles/effects-of-internet-on-social-life" target="_blank">effects of Internet on social life</a>, but the influence of IT tools and programs spreads way beyond that.</p><p>Education is one of the fields that experience the most significant changes. According to the research, eLearning <a href="https://techjury.net/stats-about/elearning/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">increases retention</a>&nbsp;rates by 25% to 60%, which is the main reason why the global market is growing rapidly and projected to be worth $325 billion by 2025.</p><p>Online learning technologies are improving education in many different ways and getting increasingly popular among students and business professionals all over the world. Now, the key question is: How can online platforms change the way we learn in 2020? </p><p>We prepared a whole list of answers for you, so keep reading to see 10 ways digital technologies are going to enhance learning next year!</p><p><br></p><h2>Online platforms encourage interactions</h2> 
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<p>We begin with a feature that benefits and augments traditional learning practices in particular. Namely, online platforms enhance classroom-based studying and take it outside schools and colleges by encouraging social interactions between students and teachers.</p><p>For example, a professor can quickly create a Facebook group and invite his/her students to join the community. They can use the group to share ideas, upload documents, discuss classroom topics, exchange learning materials, and many more.</p><p>This is also the way to promote interactions among peers and help them break social barriers through online conversations. </p><p><br></p><h2>Education becomes globally accessible</h2><p>Unlike traditional learning, online education is globally accessible. How come? The idea is simple – all it takes is a stable Internet connection to gain access to various learning resources. A report reveals that almost <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/273018/number-of-internet-users-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">four billion</a>&nbsp;people use the Internet on a global scale.</p><p>In other words, more than half of the world’s population is able to find and use online studying tools at any given moment. This makes eLearning an unprecedented phenomenon that drastically changes the entire education market. Such a high level of accessibility can help people all over the world to begin studying and increasing the odds of making a career breakthrough.&nbsp;</p><p>Besides that, online learning is not time-bound as there are no plans, schedules, and calendars. It means that students can learn their lessons whenever they choose to. </p><p><br></p><h2>A growing number of learning resources</h2><p>The Internet is literally endless, so the only logical conclusion is that it can gradually build an all-encompassing library of learning resources. Of course, it will take years or even decades to systemize and categorize online studying resources, but it’s clear that the concept itself is incredibly powerful.</p><p>You don’t have to go beyond Wikipedia to understand the effect of online platforms on education. Although not perfect, Wikipedia already gives comprehensive and accurate answers to many questions and makes the studying process faster and simpler. There are also millions of other resources, including digital courses, eBooks, webinars, etc.</p><p><br></p><h2>Free learning resources</h2><p>This feature goes hand in hand with the previous one. Namely, the Internet is packed with learning resources that are not only valuable but also free of charge. We already mentioned Wikipedia as one example, but there many other platforms to check out. Some of the best free resources are:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Project Gutenberg</a>: If you are interested in free eBooks, this platform will give you over 60 thousand options.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/education" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">YouTube EDU</a>: Video learning fans can find amazing materials on YouTube EDU. </li><li><a href="https://www.udemy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Udemy</a>: You can find a plethora of free courses on Udemy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Online learning assistance programs</h2><p>The days when students had to do all the work on their own are long gone. Today, the Internet is offering you dozens of high-quality learning assistance programs. Using their services, you can plan and write school or college papers in a matter of hours.&nbsp;</p><p>The only problem is how to choose the best platforms from a wide range of more or less similar services, but we can give you a hand by pointing out proven solutions in the field. In our experience, the best content creation platforms are <a href="https://www.nerdywriters.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">essay writing service</a>, <a href="https://www.uk-dissertation.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">uk-dissertation.com</a>, and <a href="https://www.australianwritings.com/essay-help/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">essay writing help</a>. </p><p><br></p><h2>Personalized learning</h2><p>Imagine how great it would be to have the option of personalizing your learning experiences. As it turns out, you don’t have to dream about it anymore because eLearning makes it possible to customize your studies and make it fit your learning style exclusively.</p><p>Most tools have powerful analytics and so they can predict your needs, learning style, and pace. In such circumstances, you can enjoy the privilege of individualized learning and keep the rhythm that suits your requirements.</p><p><br></p><h2>Gamification in eLearning</h2> 
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<p>The personalization of eLearning is one thing, but gamification is yet another feature that makes the process so precious. Game-like elements make students more interested and engaged, which drastically increases retention rates.</p><p>If you don’t believe us, take a look at this stat: 83% of people who receive gamified training <a href="https://www.talentlms.com/blog/gamification-survey-results/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">feel motivated</a>, while 61% of those who receive non-gamified training feel bored and unproductive!&nbsp;</p><p>A great example of gamification comes from Duolingo, a language learning app that makes the lessons entertaining using rewards, coins, levels, and many other details. It turns out that gamification elements help students to master foreign languages faster and more efficiently. </p><p><br></p><h2>Remote learning</h2><p>In the world of online studying, one of the biggest benefits comes from the fact that you can enjoy the privilege of remote learning. Instead of attending lessons in physical classrooms, you can take part in online learning communities. The advantages of distance learning are numerous, but we will only mention things like cost-reduction and freedom of movement. </p><p><br></p><h2>Lifelong learning</h2><p>As you probably know already, young guns are not the only ones who enjoy the privileges of online learning platforms. On the contrary, some of the most popular solutions are designed for business professionals who need and want to keep studying long-term.</p><p>According to the study, almost <a href="https://elearninginfographics.com/elearning-super-important-organisation-7-statistics-prove-infographic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">70% of Millennials</a>&nbsp;say they chose their jobs because of personal and professional&nbsp;development opportunities. That includes lifelong learning opportunities because talented employees want to stay competitive in the long run.</p><p>After all, it’s not enough to earn a college degree and stop learning for good. The world is changing rapidly and business professionals have to stay up to date with the latest developments in their respective fields.</p><p><br></p><h2>Data analytics </h2> 

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<p>The last thing we want to discuss here is the potential of data analytics to improve online learning procedures and experiences. The thing is that online platforms use advanced analytics to evaluate individual performances of each student.&nbsp;</p><p>They use the results to calculate the overall performance of the program and improve internal procedures so as to make courses better. In other words, online platforms are not static but rather dynamic and ever-changing. </p><p><br></p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Unless you’ve been&nbsp;living under&nbsp;a&nbsp;rock for the past decade or so, you must have noticed how the entire world has changed thanks to the incredible impact of digital technologies. Online tools and platforms changed almost every aspect of our daily lives and education is definitely not an exception here.</p><p>In this article, we analyzed the top 10 ways in which online technologies would influence the way we learn in 2020 and beyond. There are many other aspects of eLearning to consider, but we selected the most impactful features only.</p><p>Which one do you believe to be the most interesting and valuable? Do you already use any of these online learning methods? Let us know in comments and feel free to mention your favorite digital learning tools!</p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px;">Featured image via Pixabay.com</span></em></p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    	<title>Why Phone manufacturers keep adding additional Cameras on their Products</title>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not too many industries have gone through such a rapid expansion the way mobile market did in the last couple of decades. There are so many brands fighting for their own piece of the market share, but it feels like almost every manufacturer is focused mainly on one thing, and that is to add more cameras to their products.</p><p>Somewhere along the way, improving the overall <a href="https://kenkarlo.com/articles/best-smartphones-with-triple-camera-system" target="_blank">photography experience</a>&nbsp;has become the most productive tactic to attract new customers. This is not a surprise given the fact that users simply love taking better and more beautiful images.</p><p>Keep in mind that the number of smartphone users is already well above <a href="http://statista.com/statistics/330695/number-of-smartphone-users-worldwide/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">three billion</a>, while the figure keeps growing year after year. In such circumstances, it would be foolish from a smartphone brand not to make use of the photo frenzy and boost sales with each new line of products.</p><p>But we have to ask ourselves a couple of simple questions – why phone manufacturers keep adding more cameras to their products? How come one lens is not enough anymore? We are going to discuss these issues in our post, so keep reading to see answers to the questions we asked above.</p><h2><br>The Features of Multiple-Camera Phones</h2><p>The development of multiple-camera <a href="https://kenkarlo.com/tags/smartphones" target="_blank">smartphones</a>&nbsp;is still going through the early stages, but we can already discuss the most important features and benefits of using such an advanced image-shooting system. Some of the notable features include the following:</p><ul><li><strong>Telephoto and zoom</strong> —&nbsp;As mobile phones are getting thinner, it is also getting increasingly difficult to introduce top-notch zooming abilities to smartphone production.&nbsp; However, things have changed with the introduction of the dual-lens and sensor system. Jake Gardner, a content manager at <a href="https://www.easy-essay.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">EasyEssay</a>, says the new system replaced optical zoom and made it possible to shoot much better images. The biggest advantage is that dual-lens cameras can create excellent photos at longer focal lengths.</li><li><strong>Wide-angle photos</strong> —&nbsp;Smartphones with single cameras lack the ability to capture wider environments, which is where the dual-lens solution steps in as a genuine game-changer. Multiple-camera phones can successfully shoot wide-angle photos and make them look natural and eye-pleasing. </li><li><strong>Depth estimation</strong> —&nbsp;Another benefit of the multiple-camera system is that it can accurately estimate the depth of the space. Perhaps it doesn’t sound like much at first, but it actually has a very powerful effect. Namely, depth estimation enables smartphones to sharpen the main characters, particularly in portrait mode. On the other hand, secondary details get a warm notion of a blurred background, thus making the image even more beautiful.</li><li><strong>Enhancing image detail </strong>—&nbsp;The whole photo-shooting process is complex and mind-boggling, but the main point is that single-sensor cameras cannot capture colors on their own. While processing images, single-sensor cameras distort the original resolution of an image and make the end product less sharp. This problem practically disappears with multi-sensor cameras because they can record every detail in full resolution. It means that smartphone photos get much more details and look realistic. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Popular Examples of Multi-Camera Smartphones</h2><p>We already mentioned that multi-camera mobile devices are still struggling to find their place in the smartphone sun, but the truth is that some manufacturers already made a breakthrough with the new form of technology. </p><p>There are dozens of interesting products to discuss, but we decided to show you only a handful of models here:</p><h2><br>Nokia 9 Pure View&nbsp;</h2> 

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivkBAXXTZ0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nokia 9 Pure View</a>&nbsp;is one of the most interesting examples of a multi-camera smartphone because it comes with no less than five lenses. All cameras work together simultaneously, while three of them are able to record monochrome images. What we love about this model is that it functions flawlessly when it comes to depth estimations, creating highly accurate images from up to 40 meters.</p><p><br></p><h2>Huawei P20 Pro</h2> 

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXcmfR-0huw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Huawei P20 Pro</a>&nbsp;comes with a triple-camera and many consider it to be the finest image-shooting solution currently available on the smartphone market. The product takes image resolution to the whole new level, while depth estimations and light gathering properties earn the highest marks as well.</p><p><br></p><h2>Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus&nbsp;</h2> 

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsCGAO7TdGI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus</a>&nbsp;is one of the best-selling mobile devices globally and one of its greatest advantages comes in the form of a triple-camera technology. With this device at your disposal, creating beautiful and versatile photos becomes easy regardless of the distance, width, or any other factor whatsoever.&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><h2>Why Do Manufacturers Add More Cameras to Smartphones?</h2><p>Now you know quite a lot about multi-camera mobile devices, but there is still one major question left to answer: Why manufacturers add more cameras to smartphones? It’s not a single-answer question, so let’s check out the main causes of this trend. </p><ul><li><strong>Phones are getting thinner </strong>— The first reason to add additional cameras to the smartphone is rather technical – mobile devices are getting thinner and it is getting increasingly difficult to keep the highest level of image quality without the use of multiple lenses. Users demand thinner phones and better cameras, which is where multi-camera solutions come in handy as the only way to combine the two features.</li><li><strong>Cameras are getting better</strong> — Here comes yet another very obvious reason to incorporate multiple cameras into smartphones. Michael Jacobsen, a tech guru at <a href="https://www.a-writer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A-writer.com</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.assignmentgeek.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AssignmentGeek</a>, explains that devices with two, three, or more cameras enhance image production: “It enables phone owners to shoot superior images, which is very important branding-wise.” </li><li><strong>Cameras sell mobile phones</strong> — Let us be straight about one thing here – most users don’t really understand the difference between smartphones and their specifications. But they do know which one comes with a better camera, which is often the main motive to choose one phone over another. Quality cameras sell smartphones and there is nothing that can change this fact in the near future.</li><li><strong>It’s a marketing trick </strong>— A typical mobile device can last for years. Unless you break it physically, you can hardly find a reason to replace the existing product. This is where smartphone marketing steps in to convince users that new phones with upgraded cameras are a must. New details make products more attractive, so it’s always a good idea to keep improving cameras in the attempt to try and win over fresh customers.</li><li><strong>Competition is doing it, too</strong> — A smartphone manufacturer cannot afford to stay passive because the competition is extremely harsh and ready to take over. This is exactly why so many companies keep enhancing their cameras – they want to remain competitive and outperform niche rivals.</li><li><strong>Users demand it </strong>— The last but not the least important reason to add additional cameras to smartphones is very impactful. Namely, modern users are obsessed with selfies and images, so they are essentially buying cameras and not smartphones. Mobile manufacturers are only following the trend and giving users what they want.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>It’s hard to imagine a person not having a smartphone these days. Mobile devices enable instant communication with business partners, friends, and families. They also help users to discover new things online and find valuable learning sources. But most of all, it seems like mobile phones serve as the means of taking high-quality images.</p><p>Today, almost every major smartphone brand is developing mobile devices with multiple cameras. In this post, we analyzed such a peculiar phenomenon and showed you why phone manufacturers keep adding more lenses to their products. </p><p>Do you own or plan to purchase a multiple-camera smartphone? Do you think it is worth an extra few hundred dollars? Share your thoughts with us in comments – we would be glad to discuss this interesting topic with you!</p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px;">Featured image via&nbsp;Indiashopps.com</span></em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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