Autonomous Driving- An Easy, Safe Driverless Drive

Wednesday, September 09, 2020 TECHNOLOGY No Comments

You must be apprised of companies like Tesla, Alphabet, and Waymo, and the one thing that is common among them is their objective, which is to craft impeccable autonomous vehicles. The idea of a driverless car in itself generates a considerable amount of excitement.Tesla and SpaceX founder and chief Elon Musk already has the future design of autonomous vehicles and aims to go big in this industry. During an interview Elon has stated, “From our standpoint, if you fast forward a year, maybe a year and three months, but next year for sure, we’ll have over a million Robo-taxis on the road.”

Functions like automated braking, lane-changing, and automation of other in-car systems are on their way to being streamlined with the guidance of data capture and analytics.

However, Gartner analyst Mike Ramsey thinks differently, which undoubtedly has a point,

“The idea that you can have a vehicle that can make complex decisions for full self-driving is just not plausible at this point.”

There is still time for the modulation of the laws for autonomous driving by legislators, regulators, and authorities. Over that, significant tweaks will be required in the existing infrastructure, laws, and social attitudes before we can embrace autonomous vehicles in the current technology trends in information technology. But none of these determinants could rule out the possibility of autonomous vehicles in 2020.

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5G Technology- A Boon For Businesses in 2020

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The term ‘5G’ has been creating a buzz for almost half a decade now and since it has rolled out, it definitely, like its predecessors, has created a revolution of a kind. The advent of 5G is one of the most enigmatic new upcoming technologies that could impact businesses in 2020. Many industry experts have termed 5G as the future of communication and to a great extent, it is true.

“5G wireless networks will support 1,000-fold gains in capacity, connections for at least 100 billion devices and a 10 GB/s individual user experience of extremely low latency and response times, as stated by Huawei. “Deployment of these networks will emerge between 2020 and 2030.”  

The most striking feat of 5G will be its speed which is expected to clock at 20 GB/s. Now, how fast are we discussing? Let us take an example. Suppose you download the contents of an (approx) 5 GB DVD at an average of 50 MB/s. It will take roughly about 13 minutes. Now the same will take barely 2 seconds to download on 5G at top speed. 

The heterogeneous network distribution. Source: Qorvo

Some noteworthy goals of the 5G technology include

• Amplified broadband for mobile communication
• Object-specific transformation with increased connectivity 
• Unlimited scope for IoT enhancement
• Increased flexibility and support

However, to take this speed to everyday mobile users, mobile network carriers will need to increase bandwidth and reduce network costs. Moreover, LTE adoption isn’t waning and is estimated to reach $672 billion by the end of 2020. 

The onset of 5G opens up a massive playground where subsequent technologies will find their vantages. Trends like self-driven cars, VR/MR/MR, empowered smart cities, etc. strengthen the foundation for ‘what’s next in technology’.

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5 unimaginable remedies for oily skin

Wednesday, September 09, 2020 HEALTH TIPS No Comments

 Although sebum help protect and moisturize the skin, yet an overproduction of it may lead to oily skin.

Sebum is an oily substance made of fats. And it is believed that oily skin is the result of overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands.

Although sebum help protect and moisturize the skin, yet an overproduction of it may lead to oily skin, which can lead to clogged pores and acne.

The following are the factors that increase the production sebum: Genetics, hormonal changes, stress, fried food, processed food, and sugary substances.

But, when it is caused by genetics or hormones, it becomes very tough to prevent.

However, there are natural remedies that can help reduce the symptoms of oily skin without the use of prescription drugs or expensive skin-care regimen.

Here are five natural remedies for oily skin

1. Orange

Orange peels are rich in astringent properties which restrict the excess oil secretion. The vitamin C present in it prevents wrinkles and makes your skin fresh and soft.

Procedures for reducing the oily skin with orange

• Let the orange peels dry under the sun until crisp.
• Blend them into a fine powder.
• Combine orange peel powder and rose water to make a paste.
• Spread a layer of the paste on the skin and leave it on for 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with water and pat dry.

Extra tip: The application of orange juice to the body help provides fair and younger-looking skin. And for an effective result, apply orange juice directly on the skin or mix it with any other natural ingredients.

2. Honey

When it comes to skin remedy, honey is one of nature’s most revered agent. With its antibacterial and antiseptic abilities, honey is great for oily and acne-prone skin.

As a natural humectant, it helps keep the skin moist but not oily. And this is because humectants draw moisture from the skin without replacing it.

Procedure for reducing the symptoms of oily skin with honey

• Spread a thin layer, preferably raw, onto your face
• Let it dry for about 10 minutes
• Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.

3. Aloe Vera

The usefulness of Aloe Vera cannot be overemphasized. Widely known for soothing burns and other skin conditions, Aloe Vera is very useful when it comes to reducing the symptoms of oily skin.

As a matter of fact, there’s good scientific evidence that it helps treat flaky skin caused by oily patches.

Procedure for reducing the symptoms of oily skin with Aloe Vera

• Apply a thin layer to your face before bedtime
• Leave it on until morning
• Rinse face with water

Note:

It is believed that Aloe Vera triggers an allergic reaction on sensitive skin. So, it is, therefore, advisable to test a small amount on your forearm if you have not used aloe vera before.

If no reaction appears within 24 to 48 hours it should be safe to use.

4. Tomatoes

Though this might seem ridiculous, it is true. Tomatoes contain salicylic acid, a common acne home remedy.

The acids in tomatoes do not only help absorb excess skin oils, it also helps unclog pores.

Procedure for reducing the symptoms of oily skin with tomatoes

• Combine one teaspoon sugar with the pulp of 1 tomato.
• Apply to the skin in a circular motion.
• Leave the mask on for 5 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly with tepid water and pat dry.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

The beauty of Apple cider vinegar is that, owing to its is richness in alpha hydroxyl sources, it does not only moisturize and tone the skin, it also fights the bacteria causing acne.

Procedure for reducing the symptoms of oily skin with ACV.

• Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 3/4 cup of distilled water
• Use a cotton ball to apply the solution over your face.
• Leave the application for 5 – 10 minutes.
• Rinse off with cool water.

For extra benefits, it is okay to add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water and drink it before going to bed.

Note:

If you're unable to get hold of apple cedar vinegar then you can use white vinegar instead of it. Because white vinegar also exfoliates and controls the oil production.

Additional tips:Wash your face

Obviously, many people with oily skin don't wash their face daily. As a matter of fact, it is expected of you to wash your face, at least, twice a day if your skin is oily.

However, it important that you avoid the use of harsh soaps or detergents when you do.

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4 simple ways to use orange peels for skin

Wednesday, September 09, 2020 HEALTH TIPS No Comments

 Orange peels contains antioxidants and using it regularly in face packs will give you clear and brighter skin in no time.

According to research, orange peels contain more vitamins than the fruit itself.

The peel has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties which make it great for treating acne and oily skin. It also works as a skin lightening agent and can do wonders for marks on the face and pigmentation.

• Orange Peels to whiten skin

Orange peels work as a natural bleach and can help lighten dark blotches and remove them with time. Make sure to dilute the orange mixture before applying on your face because it contains a lot of citric acids to avoid burning your skin.

• Off with the Blackheads

Orange peel masks also can extract blackheads. To make a simple mask: Mix one part yogurt with one part orange peel powder to make a thick paste.Apply the mask onto your face using gentle circular motions. Let it sit for 15 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water.This not only provides a natural and non-painful way of getting rid of blackheads but also removes the excess oil and dirt clogging up your pores.

• To get rid of wrinkles

Orange peels contain powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals that damage healthy skin cells. The free radicals cause wrinkles and sagging cheeks. The significant amount of calcium in orange peels is also very effective for protecting against premature aging of the skin.

• Tone your skin

The abundant vitamin C and anti-oxidants in orange peels prevent your skin from getting too oily or dry. When applied to the skin, they also work as a toner, removing dead cells and dirt and tightening pores.Additionally, the calcium in orange peels contributes to anti-oxidant production, which makes dull skin healthy and glowing.

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Nigeria records 296 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

Wednesday, September 09, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 103 people who have recovered from the novel disease were discharged on Tuesday

296 cases of COVID-19 were recorded across Nigeria on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Tuesday's update showed that a total of 55,456 COVID-19 cases have been recorded since February.

Plateau recorded the highest number of new cases with 183, after recording 25 new cases just the previous day.

Lagos recorded 33 cases, followed by Abuja with 25, and Ogun with 16.

Other states that recorded new cases are Oyo (7), Ekiti (6), Kwara (5), Ondo (5), Anambra (3), Imo (3), Nasarawa (3), Rivers (2), Gombe (2), Edo (2), and Akwa Ibom (1).

103 people who have recovered from the novel disease were discharged on Tuesday, raising the total number of recoveries to 43,334.

Six new fatalities also raised the death toll to 1,067.

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