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• December 26, 2019 26Dec2019 Definição

  ghosting (in the workplace)

  Ghosting is to cease communications without notification. The use of the word "ghost" as a verb is used by employers to describe employees and potential employees who suddenly disappear. Continue Reading

• October 30, 2019 30Oct2019 Definição

  pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)

  Pervasive computing, also called ubiquitous computing, is the growing trend of embedding computational capability (generally in the form of microprocessors) into everyday objects to make them effectively communicate and perform useful tasks in a way... Continue Reading

• August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Definição

  wake word

  A wake word is a phrase spoken to the Amazon Echo hands-free speaker and virtual assistant that causes the device to "wake up" and process a user's request. Continue Reading

• August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 Definição

  PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

  PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a file format used for lossless image compression. PNG has almost entirely replaced the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) that was widely used in the past. Continue Reading

• August 16, 2019 16Aug2019 Definição

  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that is tasked with defending the infrastructure of the internet and improving its resilience and security. Continue Reading

• August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição

  smart warehouse

  A smart warehouse is a large building in which raw materials and manufactured goods are stored that uses machines and computers to complete common warehouse operations previously performed by humans. Continue Reading

• August 14, 2019 14Aug2019 Definição

  processor (CPU)

  A processor is the logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer. Continue Reading

• August 02, 2019 02Aug2019 Definição

  machine-to-machine (M2M)

  Machine-to-machine, or M2M, is a broad label that can be used to describe any technology that enables networked devices to exchange information and perform actions without the manual assistance of humans. Continue Reading

• July 24, 2019 24Jul2019 Definição

  dopamine-driven feedback loop

  A dopamine-driven feedback loop is a self-perpetuating circuit fueled by the way the neurotransmitter works with the brain’s reward system. Continue Reading

• July 10, 2019 10Jul2019 Definição

  spatial intelligence

  Spatial intelligence is the concept of being able to successfully perceive and derive insight from visual data. Continue Reading

• July 04, 2019 04Jul2019 Definição

  gaming disorder

  Gaming disorder is the obsessive and compulsive overuse of internet games and video games as an escape from life, resulting in the prioritization of gaming over daily activities and interests and the continuation of gaming despite the negative ... Continue Reading

• June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição

  currency

  Currency is anything that is generally accepted to have value as a medium of exchange so that it can be traded for goods and services. Continue Reading

• June 29, 2019 29Jun2019 Definição

  social comparison

  Social comparison can lead to issues caused by the fear of missing out (FOMO), including anxiety, depression and a lack of self-esteem. Continue Reading

• June 18, 2019 18Jun2019 Definição

  ghost worker

  Ghost worker is a term coined by computer scientist Siddharth Suri and Harvard researcher Mary L. Gray to describe an emerging class of remote freelance workers who make their living by completing microtasks for cloud providers. Continue Reading

• June 18, 2019 18Jun2019 Definição

  Nest Labs

  Nest Labs was a home automation specialist company that produced programmable Wi-Fi-enabled products that can be remotely controlled through a Web service or an associated smart home app. Continue Reading

• June 13, 2019 13Jun2019 Definição

  smart farming

  Smart farming is a management concept focused on providing the agricultural industry with the infrastructure to leverage advanced technology – including big data, the cloud and the internet of things (IoT) – for tracking, monitoring, automating and ... Continue Reading

• June 06, 2019 06Jun2019 Definição

  gateway

  A gateway is a network node used in telecommunications that connects two networks with different transmission protocols together. Continue Reading

• May 29, 2019 29May2019 Definição

  copypasta

  Copypasta is a chunk of text that is repeatedly copied and pasted until it proliferates across the Web, gaining meme status. Continue Reading

• March 24, 2019 24Mar2019 Definição

  natural number

  A natural number is a number that occurs commonly and obviously in nature. Continue Reading

• March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Definição

  smart manufacturing (SM)

  Smart manufacturing (SM) is a technology-driven approach that utilizes Internet-connected machinery to monitor the production process. The goal of SM is to identify opportunities for automating operations and use data analytics to improve ... Continue Reading

• February 05, 2019 05Feb2019 Definição

  wearable computer

  A wearable computer is any small technological device capable of storing and processing data that can be worn on the body. Continue Reading