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The perks and downfalls of eco-conscious fashion

Keeping up with the trends has always been the hallmark of every fashionista. Satisfying your closet cravings is no easy task, and it requires a lot of shopping! Unfortunately, a few years down the line, most of the pieces that were once considered ‘fashionable’ become outdated and you will find yourself scurrying to the nearest sale in an effort to update your wardrobe.   This is why we are now witnessing an upsurge in the movement of sustainable fashion. The eco-conscious or “green” consumer dedicates their time to finding timeless pieces that are durable and high in quality. This means less clutter in your closet and much more money to spend on meaningful experiences. However, the best part about sustainable fashion is the feeling of doing something for the planet. Most of your old clothes end up in landfills and around 8,000 chemicals are used to turn raw materials into textiles. According to Earth Pledge, 25% of the world’s pesticides are used to grow non-organic cotton. ...

Vehicle identification and categorization using AI-powered real time video analytics

Human vision is a powerful tool that allows us to accurately perceive the world around us. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has given us the ability to develop something just as powerful- computer vision. This scientific field encompasses the superior level of understanding that computers use to make sense of digital images or videos.  The ground-breaking discoveries in the fields of deep learning and neural networks have allowed computer vision to reach a point where it can surpass humans when it comes to identifying and categorizing objects. We can now use advanced video analytics systems powered by artificial intelligence to scan through scores of vehicle identification numbers and categorize them in real time. AI Video analytics can be a massive boon in vehicle identification by carrying out tasks such as: ·        Image categorization: Using AI to filter through a variety of predetermined categories (car, bus, truck, bike...

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Azure skies, Dotted with myriad iridescence; Silver moons with their deep, black gorges And red suns smiling away into sunsets Blue lightning that crackles through A magnificent early morning mist While drops of dew; Dance to the tunes sung by you