Showing posts with label why. Show all posts
Showing posts with label why. Show all posts
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Why Cabs Are Slowly Replacing Auto Rickshaws in India
Why Cabs Are Slowly Replacing Auto Rickshaws in India
In the last few years, large cab companies have popped up across the country. Meeru and Dot cabs were some of the first few to be launched on a large scale. Back then, the cab service was too costly and only a handful of people were using it. But now, with cab companies like Uber and Ola, there?s a slight chance that cab companies will slowly erase the Auto Rickshaw concept from India. Here why.
Price
One thing stopping people from using cabs so easily was the obscene rates they charged passengers. But today that has changed. With the coming of new cab companies, some cabs have even become cheaper than autos! Now tell me why in the world would you travel in an auto when you can have a comfortable ride at such a cheap price.
Comfort
Cabs have air conditioning, proper seats, speed and a smooth ride. Ever since cab companies are offering such low rates, it became hard to justify why one should travel in an auto. When you can have such a smooth and comfortable ride at such low rates, cabs are the perfect mode of transport for anybody. This difference has already effected auto rickshaw drivers negatively as their previous customers are slowly shifting to cabs.
Free ride concept
Cab companies have a unique ability of offering free rides for their customers. Ola cabs coupons and Uber promo code have become a rage in urban cities. People use these and ride around at discounted rates. Sometimes these coupon codes even give free rides which is really making people to prefer using cabs. Discounts and free rides are not something auto rickshaws can offer. This way cabs have an upper hand.
Convenience
Using cabs is always more convenient than autos. You can book a ride in advance and expect it to come on time. Cabs are also available in abundance today. So you can even book a cab on the spot and track it over their app. Another unique feature is how drivers are equipped with GPS devices. That way, even if you don?t know the way, the driver can find it over the GPS and take you to your destination.
So it is quite clear, cabs are a much better option than auto rickshaws. The only thing holding them back is the awareness of their service. The more people realize the advantages, the less they will use autos.
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Sravanthi is an employee at GrabOn.in. She is an avid reader and writer too, and has good experience in blogging. She loves to pen down her thoughts on a wide range of topics. You can spot her blog postings on a large number of blogs and websites.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Teslas fatal Autopilot accident Why the New York Times got it wrong
Teslas fatal Autopilot accident Why the New York Times got it wrong
In Saturdays New York Times, coverage of Teslas Autopilot crash was framed as a failure of technology on the part of Tesla. But leaving out the context is misleading.
On the front page of Saturdays New York Times, the fatal accident that occurred when Joshua Browns Tesla Model S, in Autopilot mode, failed to brake was featured in two articles examining the circumstances of the crash: the limits of Autopilot, and what it means for Tesla.
The problem is that, in this case, the reporting in the Times was incomplete and ignored the full context of the situation.
But the New York Times articles on Saturday, which were highly critical of Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, failed to fully capture the context of the accident. Heres what the coverage got wrong:
Conflation of Autopilot with a self-driving car. The headline of the front page piece, "A Fatality in a Self-driving Car Forces Tesla to Confront its Limits" is misleading. While the car was in Autopilot mode?akin to an advanced cruise-control?it is not accurate to say that the car was self-driving. Tesla does not make a self-driving car, a fully-autonomous car, or a driverless car. The title sensationalizes the incident, and plays into the fear factor involved when new technology is released.
Not enough information on the caveats of driving with Autopilot. Autopilot is a new technology?and one that, Tesla acknowledges, is imperfect. It is optional, meant only for highway driving. Drivers using Autopilot are required to keep both hands on the wheel?there is an alert, similar to what happens if you dont wear a seatbelt, that goes off if a driver fails to do so. Autopilot drivers are instructed to be alert at all times while the system is enabled.
Drivers are expected to re-engage by shaking on the wheel or pressing the brake when needed. In this case, Brown did not re-engage or apply the brake himself. It is also likely that he was not paying attention?a Florida Highway Patrol sergeant found a portable DVD player loaded with a Harry Potter DVD in Browns Tesla. According to the AP, "Frank Baressi, 62, the driver of the truck and owner of Okemah Express LLC, said the Tesla driver was playing Harry Potter on the TV screen at the time of the crash ... He acknowledged he couldnt see the movie, only heard it."
Prematurely insinuating that Tesla is to blame for the accident. One of the Times pieces calls Brown "a victim of an innovation geared precisely to people like him." But the fact is, while we know that the accident happened during Autopilot, we still dont know what, exactly, went wrong. Until the US Department of Transportations investigation is complete, it is inaccurate to blame the technology.
Few sources from the tech world. The Times quoted analysts from Autotrends and Edmunds, but no one from the AI or self-driving car world. This is a mistake. Since technology is so central to the story, to have no one from inside the tech industry leaves out the most important perspective on the issue.
Few real-world Autopilot drivers sourced. The Times piece quoted one Autopilot driver who expressed concern for safety after the accident?and he had only used Autopilot in a loaner, not regularly.
But over the last few weeks, Ive spoken to half a dozen Autopilot drivers, all of whom have expressed a feeling of safety with the technology?even post-accident. When I talked to a few more directly after the fatal crash, they were unchanged in their opinion, and reinforced the fact that they keep their hands on the wheel while using the technology, as intended. Daniel Nasserian said the accident "doesnt concern me at all. The Autopilot feature is still in its infancy, and I think the media ran with the story because of how new the concept is. The amount of miles driven without a fatality on Autopilot still remains impressive compared to the human error factor."
Why does this matter? When a new technology is released, and malfunctions, there is often an overreaction and a rush to judgment. Cruise control, for example, is not perfect. Nor are air bags, which can kill a driver. Nor are seat belts, which can also be a cause of death. But each of these innovations are designed to protect drivers, and have been shown to save more lives than they take. Likewise, Autopilot is intended as a safety feature, and has a high success rate. This is the first known accident in 130 million miles driven, while, according to a 2015 report by the US National Safety Council, the estimated annual mileage death rate is 1.3 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
Bryant Walker Smith, professor at the University of South Carolina, and an expert on the legal aspects of self-driving vehicles, makes the following point. "The article depicted Tesla/Musk as indifferent to safety rather than struggling with, and perhaps reaching a different conclusion about, the same issues that are bedeviling the rest of the industry."
"In my experience," said Smith, "the company is attuned to safety. Perfection is not possible, and every company is in some ways learning from its customers experiences. Teslas beta labeling is candid about this?and may even reflect an effort to emphasize the need for caution to its users."
Smith said that the piece "seems to treat Autopilot as nothing more than a convenience feature with no safety benefits?and, indeed, safety detriments."
This is not to let Tesla off the hook. The companys blog post about the accident left much to be desired. It was slightly robotic and tone-deaf, attempting to address the tragedy while simultaneously celebrating and defending Autopilots achievements. And TechRepublic is not a cheerleader of Tesla: we hold the company accountable to answer several critical questions regarding the timeline of the incident and what can be learned from the accident.
Smith poses the following questions, which we plan to cover as answers emerge:
- Should Tesla have monitored its users more?
- Should Tesla have more strongly communicated the limitations?
- Should Tesla have designed and marketed these technologies much more as safety than convenience features?
- Should the systems have been limited to a backup rather than primary role in directing steering and braking? Should the system have been named something more modest?
- Why did Tesla wait to announce this crash?
- Has it already updated its software to account for this scenario (and others)? If so, how?
- Why was there a lag between the fatal accident and the public announcement?
- What has Tesla learned from the accident?
- Will the accident do anything to change Teslas approach?
- Still, it is important to keep the big picture in mind.
"What if Autopilot ultimately prevents more deaths than it causes?
What if the lessons learned through this early deployment helps to advance the state of safety technologies much more quickly than they would otherwise develop?" said Smith.
"In these cases, introducing Autopilot may make sense," said Smith, "and may, indeed, save lives."
The New York Times has since published several more pieces on the Tesla accident, some of which include more details about how the crash occurred. But when such a prestigious publication prints something on the front page that leaves out key points that would tell the full story, we are at risk of misleading the public on a very important issue.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
Why Facebook User Data Matters to Advertisers
Why Facebook User Data Matters to Advertisers
Using Facebook is more common than any other social network from around the world. There are more than 1.26 billion users on Facebook as of Q3 2013, more than 1/7 of the entire worlds population. Each day, a collective 20 billion minutes is spent by daily users browsing and surfing on Facebook. Facebook statistical data and information is extremely valuable to marketers and advertisers today, whether a brand is trying to sell products, services or even plans to share content. Understanding the most popular statistics and how Facebook affects the marketing industry can help you when planning your next advertising campaign.
The more talked about topic in the US in 2013 was the Super Bowl. Additional topics that were most popular on Facebook in 2013 included The Conjuring, ABCs Scandal, "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk, and even the book "Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander" by Phil Robertson. Additionally, the Criminal Case game created by Pretty Simple Games was also one of the most talked about topics in the US using Facebook. Coming in on the list also included Peyton Manning, the government shutdown, Instagram and even the Harlem shake.
Understanding what is popular at all times with the use of Facebook is a way for advertisers and those involved in marketing to pinpoint the best methods of reaching any specific audience or intended demographic. The more you understand about the audience you want to reach, the easier it becomes to develop well-received advertisements that are relevant, interesting, original and well-branded to your company. The more in-tune you are with the latest impact Facebook is having on its users, the more likely you are to experience success when building an online presence using networking platforms.
User Behavior
Tracking user behavior is one of the most important factors for advertisers and those who are in charge of running and managing online promotional campaigns. The top life events in the US alone during 2013 included adding a relationship, getting married, getting engaged, traveling and even moving. The remaining top life events on Facebook in 2013 included ending a relationship, having a baby, expecting a baby, first meeting someone or losing a loved one.The more talked about topic in the US in 2013 was the Super Bowl. Additional topics that were most popular on Facebook in 2013 included The Conjuring, ABCs Scandal, "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk, and even the book "Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander" by Phil Robertson. Additionally, the Criminal Case game created by Pretty Simple Games was also one of the most talked about topics in the US using Facebook. Coming in on the list also included Peyton Manning, the government shutdown, Instagram and even the Harlem shake.
Understanding what is popular at all times with the use of Facebook is a way for advertisers and those involved in marketing to pinpoint the best methods of reaching any specific audience or intended demographic. The more you understand about the audience you want to reach, the easier it becomes to develop well-received advertisements that are relevant, interesting, original and well-branded to your company. The more in-tune you are with the latest impact Facebook is having on its users, the more likely you are to experience success when building an online presence using networking platforms.
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Monday, February 20, 2017
Why Samsung Acquire Joyent a Leading Public and Private Cloud Provider
Why Samsung Acquire Joyent a Leading Public and Private Cloud Provider
Samsung to Acquire Joyent, a Leading Public and Private Cloud Provider
Samsung Electronics recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Joyent, Inc., a leading public and private cloud provider. With Joyent?s superior cloud technology, Samsung will now have access to its own cloud platform capable of supporting its growing lineup of mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based software and services. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.
According to Injong Rhee, CTO of the Mobile Communications business at Samsung Electronics
?Samsung evaluated a wide range of potential companies in the public and private cloud infrastructure space with a focus on leading-edge scalable technology and talent. In Joyent, we saw an experienced management team with deep domain expertise and a robust cloud technology validated by some of the largest Fortune 500 customers,?
As smartphones and connected-devices have taken hold across the world, cloud computing has become fundamental in providing users with exciting and reliable services and experiences on their devices. With leadership positions in both mobile and IoT, this acquisition represents Samsung?s commitment to provide a seamless user experience to millions of customers.
Joyent?s technology will strengthen this position, while allowing Samsung to scale its own cloud infrastructure and services as it continues to innovate with new software and technologies. Through this acquisition, Joyent?s talented team of technologists, including CEO, Scott Hammond, CTO, Bryan Cantrill, and VP of Product, Bill Fine will join Samsung to work on company-wide cloud initiatives.
CEO of Joyent Scott Hammond further stated that
?We are excited to join the Samsung family. Samsung brings us the scale we need to grow our cloud and software business, an anchor tenant for our industry leading Triton container-as-a-service platform and Manta object storage technologies, and a partner for innovation in the emerging and fast growing areas of mobile and IoT, including smart homes and connected cars,?
David Eun, President of Samsung?s Global Innovation Center said
?We work closely with startups to bring new software and services into Samsung, and one of the ways we do this is by driving strategic acquisitions,?
?Joyent is a great example of a leading and disruptive technology company that will make unique contributions to Samsung while benefitting from Samsung?s global scale and reach.?
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Why Online Marketplace Clone Script Are Popular
Why Online Marketplace Clone Script Are Popular
In this Internet era, online shopping has got a wide demand across the world. If you might have thought of initiating your own eCommerce business, then it?s a good move and you are going in a right direction. Before acting upon your idea, you might have been analyzed the cost, your requirement, time and so many other aspects.
Building an eCommerce business takes lots of money, time and making its efficient architecture is really a complex task. If we are talking about online marketplaces, you might be thinking of big websites like Amazon, Ebay, Airbnb, Etsy, Olx, Groupon etc.
Some of you also would have thought of building your website any of like these. You can build your website like your dream website and the solution is clone script.
Clone Script?
This is the copy of an existing web application, mobile application and any software. Clone script does not steal the source code of any website. The web development companies develop these scripts and designs with their own developers. They study the complete business process of the website and the company and then produce a clone script.
The market is completely filled with such clone scripts like amazon clone, Etsy clone, Airbnb clone and so more. People also search for these clones in a large number. Airbnb clone is the most searched clone script with 19.2k searches.
If you really want to give a thought for your online business, then the below infographic will be better for you to know more.
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Gaurav Sharma is a founder of Antipull.com a Digital Marketing Manager at Nine Hertz and an Online Marketing-Tech Blogger. He has expertise in SEO, ASO, PPC and other parts of Online Marketing fields. He is an enthusiast and love to explore new stuffs. You can check him out on Facebook and Twitter or mail him personally.
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