Instagram is a photo and video social networking platform owned by the multinational technology company Meta Platforms. It mainly allows users to upload pictures and videos, which can be edited…
Definitions of Technical Terms
Perl
Perl, also called the Programming Extraction and Reporting Language, is a family of two high-level, interpreted, general-purpose, dynamic programming languages. The “Perl” language refers to Perl 5 but is also related to…
Apple Mac
The Mac (also called Macintosh until 1999) is a line of personal computers (PC) made and designed by Apple. Macs are known for their ease of use and minimalist product…
Ring
Ring is a home automation and security company owned by Amazon. The company specializes in home security devices, including outdoor surveillance cameras like the Ring Video Doorbell smart doorbell. It…
Gig Economy
A gig economy is a labor market that heavily relies on part-time and temporary positions filled by independent contractors or freelancers. Compared to a typical job, gigs are often done…
Mesh Networks
A mesh network (also known as mesh wifi) is a network where devices—or nodes—are linked together, creating a branch off of other nodes or devices. This network is developed to…
Apple Watch
Apple Watch is a brand of smartwatches produced by Apple Inc. First released in 2015, it included health and fitness capabilities, wireless communication, and support with various iOS devices, Macs,…
Alexa
Amazon Alexa, commonly known as Alexa, is an intelligent virtual assistant created and developed by the multinational technology company Amazon. It was mainly based on Ivona, a Polish speech synthesizer acquired by…
LG
LG Electronics is a South Korean electronics company with its headquarters in Yeoui-dong in Seoul. Considered the electronics arm of LG Corporation, it focuses on four primary industries—mobile communications, home…
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle is a series of e-book readers created and launched by tech giant Amazon. First released in 2007, the device aims to let users buy, browse, download, and read…