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LiFi Technology

 What is LiFi? LiFi, also known as "Light Fidelity" is a wireless optical networking technology, which uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit data. In 2011, professor Harald Haas made a LiFi demonstration at the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Global Talk on Visible Light Communication (VLC).VLC involves light as medium to deliver high-speed communication in a manner similar to Wi-Fi and agrees with the IEEE standard IEEE 802.15.7. The IEEE 802.15.7 is a high-speed, bidirectional and completely organized wireless communication technology-based standard similar to Wi-Fi's IEEE 802.11. How does LiFi work? LiFi is a high speed, bidirectional, and completely organized wireless communication of data using light. LiFi comprises of several lightbulbs that structure a wireless organization. At the point when an electrical current is applied to a LED light bulb a stream of light (photons) is emitted from the bulb. LED bulbs are semiconductor gadgets, and that means
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Fascinating facts about Netflix

There is no question about the fact that Netflix is one of the largest OTT platforms across the world. Established in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, this streaming platform has a very exciting past. Here are some interesting realities about Netflix that will make you go whaaaaat?
  • Founded: 29 August 1997, Scotts Valley, California
  • Revenue: 748.3 crores USD (as of 2021 Q3)
  • Headquarters: Los Gatos, California, United States
  • CEO: Ted Sarandos (16 Jul 2020–), Reed Hastings (Sep 1998–)
  • Founders: Reed Hastings, Marc Randolph

NETFLIX WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED KIBBLE

Picking a name for the organization was a somewhat long cycle.From Reply and NowShowing to eFlix and CinemaCenter, various names were considered for the stage. However, they chose to name it Kibble briefly until they could imagine something better.

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Netflix membership saves you from 160 hours of ads. Prior to Netflix, a normal individual used to go through around 160 hours of his time watching a notice on his bought in TV slots.

NETFLIX HAS 209 MILLION SUBSCRIBER

Netflix was established in 1997 as an assistance that sent DVDs to clients via mail. In 2007, Netflix dispatched the item we're most familiar with today: streaming films and TV over the Internet.

                                          In 2001, Netflix had less than half a million subscribers. Today, it has 209.18 million paying individuals, and the company's market cap is surrounding $300 billion.

FIRST TESTING VIDEO ON NETFLIX’S WAS CALLED EXAMPLE SHOW

This clip featured a random collection of scenes for testing audio sync, video quality and frame rates by the management team on their servers (10 Years ago).

IN 2018, NETFLIX BROKE HBO’S RECORD

For continously 17 years, HBO had been stowing the greatest honors at the Emmy Awards function however Netflix split all records by piling up a larger number of designations than its opposition.



NETFLIX’S EXECUTIVES USED TO MAKE HOUSE CALLS

During the last part of the 90s, the organization used to call their subscribers near the organization's location for surveys. They would likewise request that they visit the organization and see how they work. At the point when they use to visit, the organization used to get them buy them coffee for gaining valuable information about their usage.  

FUN POLICY FOR NETFLIX’S EMPLOYEE

Netflix has some truly cool and surprising work strategies. However long the employees schedule their work ahead of time, they are permitted to take however many leaves as they need. What's more, no prizes for speculating, they get a free Netflix subscription.



NETFLIX SPECIAL SOCKS

The company made special socks that could detect when a user fell asleep and pause the show/film so they don't miss out on anything when they wake up. Known as 'Netflix Socks', this pair of socks  comes with a sew-in electronic gadget that detects your heartbeat.

NETFLIX SECRET CODES

Although the platform has an endless pool of content, one might feel a little overpowered with the decisions. Therefore, Netflix has some secret codes for each and every type for when you are having a hard time picking a show/film. You can actually take a look at all the codes here.






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