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Digital colonialism and threats to genetic resources CBD, COP16, DSI, and AI

I recently attended the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. It became clear to me that the CBD has strayed far from...

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

“I felt really scared to be honest,” says James, describing an incident on Snapchat that left him questioning whether it was safe to go to school. The Australian boy, 12,had had a disagreement with a friend, and one night before...
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Stop Instagram photos from appearing on Google Search

Instagram, is one of the popular photo and video-sharing platforms which is popular enough between students and younger people. Many users who have public accounts might not realise but their photos and videos could be seen in Google Search results....

A Strategic Approach to Digitize Government Services

The pilot project will enable Sri Lankans living overseas to request birth, marriage, and death certificates through embassies in Kuwait, Japan, Qatar, Australia, Canada, Italy, and Dubai. The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage,...

How to keep your iCloud safe from hackers

iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage service, which enables iPhone, iPad and MacBook users to access photos, documents, applications and more from any Apple device. It functions like a digital locker, syncing data across your Apple devices. Although it is convenient, ...

WhatsApp users against sharing OTPs to prevent hacking – SLCERT

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) warned WhatsApp users today not to share any one-time password (OTP) with third parties, as their accounts are at risk of being hacked. SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said that...

Nokia faces tough times again, announces over 2,000 job cuts

Nokia has recently cut nearly 2,000 jobs in Greater China, which is about 20 percent of its workforce there. The company also plans to let go of another 350 employees in Europe as part of its efforts to save money....

WhatsApp brings low-light Video Calling mode

WhatsApp's new Low-Light Mode enhances video calling in dim lighting, making it easier for users to connect with loved ones. Remember to activate this feature next time you're in a poorly lit room for a clearer, more vibrant video experience....

Meta Movie Gen launched to convert Text to Video with Meta’s new AI tool

Meta is continuing its heavy focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and it is bringing exciting new features to its platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. In its latest AI-driven innovation update, Meta has unleashed a new tool called ‘Meta Movie...

Google Lens enhances functionality with new video feature powered by AI

Google Lens will soon be letting users search for various things by making a quick 20-second video. The new feature will prove to be adept at accurately identifying moving objects and describing their shapes, colours and even materials. Google Lens...
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