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• December 3, 2024
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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 its original purpose of conserving biodiversity. Instead, it now serves as a platform for multinational corporations, particularly from countries like …

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• November 21, 2024
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“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 bed the boy added him to a group chat with two older teenagers. Almost instantly, his phone “started blowing up” …

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• November 16, 2024
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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. But this could be saved, if you prioritise your privacy and want to prevent this, you can do that by …

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• November 13, 2024
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The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lankan embassies, aimed at providing greater convenience to the expatriate community. The program will be launched as a pilot project across seven selected foreign missions, including the embassies in Kuwait, Japan, and Qatar, and the consulates in …

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• October 30, 2024
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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,  for the device user, protecting the personal data in the cloud is very crucial. We bring you several tips to …

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• October 28, 2024
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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 so far three incidents have been reported to the team regarding the hacking of WhatsApp accounts. “A message could be …

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• October 21, 2024
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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. A representative from Nokia confirmed the layoffs in Europe but did not provide details about the situation in China. As …

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• October 13, 2024
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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. WhatsApp has rolled out a new update that enhances the video calling experience for its users. In the new update, …

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• October 7, 2024
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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 Gen’, which promises to revolutionize video creation by converting text into high-quality videos. Meta Movie Gen: A Text-to-Video AI tool …

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• October 1, 2024
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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 is set to transform the way users search for information with a significant update that introduces video recording capabilities. This …