Thousands of people take to the streets of Kandy, Sri Lanka on Saturday evening (August 25) to witness an annual procession during the Esala Perahera festival. The ritual includes performances by colorfully decorated dancers, drummers, acrobats, musicians and elephants, and is celebrated annually by the Buddha. The century-old, 3.5 kilometer parade begins at the Temple…
He wanted the GCE , an exam held at the end of high school in Sri Lanka, and determining for university entry, to be postponed. So he addressed President Maithripala Sirisena. How? ‘Or’ What? By hacking his website.At least he is suspected of having done so by the police, who tracked him down and arrested…
In Sri Lanka, 100,000 people are displaced by the raging fighting between the army and Tamil rebels. Since Monday, refugees have been flocking, and the United Nations fear that there is a lack of space in the camps. As soon as the government’s ultimatum ended, the army launched the final assault in the north on…
The Twitter accounts of famous American billionaires and prominent figures in the United States were hacked by hackers on Wednesday, apparently to try a bitcoin scam. Given the large number of impact accounts attacked, it could be the largest security incident in the history of Twitter, writes CNN. Those with hacked Twitter accounts include billionaires…
Ceo Satya Nardella: “In the last year we have learned the need to combine technology, data and insight to create sustainable and innovative workplaces” Microsoft Viva is born, the first Employee Experience platform presented today by Microsoft and which integrates tools for engaging, learning, well-being and identifying and sharing employee know-how directly within the workflow….
As a test, Instagram will no longer show the number of “Likes” for some users worldwide. “Users who are part of the test can no longer see the total number of likes and views of photos and videos of others in their feed,” explained the photo platform belonging to Facebook on Thursday. The likes for…
The app of the Chinese giant ByteDance will have to respond to the accusations raised by Europe regarding the violation of consumer rights and the lack of protection of the under 18s in front of hidden advertising TikTok, the Chinese short video sharing app, will have one month to respond to multiple complaints from EU…
Because “it’s hard to trust what you don’t understand,” Instagram decided to communicate the four things the system analyzes to decide which posts to show its users first. These “signals” concern in particular the history of interactions and likes, information linked to a post or the profile of its author. Instagram has partially lifted the…
At least 42 people have already died in the center and east of the island and dozens more are missing. Floods and landslides were caused by heavy rains that devastated entire regions. 200,000 people are homeless.
Police alert on a new phishing attempt that is running these days. The message, which of course is not from Amazon, reads’ Second Notice: Your Amazon Prime gift has been confirmed. You can collect your gifts here ‘. Subsequently, you are asked to enter your credit card details. ” ‘And here it is the message…
Here is the option to listen at double speed. Users cheer on social media On WhatsApp it is now possible to listen to audio messages even at double the speed. The novelty is part of the latest application update, already available for iPhone users on the App Store. The new function allows you to choose…
What does SAP have in common with Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google? In terms of corporate value, it is rather low, but at least SAP is the only German company that plays a role in the world market with software. That’s why we’re not only looking at the stock exchange prices of the FAANG…
At least 17 people were found dead in Sri Lanka on Wednesday while more than 200 families are missing in the mudslides that affected 3 villages in the center of the country, about 70 kilometers north of the capital, Colombo. This new report brings to at least 37 the number of dead since the start…
In a significant turning point for the Australian petroleum industry, United Petroleum of Australia is poised for a robust retail market entry into Sri Lanka. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera confirmed the company’s strategic planning has culminated in a finalized agreement with the Power and Energy Ministry, setting the stage for a mid-year launch….
In an industry aglow with tech accolades, a significant achievement was heralded at the Mobile World Congress, shining a spotlight on a pioneering force in the digital realm. Axiata Digital Labs (ADL) notched a historical milestone with their latest triumph – winning the lauded Open Gateway Challenge at the 29th GLOMO Awards, celebrated amidst the…
Google has been publishing content from participating press publishers on its “News Showcase” portal since last autumn. It is now being checked whether the access conditions are sufficiently transparent. German media regulators are looking at the Google News Showcase offering. The state media authorities announced on Wednesday at the request of the German Press Agency…
“As a company, Microsoft is fully geared towards games,” says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The group presents plans for gaming via TV app. Redmond – Microsoft wants to use an app to turn the television into a game console. All you need is a controller and a fast internet connection – because the games actually…
Access to several websites, those of the mainstream media, but also of the White House and the British government, is again possible. It was impossible to connect to it this Tuesday morning. The problem was caused by a computer problem with US cloud service provider fastly. Several websites around the world, in particular major media…
On the second day of his visit to Sri Lanka, Pope Francoise visited the waterfront in Colombo, the country’s capital. The Bishop of Rome crossed the famous city promenade in his popemobile and sparked the jubilation of the faithful who had been waiting for him for hours. About a million worshipers had gathered to attend…
In the swiftly evolving digital landscape, SLT-MOBITEL Enterprise stands out as a beacon of innovation, propelling businesses into a future where digital transformation is no longer an option but a necessity. Through the insightful leadership of Selvendiran Vidyapan, General Manager – Enterprise & SME Products, the company has marked its presence in the enterprise technology…