Technology
Is Instant Gratification Killing the Reading Habit Among Youngsters?
It’s no secret that many young people today are reading less than previous generations. As the world becomes increasingly digital, with content avai
How AI is Making Learning and Creation Easier for Everyone
Have you ever struggled to understand a complex topic, wanted immediate feedback on your work, or wished for a creative assistant available whenever y
Goodbye Tab Overload, Hello xTiles: The Digital Workspace
Multiple browser tabs open with scattered digital notes, WhatsApp messages flooding in with work updates, email notifications piling up, and important
Google NotebookLM’s Audio Revolution
In a significant leap forward for digital learning tools, Google Labs has unveiled a groundbreaking addition to their NotebookLM platform – the Audi
Organise Your Chaos: 3 Apps to Transform Ideas into Action
In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with new ideas, tasks, and responsibilities. Whether you’re a student juggling homework
Supercharge Your Browser: Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Peak Productivity
In an era where the average professional spends over six hours daily in their web browser, the right tools can make all the difference between product
The Watchlist Whisperer: Catfish Documentaries
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Psychology of Catfishing: Why People Pretend to Be Someone Else Online
Catfishing: we’ve all heard about it, and some unlucky folks have even been on the receiving end of it. It’s the strange phenomenon where someone,
Is the Newest iPhone Worth the Upgrade?
In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, Apple’s latest offering, the iPhone 16, has hit the market with its usual fanfare. But in an increasingly
iScanner: Your Ultimate Portable Document Solution
iScanner is a cutting-edge, all-in-one document scanning and management application designed for smartphones. It’s an advanced scanning tool that tr
Don’t Get Hacked! A guide to ultimate online account security
In an era where our digital lives are intertwined with nearly every aspect of our daily routines, maintaining robust online account security has never
From WhatsApp to TikTok: Have We Become Our Parents?
The thought first came to me during a class discussion. My students and I were deep in conversation about media literacy and the psychology of belief
Software Engineering vs. Computer Science Degree: Understanding the Differences
If you’re interested in technology, you might be thinking about studying Software Engineering or Computer Science. Both are important in the tech wo
How Virtual and Artificial Reality are Shaping the Future
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that are reshaping how we interact with digital content and the world around us. Whil
The Friendship Recession: From weekly drinks to radio silence
The days of calling up the old gang for lunch, chatting it up with your girlfriends as you pull out a tacky dress from the hangers at a mall, or shari
Canva vs. Designers: Will DIY Tools Kill Creativity?
Canva, founded by Melanie Perkins in 2012, revolutionised graphic design by making it accessible to everyone. Frustrated with complex design software,
Apple Intelligence: A Deep Dive into Apple’s New AI Assistant
Apple recently introduced Apple Intelligence, a new personal intelligence system that combines the power of generative AI models with users’ persona
The Connected Home Revolution: A Guide to IoT
The modern age has brought omnipresent internet connectivity and rapid technological advancement directly into our homes. The Internet of Things (IoT)
Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand Expertise
The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional success in our rapi
A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online
You’re relaxing at home, curled up on the couch with your phone in hand. You’re not taking pictures, not video chatting with friends. You’re sim
AI in your Pocket: From Ride-hailing to Your Social Feed
Forget about flying cars and robot butlers! Artificial intelligence is transforming our lives in many amusing ways. A recent study found that 75% of S
‘Teargas Cinema’ - A space for upcoming filmmakers to showcase their creativity
The ever-changing ‘GotaGoGama’ protest site now includes a cinema hall that screens films based on themes relating to the protest along with discu
Quick Help: On-demand services at your fingertips
Identifying this gap in the market, Shahid Adamani kickstarted QuickHelp, an online platform where help was just a click away. Daily Mirror Life spoke
Are NFTS The Next Big Thing For ART?
Today, many are calling NFT the ‘next-big-thing for the art industry and local entrepreneurs Lekhya Ratnayake and Dilanjan Seneviratne are staying a
Tales From The Crypt: A Conversation On Visibility, Advocacy And Storytelling
Creating a safe space for experiences, thoughts, fears and dreams, ‘Tales From The Crypt’ is a collection of Tamil and English stories, poems and
14-year-old Anudi creates ‘COLBY’ - an AI for loneliness
Anudi Nupearachchi (14), was one of the many school children who suddenly found herself homebound due to the ongoing global pandemic of 2020. Anudi, a
Virtual learning for Preschool & Primary
The pandemic has brought forward many new norms and virtual classrooms have become an essential part of social structure and have evolved into the new
Dish It Out: Shiromi Pinidiya – Perera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Asylum Restaurant’s Shiromi takes the Q&A! Located inside Independence Arcade, Colombo – the Asyl
Education Sector: Bounce back strategies
With COVID-19 the education sector too is at a standstill. Apart from students having to adjust to online teaching methods, school boards are also wor
Surviving in the time of Corona
With the declaration of a global pandemic and as countries all over the world fight the coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on lives and economies peo