Author: Techie.lk

iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here’s the latest update on what to expect. Qualcomm has been Apple’s primary supplier of iPhone cellular modems for a very long time. But the two companies have also been destined for a breakup for years. Currently Apple ships some iPhones with its own in-house cellular chips like C1X, while most models use Qualcomm modems. It’s been rumored for a while that this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will include a next-gen C2 chip from Apple. If true, that means…

For this chore, the human touch still beats machines. But maybe not for long More than 60 years ago, Rosie the Robot made her TV debut in “The Jetsons,” seamlessly integrating herself into the Jetson household as she buzzed from room to room completing chores. Now, as reality catches up to science fiction and scientists work to develop modern-day Rosies, one of the most mundane tasks is proving to be a big challenge: folding laundry. The ordinary-seeming act of picking up a T-shirt and folding it into a neat square requires a surprisingly complex understanding of how objects move in three…

As Tropical Cyclone Maila approached Papua New Guinea in April, meteorologists were not relying on conventional forecasting tools alone. On China’s cloud-based early warning platform, images from Fengyun meteorological satellites tracked the evolution of the storm, while forecasts from the China Meteorological Administration’s CMA-GFS numerical weather prediction system and its AI-powered Fengqing model provided projections of the cyclone’s path, winds and rainfall. Ruben Wamuni, a meteorologist at the Papua New Guinea National Weather Service, said the AI model accurately captured the strengthening and subsequent weakening of winds over Port Moresby, while also identifying the rainfall process and the intensity of…

Kaspersky experts have identified scam websites in multiple languages, suggesting that attackers are deliberately targeting audiences across different countries by capitalizing on the film’s extraordinary popularity. Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, with many observers ranking it among the most eagerly awaited films of 2026. However, the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Cybercriminals are exploiting the immense worldwide interest in the release, luring users with false promises of access. The scam typically works as follows: attackers set up fake websites that…

Move follows 3Rive Technologies becoming official Anthropic partner in Claude Partner Network  3Rive Technologies, the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-first legal technology service provider, has announced it has become an official partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, the global ecosystem of firms trained and vetted to deploy Claude, Anthropic’s family of AI models, inside client organisations. Headquartered in Australia, with its engineering and AI development centre in Sri Lanka, a regional office in Dubai and a UK presence to follow, 3Rive serves law firms and legal businesses across the UK and Australian markets. The firm believes it is among the first legal-technology…

Hutch has launched its Kandy Signature+ outlet, the latest addition to its nationwide retail transformation and the third outlet under the company’s sustainability-centric retail theme, following earlier openings in Colombo Fort and Negombo. The outlet is a departure from conventional retail design. Nearly 90% of its interior has been crafted from sustainably sourced, repurposed materials with premium finishes, using reclaimed pallet wood, arecanut leaves, banana bark, and kumburu seeds. Every element has been handcrafted by local artisans, embedding a circular economy into the fabric of the outlet itself and creating direct value for the communities behind it. Beyond its design,…

Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) generated Rs.22 billion in income for its network of independent driver and merchant earners during the first quarter of FY2026/27. This reflects a robust 50 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, reinforcing the company’s position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s digital economy. Furthermore, the platform contributed Rs.773 million in national taxes during the quarter, maintaining a strong operational momentum, despite the temporary fuel supply disruptions stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict. The company reported revenue of Rs.2.5 billion for the quarter, a 40 percent increase from Rs.1.8 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year. Despite…

Features AI 60X Super Zoom, FlashSnap and underwater photography TECNO has officially introduced the CAMON 50 Pro smartphone to Sri Lanka, ushering a new era of smartphone photography with powerful innovations like SuperZoom FlashSnap, AI 60X Super Zoom, 50MP Sony Ultra Night Camera and advanced underwater photography. Designed for young users who want to capture every moment with clarity and creativity, CAMON 50 Pro solidifies TECNO’s leadership in camera innovation and premium design. At the core of TECNO CAMON 50 Pro is its breakthrough SuperZoom FlashSnap technology, built to capture fast-moving subjects with precision. Whether it is action shots, street…

Hundreds of user conversations with Anthropic’s popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude were found to have been available to essentially anyone online. Links to the chats, some of which included personal and work information, would show up if a user of a search engine like Google used a site-specific search term. The searches showed Claude chats for which a user had decided to “share” a link had been saved by search engines like Google, leaving them accessible to the broader public. The search availability of the chat logs was removed over the weekend, but many were saved and shared widely…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the implementation of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) based reporting for companies listed on the CSE. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to modernise corporate reporting and strengthen the digital infrastructure of the capital market. The initiative aims to streamline the submission of both financial and non-financial information by listed entities, enhancing transparency, accessibility and investor confidence. The MoU formalises the partnership,…