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Helakuru on PC | Sinhala typing

Helakuru finally comes to PC’s

November 6, 2018

Helakuru. It’s a name that needs no introductions. With over 4 million downloads, it should come as no surprise. The latest announcement from Bhasha, the team behind Helakuru, is something that most users have been waiting for. Helakuru on PC is finally here. Easy as 1, 2, 3 Getting Helakuru on your computer is pretty […]

CIMA Launch Pad 2018

CIMA Launch Pad 2018: Prepping for the big day

October 30, 2018

Often you would see startups pitching their idea emphasizing the technicalities. But often ignores or focus less on the marketing, financial and legal side of things. The workshops at CIMA Launch Pad 2018 aimed to address these very areas. As the 10 shortlisted teams prepare for the final phase, the workshops had a few key […]

CIMA Launch Pad 2018 | Marketing and Design Thinking workshop

Fundamentals Of Marketing And Design Thinking

October 10, 2018

At the Preliminary Rounds of CIMA Launch Pad 2018, we witnessed 17 teams pitch their startups to a panel of judges. Out of these, 10 teams made it on to the next stage, the incubation phase. So who’s on the top 10 list? Teams ITO Automations, Viduhala.lk, Direct Pay, Ananke, Kitgro, Park and Pay, Rational X, Hotseats.lk, […]

Talk The Walks | Anura de Alwis

Sometimes we just need to Talk The Walks. Here’s why.

September 19, 2018

We’ve all heard the phrase “walk the talk”. It basically means that one shouldn’t just be about words, but actions as well. This applies to leaders and the general public alike. But what about when people have already done it? What about the people who’ve made it? That’s what Anura De Alwis’s Talk The Walks […]

Inbox by Gmail is shutting down. Here are a few alternatives

September 13, 2018

It’s been 4 years since Google released Inbox, an alternative to their own email app, Gmail. Now it looks like the company is shutting it down. An inbox that works for you, is what Google called it at the time. With features like smart replies, highlights and reminders, Inbox offered quite a few nifty features […]

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Startup Weekend Youth: Lighting a spark of innovation

September 7, 2018

If you’ve been following us for a while then you probably already know what Startup Weekends are. Back in 2016, Startup Weekend first came to Sri Lanka with Startup Weekend Jaffna. Fast forward to 2018, there have been over 10 of these right here in Sri Lanka. Now, the much-loved series is coming to schools. […]

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ReaderPod podcast

Thoughts from the community: The ReaderPod Disrupt Asia 2018 editon

August 20, 2018

Disrupt Asia is more than a series of panel discussions, workshops, and exhibits. It’s a place where the local tech startup community gathers. As such, we decided to create a special series of ReaderPod episodes for Disrupt Asia 2018. As they ran between the different sessions in different halls, our very own Mazin and Lahiru […]

What The Hell Is Design Thinking?

August 20, 2018

Design Thinking. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you haven’t. Either way, we’re going to talk about it, or at least a little of it. Its a topic that has often come under discussion. But maybe not as much as it should be. So its understandable if the concept is not as nearly as familiar […]

Ballerina Day 2018: As graceful as the dance itself

August 16, 2018

Calm down. We’re not going to talk about two people dancing in their tutus. But rather, about WSO2’s cloud-native programming language. Ballerina was officially released last year. But it has actually been in the works for almost 2 years. Just days after WSO2Con Asia 2018, WSO2 organized Ballerina Day 2018 at the Galle Face Hotel. The […]

Apple reaches $1 trillion. So what?

August 3, 2018

Whatever you may think of the iPhone, one thing nobody can deny is how well Apple is able to sell its products. Now, the tech giant has reached a new milestone. Apple has finally touched a $1 trillion market capitalization and is the first US company to do so. We initially thought this is the […]

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Asphalt 9 | must have geeky app

5 must have apps for your geeky needs

August 2, 2018

It’s no secret that smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s taking those Instagram worthy snaps or battling it out on PUBG Mobile, we tend to be busy buried in the many apps on our phones. So this week we thought of taking a look at a few of these apps […]

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Move over Call of Duty, Sri Lanka’s Extraction Valley is here

July 25, 2018

Despite very little recognition, there’s actually a lot of effort to uplift the gaming industry in the country. The Koombiyo Game and Unbroken are a great testament to this. Now we even have a multiplayer game in the works that is looking to replace the likes of Call of Duty among Sri Lankans. They’re calling this game […]

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Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i

Huawei’s latest Nova 3 series has 4 AI cameras

July 20, 2018

You might remember Huawei’s Nova 2i from last year. The midrange smartphone quickly became quite popular among the consumers. Now, they’re introducing the latest addition to the Nova series, the Huawei Nova 3 and 3i. So what’s new exactly? We recently got a sneak peak. Here’s what you can expect. An AI Quad camera system? […]

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How kids could get in to IT: Lessons from Galle IT/BPM Week Part Two

July 11, 2018

It’s a sunny Friday morning at Mahinda College. The birds chirp as we climb a steep hill and make our way to the Olcott Hall. After taking a moment to catch our breath, we take a look around the hall. It’s packed with rows of students from all over the Southern Province. Why were they here? […]

Dhanika Perera | Bhasha | Helakuru

Dhanika Perera: Tales of an entrepreneur

June 29, 2018

When Dhanika Perera made his first steps towards entrepreneurship, little did he know he would end up producing an award-winning product, one with over 4 million Sri Lankan users. What started off as a university project became a reputed technology company that gave birth to products like Helakuru. But how did it all come to […]

Unbroken video game | Sri Lanka

Unbroken: Strictly Made In Sri Lanka

June 14, 2018

The gaming industry in Sri Lanka seems to be getting a breath of fresh air. More and more developers are joining up, with more promising games being made right here in our own island pearl. There’s a lot of passion and interest growing in what is seemingly a difficult arena to conquer. If my visit to team […]

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Zone24x7 | AZIRO

Zone24x7 has a secret weapon, and they’re calling it AZIRO

June 7, 2018

As I made my way to the Trace Expert City Auditorium, the usually busy and crowded hall seemed to be empty. At the far end of the auditorium, a team is seen tinkering with what appears to be a robot of some sorts. At first glance, it didn’t seem much. But the robotics team from […]

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All about assistive robots at the 5th Robotics Meetup

June 5, 2018

Technology is everywhere. Years ago, what many pictured as science fiction have become a reality today. This is true even in the field of robotics. At the Sri Lanka Robotics Meetup, a lot of these interesting advancements come under discussion on a regular basis. The last SL Robotics Meetup discussed robotics and automation. This time, […]

Will Comcast spoil the Disney party?

Will Comcast spoil Disney’s party?

May 24, 2018

As streaming services continue to gain traction and popularity, companies continue to fight to own content. Last December, Disney announced its plans to acquire Fox’s film and TV studios for a massive $52.4 billion. Later, there were talks of Comcast making their own bid for 21st Century Fox. Now, it looks like Comcast will push […]

YouTube Music | Instagram Mute | Facebook AI

YouTube Music begins roll out, Instagram mute button and Facebook’s AI music...

May 23, 2018

Google recently announced its plans to introduce their own music streaming service. The idea is that YouTube Red will be separated into two segments. One of them being YouTube Music. A week later, Google has now begun rolling out early access for some users. In case you’re still lost, YouTube Music is basically Google’s version […]

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