Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m record
A humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics has reportedly run 100 metres in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot…
Science & Technology
Latest Science & Technology news and updates from Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan community in Australia.
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Dubai residents can now purchase RTA nol cards at selected Al Ansari Exchange branches
The new RTA–Al Ansari Exchange partnership makes it easier for residents to access public transport, including the Metro, tram, buses and marine transport
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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
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UAE and US to launch world’s first bilateral military AI task force
UAE and US launch Task Force Talon Synapse, the world’s first bilateral military AI unit in Abu Dhabi to boost defence, intelligence and infrastructure…
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Man creates ‘GTA Bangalore’ using AI, captures city’s traffic, rain and nightlife: ‘Where are the potholes?’
A Bengaluru man used AI to reimagine city life as a GTA-style game featuring traffic, rain and nightlife. | Trending
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Why a generation is choosing tools over desks as artificial intelligence sparks job concerns
Forget the midlife crisis - young Australians are now experiencing an early career crisis.
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BestWeb.LK Awards Celebrates 16 Years of Digital Excellence in Sri Lanka
LK Domain Registry celebrated 16 years of the BestWeb.LK Awards with 106 awards presented across 24 categories, recognising excellence in Sri Lanka’s digital…
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First digital identity card scheduled to be issued by the end of this year
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish the Information Technology Service as an All-Island Service to support Sri Lanka’s…
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Pune Climate Innovator Prachi Shevgaonkar Turns Climate Action into a Global Movement
Pune-based climate innovator Prachi Shevgaonkar is using her app, Cool The Globe, to turn everyday choices into measurable climate action. Users across 147…
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All Samsung Galaxy S27 camera leaks: Big shake-ups, new sensors and the Sony rumour that won’t go away
Samsung tests Sony sensors and new Pro tier in ambitious Galaxy S27 lineup
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OxfordAQA launches International GCSE Digital and Information Technology to support modern, UK-aligned digital learning in Sri Lanka
OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, and AQA, the UK’s largest provider
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Piyush Goyal appointed BJP national treasurer in major organizational overhaul
The senior cabinet minister returns as national treasurer in a major BJP reshuffle, retaining his commerce portfolio as the party announces a fresh team of…
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Dubai Municipality cracks down on tankers dumping wastewater illegally
Violations carry hefty penalties, including vehicle impoundment and a Dh100,000 fine. The action comes under Resolution No. 14 of 2015, which addresses…
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Dubai International Airport introduces new waiting lounge for Uber, Careem users
The improved experience sets the tone for city's high quality experiences right from the moment of arrival, said Saeed AlNazari, Secretary General of the Dubai…
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UAE targets 50% of government services and operations to be powered by Agentic AI
The wider target is to transform 50% of government sectors, operations and services over the next two years
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Young Sri Lankan Inventor Selected for Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026
Young Sri Lankan inventor Mohamed Macbool Misharif Ahamath has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026…
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Why the Philippines’ Maharlika Fund should look at Heart Aerospace
How Maharlika Investment Corporation can tap Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 hybrid-electric planes to power inter-island travel, cut emissions and meet 10% EIRR…
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Shukri Salman Honoured with Youth Ecosystem Builder Award
Sri Lankan entrepreneur, educator and youth development activist Shukri Salman has been honoured with the prestigious Youth Ecosystem Builder Award at the 7th…
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Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026 Returns This October, Positioning Sri Lanka as Asia’s Meeting Point for Digital Innovation
Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) has announced the return of Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026, scheduled for October 1–2 at Water’s Edge,…
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Sandayuru Ariyasinghe to Represent Sri Lanka at IOI 2026
Sri Lankan student Sandayuru Ariyasinghe has been selected for the national team at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent,…
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Breathtaking finalists from the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards
A pair of orcas working in tandem and a monk seal resting with its week-old pup are among the finalists of this year's Ocean Photographer of the Year…
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Aussie influencer Faze Nighthawk unmasks international gambling app as a suspected scam
The social media personality said he ‘acted as if I was interested ... to expose their tactics.’
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Dubai Land Department plans unique ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ initiative for tenants
Dubai Land Department to launch Rent Now, Pay Later scheme in September 2026, enabling tenants to pay rent in up to 12 interest-free monthly instalments via…
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Mechanized Tea Plucking: A Technology that Transforms Tradition and Eases the Burden on Tea Pluckers
A tea-plucking mechanization initiative by Berendina Development Services has significantly improved productivity and incomes among estate workers in Nuwara…
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Dubai startup dataHabibi launches AI platform for property intelligence
The AI-powered platform brings together prices, transactions, rental yields and market trends into a single research tool designed for smarter property…
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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
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Dubai gold prices hold above Dh522 per gram after last week's rally
Analysts say that the rapid developments taking place in Asia’s gold market represent one of the most important structural factors investors should consider…
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Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks
The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a difficulty adjustment while the main network…
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Best mobile and internet providers revealed in WhistleOut Awards
There have been some surprises among this year’s winner, including the best mobile plan for kids.
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Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.
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TECNO Launches CAMON 50 Pro in Sri Lanka with Next-Generation AI Photography Features
TECNO has launched the CAMON 50 Pro in Sri Lanka, featuring advanced AI-powered photography tools, Super Zoom Flash Snap, AI 60X Super Zoom, a 50MP Sony Ultra…
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Total solar eclipse on August 12: Which countries will be able to see it?
On August 12, a remote region of northern Russia will be the first to see the total eclipse. Nasa will be live-streaming the event on August 12, so you can…
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Google Assistant is being discontinued: What Android users need to know
Google has begun informing users that it will start removing access to its long-running Google Assistant on September 4, 2026, after almost a decade on Android.
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China Launches AI-Powered Satellites to Boost Agriculture and Disaster Monitoring in Global South
China has launched two AI-powered satellites to provide advanced remote sensing services for Uzbekistan and Indonesia, using space-based artificial…
