Apple WWDC 2022: what to expect
The main challenge with this is to keep power usage low and Apple has always been quite good at that. Apple is reportedly planning to break up the notchSo, what can current users expect? iPadOS 16The new OS version reportedly aims to make iPads closer to laptops. The user interface may be reworked as well and there will be new health features. And while the WWDC is mostly a software event, some leaksters suggest that Apple could unveil the very first of the M2 Macs.
Source:The Nation
June 05, 2022 19:11 UTC
Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination
The shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have forced some parents to seek formula from food banks and friends. The February shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have forced some parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor's offices. The company said it will take about three weeks before new formula from the plant begins showing up on store shelves. The Abbott factory is the only source of many of those products, providing nutrition to about 5,000 U.S. babies, according to federal officials. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf recently told lawmakers it could be about two months before formula supplies return to normal levels.
Source:The Nation
June 05, 2022 19:10 UTC
Appealing to the world for our daily rice
Appealing to the world for our daily rice View(s):The United Nations has now been approached for support to address the emergency needs of the poor and vulnerable amongst the country’s 22 million people on the brink of an acute food shortage. Once called the ‘Granary of the East’, Sri Lanka is also considering tapping the SAARC Food Bank – from the buffer stocks of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Having ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, the Queen is longest-reigning British monarch, third-longest in world history, and was for 20 years, Queen of Ceylon. In Sri Lanka, which just marked its golden jubilee of becoming a Republic while remaining in the Commonwealth – people are lined up for their daily essentials. An avowed believer in the Commonwealth, the Queen frequently visited the former British colonies including Sri Lanka twice (1954 and 1981) during her reign.
Source:Sunday Times
June 05, 2022 07:36 UTC
Music in the spirit of peace
Their soulful renditions of Islamic devotional music, from naats to hamds, baiths and Sufi-style qawwalis, touched hearts in the audience. He had trained many a choir, but not one that sang in Persian, Arabic or Urdu, common languages of Islamic devotional music that he was unfamiliar with. Haadia, who had been in music promotions for three decades, says Sri Lanka has a wealth of youthful music talent but they lack opportunities, funding, and direction. In a conversation with Decible.lk, the professor touched on the richness of Islamic music. This ethos echoes the professor’s words in a 2011 interview online: “Music cannot bring peace to the Middle East (and music can not solve the problems of Sri Lanka…).
Source:Sunday Times
June 05, 2022 07:35 UTC
Bharathanatyam and yoga are two divine art forms
Barathanatyam and yoga are the two divine art forms originated in Indian. One is single hand gestures and the other is double hand gestures. Single hand gestures are generally called Aasamuthahasthas and the double hand gestures are called Samuthahasthas. Like Bharatha Natya certain hand gestures are also used in Yoga. In Yoga, some of the Asanas are associated with specific body postures with hand gestures.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 04, 2022 18:48 UTC
Renewable energy, a new threat to biodiversity
Mining isn’t the only way the renewable energy revolution is affecting landscapes, in the desert and elsewhere. The result is what some activists describe as a renewable energy land rush putting rare species and untouched desert ecosystems at risk. “But there’s a potential renewable energy extinction crisis going on in Nevada, and these little creatures and plants are at the forefront.”He says that while ecosystems have long faced threats from activities such as cattle grazing or gold mining, renewable energy expansion is the latest growing threat. “The reasons for applications outside of solar energy zones are varied,” says Heidi Hartmann, an expert on energy policy who works with Walston at Argonne. Tale of two crisesNot all environmentalists see the expansion of renewable energy as a major threat to biodiversity.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 04, 2022 18:47 UTC
vivo T2 launch postponed yet again
It seems vivo is having some trouble with the vivo T2 in particular. The launch event for the phone has now been postponed a second time with no clear public reason. vivo T2 announcement postponedWe can't really think of a good reason why vivo keeps delaying the launch, especially since the vivo T2 isn't an entirely new device but rather a re-branded iQOO Neo6 SE with Snapdragon 870, introduced earlier in May. A fact that is officially confirmed after vivo leaked the full T2 specs sheet last month. All that remains now is for vivo to clear up these mysterious delays and reveal the retail price for the T2.
Source:The Nation
June 04, 2022 17:29 UTC
Xiaomi Poco C40 launching on June 16
An official-looking banner for the online launch of a new Poco C40 phone has recently surfaced online. Other than that, we expect the Poco C40 to rock a 6.7-inch basic HD+, 60Hz LCD display with a teardrop notch for a 5MP selfie camera. In terms of internals, the Poco C40 should be based on the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset paired with 3GB of 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of expandable UFS2.2 storage. Seeing how the Xiaomi Redmi 10C is currently selling for around EUR 150 and the Redmi 10 (India) for even less, we can assume a price of a little over EUR 100. Especially for the base Poco C40 model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
Source:The Nation
June 04, 2022 13:33 UTC
Oppo K10 5G launching in India on June 8 with different design and specs
However, the Oppo K10 5G launching in India next Wednesday is different from the one announced in China in April. The Indian model has a flat design and sports a display with a notch instead of a punch hole. Oppo says the Indian K10 5G "will be powered by a premium 5G chipset" and will be the "slimmest 5G smartphone in the given segment." The Oppo K10 5G will be sold in India through Flipkart, Oppo India's official website, and retail stores across the country, but its Indian pricing is unknown. Oppo K10 5G Chinese modelWhile we await more details about the Oppo K10 5G's Indian model, you can check our announcement coverage of the Chinese K10 5G here to know more about it.
Source:The Nation
June 04, 2022 07:35 UTC
10 Alternative Versions of the Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa is not only the most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci but also the most famous painting of all time. His most famous work is Mona a’la Mace—a Mona Lisa in ballpoint. Because of his facility with pens, Mace was commissioned by the Pilot pen company to create a version of the Mona Lisa. [4]6 Prado Mona LisaArt History Minute: The Prado Mona Lisa || Italian RenaissanceThere are, unsurprisingly, many copies of the Mona Lisa. When years of varnish and black overpainting were stripped back, the Prado Mona Lisa revealed its quality.
Source:The Nation
June 03, 2022 19:58 UTC
Motorola Moto G82's India launch set for June 7
Motorola introduced the Moto E32s in India yesterday, and the next Motorola smartphone in line to launch in India is the Moto G82, which will debut in the country on June 7 and will be sold through Flipkart and Reliance Digital. The Moto G82 was unveiled last month, so we know what's on offer. #BillionColours pic.twitter.com/tc6XPmPvWX— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) June 2, 2022The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you'll get a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging, 5G connectivity, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, NFC, and IP52 water-repellent design. The Motorola Moto G82 has a 16MP selfie shooter on the front, while the triple camera setup on the rear is headlined by a 50MP primary camera (with OIS), joined by 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro units. Motorola Moto G82The Moto G82 will be offered in Meteorite Gray and White Lily colors.
Source:The Nation
June 03, 2022 12:11 UTC
Xiaomi India announces leadership changes
Xiaomi India today announced leadership changes for the next phase of growth as it reinforces its commitment to the Indian market. Dear @XiaomiIndonesia friends & fans, today marks the end of my Indonesia chapter & the beginning of a new chapter in India. This leadership rejig also marks the return of Mr. Anuj Sharma to Xiaomi India as its Chief Marketing Officer, who moved to Poco in 2020 to lead its business in India. Onwards to the next level of growth!🙏 https://t.co/vRsB1QuWgu— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 3, 2022These organizational changes at Xiaomi India come at a time when the brand is under scrutiny by the Indian government for breaching foreign laws. In response, Xiaomi India said that all their "operations are firmly compliant with local laws and regulations," and they are "committed to working closely with government authorities to clarify any misunderstandings."
Source:The Nation
June 03, 2022 12:07 UTC
Motorola Moto G62 leaks: Snapdragon 480+, 6.5" 120Hz AMOLED display
Leaked info shows that the upcoming Motorola Moto G62 will offer 5G connectivity, though it will use an unimpressive chipset to do so. The G62 will reportedly be powered by the Snapdragon 480+, the same chipset that was used in the Moto G51 5G last year. Motorola Moto G62 (leaked images)The Moto G62 will have a 6.5” FHD+ display running at 120Hz. Motorola Moto G62 (leaked images)The Motorola Moto G62 will cost under €300, according to WinFuture. A quick comparison between the Moto G62 and G52 shows a slightly smaller display (6.5” vs. 6.6”) with a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs. 90Hz), different chipset (Snapdragon 480+ vs. 680), the same camera setup and same battery.
Source:The Nation
June 02, 2022 21:13 UTC
Qualcomm wants to buy ARM with a consortium of companies
SoftBank is still looking to offload ARM after the failed acquisition bid from Nvidia. Qualcomm is interested, but after regulators killed the Nvidia deal over concerns that it will harm competition, there is no hope for a straight acquisition. The plan is to build a consortium of companies, each of which will own a small chunk of ARM. “You’d need to have many companies participating so they have a net effect that ARM is independent,” CEO Cristiano Amon told the Financial Times. While these companies negotiate between themselves, SoftBank is reportedly planning to do an IPO but keep a controlling share.
Source:The Nation
June 02, 2022 18:06 UTC
Realme GT 2 Explorer Master to have 100W and 150W charging variants
Realme is already working on a new smartphone, called GT 2 Explorer Master Edition. This claim comes from Digital Chat Station, where they posted on their Weibo page the phone will have two variants with different batteries and different charging standards. The 150W charging standard is already part of Realme’s feature portfolio, as we’ve seen it in the Realme GT Neo3 - the first phone with such high rates. Reports are this charger will be coupled with the RMX3551, the alleged Realme GT 2 Explorer Master smartphone. These puzzle pieces are not enough to solve the riddle of the upcoming’s phone specs and features, but the first-gen Explorer Master arrived in July, meaning the market is already due for an upgrade.
Source:The Nation
June 01, 2022 23:59 UTC