Google’s handy Call Screen feature is coming to more markets
This will allow Pixel owners in those markets to suss out unwanted callers. One of the coolest Pixel features is Call Screen functionality, which uses Google Assistant and transcription to suss out spam and other unwanted callers. The feature has only been available in Canada, Japan, and the US, but it’s now coming to a host of new markets. It’s worth noting that this expansion applies to manual Call Screen functionality only rather than the automatic version. The Call Screen expansion also comes as the Pixel 6 range goes on sale this week in various markets.
Source:The Nation
October 27, 2021 07:10 UTC
AASL introduces online health declaration system at BIA
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) says it has taken the initiative to introduce an Online COVID-19 Health Declaration System at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to address the present changes in passenger travel dynamics. The online health declaration was launched at Bandaranaike International Airport today (26) with the participation of State Minister for Aviation and Exports Zones Development, D.V. The system can be accessed via the following link on AASL website (www.airport.lk):https://www.airport.lk/health_declaration/indexOnline Health Declaration for Arriving Passengers01. Passengers will fill the web based Health Declaration form attaching the following documents related to the health declaration:– Vaccination card on the 1st dose and the 2nd dose. Passengers who have submitted their health declaration forms online, shall submit the QR code (either in the email or in their mobile device) upon arrival, for scanning at the health declaration counter.
Source:The Nation
October 26, 2021 18:07 UTC
How Ezekiel Chew Became 1 of the Top Forex Traders in the Retail World
Top Forex Trader: Ezekiel Chew’s BiographyPhoto: asiaforexmentor.comEzekiel Chew is a forex trader with a lot of experience and is considered one of the most successful forex traders. After two years of practicing, learning, failing, and repeating the process, Ezekiel Chew began to make steady profits from the forex market. Asia Forex MentorPhoto: asiaforexmentor.comEzekiel Chew, a world-renowned professional forex trader created Asia Forex Mentor in 2008, with its headquarters in Singapore. Thus, you may complete the Asia Forex Mentor forex trading course in a week if you devote three hours per day to it. If you want to learn more about Ezekiel Chew and the Asia forex mentor, head over to Asia forex mentor, where he shares his 5 part training series for free, and you can benefit from his wealth of experience.
Source:The Nation
October 26, 2021 16:07 UTC
9 Best Pre Workout Drink • Top Product Reviews of 2021
Best Pre Workout Drinks in 20219 Best Pre Workout Drinks:Jacked Factory Nitrosurge Pre Workout is a fantastic supplement that considers the consumers’ choice. The effect of NutaBio Pre Workout Stim-Free is similar and even better than most pre workout supplements as it helps the user perform excellently during workouts. How to Choose the Best Pre Workout Supplement? Conclusion: Best Pre Workout SupplementsPre Workout Supplements are contents that get you ready for workouts and allow you to perform excellently in each of your workouts. Pre Workout Drinks FAQsWhat is a Pre Workout Drink?
Source:The Nation
October 26, 2021 13:04 UTC
Realme 9 Pro+ (RMX3393) registered in the IMEI database
The company is forging on, however, and it already registered a phone with model number RMX3393 in the global IMEI database. The Realme 8 Pro was powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset, a far cry from the 870According to recent rumors, the Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ will have a Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. The Realme 8 Pro settled for a mid-series Snapdragon chipset since its focus was on the camera. By the way, the chipset choice means that the two Pro models will have 5G connectivity. The Realme number series previously used MediaTek chips for the 5G models.
Source:The Nation
October 26, 2021 03:23 UTC
Prof. Anthony Joseph Weeramunda
For their contributions to State performance, even tapeworms would probably be more generous in the returns to their hosts. This is to bestow, as many as possible, Doctorates – thereby raising the average – assuming that credits are transferable! The vehicle permit issue deserves a further mention, because one justification is laughable and serious at the same time. So, what could be wrong in their selling a privilege – vehicle permit, petrol coupons, fake medical claims, etc.? Or, in the case of politicised appointees, “Why should not the person who appoints, be denied the right to “disappoint”?
Source:The Nation
October 26, 2021 01:45 UTC
Top 10 trending phones of week 42
Google finally made its Pixel 6 duo official this week and it appears you guys were really interested in checking those out - the Pro leads our chart from the vanilla model. The successor of long-time leader has some big shoes to fill - the Redmi Note 10 Pro is regularly making our top 10 more than six months after its debut and this week it sits in fifth. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is down to sixth, while last week's champion OnePlus 9RT is all the way down in seventh this time around. The Samsung pair of Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy A12 follow in this order as the Poco X3 Pro is at the foot of this week's trending chart. The Infinix Note 11 Pro and the Xiaomi pair of 11T Pro and Black Shark 4S make way for the new members of the chart.
Source:The Nation
October 25, 2021 03:55 UTC
School uniform not compulsory for primary students
The Ministry of Education says that students of the primary sections of government schools can attend school tomorrow (25) wearing any suitable dress if they are unable to wear their school uniforms. The primary sections of all government schools across the island are set to reopen for academic activities from tomorrow (25). Speaking on this, the Secretary to the Education Ministry Prof. Kapila Perera said that classrooms with 20 students or less can hold classes every day and that if the classroom has between 21-40 students then the class can be broken into two and classes held every other day. He said that students unable to wear their schools uniforms due to any reason can wear any suitable dress instead and come to school. He requested teachers unable to cross provincial borders to inform the respective education office.
Source:The Nation
October 24, 2021 15:15 UTC
IPU glad Rishad finally released
Minister Gunawardena said the government was able to open around 98 percent of the targeted schools. “Sixteen percent of students attended schools across the country, while 26 percent of teachers who signed their attendance,” Minister Gunawardena told parliament. In contrast, schools in the Southern and Western provinces saw lower levels of attendance from principals, teachers, and students, the minister said. “We believe everyone will support the reopening of schools without any party or colour difference,” Minister Gunawardena said. Trade unions are not fully onboard the government’s proposed solution to their long-standing grievance of salary anomalies.
Source:The Nation
October 24, 2021 13:06 UTC
North, East see highest attendance of students, teachers: Dinesh
ECONOMYNEXT – Northern and Eastern provinces saw the highest attendance of students, teachers, and principals when schools were reopened for the first time in six months, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told parliament on Friday (22). Minister Gunawardena said the government was able to open around 98 percent of the targeted schools. “Sixteen percent of students attended schools across the country, while 26 percent of teachers who signed their attendance,” Minister Gunawardena told parliament. In contrast, schools in the Southern and Western provinces saw lower levels of attendance from principals, teachers, and students, the minister said. “We believe everyone will support the reopening of schools without any party or colour difference,” Minister Gunawardena said.
Source:The Nation
October 24, 2021 07:07 UTC
First week in school: More focus on psycho-social recreation than academic activities
First week in school: More focus on psycho-social recreation than academic activities View(s):For primary students of both government and government-approved private schools, which are reopening tomorrow, the first week will mainly focus on creating a positive atmosphere and getting both students and teachers to gradually adapt to the academic process. A guide with a list of psycho-social activities has been prepared by the Education Ministry’s counselling unit in consultation with the Health Ministry and the primary education branch of the State Ministry for Women and Child Development, Preschool and Primary Education. E-copies of the guide have been sent to principals to be forwarded to primary school teachers. Singing, drawing and a number of group activities have been included for both indoors and outdoors. The Education Ministry said the primary objective was to give time for students to get to know their teacher and classmates.
Source:Sunday Times
October 24, 2021 01:39 UTC
Back to school, a strike and lessons to be learnt
Back to school, a strike and lessons to be learnt View(s):It is a ‘war of attrition’, this ongoing battle between the teachers’ unions and the Government, each trying to wear the other down. The Government has floated the idea of elections to the defunct provincial councils. Sri Lanka’s provincial councils have been a ‘white elephant’ draining financial resources and duplicating administration. It can easily do without the provincial councils as proven this past two years with no one missing them. If it is an election they want, it should be a Referendum whether the people want Provincial Councils.
Source:Sunday Times
October 24, 2021 01:39 UTC
COVID preventive measures for religious places issued
Director-General of Health Services today (October 23) issued preventive measures at religious places during the pandemic in a bid to protect the clergy, staff, worshippers and others from COVID-19 infection. As per the guidelines, the number of person allowed to enter places of worship should be related to the number of persons that can be placed at least one meter apart in preaching hall or prayer hall. However, the maximum number of should not exceed 50 persons, the health services chief noted. Benches should be marked at least one meter apart to ensure the physical distancing of persons. All preventive measures issued by the Health Services Director-General to be followed at religious places during the pandemic are as follows:COVID Preventive Measures at Religious Places_20211023 by Ada Derana on Scribd
Source:The Nation
October 24, 2021 00:06 UTC
The Weekly Authority: Edition #165
⚡ Welcome again to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. On this week in 1879 — October 21, to be precise — Edison perfected the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb. Many people think Edison invented the light bulb, but that’s simply not true. The light bulb was actually invented by a British scientist called The light bulb was actually invented by a British scientist called Warren de la Rue , back in 1840. But back to Edison: He didn’t perfect the light bulb as we know it today on his first attempt.
Source:The Nation
October 24, 2021 00:06 UTC
Google’s Pixel 6 update promise is not good enough
Eric Zeman / Android AuthorityThree years of Android OS updates, five years of security updates: that’s Google’s update pledge for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Starting from Android 12, Google’s latest flagships will receive Android 15 in 2024, followed by security patches until 2026. It beats Samsung’s promise of three OS updates and four years of security updates for its Galaxy S21 and older handsets, but not by very much. Eric Zeman / Android AuthorityRemember, all of Google’s other relatively recent Pixel smartphones will receive three years of guaranteed Android OS updates. Ultimately, Google’s Pixel 6 update pledge, while the best you can find in the Android space, is still a long way off the best in the business.
Source:The Nation
October 23, 2021 21:06 UTC