Tharindu Dias
School
Deakin University In Melbourne, National School Of Business Management
Expertise
Android, Front-end Web Development, Gaming
- Tharindu has more than five years of experience writing in the technology niche, where he was credited for expanding readership and engagement at multiple publications, including TechWire.
- He has won merit awards for tech journalism during his time at News First.
- His management information system for youth organizations like Leos International won the award for Most Innovative at the IIT Programming Exhibit.
Experience
Tharindu's career in tech started as a full-stack web developer at 3CS in 2018, where he got first-hand experience on what it's like working in a software company. Eventually, he got the opportunity to mentor junior developers at 3CS. One of them introduced him to the world of tech journalism, and Tharindu has been writing tech since. He started writing content for news agencies like News First but branched out to more technology-focused publications like TechWire and readme.lk.
Education
Tharindu has a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Deakin University in Australia. He also has an HND in Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design from the National School of Business Management.
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Stories By Tharindu Dias
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If you are the owner of an Apple Watch, you have plenty of options to personalize the device. Here are the top five Apple Watch accessories in 2023.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been found to have a glaring flaw -- its brake lights don't always turn on under regenerative braking.
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If you iPhone is telling you "Last line no longer available," that's a common error. We'll tell you what it means and give you some tips on how to fix it.
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ChatGPT hasn't been around for long, but it's already causing problems for students falsely accused of plagiarism. Here's one way to protect yourself.
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If you've got an old PS2 gathering dust in your closet, you can turn it into a Linux PC with a few pieces of hardware and Sony's official Linux install disks.
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AI-powered image generators let anyone bring their craziest ideas to life. While many platforms aren't yet available as apps, iPhone users have several options.
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The Mercedes Me app allows you remote access to a ton of your car's functionality before you even get in. Here are a few of our favorite functions.
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Tesla has reopened its Loot Box program for car buyers. Earn points by making purchases or referring others, then spend them on accessories or other products.
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Although nothing beats a session with a therapist, there are some apps you can use on your own to help with stress.
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Most chatbots accessible to the public are closed source. This is where Hugging Face comes in with its open-source AI alternative, HuggingChat.
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When shopping for a new device, you might run into terms like Super AMOLED and Super LCD. We break down what those are and the key advantages of each.
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Spotify recently launched a DJ feature, which uses AI to curate a playlist and provide commentary. It's currently mobile-only, but there is a workaround.
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Snagging a DSLR camera is the first step towards snapping those high quality photos, but learning the fundamentals of shooting can make your art even better.
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For any aspiring musicians out there that may own a Tesla, the car actually comes built-in with its own audio workstation app to assist with making songs.
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With the introduction of Google's first foldable phone, many have wondered what kinds of features it has, like wireless charging. We've got the answer.
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BMW Motorrad has made some of the most iconic motorcycles ever, but they've also had a few that have flown under the radar. Here are some of our favorites.
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If you're thinking about getting into 35mm film photography, there are a lot of compelling reasons to do it. We've got some tips to help you get started.
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It seems like everything these days can be enhanced with smart home technology. Here is a program that will turn your Raspberry Pi into a smart home assistant.
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It's important to update your phone regularly, but every now and then your phone could get stuck. Here are some reasons why and how to fix it when it happens.