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Aprender Podcast
by Udara Ranasinghe
We talk about things that you might learn something from. Contact: [email protected]
Episodes
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E99: Mastering Safe AI Use at Work: Essential Tips
SummaryThis episode explores safe AI usage at work, highlighting best practices, common mistakes, and practical tips to protect sensitive information while leveraging AI tools effectively.Chapters00:00 Navigating AI Use at Work01:12 Understanding Safe AI Practices04:22 Identifying Confidential...
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E98: The Death of Passwords: Why Passkeys are the Future of Security
SummaryIn this episode, Udara and Kani Abeykoon explore the evolution of account security, focusing on pass keys as the next step beyond passwords and multi-factor authentication. They discuss how pass keys work, their benefits, implementation challenges, and the importance of security best...
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E97: Why Security Awareness Is Failing in Sri Lanka
SummaryIn this episode, we both discuss the importance of security awareness, particularly in the context of Sri Lanka. They explore the gaps in security education, the evolution of security in technology, and the subjective nature of security. The conversation emphasises the need for common…
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E96: Apple Event 2025: Everything You Need on iPhone 17 Series
SummaryIn this episode of the Aprender Podcast, hosts discuss the upcoming iPhone 17 series and the Apple event scheduled for September 9th. They delve into the structure of the event, expectations regarding AI integration, and the new iPhone lineup, including the introduction of the iPhone Air....
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E95: AI Hacks You NEED to Live Smarter NOW!
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the pervasive influence of artificial intelligence in everyday life, exploring its applications in productivity, writing, smart living, and navigation. They emphasise how AI tools can enhance daily tasks, improve communication, and streamline home...
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E94: WWDC 2025 Highlights: Everything New in iOS, macOS & More! #wwdc2025
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming WWDC event, focusing on anticipated features across Apple's operating systems, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. They explore Apple's shift towards services, the renaming of operating systems, and the integration of AI. The…
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E93: What Is WHOOP? The Fitness Tracker Cristiano Ronaldo & Virat Kohli Use Daily
Join Whoop (first month free): https://join.whoop.com/D371FB1F Summary In this episode of the Aprender Podcast, hosts Udara and Kanishka review the Whoop fitness tracker, discussing its unique features as a lifestyle tracker rather than a traditional fitness tracker. They share their experiences...
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E92: The Largest Bank Data Breach in Sri Lanka explained #CargilsBank
Summary of this episodeIn this episode, Kanishka and Udara discuss the recent data breaches in Sri Lanka, focusing on the significant incident involving Cargills Bank. They explore the implications of these breaches on user trust, the importance of organisations' transparency, and the need for...
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E91: AI & BIM in Quantity Surveying: How Technology is Shaping Sustainable Construction with Thilina Vitharama
• In this week’s episode, we step into the future of quantity surveying with Thilina Vitharama, exploring his inspiring journey and bold vision for transforming the construction industry. • We break down the essentials of BIM and 5D QS, unpacking what they mean, why they’re game-changers, and how...
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E90: How to Keep Up with Trends to Stay Ahead in 2025
• In this week's episode, we dive into the ever-evolving world of trends—what they are, why they matter, and how to stay ahead in a fast-moving landscape. • We break down the best strategies to keep up with trends, whether in tech, business, or everyday life, so you never feel like you're falling...
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E89: The Truth About Working in Tech: Two Insiders Reveal All
• In this week's episode, we dive deep into the realities of working in tech with two seasoned insiders who pull back the curtain on an industry that’s as rewarding as it is demanding. • We tackle the big question: Are coding skills still a must-have, or has the game changed in today’s tech...
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E88: DeepSeek R1: OpenAI’s nightmare
• In this week's episode, we explore DeepSeek R1, a groundbreaking AI model making waves in the tech industry and challenging OpenAI's dominance. • We discuss what DeepSeek is, its innovative approach to AI, and how it's reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence. • We break down how...
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E87: Why Is TikTok Facing a Ban in the US?
• In this week's episode, we dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding TikTok and the reasons behind its potential ban in the USA. • We discuss the key concerns, the steps TikTok could take to avoid the ban, and the potential buyers interested in acquiring the platform. • We also explore...
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E86: Online Banking SCAMS explained
Disclaimer: This episode is not intended to harm any brand's image. Our goal is simply to raise awareness about online banking scams. • In this week's episode, we are breaking down one of the largest Srilanka based Banking SCAM • In this episode, we explain the the scam, details about the…
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E85: World's biggest IT outage explained!
• In this week's episode, we are breaking down the world's biggest IT outage ever reported! • We are explaining the reasons behind this outage and also the culprit of the issue CrowdStrike • In this episode, we explain the issue deep down and provide a technical breakdown. • Most importantly, we...
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E84: Apple Intelligence Explained
• In the first part of today's episode we are sharing the results of our previous episode 83 Apple WWDC event predictions results . • In the later part of the episode, we are explaing Apple Intelligence, Apple's latest approach in Artificial Intelligence. • Further we are explaing the deal…
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E83: What's new in Apple WWDC 2024
• We are discussing and predicting Apple's World Wide Developer Conference 2024. • In this episode, we are sharing the things that will be unveiled at the WWDC24 event. • We are mainly sharing rumours and leaks related to iOS 15, MacOS 15, and iPadOS. • Furthermore, we are sharing some exclusive...
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E82: The broken business of Spotify!
• We are discussing a music service that revolutionized the music industry yet is going on a downfall as a company; known as Spotify • In this episode, we are explaining the current business model of Spotify, Its weaknesses, and the reasons for the company's downfall in the sense of revenue. •...
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E81: How A Ponzi Scheme work? Explained
• We are discussing and explaining one of the world's most infamous types of financial fraud, known as the "Ponzi Scheme." • In this episode, we will explain a Ponzi scheme and how such scams can populate among people. • Furthermore, we are explaining how we can avoid such scams and will also…
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E80: Devin, the world's first Artificial Intelligence software engineer
• Devin is the world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer. • We are discussing Devin's capabilities and what makes him special as a standalone software engineer. • Furthermore, we are discussing Devin's impact on Software engineering and other tech job markets and share our opinion on…
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E79: Worlds first Artificial Intelligence act explained
• This week, explain the world's first Artificial Intelligence Act.• We are discussing the importance of such an act, the implementation, and even the offically effected dates and timelines. • Furthermore, we are discussing penalties that companies face if they do not adhere to the terms of the…
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E78: Neuralink's Human Brain Chips Explained
• This week we are discussing Elon Musk's Neuralink's first product N1. • We are discussing the origin of the Neuralink and the evolution of human brain interface developments. • Furthermore, we are discussing the science behind this new technology with detailed explanations and practical...
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E77: Introducing Apple Vision Pro
• This week we are discussing Apple's brand new product Apple Vision Pro. • We are discussing the pre-ordering process and things that will be included in the box. • Furthermore, we are discussing the wow factors of Apple Vision Pro, its release date advantages, and main competitors and their...
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E76: Why we need a TIN, VAT, Buddhist Cult, Jeffrey Epstein’s List & Animal Movie Review
• Happy New Year to all! • This week we are discussing a few topics which include increased VAT, new TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number), and the implementation of it. • Further we are discussing and explaining a new cult based on Buddhism which is dangerous as it promotes self harm. • Also...
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E75: The Truth About Google’s Gemini AI
• In this week's episode we are reacting and sharing our first impressions on Google's new AI LLM Gemini. • We are discussing the new capabilities of the AI model and some noticeable issues with the new LLM. • We have identified some key issues with Google's demo of the new AI and we are…
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E74: The downfall of Sri Lankan cricket
• Disclaimer: We are not cricketing professionals and congratulations to the Australian Cricket team! • In this week's episode we are discussing the downfall of Sri Lankan Cricket. • We are discussing the current state of the Sri Lankan Cricket team and the Cricket board and most importantly the...
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E73: Online Safety Bill of Sri Lanka Explained
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this week's episode we are discussing the new online safety bill of Srilanka • We are explaining the reason behind such safety bills, the advantages that will added to the general public, and also the things that civilians can't do as consumers of…
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E72: Israel Palestine War Explained and For All The Dogs by Drake
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this week's episode we are discussing the war between Israel and Palastean • We are explaining the reasons why this war started and even the current state of the long-bragging war. • Furthermore we are discussing how misinformation and fake news have impacted…
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E71: Microsoft Windows Copilot explained
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this week's episode we are discussing the latest Microsoft AI approach with Microsoft Copilot. • We are discussing from the beginning explaining what is Microsoft’s Copilot and the sample capabilities of this AI • Furthermore, we are discussing certain issues...
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E70: iOS 17 Hidden Features you missed
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this episode, We are discussing the hidden and less highlighted features of Apple's iOS 17 software release. • Further we are discussing the relationship between new OS updates and battery drainage of iPhones. • Most importantly we are discussing while…
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E69: Apple iPhone 15 event, USB Type C & iOS 17 Release Date
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this episode, We are predicting iPhone 15 & 15 Pro! • Apple event is scheduled for September 12th and we are discussing the rumors and predictions of iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 including Apple Watch Ultra 2. • Furthermore we are explaining the reasons...
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E68: Sextortion AKA Sexual Blackmailing Scams
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this episode, We are explaining Sextortion! • Under that, we are explaining what is Sextortion, How Sextortion can take place on our online presence, and even the impact of it on our lives. • Furthermore we are explaining how to Identify Sextortion Scams in…
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E67: How to recover your money from MTFE
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this episode, We are explaining the MTFE! • Under that, we are explaining pyramid schemes, the way MTFE was operated in Sri Lanka, and even our experience with this pyramid scheme. • Furthermore we are explaining the reasons for the downfall of MTFE and the...
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E66: Twitter became X & Oppenheimer Review
Follow us on X: bit.ly/43KHzTW • In this episode, We are explaining the brand transition of Twitter to the new X. • Under that, we discuss Elon's decision on the rebrand and the legacy of Twitter and the current feature set of X and also predict the future of the platform. • Also discussing the...
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E65: Twitter vs Threads
Follow us on Threads: https://bit.ly/44lbi6Z • In this episode, we discuss a brand new social network by Instagram called Threads. • Under that, we discuss the fact that why Thread is under Instagram but not Meta. • Also discussing the facts and information we gathered about the original idea...
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E64: Quantity Surveying with AI ft. Thilina Vitharama
• In this episode, We are having a guest, Thilina Vitharama. • Thilina Witarama, an expert in the QS field, will join us as a guest speaker to discuss the development and the future of the Quantity Surveying industry with Artificial Intelligence. Reach Thilina Vitharama on LinkedIn:...
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E63: What Apple didn't tell us about Vision Pro & WWDC23
• In this episode, We discuss Apple's annual software event called World Wide Developers Conference AKA WWDC 2023. • This event had new software and hardware announcements; under the software, they announced new iOS 17, MacOS 14, WatchOS 10, iPadOS 17 and many more new software features that will...
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E62: How Nvidia became 1 Trillion dollars in value?
• In this episode, We discuss about the rise and development of the Nvidia Corporation. • Also we are discussing our personal experiences with Nvidia products and their reputation in consumer markets. • Furthermore we are discussing the success formula of the Nvidia corporation with an income...
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E61: [Spoilers] Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 03 Review
Heads up for Spoilers!!! • In this episode, We are reviewing the 03rd instalment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. • Yes we are doing a full movie review episode on our podcast; just about the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 03. • We take a moment to introduce the Guardians of the Galaxy…
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E60: M1 MacBook Review After 2 years, Do we need a new iPhone every year? , What is YouTube Premium? & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 03 Preview
• In this episode, we share our experience of using the M1 MacBook Air for 2 years, this will be a long time review, and we will share what we love and hate about the Apple Macbooks. M1 MacBook Air: https://apple.co/42l3yRc • Apple is a new iPhone every year, but do we need a new iPhone every…
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E59: Apple WWDC23, iOS 17 Leaks, iPhone 15 Series & Memento Review
• In this episode, we discuss the rumours and predictions for the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference event in June 2023. What new products and software updates will Apple announce? Find out our thoughts and opinions on WWDC23. WWDC23 Invitation: https://apple.co/3o7Fan2 • Apple is...
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E58: Amazon Prime vs Netflix & Air Movie Preview, Creed 3 Review
• In this episode, we delve into the world of video streaming as we compare two of the biggest players in the industry - Amazon Prime and Netflix. • We explore the history of video streaming and how it has evolved over the years before diving into the key factors that matter most when it comes to...
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E57: TikTok Ad Platform, Linkedin Job Scams & John Wick Chapter 4
• In this episode, we discussed the TikTok Ad Platform and its play against Microsoft, Google, and Facebook ad giants. TikTok has been making waves in the advertising industry, and we talked about how it’s disrupting the market and what it means for other ad giants. TikTok Ad Platform:...
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E56: Apple Music vs Spotify & Oscars 2023
• In this episode, we explore the ongoing battle between two of the biggest music streaming services in the world: Apple Music and Spotify. With over 100 million subscribers each, these two platforms dominate the market, but which one is really the best for you? • We dive deep into the history of...
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E55: Problems with AI, New Job Opportunities & iPhone 15!
• In this episode, we cover the latest innovations and developments in the exciting world of AI, with a particular focus on ChatGPT and Microsoft Bing Chat. • We dive deep into the problems with using current AI models, including referencing and copyright issues, fact-checking challenges, and…
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E54: Crypto Scams & Farzi TV Series
• From today's episode, we dive into the world of cryptocurrency scams. • We talk about the common crypto scam types and the simple methods you can use to identify those crypto scams. • Furthermore we discuss current rules & regulations related to Crypto Scams and the future of these…
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E53: How to use OpenAI Chat GPT
• From today's episode, we dive into conversational AI and explore the best use cases for OpenAI's GPT chatbot technology. • We talk about the origin of the chat GPT and the most practical use cases for this bot. • Dos and don'ts while using this AI Chat Bot. • and the most practical example use...
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E52: Why We are Not Migrating from Sri Lanka!
• From today's episode, we discussed why IT is an excellent industry to find a job on! • How can we find a well-paid IT job in 2023 and what are the qualification required? Whether a degree is mandatory or not! • Tools you can use to find an online job such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor, and tips…
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E51: Tech Predictions for 2023
• From this episode, we discussed predictions for technology, cryptocurrency, and security in 2023. • We provided some insight into the latest trends and developments in these fields and discussed our predictions for what we can expect in the next year or two, which included artificial…
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E50: Truth about Dating Apps
• Today's Episode will discuss Dating Apps. • We are discussing what is "Dating and why we need dating apps. • In addition, We are also discussing some of the world's most famous dating apps and our opinions on how to use these dating apps in a useful way. Below are our official Twitter page and...
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Udara Ranasinghe
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