🚗 3 apps leveling up Android Auto experience

Android Auto is a solid upgrade for driving, but specific apps can unlock its full potential. The author, a US driver, found value in WhatsApp for seamless messaging with family. SpotHero helps users find affordable parking options, especially in cities like Chicago. GameSnacks offers over a hundred mobile games to beat boredom while parked. Users must download these apps to their phone and customize the launcher settings to add them to Android Auto.

🤖 Claude Cowork vs ChatGPT Work: The AI showdown

A week-long test compared Anthropic's Claude Cowork against ChatGPT's Work to see which AI would be more trustworthy for tasks. The comparison involved three tasks, including setting up a recurring Google Chat message for a week. For the recurring task, Claude Cowork was preferred due to its thorough understanding before execution, while both tied on renaming a local folder. The final, most demanding presentation-building task remains to be seen. 🤖

🤝 Curry's Power Couple: Equal Force in Charity Work

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry maintain a united front despite past rumors surrounding their marriage. They discussed how they equally divide roles within their foundation, Eat. Play. Live. Over the last decade, their foundation has supported more than 10,000 underprivileged children and families in Oakland. Ayesha focuses on big ideas while Stephen aims to connect and build a community around their mission. Both continue their dedicated work while Curry focuses on his recovery ahead of the upcoming season.

🤔 Assam CM asks non-native Assamese to declare their mother tongue

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to natives of other states to list 'Assamese' as their mother tongue during the ongoing Census exercise. This announcement was made at Lok Seva Bhawan in Guwahati on August 17, 2026. The appeal comes amid a dip in Assamese speakers, dropping from 59.53% in 1971 to 48.38% in 2011. Sarma wants to counter the slide in identity as the 2027 Census approaches. This move follows previous political strategies to define the state's ethno-religious contours. 🧐

⚽ Mourinho's Madrid pre-season takeaways

Real Madrid has concluded five pre-season friendlies, winning four and drawing one against Fiorentina. Jose Mourinho has focused heavily on intense physical preparation and tactical identity for the squad. Carlos Espi has made an instant impact, scoring two goals in his limited appearances. Bernardo Silva is adapting to a deeper midfield orchestrator role, crucial for control. Despite defensive upgrades, some players like Mbappe and Bellingham still show old habits.

🏛️ Savarkar family link in Rahul Gandhi case

The Pune court heard a case related to Rahul Gandhi, where the connection to Nathuram Godse was brought up. Savarkar's kin appeared before the court regarding the proceedings. This discussion involved details about Nathuram Godse's past involvement with the RSS. The court is examining these connections as part of the ongoing legal matters. Further developments in this case are expected to unfold soon.

🕵️ UK PM Burnham chats with fake Susie Wiles

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impersonator of Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s chief of staff. This exchange happened after Burnham entered Downing Street. The incident was raised with the White House by the British embassy in Washington. Government officials worried about potential compromise of Wiles’ cellphone. A White House official later denied that Wiles' devices were hacked in this specific case.

🧑‍🍳 Citizen teams to boost food safety in Karnataka

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at the taluk level across Karnataka to ensure better food safety. Health Minister U.T. Khader announced this during the 'Eat Right' campaign launch in Bengaluru on Monday. These teams will include senior citizens and experienced chefs, and a 10-day deadline is set for PGs to correct violations. The department will also inspect private college hostels and collect samples from places like railway stations. Furthermore, a QR code-based complaint system was launched for public reporting. 🧐

🔊 Sonos brings back missing phone controls for speakers

Sonos has finally reintroduced lock screen music playback controls for its speakers using iOS' Live Activities. This feature allows users to pause or skip tracks on their iPhone without needing to open the app. The controls were previously removed in summer 2023 due to Apple guidelines and were also affected by the May 2024 Android app redesign. The return of this functionality signals a major recovery for the Sonos app after widespread criticism. CEO Tom Conrad has teased a September event showcasing new, AI-friendly products as part of this renaissance. 🎧

🗳️ Chavan alleges massive fake voters in Maharashtra

Former CM Prithviraj Chavan claimed there are over 56,118 duplicate voters across five surrounding Assembly constituencies in his region. This was revealed during an interview in Mumbai on August 17, 2026, after analyzing voter lists. In his own constituency, 21,132 voters were registered 48,741 times, suggesting voter manipulation. Chavan feels cheated, pointing to an alleged directive from Amit Shah to increase votes by 10%. He has since filed an election petition in the Bombay High Court. 🧐

🧐 Savarkar's grandson admits Godse brothers were RSS members

In a key development in the Rahul Gandhi defamation case, the complainant Satyaki Savarkar admitted that Nathuram Godse and Gopal Godse were active members of the RSS. This admission was made during cross-examination by Rahul Gandhi's counsel before JMFC Amol Shriram Shinde in Pune. Satyaki also confirmed family ties between the Savarkar and Godse families and the 1948 assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The witness agreed that Gandhi was assassinated at Birla House, Delhi, on January 30, 1948. The cross-examination was incomplete and has been deferred until September 1. 🧐