📱 ColorOS 17 closed beta is finally live

OPPO has launched the ColorOS 17 closed beta across China, India, and global markets for select flagship devices. This testing includes models from OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme, with a cap of 300 users per device. The initial builds are rolling out in two waves on August 11, 2026, and August 13, 2026. This update is significant because it marks the end of OxygenOS and Realme UI, consolidating software under ColorOS. Users can apply via Settings, but beta builds are expected to have bugs. 📱

🔋 iPhone 18 Pro Max battery specs leak in China

Actual battery images of the iPhone 18 Pro Max have reportedly leaked in China recently. The leaks show a capacity of 5,391 mAh, matching an earlier rumor for the physical SIM model. It is therefore likely the eSIM variant will indeed have a 5,567 mAh battery. This means the 18 Pro Max sees a 9% to 12% boost over the 17 Pro Max. Apple is set to launch this model next month alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. 🔋

🛡️ Mecca pact expanding? New Middle East security bloc forming

A defence pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, signed in Mecca, might grow to include more Islamic nations. This alliance is emerging amid growing concerns over US security in the Middle East due to Iran's actions. The pact treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, similar to Nato's Article 5. Egypt is cited as the next likely member, with Qatar and Kuwait also being strong candidates. Analysts suggest this marks a shift towards a regional security order less dependent on the US.

🛂 Bengali Woman Deported from Mumbai to Bangladesh

Sahida Fakir was forcibly pushed to Bangladesh after leaving her home in Navi Mumbai to buy food on July 19. The Mumbai police detained her on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant, despite her being Bengali. On July 23, she was informed she had been sent to Bangladesh, despite possessing her 1995 birth certificate. A human rights group flagged the arbitrary detention to the Calcutta High Court, citing lack of legal basis. Fakir is fighting the deportation, as Sahida's family confirms her permanent Indian residency. 😥

🔬 Watching cancer cells live to speed up drug discovery

Scientists are exploring technologies to observe living cancer cells in real time to boost disease understanding and drug discovery. This work is being done by Precigenetics in San Francisco to revolutionize oncology research. The platform combines Raman spectroscopy and microfluidics to generate real-time data, moving beyond static snapshots. Experts believe this live-cell cinema approach will reveal how cells adapt and resist treatments. This could significantly improve preclinical research for various diseases, not just cancer. 🔬

🌧️ Delhi-NCR gets pleasant start, rain expected till Aug 16

Delhi-NCR residents started Tuesday with pleasant weather, featuring light winds and cloudy skies across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in the national capital and adjoining areas until August 16. The nation is set for another active monsoon spell starting Tuesday, with heavy rain expected in parts of northwest, central, eastern, northeastern, and western India. Delhi recently had its wettest August day in two years, with 98.7 mm recorded on Saturday. These monsoon conditions are being driven by the monsoon trough and a low-pressure area over north Madhya Pradesh.

🦖 Ancient reptile fossil shows early water life

Chinese scientists discovered a 244-million-year-old reptile fossil named Austronaga in Yunnan province. This specimen represents the earliest known archosauromorph highly adapted for aquatic life, challenging previous assumptions about their terrestrial existence. The study, led by Li Chun, was published in Science Advances on August 11, 2026. Detailed features like flipper-like limbs and preserved stomach contents confirm its fully aquatic predatory lifestyle. This finding significantly updates the timeline of reptile adaptation post-mass extinction. 🌊

🐌 Windows 10 refuses to quit, Microsoft struggles to push Windows 11

Five years after Windows 11 launched in 2021, Microsoft is facing significant holdouts to Windows 10. Lansweeper reports that Windows 10 still holds about 17% market share in the enterprise ecosystem. This share dropped from around 50% in early 2025 to 17% by a year later. These stubborn PCs are highly vulnerable, with a 2.9x higher vulnerability gap compared to Windows 11. HP also confirms that at least three in ten of its installed PCs still run the outdated operating system.

🏛️ Adani on US Court dismissing charges

Gautam Adani commented on the US court's decision to dismiss certain charges against his conglomerate. The dismissal occurred in relation to ongoing legal matters involving Adani Group in the United States. Specific details regarding the case numbers or dates of the dismissal were not provided in the report. Adani maintained his faith in the truth and stressed that the law remains unwavering in its application. Moving forward, the group will continue to navigate the legal landscape with confidence.

💔 Dalton & Sako's 'difficult season' sparks split rumors

Comments attributed to Dalton Mermel’s brother, Christopher Adkison, suggest Dalton and Sako are going through a very difficult season in life right now. This update was shared on Reddit following concerns from the public regarding the couple's situation. Adkison urged people to pray and support the family while strongly warning against spreading unverified rumors. The speculation intensified after Dalton shared a video mentioning his mother's terminal cancer diagnosis. The couple has not officially confirmed any separation, and the claims remain unverified. 😔

♟️ Chess showdowns heat up in two major cups

GM Fabiano Caruana secured the lead in the 2026 Sinquefield Cup after defeating GM Jorden van Foreest in the first round. This took place in the Sinquefield Cup, where Caruana is the defending 2025 Grand Chess Tour champion. For the Cairns Cup, Tan, Divya, and Lee are currently leading after three decisive games were played on Monday. These tournaments are part of the Grand Chess Tour, with prize funds up to $475,000 and $250,000 respectively. Both tournaments continue with round two scheduled for Tuesday, August 11.