🎨 Google Messages finally gets chat theme customization

Google Messages has rolled out proper chat theme customization, a feature long awaited by users. This update is now live as of late August 2026, and it is available on both stable and beta versions. The feature requires the Google Messages app to be fully updated and RCS chats must be enabled within the app settings. Users can access themes by opening a conversation, tapping the three dots, and selecting 'Chat theme'. Customizations like colors and wallpapers are only visible on the user's side of the conversation.

❤️ Subtle heart attack sign women often skip

Heart attacks happen when blood flow to the heart gets restricted or stops completely. For women, fatigue is frequently a common symptom that can be overlooked. Experts highlight that this red flag might go unnoticed for several weeks. Unlike the typical chest-pressing feeling, the signs in women are often much more subtle. Recognizing this fatigue is crucial for early intervention.

💻 Run AI bots right on your own PC

Large language models power AI like ChatGPT, but they can also run locally on your computer for privacy. This allows offline access and removes the need for monthly subscriptions to AI companies. While local models might be less fast than cloud versions, they are great for everyday tasks. Users need sufficient RAM, ideally 16GB or more, and a dedicated GPU for best performance. Software like LM Studio Bionic helps users get started with models from places like Hugging Face. 🤖

🌍 Global warming breaks ocean link 🌊

A long-standing climate connection between the tropical Pacific and the Indian Ocean has dramatically broken down in recent decades. Researchers found this shift is exceptional when compared to centuries of climate history. Since the 1950s, the Indian Ocean has warmed by about 0.1 degrees Celsius per decade, while the Pacific Walker circulation strengthened since the 1980s. Climate scientist Caroline Ummenhofer notes that global warming is overwhelming the Pacific's natural influence on the Indian Ocean. This change affects climate predictability, impacting future climate-risk and water management strategies.

🦈 Whale shark deep dive caught feeding moments 🦈

Cameras attached to whale shark dorsal fins captured them feeding at depths up to 68.8 metres. The footage was gathered by researchers from Murdoch University and the Australian Institute of Marine Science in Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. The observation covered data from four sharks during May of 2017 and 2018. This research provides an ethogram detailing six novel feeding behaviours observed during their descent. Future work will analyze these specific slow feeding patterns in marine biology studies.

🔭 NASA's next telescope honors 'Mother of Hubble'

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch to investigate cosmic mysteries like dark matter and distant worlds. The telescope is named after Nancy Grace Roman, who was NASA's first chief astronomer and female executive. She founded NASA's space astronomy program in 1959, laying groundwork for modern space science. Her work was crucial in making missions like the Hubble Space Telescope possible, earning her the 'mother of Hubble' title. This observatory will be a major powerhouse for future astronomical research.

⚖️ Goswami and Malviya challenge FIR in Karnataka High Court

Arnab Goswami and Amit Malviya are seeking to quash an FIR registered against them in the Karnataka High Court. The petition was filed following a complaint by a Congress leader against the two figures. The case involves an FIR registered in May 2025 after Malviya made a statement on Republic TV. The duo previously secured a stay on the criminal proceedings, which the court confirmed would continue. The High Court has scheduled to pass its final orders on September 3. ⚖️

🦠 Delhi sees H1N1 spike, but no scary new strain spotted 🦠

Influenza cases have increased sharply in Delhi this season, with H1N1 being the largest component of influenza A cases. As of Thursday, Delhi recorded 2,612 H1N1 cases, while total influenza A cases surpassed 3,300. Experts from ICMR confirm the circulating H1N1 shows expected seasonal changes, and there's no evidence of a dangerous new strain. Local factors like humid weather and indoor crowding are driving the transmission rate. People are advised to take precautions and consider the annual flu vaccination.

🌱 Farming systems are key to climate resilience

Self-sufficient farming systems are being recognized globally for their ability to help protect against climate change. This discussion, featured in Eco India Episode 332, highlights these sustainable methods. The episode explores how these localized food systems contribute to a more stable environment. It emphasizes the shift towards agricultural models that minimize external dependencies for food security. The focus remains on scaling up these resilient practices worldwide.

🌊 Nepal flood deaths found in UP river

Ten bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts following a flash flood from Nepal. The deceased, believed to be adults from Nepal, were found over the past two days. The overall toll in the Nepal flood and mudslide reached 616 people on Saturday. The disaster struck in Rasuwa district on Wednesday without any prior rainfall warning to residents. Authorities are holding the bodies for 72 hours before further action is taken.

📱 More Galaxy phones getting One UI 9 beta update

Samsung's One UI 9 beta program, previously limited to the Galaxy S26 series, is expanding to more devices. Over a dozen Galaxy devices have recently been spotted on test servers with beta builds. This expansion includes models like the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung has already set up beta sections for many of these phones on its Community forum. The rollout could happen in the coming days for these newly added devices. 📱