🤖 Honor Robot Phone brings ARRI color science to mobile 🤖

Honor has launched its Robot Phone in China, featuring the first ARRI color science pipeline integrated into a smartphone. This device includes a 4-DoF gimbal camera, with the main camera supporting 10-bit ARRI LogC3 recording. The phone boasts three cameras, including a dual 200 MP system, and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The initial Chinese pricing starts at RMB 9999 for 12 GB RAM / 512 GB storage. Honor also plans to extend this ARRI technology to the upcoming Magic9 Series.

🛡️ Taiwan hit by AI-assisted cyberattack

Taiwan's government agencies were targeted by an overseas cyberattack utilizing both manual and AI agents last month. The ministry of digital affairs confirmed the incident was detected by cybersecurity units in July, with alerts issued since July 20. The investigation revealed clear characteristics of an overseas source using hybrid methods, such as Open Claw. This follows warnings about Chinese 'hybrid warfare' and rising cyberattacks. Taiwan is now strengthening protective guidelines across its government agencies. 🛡️

⛽ Indian Car Makers Worried About Fuel Contamination

Internal emails surfaced revealing that major Indian carmakers were concerned about fuel contamination issues. These worries were circulating among industry players before a planned public retreat. The communications reportedly spanned several months leading up to the event. The contamination concerns highlight growing quality control challenges within the sector. Industry experts anticipate more discussions on these quality issues moving forward. ⛽

🚀 SEBI tweaking rules for smaller company IPOs

SEBI is looking into big changes to its listing rules for SMEs to boost smaller companies going public. These reforms could let companies with a market cap up to ₹4,000cr use SME platforms for their IPOs. The regulator is also considering raising the paid-up capital limit from ₹25 crore to ₹100 crore. Furthermore, SEBI is planning to remove minimum trade size requirements to help smaller investors. These updates aim to improve liquidity and encourage more micro-cap participation. 📈

💣 Al-Qaeda affiliate linked to Red Fort blast in Delhi

An Al-Qaeda offshoot group has been identified as responsible for the recent explosive incident at the Red Fort. The attack took place in Delhi, targeting a major historical landmark. Reports indicate that the blast resulted in the deaths of 15 people. This incident has heightened security concerns across the nation. Authorities are currently investigating the full scope and planning of the terror act. 💣

🔭 NASA clarifies: No 7-second gravity loss during eclipse

A viral claim suggested Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds during the August 12 solar eclipse. This theory, linked to a supposed NASA 'Project Anchor', has been officially debunked by NASA. The agency confirmed that a solar eclipse cannot alter Earth's gravitational force, which depends on the planet's mass. The dramatic gravity loss prediction had no basis in science or any credible evidence. Therefore, the eclipse passed with normal gravity intact, just as expected. 🛰️

💧 Jewar airport waterlogging sparks political drama

Heavy rain caused waterlogging at Jewar Airport, leading to a political spat ahead of UP polls. The Opposition questioned the quality of this flagship project in Noida, while the BJP defended the region's growth. Authorities stated the temporary water accumulation was cleared within 30 minutes and did not affect flight operations. Opposition leaders used the incident to criticize governance, while the BJP highlighted the massive infrastructure development. This controversy adds to the political tension surrounding major UP projects before the 2027 elections. 😬

❤️ Tamil Nadu's big leap in organ donation 🏥

Tamil Nadu has significantly boosted its organ donation numbers over 17 years through sustained public awareness campaigns. The state saw 266 donors in 2025, utilizing 1,476 organs, with the highest number recorded in 2024 at 268. Initially, the program launched in October 2008, facing low awareness and professional hesitancy. Successful donation stories and State honors have proven to be highly effective awareness tools. Moving forward, the state needs to explore Donation after Circulatory Death and improve hospital infrastructure.

😠 Bihar teacher faces charges after wife alleges domestic violence

A case has been registered against a teacher in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, after his first wife accused him of thrashing her and forcing her out of their home. The complainant, Suman Kumari, stated she married Baidyanath Kumar Yadav on May 7, 1998, and faced harassment over dowry demands. On August 7, Yadav allegedly told her to leave after wanting to live with his second wife. Suman claimed she was beaten with sticks, fracturing her leg, and an attempt to strangle her was made. Police have invoked several sections, while Yadav denies all accusations.

🔬 Human brain cells are way more powerful than thought

A new study in PNAS reveals individual human neurons perform complex computations beyond other mammals. Researchers at Hebrew University found that human cortical neurons function as sophisticated information processors. The study used AI modeling to test this, showing human cells handle complex inputs like visual data. This challenges the idea that intelligence only comes from neuron count. The findings could inspire the development of more advanced, brain-inspired AI. 🧠

📈 Loss-making IPOs still doing well?

The Ministry of Finance revealed that 39 loss-making companies listed through mainboard IPOs over the last five years. As of August 12, 2026, 18 out of these 19 stocks are still trading above their issue price. Ather Energy leads the list with the highest difference at Rs 1,247.50. SEBI also studied anchor investor exits across 242 IPOs from April 2022 to October 2025. The regulator noted price pressure was mainly seen around the first lock-in window.