Meta's Sandhya Devanathan has been appointed to lead OpenAI's operations across Southeast Asia and Australia. She brings her extensive experience from her time at Meta to the role. This move formalizes OpenAI's expansion strategy in the APAC region. Devanathan will oversee the growth and regional strategy for these key markets. The appointment signals a significant push by OpenAI into these developing tech landscapes. 🚀
business Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is regaining investor confidence amid AI fears surrounding the company. This turnaround followed a 21% stock slump and was boosted by a recent 23% share jump on Thursday. The positive momentum came from a beat-and-raise quarter and a new 'Claudeforce' tie-up with Anthropic. Furthermore, the company announced a 240% surge in revenue from its Agentforce AI products. Benioff insists that frontier models still depend on Salesforce's core CRM platform. 🚀
health A new study reveals that the rate of young children unintentionally ingesting recreational drugs has been increasing over the last 25 years. Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers from 2000 to 2004. The ingestion rate for children under six jumped over 3,300%, with 41,612 such incidents found across 24 years. Cannabinoids made up 85% of these ingestions, with edible marijuana being a major factor. Prevention strategies, including better storage and packaging, are being recommended moving forward. 😟
entertainment Kathryn Lawson argues that Christopher Nolan's Odyssey makes a dangerous mistake by giving Odysseus a contemporary conscience. The critique, using thinkers like Hannah Arendt, suggests power rarely acknowledges its own cruelty without external forces. By adding guilt, Nolan undermines the story's ethical depth and promotes a false hope of self-correction. This contrasts with the original Homer, where violence lacks personal guilt. The film remains a reflection on modern polarization, despite mixed critical reception.
entertainment The Sony BRAVIA 9 II is praised as the best RGB LED TV tested, boasting excellent color coverage. It is available in various sizes, including the 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 115-inch models. Testing covered models from the Samsung R95 and Hisense UR8 for comparison, alongside the Sony unit. While the picture quality is punchy, OLED technology is ultimately considered superior due to infinite contrast. Buyers should consider cheaper alternatives like the Bravia 8 II or LG G6 OLED if available.
india A 25-year-old man named Amar Nandu Pawar was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife's lover on Thursday night. The incident happened in Sarola village, Pune, involving the accused Deepak Pal from Uttar Pradesh. The attack occurred around 9 pm on August 27, while Pawar was walking with Pal's wife and daughter. Pal stabbed Pawar multiple times in the neck and throat, resulting in his immediate death. Police, aided by locals, chased and caught the accused, and an investigation is currently ongoing. 🔪
india Mamata Banerjee asserted that the police force displayed a humane face under her TMC rule. She stated that the BJP has transformed the police into a 'monstrous entity' during their governance. This was said during a rally of the TMC students' wing in Kolkata on Friday, August 28, 2026. Banerjee also alleged that the BJP illegally manipulated the last Assembly elections using the Election Commission of India. She announced that her party will start street tours if public meetings are denied by the administration. 😠
india Murshidabad has successfully completed the handover of land to the Border Security Force (BSF). This handover pertains to a significant border stretch measuring 48.9km. The process was finalized recently, ensuring the security measures could be established promptly. This action is crucial for strengthening the border security infrastructure in the region. Further development and fencing work are expected to proceed soon. 🛡️
tech SubSmith is an immersive language learning platform that lets users learn from any video or audio file they own. The tool supports over 99 languages and allows users to drop popular formats like MKV and MP4 into the system. It offers features such as instant word definitions and one-click Anki flashcard exports for vocabulary building. Users can choose between an annual plan for $15 or a lifetime license for $40. This platform promises to be more effective than traditional classes and cheaper than textbooks. 🚀
sports Australian captain Pat Cummins publicly supported a campaign demanding humane treatment for Imran Khan. This appeal was initiated by former international captains like Greg Chappell and 20 others in New Delhi. The 73-year-old Pakistan great has been in Rawalpindi custody since 2023 on corruption charges. Signatories are pushing for proper medical care and uninterrupted family visits for Khan. The former captains argue that basic decency requires completing the court-ordered medical process. 🏏
entertainment Kriti Sanon posted a Raksha Bandhan picture with her sister Nupur Sanon, subtly addressing recent controversies. The actor made a cheeky caption referencing the 'fashion committee' while celebrating sisterhood. This followed backlash over her Rakhi ad, which critics questioned for not aligning with traditional sentiments. Kangana Ranaut had previously slammed the ad as 'intentionally creepy,' leading GIVA to pull the campaign. Kriti has now chosen a lighthearted approach over further explanations. 💖
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