🛡️ Meta's new teen safety rules start in US only

Meta's new protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram will initially apply only to US users. These measures are part of settlements addressing alleged safety risks to children, involving Meta and various US states. The rules include two-hour daily limits and restricting app use from midnight to 6 a.m., effective from August 26th. This development follows a landmark settlement where Meta could pay over $17.1 billion in penalties. No similar safeguards for children in India have been announced by the company yet.

📚 School holidays for Raksha Bandhan 2026

Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, and Haryana, are expected to close schools on August 28 for Raksha Bandhan. In Jharkhand, the earlier cancellation of the holiday has now been withdrawn. Southern and northeastern states generally do not mandate a public school holiday for this festival. Students must check their specific school calendars as private and international schools vary in their observance.

🔋 Battery Kings: 2026 Phone Showdown 🔥

A battery test was conducted across several phones, including the Honor X80 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max. The testing involved devices like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Oppo Find N6, and Vivo X300 Ultra. In a 24-hour YouTube streaming test, both the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Honor X80 Pro Max finished with over half battery remaining. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max showed a slight lead over the Honor X80 Pro Max during this demanding test. After 35 hours of streaming, only these two powerhouse phones still held significant charge. 🔋

📺 Neagley hits Prime Video in 2026

The series Neagley is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 16, 2026. The entire collection comprises eight episodes. These episodes will be released all at once on the specified date. The show is generating anticipation among viewers for its debut. Fans can look forward to binge-watching the full season then.

🔋 Redmi Note 17 Pro series drops with bigger batteries

The Redmi Note 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have been unveiled with new features. These phones are available globally and succeed the Redmi Note 15 Pro and 15 Pro+. The Pro packs an 8,340mAh battery with 67W charging, while the Pro Max boasts a 9,210mAh battery. The Pro Max features a newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset and superior IP68 submersion resistance. Both devices launch with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 and promise six years of security updates. 🔋

🔋 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is here

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G has been officially announced, boasting a significantly larger battery capacity. This new device comes from Redmi and is available in various markets. It features a battery that is reportedly twice the size of the one found in the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This massive battery aims to offer users extended usage time compared to competitors. Details about its launch pricing and availability are expected soon. 🔋

🩺 Missing meds seriously impacts blood pressure control

A new study revealed that poor adherence to blood pressure medication significantly harms therapeutic effects in hypertensive patients. The research, led by Oxford University team members, was presented at the ESC Congress in Munich, Germany. Analyzing 91,339 participants from nine clinical trials, higher adherence led to an 11% cut in major cardiovascular disease incidence. Conversely, lower adherence showed little to no significant reduction in these major events. The team suggests promoting adherence assessment and using single-pill combinations to boost patient compliance. 🩺

🔋 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max goes global with massive battery

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in the global market across different regions. The EU version features a 9,210mAh battery, while other regions boast a 10,000mAh capacity. This device promises up to three days of worry-free use on a single charge, with the 8/256GB EU model priced at €599.90. It runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 100W fast charging support. The phone also includes a 50MP main camera and boasts IP66/IP68 ratings for durability. 📱

⛽ Qatar & Kuwait boost oil exports via Hormuz

Qatar and Kuwait have managed to restore 70% of their pre-war crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. This happened as they followed the UAE's lead by using ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman. Before the conflict, these two nations collectively exported about 2 million barrels per day. The increased volumes help supplement the oil already being shipped by Saudi Arabia and the UAE around June. These creative solutions are helping keep oil flowing despite the regional threats. ⛽

🤖 AI voice is taking over typing

The trend towards voice-to-text AI is challenging the dominance of physical keyboards on smartphones. OpenAI recently launched GPT-Live, enabling near real-time full-duplex communication via a multimodal LLM. Google responded with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, claiming faster and more accurate performance than GPT-Live. This new paradigm allows for dynamic actions, like dictating emails with embedded maps. While some prefer typing, intelligent voice models offer massive benefits, especially for users with motor impairments. 🤖

🤖 23yo's AI assistant jumps valuation from $100M to $2.5B

Instinct, an invite-only AI agent, successfully raised $250 million in a Series B funding round. The startup, founded by 23-year-old Noah Shinn, is based in California. This funding round values the company at $2.5 billion, bringing total funding to $350 million as of the recent stages. This massive jump in valuation occurred over just four months, reflecting investor interest in actionable personal AI agents. The company plans to connect to various user apps via text or phone call for delegation. 🤖