🩺 Pixel Watch's secret feature hits Fitbit Air

Google introduced the 'Insulin resistance trends' feature within its new Health Guardian suite. This capability is rolling out to devices like the Google Fitbit Air, not just the Pixel Watch 5. The feature tracks blood sugar trends non-invasively, offering potential early health hints. This is a big deal because mainstream wearables rarely track blood sugar meaningfully. The update makes the $99 Fitbit Air an even better value for health tracking. 🩺

⚖️ Tamil Nadu's anti-bribe site collects 1,300 complaints

A website named Makkal Saatchi, started by Deepak Sivakumar, has collected over 1,310 citizen complaints about bribery across Tamil Nadu. The platform operates in 38 districts and reports alleged bribes totaling Rs 24 crore as of the latest count. Deepak launched the site after the new Chief Minister, Vijay, spoke about tackling corruption in May 2026. While it offers public visibility, there is no official confirmation of legal action being taken on these reports. The site currently masks official names but struggles with names mentioned in the complaint description itself. 🧐

😠 Congress demands staff regularization in Haryana

Congress leaders protested in Panchkula on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, demanding the BJP government regularize staff hired via Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam. Led by Bhupinder Hooda, the protest accused the government of favoring the contract system over proper recruitment. The demand includes equal pay and benefits for all personnel hired through this Nigam. Hooda criticized the BJP for reducing government posts from four lakh to 2.5 lakh, worsening unemployment. Congress vows to fight until posts are restored and contractual workers are regularized. 😠

😠 Jharkhand students break fast after exam cancellation

Three more Jharkhand protesters ended their hunger strike after the state government canceled recruitment exams due to irregularity allegations. The protest, ongoing at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 25, involved students demanding action against the issues. The government canceled the JSSC-Combined Graduate Level exam conducted by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd. Furthermore, a committee headed by Amitabh Kaushal was formed to recommend reforms for the process. The protesters will now decide on the next steps for their ongoing agitation. 😠

📸 Google Photos' new Redact tool demoed

Google Photos' new Redact tool is now functional after being revealed in code previously. This feature is accessible in the Markup section of the photo editor, alongside Pen and Highlighter. It offers three styles: Mosaic, Mosaic Light, and a noise-based Blur. The tool has evolved significantly from a crashing button in v7.85 to a working feature in v7.89. Public rollout is not yet scheduled, but this marks a big step for photo editing. 📸

🚀 China's Chang'e-7 probe reaches launch pad

China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe and Long March-5 rocket have been successfully moved to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. This transfer occurred in Hainan Province, south China. The entire rocket-probe stack remained upright using a 'three vertical, one remote' launch mode. Engineers maintained stability with auto-leveling support points despite rainy and windy conditions. This move is a major milestone in the preparations for the Chang'e-7 lunar mission.

🏛️ Kerala HC stays teacher's suspension over Savarkar quiz question

The Kerala High Court stayed the suspension of K. Guruprasad Rai, an Upper Primary school teacher from Kasaragod. This action was taken on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after he was suspended for a quiz question. Justice Viju Abraham directed that the disciplinary proceedings against the teacher can continue. Rai challenged the suspension over including V.D. Savarkar's name in the quiz answer. The court also issued notice to the Department of General Education officials and the school manager. 📚

💡 AWS is expanding Builder Lofts globally

Amazon Web Services is setting up new AWS Builder Lofts in three major cities worldwide. These additions include Hyderabad, Berlin in Germany, and Sao Paulo in Brazil. This expansion follows the initial launch in San Francisco in July 2025. The move highlights the importance of these cities as key innovation hubs for tech talent. The new lofts will offer developers dedicated spaces for learning and networking. 🚀

🏎️ Ricciardo and Hamilton among F1 injury subs

Red Bull is making a driver substitution for the Dutch Grand Prix because Isack Hadjar is sidelined. Liam Lawson will step in for the Zandvoort race, replacing Hadjar due to a wrist injury sustained last week. Lawson's return marks his second injury substitution in four years at Zandvoort. This follows past instances where champions like Lewis Hamilton needed substitutes. The team will pair Lawson with Arvid Lindblad, alongside Yuki Tsunoda.

🎮 PlayStation tweaks Horizon Hunters after live-service struggles

PlayStation has decided to reboot its 'Horizon Hunters Gathering' initiative due to difficulties in its current live-service strategy. This update concerns the game project being developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment in various markets. The original plan involved a launch timeframe around late 2023, but the changes are happening now. This strategic pivot comes after initial player reception and internal performance metrics were not meeting expectations. Sony will provide more detailed information regarding the revamped roadmap in the coming months. 🎮

🏏 Kuldeep under pressure after Galle flop, but Prasad speaks up

Kuldeep Yadav struggled in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, taking just one wicket. He played for India in Sri Lanka, finishing with figures of 25-0-103-1. This came as Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja performed strongly on the pitch during the matches. Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad advised the management against dropping him after this one poor performance. Prasad stressed the importance of giving Kuldeep another chance to maintain his confidence.