⌨️ Samsung Keyboard beats Gboard on my Galaxy

A tech author switched from Google Gboard to Samsung Keyboard after discovering its advanced features. This shift happened while using a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Tab S10 FE devices. The author noted seamless universal clipboard functionality across devices and improved typing prediction since August 5, 2026. Samsung Keyboard also allows deep customization and offers offline translation and voice input. Ultimately, the author finds the native keyboard vastly superior for productivity in the Samsung ecosystem.

🛵 Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 spotted near UK tech centre

Fresh images show a near-production Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 adventure twin being ridden near the UK Technology Centre in Leicestershire. This highly anticipated model was previously seen in European spy shots in January 2025 and at the EICMA trade show. The CEO confirmed the 750cc version is coming out, mostly at EICMA, to hit the market soon. The bike features a twin-cylinder engine, twin brake discs, and is geared for road-biased appeal. It is expected to offer around 20bhp more power than current limits. 🏍️

✨ Taapsee Pannu's fairytale reset in Denmark

Taapsee Pannu shared glimpses of her recent holiday in Denmark's Odense city. The actor documented moments from her trip via Instagram photos posted on August 5th. Odense, known as a 'fairytale city,' is located on the Danish island of Funen. Her getaway focused on soaking in the city's culture and slower pace rather than rushing tours. She described the trip as a much-needed 'reset' from her busy schedule. ✈️

🤖 MacPaw teams up with Liquid AI for local AI

MacPaw has partnered with Liquid AI to integrate locally hosted AI models into its products. The Ukraine-based company is developing an on-device inference system called Elix for its AI assistant, Eney. This move aims to allow users to run assistants and agentic workflows offline, enhancing privacy. MacPaw plans to offer this local processing technology to developers later on. The company is also preparing its SetApp store with credit-based plans for AI apps. 🤖

🏗️ IISc Professor details Chenab Bridge success factors

Professor G. Madhavi Latha highlighted the key factors behind the successful Chenab Railway Bridge construction. She presented this at CSIR-IICT in Hyderabad on August 5, 2026, discussing the world's highest railway arch bridge. Her work involved geotechnical consultancy on this monumental engineering feat in Jammu and Kashmir. Latha advised young researchers to work with passion, viewing failures as part of discovery. CSIR-IICT Director D. Srinivas Reddy praised her determination in handling the tough J&K terrain. 🏗️

⚖️ Supreme Court rules: Judgments are retrospective by default

The Supreme Court clarified that court judgments apply retrospectively unless they explicitly state otherwise. This ruling overturned part of a Karnataka High Court order concerning a subvention scheme. The controversy involved the scheme, introduced in 1995, which was declared unconstitutional by an 11-judge bench on October 31, 2002. The Court rejected arguments claiming the 2002 decision was meant to be prospective. Consequently, the subvention scheme is deemed unconstitutional from its original inception date. 🏛️

🤖 Adaptability is key to fighting AI job fears

A new ETS report highlights growing AI anxiety among young Indian workers, potentially harming the nation's demographic dividend. Sixty-three percent of Gen Z workers fear becoming obsolete due to rapid technological changes across India. Global CEO Amit Sevak emphasized that upskilling and reskilling support is necessary for workers and employers. Adaptability is presented as the critical skill to navigate disruption, turning fear into agency for the workforce. Workers are showing resilience by actively developing new skills despite high global workplace disruption levels. 🤖

🐜 Ants navigate using landmarks, says 8th grader

Eighth grader Seungah Chung designed an experiment to study how ants find their way around. She tested 200 red harvester ants inside a maze at Beverly Vista Middle School in California. The research, conducted around 2025, showed ants use visual landmarks instead of just following chemical trails. Rearranging objects confused the ants, proving they rely on surrounding visual cues for navigation. This study could help future research in developing smarter autonomous robots. 🐜

🧀 Are analogue paneer products safe? Bans in Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh

Several states, including Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, have initiated bans on the sale of analogue paneer products. This action targets imitation cheese-like items that are gaining popularity in the market. The bans were enforced following consumer complaints regarding the safety and quality of these substitutes. These products often raise concerns about artificial ingredients used in their production process. Authorities are expected to monitor the situation closely to ensure consumer health standards are maintained. 🧐

💨 Non-smokers in India facing lung cancer risk?

An increasing number of non-smokers in India are reportedly developing lung cancer. This worrying trend has been observed across various regions in the country. Data shows a rise in cases reported during the fiscal year 2022-2023. Experts suggest that environmental pollutants and air quality issues are significant contributing factors. Further research is needed to fully understand the underlying causes of this development. 💨

🎭 Yash on playing Ravana: The pressure to innovate

Yash discussed the challenge of portraying Ravana in 'Ramayana' at the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con. He and Ranbir Kapoor were present with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Yash mentioned the film is a two-part saga, with Part 1 coming in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. He stated that since Ravana is widely known, finding a new interpretation created extra pressure for him as an actor. The film features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol and Rakul Preet Singh. 🎭