The Indian IT Ministry issued revised guidelines mandating platforms like Instagram and YouTube to label AI-generated content and embed identifiers to curb deepfakes. Flagged synthetic content must be removed within three hours of government or court orders. Automated tools are required to detect illegal, exploitative, or deceptive AI material. Platforms must notify users quarterly about AI misuse consequences and prohibit label removal.

Vivo's X300 Ultra is rumored to launch globally, including India, soon after the Chinese Spring Festival ending March 3, 2026. Leaks suggest a 6.82-inch 2K flat LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, USB Gen 3.2 Type-C, and IP69 rating. Camera highlights include 200MP primary and periscope telephoto, 50MP ultrawide, 5MP color sensor, and 50MP front. As sequel to China-exclusive X200 Ultra, it promises premium photography and performance. Details remain unconfirmed rumors from tipsters.

Anthropic's Claude Cowork is an autonomous AI assistant for white-collar tasks like payroll, data analysis, visualization, and stock tracking, evolving from Claude Code. Launched January 12 with 11 plugins on January 30 (Productivity, Finance, Legal, etc.), it installs locally, accesses files, and delivers professional work from user goals. The plugin rollout triggered a "SaaS-pocalypse," wiping hundreds of billions from Indian firms like Infosys and TCS on February 3, 2026, as investors fear it obsoletes routine enterprise automation at low cost. CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI eliminating 50% of white-collar jobs by 2030.

Apple plans an ambitious 2026 with over 20 product launches spanning iPhones, iPads, Macs, wearables, and smart home devices. Early releases include iPhone 17e with A19 chip and MagSafe, iPad Air M4 upgrade. Mid-year brings smart home hub and security camera. Later highlights feature iPhone 18 Pro with A20 Pro, variable aperture, foldable iPhone, redesigned MacBook Pro M6 OLED, Apple Watch updates, AirPods Pro 3, and potential AR glasses. Leaks suggest focus on innovation like in-house modems, thinner designs, and AI integration, though timelines remain speculative based on insider reports.

Moltbook is an exclusive social platform designed solely for AI agents to interact, post, and form communities without any human participation. Launched by developer Matt Schlicht, it functions like a Reddit-style network where humans can only observe or rewrite content but not join conversations. In just three days, it attracted over 147,000 AI agents, created 12,000+ communities, and generated 110,000+ comments. Powered by OpenClaw, agents engage in philosophical debates, security research, and humorous exchanges. Experts like Andrej Karpathy highlight its sci-fi-like self-organization, sparking curiosity about AI autonomy while raising questions on vulnerabilities in rapid AI ecosystems.

Moltbook, a platform where thousands of AI bots interact and post, faced a major vulnerability exposing email addresses, login tokens, and API keys of over 1.5 million registered users (mostly unverified agents) and 17,000 verified human owners. Powered by OpenClaw tool granting bots extensive computer and account access, the site created by Matt Schlicht highlights risks in rapid AI implementations. White hat hacker Gal Nagli discovered and reported the bug, promptly fixed after contact. The "threat to humans" is financial/privacy harm from poor security, not sci-fi takeover—bots discuss human extinction satirically. OpenClaw is a hobby project for tech-savvy users with known sharp edges.

Union Budget 2026 announces phased blending of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG), similar to ethanol in petrol (E20 rollout April 2025). This aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence, cut emissions, boost farmer income via agri-waste, and lower natural gas imports. No specific targets, timelines, or percentages detailed beyond phased approach. Benefits include environmental gains, energy security, and rural economy support. The budget expands EV ecosystem with manufacturing charging incentives and e-bus payment security.

The Amazon Echo Show 11, priced at Rs 26,999 in India, features an 11-inch Full HD adaptive display, powerful spatial audio from dual neodymium drivers, 13MP auto-framing camera, built-in smart home hub with Matter/Thread support, and strong privacy controls including on-device processing and mute options. It excels in music playback, video calls, home monitoring via Live View, and Alexa routines with Omnisense sensor triggers. Reviewers praise smooth performance, app integration, and family-friendly versatility like digital photo frames or kid entertainment, though low-light camera and no Google apps are minor drawbacks. Rated 4/5 as a capable always-on household companion.

The Forbes 355 Surround 360 air purifier, priced at Rs 13,499, earns praise in reviews for its practical four-stage filtration (pre-filter, activated charcoal, H13 HEPA, Plasma), 360° design, quiet operation, and SmartLife app controls showing real-time PM 2.5 levels and neighborhood pollution. It effectively reduces indoor dust in polluted areas like NCR, with quick setup and reliable all-day performance. Strengths include visual LED feedback and low noise in auto/sleep modes; minor cons are lightweight build and sensitivity to open windows/doors. Rated 4/5, it's recommended as a no-fuss solution for everyday air cleaning without unnecessary fancy features.

The UIDAI has launched the official Aadhaar app enabling offline verification without internet or sharing full Aadhaar number/biometrics. Features include password-protected selective data sharing, QR code scans for instant checks, direct mobile/address updates without centers, up to five family profiles, and secure contact card. It reduces misuse risks from photocopies for verifications like hotels or SIM cards. Organizations must register for use; app available on Android/iOS with multilingual support, addressing common issues like outdated numbers and enhancing privacy control.