Xiaomi launched the budget Redmi 15A smartphone in India featuring a massive 6,300mAh battery with 15W charging and reverse charging support. It comes with a 32MP primary rear camera, 6.9-inch HD+ display supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate, and octa-core T8300 5G processor. The phone runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, offers up to 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, and includes AI features like Google Gemini. Priced from Rs 12,999, it will go on sale from April 3.

Royal Enfield launched the 2026 Guerrilla 450 range featuring the new sportier Apex variant with aggressive riding posture, aluminium handlebars, and Vredestein Centuro ST tyres for better wet grip. Standard Dash and Flash variants now get updated CEAT Gripp XL tyres. Ride modes are renamed Street and Sport with memory retention. The Tripper Dash now supports Android navigation mirroring without unlocking the phone. Bookings open March 27, with retail sales from March 31.

The River Indie is an electric scooter positioned as a practical urban commuter with SUV-like features. In the first ride review, it impressed with its high ground clearance, comfortable seating, and smooth performance. The 4 kW motor delivers peppy acceleration, and the suspension handles bad roads well. Range is claimed at 120 km, with fast charging support. Build quality is solid, though the price is on the higher side. It stands out for its unique design and versatility in city traffic.

Apple’s MacBook Neo starts at Rs 69,900, while the MacBook Air M5 begins at Rs 1,19,900, creating a Rs 50,000 price difference. The Neo uses an A18 Pro chip with 8GB RAM, suitable for basic tasks, but lacks a backlit keyboard, haptic trackpad, and standard Touch ID. The Air features the more powerful M5 chip (up to 32GB RAM), better display, longer battery life, MagSafe charging, and superior connectivity. The Neo is a budget entry to macOS; the Air offers higher performance and longevity for demanding use.

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.

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.

India's MeitY ordered X to immediately delete obscene AI-generated content from Grok and block future creation, giving a 72-hour deadline on January 2, 2026. Viral non-consensual deepfakes targeting women sparked outrage; non-compliance risks loss of safe harbour immunity. Elon Musk says users liable, not platform. Debate grows on AI ethics and moderation responsibility.