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UNDP Report: India Leads Globally in AI Skills Penetration
India's fast-paced advances in adopting AI technology to spur sectors such as small businesses and agriculture are noted by the report for commendation. With its talent pool for tech having in excess of five million software professionals, the country stands well-prepared to accelerate its growth into the development of AI and using it.
Affordable 5G Phones See 100% Growth in India, While Apple Dominates Premium Segment
The need for budget 5G smartphones, especially those costing between Rs 8,000 and Rs 13,000, witnessed a stunning increase with more than 100% YoY growth. The rising popularity of budget 5G phones reflects the rising consumer trend towards 5G availability. Vivo dominated the market with a 21% share, followed by Samsung with 19%.
UPI QR Code Transactions Soar 91.5% to 657.9 Million, While Credit Card Growth Slows
As UPI infrastructure grew at a record rate, other digital payment modes recorded lower growth. Credit card transactions increased at a modest 7.94% year-on-year growth, and the number of debit cards in circulation increased marginally by 2.7%, reaching 991 million.
Skype Shuts Down Today: Microsoft Urges Users to Transition to Teams
The move, announced in February, is part of Microsoft's overall plan to consolidate its communication services. In the future, the company has turned its attention to Microsoft Teams (free), which will be the hub platform for collaboration and communication.
Apple's India iPhone Production Set to Reach ₹3.36 Lakh Crore by FY26 Amid Global Supply Chain Shift
Industry estimates indicate that this tactic will enable Apple to meet 80 percent of the iPhone demand in the United States and also serve the entirety of India's growing domestic market.
India’s Creator Economy Poised to Generate $125 Billion in Revenue by 2030
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, which was delivered at the high-profile 'WAVES 2025' event, emphasizes that Indian creators already impact more than $350 billion of consumer spend annually, a number which is set to jump to over $1 trillion by the year 2030.
Bill Gates' Daughter Reveals Father Has Asperger's Syndrome: 'Pretty Socially Awkward'
Phoebe provided some hilarious tips on what it is like to introduce men to her dad on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast. She stated it was "terrifying" for the guys but laughed, confirming her dad is "pretty socially awkward." She also added Bill Gates has actually come out and stated openly that he has Asperger's.
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