India's smartphone market witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5 percent by volume and 18 percent by value in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to Counterpoint Research's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The report highlights that this marks a value-led shift in consumer behaviour. Moreover, Apple has entered the list of the top five smartphone makers in India by volume. The Cupertino company also topped the list in terms of wholesale market share by value, witnessing robust demand for its iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 models.

Microsoft’s AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, has dismissed the idea that artificial intelligence can ever be conscious, calling such research “the wrong question.” Speaking at the AfroTech Conference, he said AI cannot experience pain or emotions, and only simulates them. Suleyman, a long-time advocate for “humanist AI,” argued that since AI lacks a pain network, it cannot suffer or deserve rights like humans.

Romania’s gambling regulator has blacklisted Polymarket after nearly $600 million (roughly ₹53,200 crore) in crypto wagers were placed during national elections. Officials said the platform operated as unlicensed gambling. The action mirrors global moves by the US, France, and others to curb crypto-based betting platforms.

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Samsung Galaxy A57 may be released next year as a successor to the Galaxy A56. Ahead of official confirmation, the handset has appeared on the company's internal test servers for the first time. It is expected to ship with the Exynos 1680 SoC. It is likely to be launched in March 2026. It is being tested with internal firmware builds A576BXXU0AYJ7, A576BOXM0AYJ7 and A576BXXU0AYJ7