Topic: Regional Disparities
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The Top Android Phones You Can't Buy in the US
U.S. consumers have a limited selection of Android phones, primarily choosing between Samsung and Google, while international markets offer more innovative devices with superior features and performance. International Ultra flagships like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo models outperform U.S. options with...
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UK Tech Growth: A Geopolitical Must for the Future
The UK's tech sector faces a critical challenge in scaling startups beyond early stages, risking long-term economic growth and global competitiveness despite strong innovation. Scaleups drive 22% of SME turnover but face systemic barriers like funding gaps (£15bn annually), talent shortages, and ...
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Quick Read: The Distributional Impact of AI - Inequality and the Need for Upskilling
The economic benefits of AI are not evenly distributed. There is a risk that AI could exacerbate existing inequalities unless proactive measures are taken. Economic Inequality Wealth Concentration: Companies that…
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Two Airport Wi-Fi Experiences: A Tale of Two Speeds
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh recorded the fastest public Wi-Fi download speed at 86.34 Mbps, while Dubai and Hamad International Airports excelled in upload speeds, surpassing 96 Mbps. Airport lounge Wi-Fi showed significant performance disparities, with some lounges like Istanbul'...
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GCC Mobile Price Gap: Kuwait is Most Affordable, Study Reveals
Kuwait is the most affordable GCC market for mobile services at $31.10 per month, while the UAE and Qatar are the most expensive, exceeding $107. The pricing gap is most extreme for high-data users, with Kuwait's costs being just 21% of Qatar's due to volume discounting versus linear pricing mode...
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Gen AI Attacks Drive 40% of Cybersecurity Budgets to Software
Organizations are shifting cybersecurity budgets toward software, which now accounts for 40% of spending, to counter AI-powered threats that operate faster than human response capabilities. Generative AI is enabling threats like personalized phishing at scale, deepfakes bypassing biometric securi...
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