As 2026 approaches, technology's impact on daily life is expected to be subtle yet significant, moving beyond flashy breakthroughs to become integrated infrastructure. Artificial intelligence, for instance, will increasingly operate behind the scenes in sectors like logistics, customer support, and fraud detection. In India, major businesses like McDonald's are already deploying AI for order verification and operational intelligence, with Hyderabad becoming a hub for AI development. This trend signifies a shift towards AI as a foundational element rather than a standalone feature.