Here’s a quick roundup of all the latest developments in the tech world. From Elon Musk setting a new wealth record to Zomato’s controversial job posting, get your weekly tech news real quick.
Elon Musk has set a new record, reaching a staggering net worth of $334.3 billion, according to Forbes. This makes him not just the wealthiest person alive but the richest in history.
Musk’s fortune surged following a significant rise in Tesla’s stock prices, fueled by Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. Musk, a vocal Trump supporter, was actively involved in the campaign.
The luxury auto company Jaguar recently revamped its brand positioning which has left the internet rather unimpressed.
What many termed as a ‘woke’ ad, the long list of those who were not impressed with the ad includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
“Do you sell cars?” Elon mockinged the brand in a post on X. Later Musk shared a meme ad for car company Aston Martin that went viral back in 2013.
Update: I am looking for a chief of staff for myself. pic.twitter.com/R4XPp3CefJ
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) November 20, 2024
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal posted a job opening for a chief of staff role on X (formerly Twitter) with an unusual twist — candidates would need to pay Rs 20 lakh to Zomato and work without pay for a year.
The listing quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism online.
Sundar Pichai sold a portion of his Alphabet shares worth about $3.98 million, as per SEC filings.
The shares were sold on November 20, 2024, at prices ranging between $176.096 and $178.6811 per share.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has proposed that Google sell its Chrome browser to promote fair competition in online search.
A 23-page document submitted to a federal judge outlines measures like mandatory data sharing and access to search results for competitors.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a Rs 213.14 crore fine on Meta for WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update.
It also imposed a five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing user data with other Meta-owned companies for advertising purposes and ordered other behavioural remedies.
Reliance Jio has just launched the Rs 601 ‘Ultimate 5G Upgrade Voucher’ offering unlimited 5G data for a year. Aimed at prepaid users on lower-tier plans, the voucher can be purchased through the MyJio app or Jio.com.
Oppo has launched its Find X8 series in India. The series features the Dimensity 9400 chipset, quad cameras with dual telephoto lenses and advanced silicon carbide battery charging. Prices start at Rs 99,999 for the Find X8 Pro and Rs 69,999 for the base Find X8.
Vivo’s latest offering, the Vivo Y300 5G, comes with an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, and an IP64 rating. Available in three colours, the phone is priced at Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999 for its two variants.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A4 5G in India starting at Rs 8,499. It features a 6.88-inch HD+ display, a Snapdragon processor, a 50MP dual-camera system and a 5,160mAh battery. Available in Starry Black and Sparkle Purple, it can be purchased on Amazon.in and mi.com.
Answer. Elon Musk became the richest person in history with a net worth of $334.3 billion driven by a significant rise in Tesla’s stock prices.
Answer. The job posting required candidates to pay Rs 20 lakh and work without pay for a year, sparking widespread criticism online.
Answer. Meta was fined Rs 213 crore over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update, and a five-year ban was imposed on data sharing for ads.
Answer. The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed that Google sell its Chrome browser to promote fair competition in online search.
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