Elon Musk becomes richest in history, Zomato CEO’s job listing, US ‘break-up’ plan for Google, Meta fined in India and other top tech news of the week – Times of India

This week in tech Elon Musk made major headlines for his record-breaking wealth. A job listing by Zomato’s CEO Deepinder Goyal with zero salary for one year went viral. Other major events includes US pressuring Google to sell Chrome, Sundar Pichai’s multi-million-dollar share sale, and Meta facing a hefty ₹213 crore fine by the CCI. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories shaping the tech world!

Elon Musk becomes world’s richest person ever in history

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has reached his highest net worth yet, amassing a staggering $334.3 billion, as reported by Forbes. This makes him not only the richest person on the planet but also the wealthiest in history. Musk’s fortune surged dramatically following a sharp rise in Tesla’s stock prices after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S.presidential election. A vocal supporter of Trump during the campaign, Musk actively participated in several rallies.
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Zomato CEO’s viral job posting with zero salary for on year

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) looking for a chief of staff role for his company. The job, however, had an expensive twist where candidates must pay a fee of Rs 20 lakh to Zomato and work without pay for a year. The post soon got viral on the internet, generating waves of criticism.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai sells $3.98 million in stock

Google CEO Sundar Pichai sold a portion of his shares in parent company Alphabet. According to a SEC filing, Pichai sold his Class C Capital Stock, amounting to a total value of approximately $3.98 million. The transaction occurred on November 20, 2024, with shares traded at prices between $176.096 and $178.6811 each.
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US Department of Justice wants Google to sell Chrome

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has urged a federal judge to break up Google, demanding the company sell its widely used Chrome browser to promote fair competition in the online search market. According to an AP report, the department has submitted a 23-page document outlining extensive corrective measures, including data sharing and granting competitors access to search results.
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CCI fines Meta Rs 213 crore over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a Rs 213.14 crore ($25.6 million) penalty on Meta Platforms and ordered WhatsApp to implement specific behavioural remedies within a defined timeline, including a five-year ban on sharing user data with other Meta companies for advertising purposes.
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Reliance Jio launches Rs 601 5G unlimited data voucher

Reliance Jio introduced a Rs 601 “Ultimate 5G Upgrade Voucher” enabling prepaid subscribers to access unlimited 5G data for a year. This offer targets users on lower-tier plans who previously couldn’t access unlimited 5G. The voucher can be purchased through the MyJio app and Jio.com.
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Oppo Find X8 series launched in India: Price, specs and more

Oppo has introduced its Find X8 series in India, featuring the powerful Dimensity 9400 chipset, a quad-camera system with dual telephoto lenses, and rapid silicon carbide battery charging. The Find X8 Pro starts at Rs 99,999, while the Find X8 offers two variants priced at Rs 69,999 and Rs 79,999.
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Vivo Y300 with 50MP camera debuts in India; price starts at Rs …

Vivo has launched its latest smartphone, the Vivo Y300 5g, in India. The phone boasts an AMOLED display, IP64 rating, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It’s available in two variants, priced at Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999, and comes in three color options.
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Redmi A4 5G with 50MP camera, 5,160 mAh battery launched

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A4 5G in India. Priced at Rs 8,499 onwards, the phone boasts a 6.88-inch HD+ display, a powerful Snapdragon processor, and a 50MP dual-camera system. The smartphone comes in Starry Black and Sparkle Purple colour options. The smartphone will be available online on Amazon.in and mi.com.
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