It’s been a packed week in the world of tech— from Microsoft celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special conversation by AI, to Elon Musk shutting down rumors about stepping away from DOGE. Meanwhile, Trump ’s newly announced tariffs shook the markets, wiping billions off the net worth of tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg , Jeff Bezos , and Elon Musk. The week also saw fresh layoffs at companies like Zomato and Whirlpool, adding to the growing wave of job cuts in the industry. Here's a quick roundup of the biggest tech stories making headlines.
Trump tariffs: Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others lose billions of dollars
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg saw the largest drop in net worth on April 3, losing a staggering $17.9 billion. As per Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook , Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several others from the world’s richest 500 list collectively lost $208 billion in market value. The sharp decline came after the US President Donald Trump announced a new wave of "discounted" reciprocal tariffs, triggering panic across financial markets. Wall Street recorded its worst trading day in years, as all major US stock indexes suffered their biggest single-day drops since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual quota of 85,000 for H-1B cap visas for fiscal 2026 met: USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for the fiscal year 2026 has been reached. In a press statement, the agency stated, “We have randomly selected enough beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations projected as needed to reach the H-1B cap.” USCIS has also notified all prospective petitioners with selected beneficiaries that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. Petitions for FY 2026, including those qualifying for the advanced degree exemption, can be submitted starting April 1, 2025.
Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, 3 CEOs sit down for interview
Microsoft has officially turned 50. The company, founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen as "Micro-Soft," began with a mission to transform personal computing. Starting with software for the Altair 8800, the duo’s ambition soon led to a landmark partnership with IBM in 1980. This collaboration gave rise to MS-DOS, the operating system that defined the PC revolution of the 1980s and laid the foundation for Microsoft’s lasting impact on the tech world.
To mark the milestone, current CEO Satya Nadella joined former CEOs Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer for a special conversation—hosted not by a human, but by Copilot, Microsoft’s own AI assistant. The tone was light-hearted and futuristic. Nadella kicked things off by playfully asking Copilot to “wrap it up by asking or maybe roast—giving us each an AI roast?” The conversation touched on technology, leadership, and the role of AI in the years ahead. At one point, Nadella asked Copilot when AI would be ready to “run the show,” to which the AI replied: “The day AI can play like the best cricket player that…”, leaving the group laughing and the audience amused.
Bill Gates shares company's first-ever source code on Microsoft's 50th anniversary
Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft's original source code celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting the BASIC code he and Paul Allen developed for the Altair 8800. This code, Gates considers the "coolest," was the foundation of Micro-Soft, which later evolved into Microsoft. Gates acknowledges contributions from leaders like Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella. “Reaching the 50-year mark is a tremendous achievement, and it's one that we could not have accomplished without the contributions of incredible leaders such as Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella—along with the dedication of the countless individuals who have worked at Microsoft throughout the years,” Gates reflected in his blog post published on his personal Gates Notes platform this week.
“It feels like just yesterday that Paul and I were hunched over the PDP-10 in Harvard's computer lab, writing the code that would become the first product of our new company,” he noted, adding, “That code remains the coolest code I've ever written to this day.”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10FE, Galaxy Tab S10FE+ launched
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10FE series in India, featuring the Galaxy Tab S10FE and Galaxy Tab S10FE+. Both tablets run on Android 15, support S Pen, and have IP68-rated LCD displays. Prices start at Rs 42999, with various pre-booking offers available. The tablets will be available from April 11. Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ 13.1-inch display that’s about 12% larger than the previous FE+. The display gets a 90Hz refresh rate, up to 800 nits HBM, Vision Booster that automatically adjusts brightness and visibility in changing outdoor environments.
It is powered by Exynos 1580 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE series comes with a 13MP rear camera as well as the IP68 rating as the newest Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Elon Musk responds to reports claiming he is leaving Donald Trump government
Elon Musk has denied recent reports suggesting he is planning to step down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The speculation began after a Washington columnist posted on X that President Donald Trump had informed close aides and Cabinet members that Musk would be leaving the role in the coming weeks.
Karoline Leavitt, Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary, quickly shut down the claim. Quoting the post, she wrote: “This ‘scoop’ is garbage. Elon Musk and President Trump have both publicly stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete.” The post caught Musk’s attention, prompting a brief but direct response from the Tesla CEO: “Yeah, fake news.”
Infosys files fresh charges against Cognizant in the US court
Infosys has filed fresh charges against Cognizant in a US district court, accusing it of using its monopoly power to stifle competition in the healthcare software market. Cognizant is alleged to have engaged in anti-competitive practices, including restricting market entry and blocking Infosys's growth. The legal tussle began in August 2024, when Cognizant accused Infosys of stealing trade secrets related to TriZetto. Infosys responded in January 2025 by filing an antitrust counterclaim, alleging that Cognizant's anti-competitive strategies hindered fair competition. Infosys also named Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar S, accusing him of delaying the launch of Infosys Helix during his tenure at Infosys and poaching key executives after joining Cognizant in January 2023.
Zomato lays off 600 customer support employees without notice
Zomato has laid off nearly 600 customer support associates within a year of hiring them, a MoneyControl report claims. This move comes as the company reportedly experiences slowing growth in food delivery and losses in its quick commerce unit, Blinkit. Zomato has also been using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate customer support functions to reduce costs. Incidentally, the layoffs come weeks after the launch of ‘Nugget’, an in-house AI-powered customer support platform developed over three years. Nugget handles over 15 million monthly interactions across Zomato’s platforms, including Blinkit and Hyperpure. Nugget is also capable of resolving up to 80% of customer queries without human intervention.
Whirlpool lays off 651 employees
Whirlpool Corporation has announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off 651 employees at its manufacturing plant in Amana, Iowa. The layoffs, effective June 1, 2025, represent approximately one-third of the plant's workforce and are attributed to declining consumer demand for certain refrigeration products manufactured at the facility.
In an official statement, Whirlpool explained that the decision was driven by the need to align production with current market conditions. The company emphasised that the layoffs were not influenced by external factors such as tariffs but were instead a strategic move to address reduced demand for specific appliances.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys $23 million DC mansion
Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a $23 million mansion in Washington, DC’s upscale Woodland Normanstone neighborhood. Meta confirmed the high-profile acquisition, noting that it would allow Zuckerberg to spend more time on technology and policy matters in the capital. The property ranks among the most expensive in the city, putting Zuckerberg in the company of other tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel, who have also bought homes in Washington in recent years.
According to Politico, the identity of the buyer initially remained a closely guarded secret for weeks, with real estate agents bound by non-disclosure agreements. The mystery deepened when, shortly after the cash deal closed in early March, the 15,000-square-foot home appeared blurred on Google Maps. Local residents noticed increased activity around the previously vacant mansion, which lined up with reports of Zuckerberg’s private jet landing at nearby Dulles Airport.
Trump tariffs: Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others lose billions of dollars
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg saw the largest drop in net worth on April 3, losing a staggering $17.9 billion. As per Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook , Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several others from the world’s richest 500 list collectively lost $208 billion in market value. The sharp decline came after the US President Donald Trump announced a new wave of "discounted" reciprocal tariffs, triggering panic across financial markets. Wall Street recorded its worst trading day in years, as all major US stock indexes suffered their biggest single-day drops since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Annual quota of 85,000 for H-1B cap visas for fiscal 2026 met: USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for the fiscal year 2026 has been reached. In a press statement, the agency stated, “We have randomly selected enough beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations projected as needed to reach the H-1B cap.” USCIS has also notified all prospective petitioners with selected beneficiaries that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. Petitions for FY 2026, including those qualifying for the advanced degree exemption, can be submitted starting April 1, 2025.
Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, 3 CEOs sit down for interview
Microsoft has officially turned 50. The company, founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen as "Micro-Soft," began with a mission to transform personal computing. Starting with software for the Altair 8800, the duo’s ambition soon led to a landmark partnership with IBM in 1980. This collaboration gave rise to MS-DOS, the operating system that defined the PC revolution of the 1980s and laid the foundation for Microsoft’s lasting impact on the tech world.
To mark the milestone, current CEO Satya Nadella joined former CEOs Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer for a special conversation—hosted not by a human, but by Copilot, Microsoft’s own AI assistant. The tone was light-hearted and futuristic. Nadella kicked things off by playfully asking Copilot to “wrap it up by asking or maybe roast—giving us each an AI roast?” The conversation touched on technology, leadership, and the role of AI in the years ahead. At one point, Nadella asked Copilot when AI would be ready to “run the show,” to which the AI replied: “The day AI can play like the best cricket player that…”, leaving the group laughing and the audience amused.
Bill Gates shares company's first-ever source code on Microsoft's 50th anniversary
Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft's original source code celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting the BASIC code he and Paul Allen developed for the Altair 8800. This code, Gates considers the "coolest," was the foundation of Micro-Soft, which later evolved into Microsoft. Gates acknowledges contributions from leaders like Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella. “Reaching the 50-year mark is a tremendous achievement, and it's one that we could not have accomplished without the contributions of incredible leaders such as Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella—along with the dedication of the countless individuals who have worked at Microsoft throughout the years,” Gates reflected in his blog post published on his personal Gates Notes platform this week.
“It feels like just yesterday that Paul and I were hunched over the PDP-10 in Harvard's computer lab, writing the code that would become the first product of our new company,” he noted, adding, “That code remains the coolest code I've ever written to this day.”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10FE, Galaxy Tab S10FE+ launched
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10FE series in India, featuring the Galaxy Tab S10FE and Galaxy Tab S10FE+. Both tablets run on Android 15, support S Pen, and have IP68-rated LCD displays. Prices start at Rs 42999, with various pre-booking offers available. The tablets will be available from April 11. Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ 13.1-inch display that’s about 12% larger than the previous FE+. The display gets a 90Hz refresh rate, up to 800 nits HBM, Vision Booster that automatically adjusts brightness and visibility in changing outdoor environments.
It is powered by Exynos 1580 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE series comes with a 13MP rear camera as well as the IP68 rating as the newest Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Elon Musk responds to reports claiming he is leaving Donald Trump government
Elon Musk has denied recent reports suggesting he is planning to step down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The speculation began after a Washington columnist posted on X that President Donald Trump had informed close aides and Cabinet members that Musk would be leaving the role in the coming weeks.
Karoline Leavitt, Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary, quickly shut down the claim. Quoting the post, she wrote: “This ‘scoop’ is garbage. Elon Musk and President Trump have both publicly stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete.” The post caught Musk’s attention, prompting a brief but direct response from the Tesla CEO: “Yeah, fake news.”
Infosys files fresh charges against Cognizant in the US court
Infosys has filed fresh charges against Cognizant in a US district court, accusing it of using its monopoly power to stifle competition in the healthcare software market. Cognizant is alleged to have engaged in anti-competitive practices, including restricting market entry and blocking Infosys's growth. The legal tussle began in August 2024, when Cognizant accused Infosys of stealing trade secrets related to TriZetto. Infosys responded in January 2025 by filing an antitrust counterclaim, alleging that Cognizant's anti-competitive strategies hindered fair competition. Infosys also named Cognizant's CEO, Ravi Kumar S, accusing him of delaying the launch of Infosys Helix during his tenure at Infosys and poaching key executives after joining Cognizant in January 2023.
Zomato lays off 600 customer support employees without notice
Zomato has laid off nearly 600 customer support associates within a year of hiring them, a MoneyControl report claims. This move comes as the company reportedly experiences slowing growth in food delivery and losses in its quick commerce unit, Blinkit. Zomato has also been using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate customer support functions to reduce costs. Incidentally, the layoffs come weeks after the launch of ‘Nugget’, an in-house AI-powered customer support platform developed over three years. Nugget handles over 15 million monthly interactions across Zomato’s platforms, including Blinkit and Hyperpure. Nugget is also capable of resolving up to 80% of customer queries without human intervention.
Whirlpool lays off 651 employees
Whirlpool Corporation has announced a significant workforce reduction, laying off 651 employees at its manufacturing plant in Amana, Iowa. The layoffs, effective June 1, 2025, represent approximately one-third of the plant's workforce and are attributed to declining consumer demand for certain refrigeration products manufactured at the facility.
In an official statement, Whirlpool explained that the decision was driven by the need to align production with current market conditions. The company emphasised that the layoffs were not influenced by external factors such as tariffs but were instead a strategic move to address reduced demand for specific appliances.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys $23 million DC mansion
Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a $23 million mansion in Washington, DC’s upscale Woodland Normanstone neighborhood. Meta confirmed the high-profile acquisition, noting that it would allow Zuckerberg to spend more time on technology and policy matters in the capital. The property ranks among the most expensive in the city, putting Zuckerberg in the company of other tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel, who have also bought homes in Washington in recent years.
According to Politico, the identity of the buyer initially remained a closely guarded secret for weeks, with real estate agents bound by non-disclosure agreements. The mystery deepened when, shortly after the cash deal closed in early March, the 15,000-square-foot home appeared blurred on Google Maps. Local residents noticed increased activity around the previously vacant mansion, which lined up with reports of Zuckerberg’s private jet landing at nearby Dulles Airport.
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