Top Stories in Tech: Microsoft Build Announcements, Google’s Manufacturing Expansion, Reliance Jio’s New Plan, Paytm’s AI-driven Job Cuts, and More!

Microsoft Build Kicks Off with Exciting Announcements, Google Expands Manufacturing in India, and More in This Week’s Tech Wrap

Microsoft Build, the much-awaited annual developers conference by the software giant, started off the week with a bang, unveiling a plethora of announcements in both hardware and software advancements. Meanwhile, Google made a significant move by expanding its manufacturing operations in India, partnering with Dixon for Pixel 8 and Foxconn for drones.

In the midst of these tech developments, Reliance Jio also made headlines by introducing a new annual plan for Jio Premium to compete against streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s letter to shareholders hinted at potential AI-driven job cuts as the company aims to bolster its core business with AI technology amidst regulatory challenges.

Google’s plans to export drones made in Tamil Nadu to countries like the US and Australia have also captured attention. The company’s parent company, Alphabet, is set to establish drone assembly lines in Tamil Nadu for global exports.

On the AI front, OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o demo raised eyebrows, with Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson expressing shock and disbelief at the AI’s striking similarity to her voice. Despite denying any imitation, OpenAI’s chatbot, named “Sky,” left Johansson and others amazed by its uncanny resemblance.

Meanwhile, Apple’s increased trade-in value for old iPhones in the US and Canada received mixed reactions, with some speculating potential disappointment among Indian users.

In other news, Amazon faces legal challenges in the US over deceptive business practices, while Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal confirmed the company’s complete shift to its own cloud service, ‘Krutrim,’ within a week of announcing the end of ties with Microsoft Azure.

The tech world also saw exciting product launches, including Vivo Y200 Pro 5G, Realme GT 6T, Infinix GT Book gaming laptop, Infinix GT 20 Pro smartphone, Amazfit Bip 5 Unity smartwatch, and Boat Wave Sigma 3 smartwatch.

Overall, it’s been a riveting week in the tech industry, with major players making strategic moves and unveiling innovative products to stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Stay tuned for more updates as the tech world continues to evolve and surprise us with cutting-edge advancements.