Microsoft turns 50, Elon Musk on leaving DOGE, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and others lose billions after Trump tariffs go live, layoffs at Zomato, Whirlpool and other top tech news of the week

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