The tech world has been buzzing with activity this week, and we’re here to break down the biggest stories that you might have missed. From Elon Musk's X losing users to Sam Altman’s response to the ongoing ChatGPT vs. Grok debate, here’s a look at the top tech highlights:

Thousands Leave Elon Musk's X After Trump's Victory

Recent data reveals that X, which saw a surge in user activity following the US Presidential election results in November, experienced a significant drop the next day. Over 115,000 accounts were deactivated after Donald Trump's victory. Meanwhile, competitors like Meta’s Threads and decentralized platform Bluesky saw massive growth, with Bluesky surpassing 15 million total users this month. While still far from the reach of X or Threads, this is a major milestone for Bluesky, which was an invite-only platform earlier this year.

Sam Altman Responds to Elon Musk's Claims About ChatGPT and Grok

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hit back at Elon Musk, who has repeatedly criticized ChatGPT for alleged left-wing bias. In a post on X, Altman compared the responses of ChatGPT and Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, to a query about choosing between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Without directly naming Musk, Altman questioned which AI model could truly be considered a “left-wing propaganda machine."

Apple Releases iOS 18.2 Beta 3

Apple has quietly rolled out the third developer beta of iOS 18.2, which is expected to introduce the next phase of Apple Intelligence AI features for iPhones. This beta version has the build number 22C5131e, and the public beta is likely to be available next week. The full update is expected to be released to the general public in December.

WhatsApp Introduces Drafts Feature

WhatsApp has launched a much-requested drafts feature, allowing users to save unsent messages. This update will be helpful for those who often forget to follow up on their messages. Now, when you type a message but don’t send it, WhatsApp will automatically save it as a draft, making it easier to pick up where you left off.

Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Launch Date Confirmed for India

Oppo has announced that its flagship Find X8 series will officially launch in India on November 21. The Find X8 and Find X8 Pro will be the first Oppo phones in India to feature the new ColorOS 15 interface. These devices, recently launched in China, are equipped with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor and can support up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

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