Strictly: It Takes Two boss quits ahead of format change for 2026 series to ‘freshen things up’ BBC companion show is reportedly set to become a vodcast this year The Independent UK · Jul 9
Microsoft layoffs: Xbox veteran Kevin LaChapelle never posted on LinkedIn for 37 years; used his first post to announce he was laid off Microsoft layoffs 2026: Kevin LaChapelle departed Microsoft after thirty-seven years of dedicated service. He was among approximately sixteen hundred employees affected by recent layoffs. LaChapelle led the engineering team for Xbox backward compatibility and cloud gaming. His departure marks the end of a significant career at the technology giant. Social… The Economic Times · Jul 9
Laid-off id Software artist says Microsoft is 'nuking the team into the dirt' and is now the size of a 'support studio' "This is what insanity and despicable corporate greed looks like," said another artist. PC Gamer · Jul 8
Still think you can spot AI? Here’s how to catch more convincing AI images, deepfakes and scams The old clues aren't enough anymore. Here's how to spot AI-generated images, videos and scams in 2026. TechRadar · Jul 8
Who's on LinkedIn and why it matters Does it matter that 84% of the LinkedIn members in Thailand are aged below 35? Of course, it does matter a great deal. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
The Rise of ‘Micro-Retirement’: Why More Women Are Taking Career Breaks Before Age 40 For decades, the unwritten career rule was simple: work hard, climb the ladder, and wait until your 60s to finally enjoy extended time off. Increasingly, however, younger professionals—particularly women—are questioning whether that model still makes sense. Rather than postponing travel, caregiving, education, or personal growth until retirement, some are intentionally… Budget and the Bees · Jul 8
Amazon issues apology after CEO told she could not bring breastfed-baby to business course Rachael Bews told Amazon in advance that she would need to breastfeed her five-month-old daughter during the day. The Independent UK · Jul 7
Amazon apology after businesswoman not allowed to bring breastfed-baby to course Rachael Bews told the company in advance that she would need to breastfeed her five-month-old daughter during the day. Evening Standard · Jul 7
The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: 'We are clearly at a turning point' 3,200 employees are being put out of work, and people have thoughts. PC Gamer · Jul 6
Jefferies Says Microsoft Stands Out in Strong Cloud Spending as Azure Gains Market Share. What This Means for MSFT Stock. Jefferies highlights Microsoft as a clear standout in the strong cloud spending environment. Barchart · Jul 6
Dubliner Pico Lopes welcomed back from World Cup ‘dream come true’ Pico Lopes said it was ‘amazing’ to have put Cape Verde on the map through their World Cup matches. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Promotion on LinkedIn: How to Turn Visibility Into Qualified Business Opportunities Learn how to build an effective LinkedIn promotion strategy that increases brand visibility, engages decision-makers, and supports sustainable B2B growth. inkl · Jul 6
What to say if interviewer ask 'do you have any questions for us': Techie shares what you shouldn't say A product manager's job offer was reportedly lost due to a single question during his final interview. After impressing throughout the process, he was asked by the CEO if he believed the company should expand into the two-wheeler market. Lacking preparation on this specific area, his fumbled response may have… The Economic Times · Jul 6
What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works Job searching has never been more accessible — or more confusing. Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed and employer career pages let candidates submit applications with just a few clicks. What happens after they click “submit,” however, has become fertile ground for misinformation. The Conversation · Jul 5
Fortune · Jul 5 The influencer CEO era is here. What happens to leaders who avoid social media? The CEO job now comes with a second role: content creator. Not every executive is on board.
Reason · Jul 3 UNC Non-Tenure-Track Professor's Nonrenewal Upheld "[Students] reported that the course content did not align with its description in the course catalog; that the course was poorly organized and 'essentially was a stream of consciousness conversation' about Dr. Chavis's personal issues; and that Dr. Chavis humiliated certain students because of, for example, their race and fraternity…
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Nine expert tips to stop you from outliving your retirement savings From finding out your entitlements to setting out your priorities, small, strategic steps can make a significant difference
The Economic Times · Jul 2 'Leverage is not optional': Microsoft techie says previous employer matched salary after she resigned A former Goldman Sachs employee, Kriti Rohilla, shared her eye-opening salary negotiation experience on LinkedIn. She learned that corporate pay structures often hinge on initial benchmarks and that leverage, particularly an external job offer, is crucial for significant salary increases. Rohilla's story highlights the systemic nature of pay discussions and…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2 My job provides financial stability but my passion has gone. What do I do? You don’t have to force passion about a role you find boring, writes Eleanor Gordon-Smith. And it could help by asking if work has to be meaningful at all
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Nearly 80% India's Chief Tech Officials say AI creating new roles not existing few years ago: Report Indian CTOs report AI is creating new jobs and reshaping their roles, with 93% focusing on future readiness. Continuous skill-building is vital as technology adoption accelerates. A strong partnership between tech and HR is seen as crucial for workforce development, driving innovation. However, leaders face challenges balancing rapid deployment with…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Why is Nigel Farage being paid so much to promote a gold bullion company? Reform UK leader was paid £270,000 for 12 hours’ work – but who is behind Direct Bullion and what does it do?
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1 Tesla hires 17-year Intel veteran responsible for billion-dollar fab startups — Gary Jiang likely chosen to oversee fab efforts for Terafab's licensing of 14A Tesla hires an Intel veteran, who most recently was responsible for installing advanced tools at Intel's Arizona fab that is now ramping production of chips using 18A fabrication process.
GamesRadar · Jul 1 33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as "not legitimate" A London-based publisher that shut down in 2009 is planning to revive the 3DO, but whether the company actually owns the rights is already being contested.
The Economic Times · Jun 30 Amazon's AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers The company is committing an initial $1 billion to the initiative with the goal of sending five to six pods of engineers to customers for 45-day periods, said Francessca Vasquez, AWS vice president of frontier AI engineering and services.
Whats Hot · Jun 30 Founder Says Employee's Untimely Death Still Haunts Him: 'I Remain Guilty Even Today' A heartfelt LinkedIn post by Delhi-based entrepreneur Vivek Mehra has resonated with thousands online after he reflected on the death of a young employee nearly a decade ago and admitted that the incident continues to weigh heavily on him.