The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it"

Despite Google's firm stand on fair practices in digital advertising, new evidence submitted in the ongoing antitrust trial outlines its strategy to "crush" competitors.

Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft Eliminates Another 650 Positions at Xbox Gaming

Microsoft stock is down slightly after announcing another round of layoffs in its Xbox gaming division. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft lays off another 650 people in its gaming unit

Move continues cuts since acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Fortune · Sep 12, 2024

If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years

Both Xbox and PlayStation are pushing console prices dangerously close to the point it makes no sense to buy one anymore. And I don't think I will.

Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024

"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff

Microsoft Gaming is cutting 650 staff today, after eliminating 1900 staff earlier in the year following its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. In an email to staff shared to Windows Central, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer said no studios would be closed and no devices cancelled, with most layoffs landing in corporate functions.

Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024

1 AI Stock to Buy Now and Hold Indefinitely

With its legacy portfolio, this tech titan will continue to thrive in the coming years.

Barchart · Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft is reportedly laying off a further 650 people from its gaming staff, 7 months after cutting 1,900 roles across ZeniMax, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard

Microsoft previously announced around 1,900 layoffs in late January

GamesRadar · Sep 12, 2024

Microsoft is laying off 650 more Xbox staff members, Phil Spencer says the decision was made "to organize our business for long term success"

1,900 jobs were cut earlier this year

TechRadar · Sep 12, 2024

New Funding Round Values OpenAI At $150 Billion: Report

OpenAI is set on cementing itself as a leader in AI tech with its plan to raise funds at a $150 billion valuation.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

NVIDIA CEO says a shortage of its advanced AI chips prompts 'emotional turmoil': "We have a lot of people on our shoulders, and everybody is counting on us"

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talks about the high demand and shortage of GPUs for AI advances, the impact of the tech on the job market, and the emotional attachment of clients to its products while at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference

Windows Central · Sep 12, 2024