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Microsoft News Roundup: Palworld breaks the internet, Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees, and Apple clears the way for better Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone

This week we saw Palworld burst onto the scene and break gaming records, details emerge about the Xbox Series X refresh, and Apple make an announcement that will help Xbox Cloud Gaming improve on iPhone and iPad.

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Xbox Series X 2024 "Brooklin" rumors: Price, design, specs, and more

Xbox Series X 2024 "Brooklin" rumors: Price, design, specs, and more

Thanks to a few unredacted documents uploaded by Microsoft to the FCC that were accidentally published, we know a lot about the new Xbox Series X console coming this year.

Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid in the first weeks of 2024. What's going on?

Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid in the first weeks of 2024. What's going on?

Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic overhiring and still-historically-high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs.

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Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that?

Silicon Valley executives have said the cuts are a result of pandemic over-hiring and still-historically high inflation. But others say something else may be behind the mass layoffs.

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How to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC

Windows 11 has a robust suite of free parental controls which let you monitor and restrict children's screen time and web access, but they can be tricky to find. Here's how to set up parental controls on a Windows 11 PC quickly and easily!

Windows 11’s AI-powered Voice Clarity feature improves your video chats, plus setup has a new look (finally)

Microsoft is using AI to reduce echo and background noise in video chats, which is pretty nifty.

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Honor Magic V2 hands-on review: A fold above the rest

Honor Magic V2 hands-on review: A fold above the rest

The Honor Magic V2 is the world’s thinnest foldable phone, sure. But what we really want to know is if it’s the world’s best. Let’s find out.

Microsoft Teams Outage Impacts Users with Access and Features Issues

Microsoft Teams Outage Impacts Users with Access and Features Issues

Learn about the outage affecting Microsoft Teams, causing limited access and features for users. Microsoft is working to resolve the issue.

Tech Titans Surge On Wall Street, But Behind the Scenes, Layoffs Hit Record Highs

Tech Titans Surge On Wall Street, But Behind the Scenes, Layoffs Hit Record Highs

The increasing demand for AI technologies has led some companies to strategically scale down headcount in non-profitable areas and reallocate resources toward AI development.

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All Windows 11 PCs will soon support this AI feature once exclusive to Surface, no NPU required

All Windows 11 PCs will soon support this AI feature once exclusive to Surface, no NPU required

Microsoft just shipped a big build to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. Among the many changes is added support for Voice Clarity on PCs without an NPU.

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FTC Launches Inquiry into Generative AI Investments and Partnerships

FTC Launches Inquiry into Generative AI Investments and Partnerships

The agency is seeking information from Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic PBC, Microsoft, and OpenAI as part of the inquiry

Especially after Palworld, the death of Blizzard's survival game makes me yearn for a AAA take on PC's most vibrant genre

Especially after Palworld, the death of Blizzard's survival game makes me yearn for a AAA take on PC's most vibrant genre

Opinion| It's wild that there are still barely any AAA survival games

Abuse of residential proxy services, password spray key to Midnight Blizzard attacks, warns Microsoft — here's what that means for you

Abuse of residential proxy services, password spray key to Midnight Blizzard attacks, warns Microsoft — here's what that means for you

Microsoft warns more Midnight Blizzard-esque Russian cyberattacks could come soon.

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Multi-factor authentication suffers from three major weaknesses

Al Lakhani, CEO of IDEE discusses how not all MFAs are created equal and many solutions can be ineffective.

Stunned devs left scrambling for livelihoods in wake of yesterday's layoff bloodbath: 'In the end the contributions didn't matter'

Devs have found themselves adrift in the aftermath of swingeing layoffs across Activision-Blizzard and Xbox.

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Windows Central Podcast #338: New Surfaces in April and June, Galaxy S24, and layoffs

On this week's episode of the Window's Central Podcast, Dan and Zac discuss the rumoured next round of Surface PC hardware announcements, the new Samsung Galaxy S24, and more!

Xbox "Next" console is destined to be disc-free, as evidence mounts

Microsoft will reportedly ditch physical games entirely, layoffs and other factors suggest.

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Over 20 Windows 11 bugs got fixed this week, including an annoying phone call issue

Microsoft rolled out preview updates for two versions of Windows this week that include over 20 bug fixes.

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Microsoft's new default font for Office apps turns into an overnight TikTok sensation for all the wrong reasons — Here's how to switch back to Calibri

Microsoft's new default font for Office apps, Aptos, is rolling out to more users. Multiple users have taken to social media platforms to express how much they dislike the change. Luckily, you can switch back to Calibri.

Blizzard dev tributes pour in for the "sick" canceled survival game we'll never play and the "fantastic" team behind it

"I loved this project, and I loved this team"

Microsoft Teams meetings are going virtual — you may not hate it, but is this a taste of the business world to come?

Full 3D immersive experiences are coming to Microsoft Teams.

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Indian Foodtech Startup Swiggy To Cut 6% Of Staff Ahead Of Planned IPO

Swiggy is planning an IPO later in 2024, and it is looking to reduce cash burn from its Instamart grocery unit so it can present the "best possible numbers" when it goes public.

5 mistakes everyone makes with Xbox Series X

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Microsoft Teases Big Revamp For Sticky Notes On Windows 10, Windows 11

Sticky Notes is one of the few apps that did not get a refresh when Microsoft launched Windows 11 in 2021.

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