The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Doom’s legendary developer is forced to lay off 136 staff amid Xbox ‘reset’

id Software has been ripped and torn by layoffs.

Destructoid · Jul 8

Obsidian Entertainment, leveled by Xbox layoffs, reportedly begins work on new Fallout game

Back to the wasteland?

Destructoid · Jul 8

Xbox's Obsidian has reportedly lost a quarter of its workers to Microsoft's layoffs — the Fallout: New Vegas dev has a "huge list of projects" it's not sure how to continue [UPDATED]

Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have reportedly seen 25% of devs at the RPG studio Obsidian Entertainment cut in the midst of plans for a "huge list of projects."

Windows Central · Jul 8

Lenovo’s stunning new Windows 11 all‑in‑one finally dethrones the Surface Studio with its bold Yoga AIO i Aura design

Lenovo's latest flagship all-in-one might be the best-looking Windows AiO we've ever seen, complete with a unique design and best-in-class display that elevates it above the competition.

Windows Central · Jul 8

After 37 years at Microsoft, veteran who led Xbox Backward Compatibility program has been laid off: "I look forward to watching how Xbox evolves going forward"

Kevin LaChappelle says "I wish the team nothing but success"

GamesRadar · Jul 8

Doom: The Dark Ages DLC lands to rave Steam reviews as id Software reportedly faces losing half its staff: "It may very well be the last piece of good Doom content that we ever get"

"It's like Dark Ages and Eternal had a child," one fan says

GamesRadar · Jul 8

People want more value from Microsoft Rewards, and the new feedback portal makes that impossible to ignore

Microsoft has launched a dedicated feedback portal for its Rewards Program, giving people a clearer way to submit ideas, vote on suggestions, and follow progress on changes.

Windows Central · Jul 8

3 Calendar Spread Trade Ideas For This Wednesday

Calendar spreads are an option trade that involves selling a short-term option and buying a longer-term option with the same strike.

Barchart · Jul 8

Arrest and extradition of Scattered Spider hacker shines light on how Windows telemetry GDIDs can identify and track users — Microsoft device identifier is just one digital fingerprint in a software world rife with them

While the use of Windows' GDID to catch Scattered Spider hacking group member Peter Stokes is unusual, that device identifier is only one bit of telemetry that can be used to fingerprint a user across the wider Internet these days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 8

Microsoft's $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep

Microsoft's latest AI data center in Wisconsin is under fire as residents file a lawsuit claiming the relentless noise from generators and HVAC systems is harming their property. While Microsoft asserts its dedication to being a good neighbor and has taken steps to mitigate noise, the local community remains unimpressed,…

The Times of India · Jul 8