The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Xbox Is Reportedly Testing Digitizing Physical Games for the Disc-Free Project Helix

Xbox is testing a new program that will digitize games from a disc, as part of its move to go disc-free with Project Helix.

Player One · Jul 2

Dow Jones hits record intraday high before closing lower, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall - here’s why US stock market started July in red

US stock market today July 1: US markets experienced a mixed trading day as the Dow Jones briefly hit a new intraday record before retreating. Profit-taking in semiconductor stocks led to a decline in the Nasdaq. This comes after a strong first half for US equities, with investors continuing a…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Trump’s 927-page disclosure is just a normal Tuesday for direct indexing and crypto wealth managers

Trump’s excessive trades look like those of an automated, direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting portfolio, not one individual in the know.

Fortune · Jul 1

Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games

Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

New details emerge on Xbox 'Positron', Microsoft's disc-to-digital program — as it seems likely Xbox Helix will drop discs too

Xbox Helix is likely to be joining PlayStation 5 in dropping discs. A new report describes how Microsoft plans to mitigate the issue.

Windows Central · Jul 1

The 'Gemini 5' Stress Test: Why the Market Is Wrong About AI Chipmakers and Big Tech Stocks

The AI hardware boom is a cyclical bubble. Soon, AI models will optimize and slim down, crashing chipmaker stocks and unlocking massive free cash flow for undervalued Big Tech companies.

Barchart · Jul 1

Is Xbox in Trouble? Shocking New 'GTA 6' Pre-Order Disparity Reveals a Devastating Nightmare For Microsoft

'GTA 6' pre-orders reveal a significant platform divide, with PlayStation leading Xbox by eight to one. This disparity has sparked controversy and debate over Xbox's market position.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Xbox Reportedly Planning 'Largest Single Layoff Event In Gaming History' With Cuts Set for July 7

Xbox is reportedly preparing the 'largest single layoff event in gaming history,' with fears for Undead Labs, Ninja Theory and other studios as cuts are rumoured to start on 7 July.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Microsoft layoffs: Up to 5,500 jobs at risk as AI push sparks fresh H1-B debate

Microsoft is preparing to cut around 5,500 jobs in another round of layoffs as it continues shifting billions of dollars towards artificial intelligence (AI), with the expected move also reigniting debate over the company's use of the H1-B visa programme.

The Times of India · Jul 1

Xbox reportedly wants to put a stake in Blade and sell off Arkane, even though Todd Howard says development is going well

Eventually we'll just be left with Halo and Call of Duty.

PC Gamer · Jul 1