The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

'No bloat, no telemetry, no nonsense.' Former Microsoft coding wizard makes an OG Notepad clone that's just 2,686 bytes in size

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PC Gamer · Jul 1

Microsoft Layoffs Affecting Thousands Could Be 'The Largest in Gaming History': 5 Xbox Studios at Risk

Microsoft's upcoming job cuts across Xbox, sales, and consulting relate to its $100 billion AI investment. Learn which five gaming studios are at risk and the potential impact on the gaming industry.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Microsoft expected to lay off thousands in what has become an annual July restructuring

Thousands of Microsoft employees face job cuts next week as the company initiates another round of July layoffs. The reported restructuring will eliminate up to 2.5% of the workforce, primarily targeting roles within sales, consulting, and Xbox.

Windows Central · Jul 1

Private and community servers for Minecraft and COD are illegal and amount to piracy, ESA tells California Senate — Stop Killing Games-backed bill fails to pass committee

The Entertainment Software Association, in its infinite wisdom, has told a California Senate committee that private and community servers are illegal and amount to piracy.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

'Just mention Zoho and get discount on Microsoft Office license': Sridhar Vembu says India will catch up in AI

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shared an anecdote where a customer secured a 90% discount on Microsoft Office licenses after mentioning Zoho as an alternative. Vembu highlighted how competition benefits consumers, referencing Microsoft's past antitrust issues. He also expressed strong optimism for India's AI development, citing progress in academia and initiatives…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Microsoft to Cut Thousands Across Sales, Consulting and Xbox as Fiscal Year Ends — Are You At Risk?

Microsoft plans to cut under 2.5% of its workforce next week across sales, consulting, and Xbox, with agency contractors already laid off before the fiscal year even closed.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

'You don't need a degree': He got into IIT Delhi, then walked away from it for Microsoft. This 19-year-old's career move is going viral

A 19-year-old has bypassed IIT Delhi's prestigious academic path for a software engineering role at Microsoft. Ashish Kumar Verma, already a Google Developer Expert, believes practical building and output are paramount in tech, not just degrees. His decision highlights a growing trend among India's Gen-Z, prioritizing real-world experience and direct…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Saints & Masters expands multi-cloud play with Xencia acquisition

The deal comprises a mix of equity, debt and share swap, and follows S&M's earlier acquisition of AWS partner Nubinix Technologies in March. The combined entity now has a post-money valuation of Rs 300 crore.

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Xbox Layoffs to Shut Down Arkane, Cancel 'Marvel's Blade' Development, Says Report

Xbox's massive layoffs include the shutdown of Arkane, and with it comes the cancelation of Marvel's Blade, as per reports.

Player One · Jul 1

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: report

U.S. companies ‌have continued ⁠to trim ⁠headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the ​technology, media and finance sectors as firms rein in costs, while investing heavily ​in AI infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Jul 1