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The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

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

Back to the wasteland?

Destructoid

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

The Market Just Got Shaken—These 3 ETFs May Come Out Stronger

As Middle East tensions resurface and futures drop, VIG, VIGI, and FDVV offer dividend growth ETFs combining income with exposure to technology and global equities.

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Microsoft's new tool will let you rebuild a dead PC without a physical copy of Windows

Microsoft launched new Cloud Rebuild tool to let you download Windows and relevant drivers straight from its servers.

TechRadar

Microsoft Teams removal shows why we shouldn't get too excited about preview features

Microsoft just paused development on a pair of minimized views in Teams that would have improved multitasking. It's a frustrating example of why we shouldn't get too excited about features still in testing.

Windows Central

Rather than rip and tear id Software apart, Xbox should have put the FPS pioneers on Gears of War

Xbox owns the most iconic shooter franchises in the world, which is why it needs a full-strength id Software now more than ever

GamesRadar

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows Has a Hidden Device ID That Tracks You Beyond Any VPN: A UK Privacy Warning for Firms

Windows' Global Device Identifier can compromise VPN anonymity, as revealed in a US court case. Learn why this matters for UK businesses facing cyber threats.

International Business Times UK

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I grinded enough Microsoft reward points to get GTA 6 for free — here's how you can do it too

Microsoft Rewards can do so much more than earn small perks. With a few minutes each day, you can earn enough points to get GTA 6 for free.

The Economic Times

Google to plant its AI flag in India: What it means for the country

In a major shift for India's AI ecosystem, Google Cloud is bringing its latest Gemini AI models to infrastructure located within the country, allowing enterprises to keep both their data and AI processing in India. The move is driven by growing demand for digital sovereignty and marks India's emergence as…

Player One

John Romero Speaks Out After id Software Layoffs, Urges Preservation of Gaming History

John Romero reacts to id Software layoffs, urges game preservation, and reflects on Doom's legacy amid Xbox's biggest restructuring.

Player One

Xbox Family Settings Expands Parental Controls for iPhone, iPad—Here Are The New Features

Xbox Family Settings recently received an update on its iPhone and iPad app that adds expanded parental controls and new features.

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Former Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: 'There’s really no one left and no changing it now'

ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly lost half its employees in yesterday's Xbox layoffs.

Windows Central

Report: Microsoft will make even more of its games exclusive to Xbox — as multiplatform strategy totally fails. What's going on?

Xbox's loathed "Project Latitude" strategy which saw Microsoft support its biggest rival with content is ending, with CEO Asha Sharma doubling down on exclusives.

PC Gamer

Xbox layoffs hit accessibility leadership, calling into question Microsoft's continued commitment to accessibility initiatives

Accessibility efforts have been some of Microsoft's biggest wins—but that didn't stop it from cutting accessibility leads.

PC Gamer

Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs

The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.

Barchart

Is the AI Bubble Really About to Burst? What the Dot-Com Crash Tells Us About Your Money in 2026.

AI stocks are soaring, but so did tech in 2000. Here's what the dot-com crash, Cisco, and today's concentration risk reveal about whether the AI bubble is real, and what it means for your money.

PC Gamer

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma points the finger at Phil Spencer's strategy for yesterday's sweeping layoffs: 'We simply spread ourselves too thin'

Sharma didn't mention Spencer by name, but said Xbox is struggling because it neglected its "core business."

GamesRadar

With the sword of Microsoft hanging over it, Blizzard quietly drops Overwatch in Korea into the hands of Nexon

Nexon is taking over Overwatch publishing duties in Korea starting in August

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