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New Job Cuts at Microsoft Target Low Performers Across Divisions

Microsoft has confirmed workforce reductions targeting underperforming employees, aligning its talent strategy with investments in AI and cloud services.
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Classic Call of Duty Games Spark Speculation About Game Pass Plans

Classic Call of Duty games have appeared on the Microsoft Store with modern system requirements, hinting at plans to bring these titles to Xbox Game Pass.

Report: New Portable Sony Gaming Console to Rival Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck

Sony reportedly eyes the handheld gaming market with a new PlayStation device designed for native, offline PS5 game support.
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Inside Facebook and X’s Moderation Failures: How Social Media Fuels Misinformation for Profit

With the U.S. election season underway, social media giants Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, are under heightened scrutiny over their handling of extremist content...

X Overhauls Community Notes for Near-Instant Misinformation Flagging

X has launched its “Lightning Notes” update today to tackle misinformation more rapidly. By overhauling its Community Notes system, X has trimmed down review...
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ByteDance Pushes AI Expansion in Europe Amid Regulatory and Ethical Scrutiny

ByteDance, the parent of TikTok, is taking a strategic step into Europe with a new AI research center, reportedly hiring experts in large language...
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Unity 6 Available Now: Can Unity Software Rebuild Reputation After a Year of Turmoil?

Unity 6 brings an enhanced suite of tools for developers, with an emphasis on stability, performance, and ease of use.
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TikTok Lays Off Hundreds as AI Takes Over Content Moderation

TikTok is letting go of a large number of employees globally as part of a shift toward AI-powered content moderation. The company, owned by...
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Intel Shifts Arrow Lake 20A Production to TSMC Nodes

Intel has made the decision to abandon its 'Intel 20A' process node for the upcoming Arrow Lake processors. The company will now rely on...
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Meta Halts In-House Chip Development for AR Glasses, Partners with Qualcomm

Meta has pulled the plug on developing proprietary chips for its AR glasses, opting to use chips from Qualcomm instead. The shift is part...
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Meta Shuts Down Acclaimed VR Developer Ready at Dawn

Meta has made the decision to close Ready at Dawn Studios, a well-regarded developer known for its VR games. Android Central reports that the...
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Activision Blizzard’s AI Integration Raises Concerns of Job Cuts in Gaming Industry

The adoption of generative AI tools by video game companies is significantly altering the industry's landscape. Activision Blizzard has begun using AI technologies such...

U.S. Government Ban Forces Kaspersky Lab to Exit American Market

The Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has announced its decision to terminate its U.S. operations. This action will result in the layoffs of its...

Oracle Ends its $2 Billion Advertising Business Amid Privacy Regulations

During the fiscal 2024 Q4 earnings call, Oracle CEO Safra Catz announced the termination of the company's advertising division. This move comes after the...

How New Gaming Technology Might Save the Games Industry

This article was contributed by OutreachMantra-founder Rajesh Jhamb. The gaming industry is on fire right now (regardless of the layoffs), with tech changing the game...
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Activision Blizzard Unveils Elsewhere Entertainment in Warsaw Amid Microsoft’s Gaming Restructuring

The opening of a new Activision Blizzard studio in Poland comes despite recent widespread layoffs in Microsoft's gaming division.
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Microsoft Offers Severance to ZeniMax Employees Following Studio Closures

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to ZeniMax staff after studio closures. This follows resource allocation concerns and strategy changes
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Google Faces Legal Challenge from Over 30 European Publishers for Alleged Anticompetitive Behavior

European media sues Google for €2.1 billion, claiming its adtech practices hurt ad revenue and competition.

Spotify Trims Staff by 17% in Strategic Cost-Cutting Initiative

Spotify cuts 1,500 jobs (17%) to streamline operations and prepare for slower growth. Stock rises 2% on investor confidence in the move.

Google and Lendlease Discontinue Plan for California Master-Planned Communities

Google and Lendlease have stopped plans for the San Francisco Bay Project, a massive mixed-use development that would have included 15,000 new housing units.

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