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Microsoft has restructured its Xbox game studios, placing Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries), Rare and Age of Empires developer World's Edge under Activision's control. The move accompanies 268 additional layoffs, with the remaining Halo team reduced to a small community-support unit while Activision assembles a new team to lead the franchise's future.
Warren Buffett, 96, announced in a shareholder letter that he is immediately stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway's board, taking on the title of chairman emeritus while remaining a director. His son Howard Buffett, a 33-year board member, will become the new chairman, working alongside CEO Greg Abel, who took over operations earlier this year.
Warren Buffett, 96, has resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway effective immediately, ending his decades-long leadership of the company's board. The move comes less than eight months after Greg Abel assumed the CEO role, and Buffett will continue serving as a board member.
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with his son Howard Buffett assuming the chairmanship. Warren will stay on as a board member and take the title of chairman emeritus, maintaining a link to the company he built over decades.
Sihoo has released the B300 Pro ergonomic chair, aimed at people building out home office setups around Mac computers, priced under $300. The chair includes adjustable 4D lumbar support, 6D rotating and flip-up armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, a reclining mechanism, and breathable mesh material.
Branch has released special-edition versions of its Ergonomic Chair Pro made in partnership with Sega, featuring Sonic, Genesis, and Dreamcast-inspired aesthetics. The Sonic model uses a mesh back while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions use vegan leather, with details like controller-inspired wheels and a logo-referencing armrest stripe. A WIRED reviewer tested the Dreamcast edition and found assembly straightforward despite the chair's roughly 50-pound weight.
Libernovo has followed up its debut Omni gaming chair with a lineup that includes the SE, a sturdier large-frame model, and the Omni Pro reviewed here, which adds a reinforced aluminum base, tougher fabric, and a built-in fan that draws air away from the seat rather than blowing it toward the user. The Omni Pro retails for $1,299 but is commonly discounted to $1,109, with bundle options including a footrest or spare battery pushing the price higher.
Four women who worked at Amazon warehouses in New York filed a federal class-action lawsuit alleging the company refused basic pregnancy accommodations such as bathroom breaks, extra rest time, and permission to sit instead of stand. They say Amazon punished them for taking medically necessary breaks by depleting their unpaid time off, eventually leading to their termination between April 2025 and July 2026. Amazon disputes the claims, saying the lawsuit contains inaccuracies and that it complies with federal pregnancy accommodation law.
Corsair has released the TC80 Gaming Chair, a $200 seating option built for PC gamers that it says has passed over 30 durability and safety tests meeting BIFMA X5.1 and EN 1335 office chair standards. Testing included dropping heavy loads onto the seat, repeated weight cycles on the seat and armrests, and swivel tests with over 100kg applied at varying heights.
Christie's is preparing a selling exhibition in Beverly Hills that will gather 50 unconventional chairs created by designers including Rick Owens, Kelly Wearstler and Playlab. The pieces use materials ranging from antlers and steel to balloons, cardboard and resin, highlighting Los Angeles as a hub for experimental furniture design.
Branch has released three Sega-branded versions of its Ergonomic Chair Pro—styled after Sonic, Sega Genesis, and Sega Dreamcast—aimed at gamers who want comfort alongside themed aesthetics. The Sonic model features a mesh back while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions use leather, and all three retain the adjustable, ergonomic design of Branch's standard office chair.
Fractal Design has released the Refine 2, an updated version of its minimalist gaming chair aimed at desk setups. The new model keeps the same overall silhouette and adjustability as its predecessor but adds locking 4D armrests and a slightly loosened tilt limiter, and it now comes in a fabric option in addition to mesh. All configurations are priced at $640.