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AI Is Not in the Memo, but It Haunts Every Layoff at Xbox

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-05 10:18:28

In the new AI economy, it seems no job is safe, not even at a thriving business. Microsoft’s Xbox division is a case in point. Last quarter, its revenue soared by 8% year over year. And yet, the division is now at the center of the tech giant’s largest wave of layoffs since 2023, with thousands of its employees among the 9,000 jobs cut by Microsoft on Wednesday. In a memo sent to his shell-shocked employees and reviewed by Gizmodo, Microsoft’s head of gaming, Phil Spencer, performed a mastercla

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Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancellations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-06 23:33:29

Major layoffs are rolling across Microsoft today, impacting game developers within Xbox across several studios and the projects they’re working on, even as an executive at the company told staff more gamers are playing Xbox than ever before. According to The Seattle Times, 9,000 employees, or 4 percent of Microsoft’s workforce, are affected by the cuts, which started Wednesday morning. The full scope of layoffs within Microsoft’s gaming divisions are still unknown. “We continue to implement or

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Mac users will get 9 big new games soon, here’s the full list

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-07 05:15:31

The Mac is growing as a platform for AAA, big-budget games. Thanks to the advancements of Apple’s M-series chips, and new tools to make cross-platform game development easier, there’s been a positive shift of more big games coming not just to PC, but the Mac too. Here are nine forthcoming titles that Apple recently announced. Nine big new games for Mac are coming, per Apple Apple’s success in gaming has long been a mixed bag. The iPhone is a wildly popular gaming platform, with mobile games ea

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Xbox Hit With Layoffs and Game Cancelations as Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs

wired.com Megan Farokhmanesh 2026-02-07 05:33:29

Major layoffs are rolling across Microsoft today, impacting game developers within Xbox across several studios and the projects they’re working on, even as an executive at the company told staff more gamers are playing Xbox than ever before. According to The Seattle Times, 9,000 employees, or 4 percent of Microsoft’s workforce, are affected by the cuts, which started Wednesday morning. The full scope of layoffs within Microsoft’s gaming divisions are still unknown. “We continue to implement or

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Microsoft gaming division suffers further layoffs

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-07 20:24:30

Last week, it was rumored that Microsoft was getting ready for a major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Bloomberg is now reporting that employees in the company’s gaming division were informed of job cuts Wednesday morning. The PC giant has been on a cost-cutting mission lately, announcing it would let go of 3 percent of its global workforce earlier this summer, and announcing a further 9,000 job cuts on Wednesday. According to Bloomberg , Microsoft’s Stockholm-based King division, famous

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Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-02-08 00:20:20

Today we are sharing decisions that will impact colleagues across our organization. To position Gaming for enduring success and allow us to focus on strategic growth areas, we will end or decrease work in certain areas of the business and follow Microsoft’s lead in removing layers of management to increase agility and effectiveness. Out of respect for those impacted today, the specifics of today’s notifications and any organizational shifts will be shared by your team leaders in the coming days.

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Asus Rog Delta II Review: Lots To Offer, but Not Worth the Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-08 04:01:52

As a more casual gamer, I used to just play games with my computer speakers or sound bar, never bothering with gaming headsets. I would grab a cheap Microsoft or similar knockoff when I played with friends, but that was about it. That all changed when I got my first real gaming headset a couple of years ago. Now, my eyes (or ears, technically) have been opened. The better sound, and being able to hear everything around you including footsteps, really is a game-changer. Asus recently released two

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The best gaming PCs of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2026-02-08 14:00:22

High-end gaming PCs feature the latest processors and graphics cards for top-tier performance, perfect for tackling intensive triple-A titles. However, if you're more of a casual gamer or buying for a younger player, you don't need to break the bank to get a solid gaming experience. Budget options with older or lower-end components still offer plenty of power for popular games -- just be prepared to adjust your settings. For those looking to maximize value, building your own PC is a great way t

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The Best Laptops I've Tested and Reviewed (July 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-10 08:35:00

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it's understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main things you should consider when you start looking. Price The search for a new laptop for most people starts with price. If the statistics that chipmaker Intel and PC manufactu

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I tested a bunch of gaming laptops and these are the best

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2026-02-14 15:05:13

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Gaming laptops come in various shapes and sizes, though many of the heavy hitters remain thick and beefy machines that maximize cooling to get the most out of their powerful chips. Most are awash in RGB lighting and edgy designs geared towards capital-G Gamers, but there are also thinner, lighter options that are more portable and less

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Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

theverge.com Alex Heath 2026-02-14 20:50:34

So far, Runway is known for bringing generative AI to Hollywood. Now, the $3 billion startup is setting its sights on the gaming industry. This week, I was granted access to a new interactive gaming experience that Runway plans to make available to everyone as soon as next week, according to CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela. The consumer-facing product is currently quite barebones, with a chat interface that supports only text and image generation, but Valenzuela says that generated video games are com

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Best Gaming TV for 2025: Get the Lowest Input Lag and Highest Picture Quality

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 15:30:00

Who is it best for: While this year's G5 is the ultimate gaming TV, not everyone wants or needs to pay over $3,000 to play their favorite games. The 2024 C4 offers 100% of the gaming features and about 80% of the picture quality at half the price -- that's what we call mathematics! If you're looking for a TV that's fun to game on and looks just as good with movies, then the C4 is a great buy. Performance: The C4, like the C3 before it, is an excellent gaming TV, and LG hasn't done much to chang

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The best HP laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-19 11:00:18

A new laptop is an investment, and making it last is essential to maximizing its value. To care for your new laptop, you'll want to minimize the amount of bumps and vibrations it's exposed to and keep it closed when not in use to protect the keys and screen, which can be fragile. Maximizing your laptop's battery life is also part of its longevity, as it's best to keep it between 30% and 80% to optimize battery life. Besides these obvious factors, you'll want to keep the software and drivers up

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Study shows gaming can reduce stress, even the violent kind

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-02-20 00:33:00

Editor's take: Violent video games have long been blamed as the source of many societal problems. However, an increasing number of studies continue to show that gaming poses no significant threat to society or human health, and the latest adds an interesting new perspective to the ongoing debate. A recently published study aims to dispel yet another myth about video games, showing that both violent and non-violent gaming sessions can effectively reduce stress levels. The research centers on A P

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Why Pay for a DualSense When This Luna Controller Costs Half the Price for Early Prime Day?

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-20 00:38:19

Amazon may not be the first name that comes to mind for gaming, but it’s definitely a major player in the industry. With Twitch at the heart of streaming and its own cloud gaming service, Luna, Amazon is everywhere for gamers. The company has also designed a controller specifically for Luna but it’s far more than just a cloud gaming accessory. In fact, most people use the Luna Controller as a universal gamepad for a wide range of devices—PCs, Sony PlayStation, Xbox, and more. Right now, the Lu

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Best Desks of 2025: I've Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-20 09:32:00

Testing desks is something of a subjective game. Much like office chairs, the tests are based on comfort, reliability and ease of setup rather than things you can test in electronics such as wattage and battery usage. I still tested each one rigorously and will continue to test them for longevity in the coming months. I tested these desks by asking three people to try each one. Each of them used the desk for at least 16 hours and then gave me their impressions. The three people were 6 feet, 1 i

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This Handheld Gaming Device Has Promise, but One Fatal Flaw Holds It Back

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:00:05

Decades after devices like the Sega Game Gear and iconic GameBoy changed video games forever, dedicated gaming handheld devices are making a comeback. While the Steam Deck wasn't the first of the new era, it certainly has had the most impact. New handheld gaming devices are regularly hitting shelves these days. Ayaneo has carved out a place for itself among both Windows and Android gaming devices, and the Pocket S is one of its latest flagship Android devices. I've spent a few weeks with it and

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The Cherry MX 3.0s Keyboard Looks Like a Great Gaming Keyboard, but It Needs Some Work

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-22 06:00:09

As a writer and gamer, there's nothing quite like the feel of a great mechanical keyboard. There's just something so satisfying about the "thwok" of each keypress as I take to the battlefield or craft my next story. Surprisingly, though, it can be challenging to find a keyboard that's fantastic at being both a gaming keyboard and a daily-use keyboard -- at least at an affordable price. You might recognize the name Cherry as the maker of the eponymous switches that have dominated the mechanical

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Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-23 23:58:46

It seems the cuts just keep on coming within Microsoft's gaming division. A company-wide reorganization is taking place, and that's slated to include another major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Those cuts will be confirmed next week, according to Bloomberg. Engadget has contacted Microsoft for comment. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would lay off about three percent of its total workforce across all teams, levels and regions in an attempt to streamline operations and flatten it

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I replaced my monitor with a 34-inch ultrawide OLED for two weeks - here's my verdict now

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-02-25 03:30:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor retails for $800. It is a large, 34-inch curved gaming monitor with impressive visual output and an immersive design. Be aware that this display does not come with internal speakers. View now at Dell View now at Amazon more buying choices For the longest time, I considered curved monitors to be nothing more than a gimmick like 3D TVs (remember those?). But over the years and through personal experience, I've learned that thes

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The Xbox PC app will soon integrate your various game libraries into one place

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-26 00:24:52

Microsoft is getting ready to make the Xbox PC app your go-to gaming hub, regardless of where you buy your games. The company has announced that Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview will get early access to a new aggregated gaming library within the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 PCs as well as handheld devices. The new feature is coming to the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X this holiday season. Gamers' libraries are often split across different platforms like Steam, Xbox, Epic Games,

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Xbox App for PC Now Integrates Your Steam Games

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-25 23:48:00

The Xbox App on PC is now integrating purchased games from people's libraries across various supported storefronts, including Steam, Microsoft announced Monday. This feature is currently limited to those in the Xbox Insider program, which gives early access to software updates. Windows users can access the Xbox Insider Hub here. The update aggregates all titles across supported PC gaming storefronts to turn the Xbox App into a universal launcher. This is especially handy for people who buy game

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Netflix Games’ Squid Game: Unleashed announced for Chromebook

venturebeat.com Rachel Kaser 2026-02-27 05:00:00

Google announced today that it is bringing Squid Game: Unleashed, formerly exclusive to Netflix, to Chromebooks as well as large-screen Android devices. The 32-player multiplayer adaptation of the popular show, developed by Netflix Games studio Boss Fight Games, is set to launch on Chromebooks in the coming weeks. According to Google, it’ll launch with updated controls, keyboard and mouse support and graphics that take advantage of the Chromebook display. In an interview with GamesBeat, Marisol

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HP Coupon Codes: 5% Off | June 2025

wired.com Luke Larsen 2026-02-27 09:00:00

If you don't know where to start—and use—your HP coupon code, there’s a wide variety of options available at HP.com in terms of budget and use case, but my eye goes first to the high-end HP Omen gaming monitors, like the fantastic HP Omen Transcend 32. This 4K 240Hz monitor is a favorite among PC gamers, even among the huge amounts of OLED options out there. It can hit a peak brightness of over 1,000 nits in HDR, bringing scenes in games to life in vivid detail. Or if you’re on the other side o

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Best Windows Laptop for 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 23:33:00

There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment, and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new Windows laptop, it's understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main things you should consider when you start looking. Price The search for a new Windows laptop for most people starts with price. If the statistics chipmaker Intel and

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Why I recommend this Lenovo tablet over competing models that cost twice the price

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-02 03:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is available now for $549. It features a gorgeous display, dual USB-C ports, and excellent performance with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. If you're looking for a big-screen tablet with a stylus, you'll likely find the eight-inch screen too small. $449.99 at Lenovo The Legion Tab Gen 3 joins Lenovo's gaming lineup as a slim and light eight-inch Android tablet with a brilliant 2.5K, 165Hz display, and 12GB of RAM. These specs, combined wit

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The best budget gaming laptops for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 23:00:37

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Gaming laptops have come a long way, and you no longer need to spend a fortune to enjoy smooth gameplay. While most gaming laptops can be pricey, there are now affordable options that deliver impressive performance without compromising too much on features. Whether you're diving into e

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OnePlus could challenge Lenovo with this rumored gaming tablet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 15:16:54

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR A Weibo tipster claims OnePlus is testing a compact gaming tablet with a 3K, 165Hz display. The device is said to have an 8.x-inch screen and a “geeky and simple” design. The rumored tablet would follow the recently released Pad 3 and the upcoming Pad Lite. OnePlus has been pushing hard into the tablet space this year, and we might be about to see the manufacturer expand those ambitions. If the rumors prove accurate, a OnePlus compact gaming tablet may be

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Why Microsoft’s next Xbox should just run Windows already

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-06 15:54:36

Yesterday, Microsoft confirmed that it's not abandoning the home console market just yet. In a short video teaser, Xbox President Sarah Bond highlighted a "strategic multi-year partnership with AMD" that will include "our next-generation Xbox consoles in your living room and in your hands." But while we know that the "in your hands" part will include devices like the Windows-powered ROG Xbox Ally, there are still few specifics about what exactly Microsoft has planned for its future living room c

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The Xbox Ally's Biggest Specs Upgrade Could Just Be Better Windows 11 for Handhelds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-07 10:00:11

The same thing that makes Windows gaming handhelds desirable also holds them back. It's never been the hardware. The designs aren't perfect in a lot of the devices -- even the best of the lot, the Asus ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, which are the basis of the forthcoming ROG Xbox Ally -- but they're generally playable. The culprit has always been Windows. It simply isn't an operating system designed for a dedicated gaming handheld, and that needs to change. Of course, we'd all love the Xbox Ally to

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