Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing “reset” of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” Today’s layoffs are part of the 3,200 roles that were previously confirmed to be impacted over the course of Microsoft’s 2027 financial year (which ends in June 2027).”We are eliminating 268 roles across Halo Studios, other first-party studios, and the XGS management and central functions layer,” says Xbox chief content officer Matt…
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Google hit with $463 million fine for EU location data rule breach
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Moe says latest U.S. trade move would have minor impact on Saskatchewan
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LETTER: Strong decision or wrong decision
In the upcoming municipal election, North Bay taxpayers have a number of issues to consider on who they support for council. One issue I follow closely, and believe deserves consideration, is the ongoing legal cost between Cassellholme and Castle Arms. These costs will be paid primarily by North Bay taxpayers as they have nothing to […]
Still no details on former Metro Vancouver CAO’s severance package
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How OpenAI Limited the Probe of Its Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face
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