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Microsoft Windows Loses 400 Million Users in Three Years Amid Declining PC Demand
June 30, 2025 – Last week, Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President, revealed in a blog post that Windows is currently running on over 1 billion active devices worldwide. While this figure might seem impressive at first glance, a deeper look into Microsoft’s 2022 annual financial report tells a different story. Back then, the number…
Microsoft Planning Significant Xbox Gaming Division Workforce Reduction: Reports
June 25, 2025 – According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Microsoft is gearing up for a significant round of layoffs within its Xbox gaming division as early as next week, with the potential to impact the entire team. The tech giant has chosen to remain tight-lipped regarding these planned layoffs, declining to offer any…
Microsoft-OpenAI Talks in Limbo: Partnership Faces Uncertain Future Amid Stalled Negotiations
June 20, 2025 – Microsoft is reportedly on the verge of walking away from critical negotiations over its future partnership with OpenAI, as sources familiar with the matter revealed today. The tech giant could halt further discussions if the two companies fail to resolve key disagreements, particularly over Microsoft’s future equity stake in OpenAI, according…
Microsoft Slated for Another Round of Layoffs Early Next Month, Sales Division in the Crosshairs
June 19, 2025 – Bloomberg revealed today that Microsoft is gearing up for another round of job cuts, with thousands of positions expected to be eliminated, primarily hitting the sales division. This move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its workforce while simultaneously ramping up investments in artificial intelligence. Sources familiar with…
Nintendo & Microsoft’s $80 Game Pricing Sparks Debate: Capcom Stays Cautious
June 12, 2025 – The gaming landscape is witnessing a significant pricing shift as two major industry players, Nintendo and Microsoft Xbox, have recently set the price tag for their upcoming console games at 80.Nintendohasdeclaredthatallfirst−partytitlesforitsSwitch2platformwillbepricedatthisnewbenchmark.Nottobeoutdone,Microsofthasannouncedthatitshighlyanticipatedgame,”TheOuterWorlds2,”willalsocarryan80 price tag upon release. This move has sparked intense debates among gaming enthusiasts, with many expressing skepticism about shelling out…
Nvidia Reclaims Global Crown: $3.45T Valuation Surpasses Microsoft
June 4, 2025 – After the stock market closed on Tuesday, Nvidia reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Microsoft once again. According to the latest figures, Nvidia’s market capitalization closed at 3.45trilliononTuesday,edgingoutMicrosoft′s3.44 trillion valuation. Nvidia’s stock price climbed by approximately 3% on Tuesday, contributing to a nearly 24% increase…
Microsoft Launches Indonesia Cloud Hub to Power Azure AI Foundry Innovation
May 28 2025 – Microsoft has officially unveiled the launch of its first cloud data center in Indonesia, named “Indonesia Central,” which is now fully operational. This marks the tech giant’s second data center cluster in Southeast Asia, following its initial deployment in Singapore. Situated in the province of West Java (Provinsi Jawa Barat), the…
Microsoft to Discontinue Xbox Console Hardware, Current Development Marks Final Generation
May 26 2025 – In a recent live streaming session featuring Insider Gaming’s head, Tom Henderson, alongside Mike Straw, A2TheP, and GTH, a significant revelation emerged regarding Microsoft’s gaming strategy. Henderson disclosed that Microsoft is planning to phase out its Xbox gaming console line, with the upcoming next-generation console marking the final hardware release under…
FTC Officially Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
May 23 2025 – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially withdrawn its antitrust lawsuit challenging Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing an end to nearly two years of legal wrangling. The move comes just three days after a federal appeals court denied the FTC’s request to halt the deal, effectively sealing…
Microsoft Unveils 3% Global Workforce Reduction Across All Regions and Levels
May 14 2025 – Microsoft is reportedly set to reduce its workforce by approximately 3%, a strategic move aimed at cost containment while simultaneously allocating billions of dollars towards its ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives, as covered by CNBC today. The job cuts are expected to span across all levels and geographical regions within the tech…