Tag: microsoft
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Amazon Reportedly Hires Away Microsoft’s Product Guru To Help With Alexa and Echo Devices
Panos Panay, the chief architect of Microsoft’s Surface device strategy and product family, may be moving to another tech giant. Panay, who earlier on Monday announced he was leaving Microsoft, where he served as chief product officer, is heading to Amazon to serve a similar role, according to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources. This comes after…
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Microsoft is Expected to Lay Off Thousands of Employees Tomorrow
In 2022 Microsoft reportedly laid off about 1% of its workforce. Now it is being reported by Sky News that a second round of cuts will, this time lay off about 5% of Microsoft’s workforce. Right now, Microsoft has about 220,000 employees, if the 5 number is correct, this round of layoffs could top 10,000…
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Microsoft Plans to Offer Xbox Game Pass Through Smart TVs, Dedicated Streaming Stick
Microsoft is gearing up to offer its Xbox Game Pass subscription service through more than just its dedicated game consoles. At a press briefing ahead of the E3 gaming conference, the company shared that it’s working with smart TV makers to include an Xbox app. Beyond that, Microsoft also shared that it’s working on its…
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Starry Internet and Microsoft Partner to Provide Free Connection to Low Income Housing
Starry Internet and Microsoft have partnered together to speed up the process of providing accessible internet connections to low-income households, starting with four public housing communities in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new initiative to provide six months of free internet to new customers in those housing units. After six…
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Sony PlayStation 5 Launches on Nov. 12 for $499.99, Digital Edition Priced at $399.99 (Update: Preorders Underway)
Last week, we learned about several key details about Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen Xbox consoles (perhaps sooner than Microsoft might have planned), and today, we’ve heard Sony’s response. In an online presentation Sony dubbed the “PlayStation 5 Showcase,” the company finally shared more info for its own next-gen hardware. The PlayStation 5 will launch first in…
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Microsoft Announces Launch Date, Pricing, Subscription Plans for Next-Gen Xbox Consoles
Microsoft confirmed even more Xbox rumors today after it revealed pricing and launch info for its Xbox Series X and Series S game consoles. In short: The higher-end Series X will retail for $499, while the less-powerful Series S gets the previously announced $299 price tag. Both launch on November 10th and preorders start on…
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Xbox Leaks Point to $299 Launch Price for Cheaper Series S Console, $499 for Series X
Featured image: Thurrott.com Editor’s Note (09/08/20): Story has been updated to include further official confirmation from Microsoft about the Xbox Series S and its launch date of November 10th. The latest rumors surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox consoles offer what could be our first real look at the cheaper Series S, along with potential price points…
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Ex-Disney Exec Leaves TikTok, Walmart Teams Up with Microsoft for Potential Purchase
Kevin Mayer, a former Disney exec who took a leadership role in launching Disney+, has stepped down as CEO of TikTok. Mayer has been in the role for just three months. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and…
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Sony Now Accepting Registrations for Invite-Only PlayStation 5 Preorders
Specific launch details for next-generation game consoles from Microsoft and Sony have trickled out at a slow pace so far. Microsoft recently pinpointed a launch month (November), but no exact date or price for its Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, Sony’s latest move includes posting a registration page for early adopters to sign up for a…
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Sony Plans to Discuss PlayStation 5 Details in March 18 Video Stream
It’s certainly shaping up to be a big week for anyone interested in next-generation gaming consoles. Following quickly after Microsoft released details on its upcoming Xbox Series X console, Sony sent out a tweet today announcing a “deep dive” into its PlayStation 5. You can tune in at the company’s official blog on March 18th…