Jared Palmer, the former Xbox vice president of engineering, has departed Microsoft after less than a year to join the AI startup Cognition. Palmer, who joined Microsoft’s CoreAI team in October 2023, announced his move on X today, citing a transition to lead engineering at the lab behind the AI coding tool Devin. His departure … Read more
Enterprises are increasingly moving toward on-premise, open-source AI models to avoid the risks of proprietary systems. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently warned that companies using proprietary AI risk losing their proprietary business intelligence, as model makers often train on customer data and corrections. This shift toward self-hosted, open-source solutions allows businesses to retain data sovereignty … Read more
Microsoft is developing a “Disc2Digital” feature for Xbox consoles, which will allow players to convert physical game discs into digital entitlements. Sources familiar with the company’s internal plans indicate that the program is currently in testing, potentially paving the way for future hardware releases that may lack built-in optical disc drives. How the Xbox Disc-to-Digital … Read more
Microsoft is preparing to announce job cuts next week that will impact thousands of employees across its sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. According to people familiar with the situation, the layoffs will affect less than 2.5% of the company’s 220,000-person workforce as the tech giant seeks to control costs while increasing spending on artificial intelligence. … Read more
Microsoft is preparing for a significant restructuring of its Xbox gaming division, with sources telling The Verge that the company plans to initiate a wave of layoffs starting July 6. The reorganization reportedly includes the potential closure of at least five game studios, the possible cancellation of the upcoming title Marvel’s Blade, and efforts to … Read more
CoreWeave (NasdaqGS:CRWV) has disclosed a $99 billion backlog of contracts tied to large-scale AI infrastructure. The company provides GPU cloud capacity to major industry players, including Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, to support long-term AI workloads and high-performance computing demands. What is driving CoreWeave’s $99 billion contract backlog? The $99 billion backlog represents long-term commitments … Read more
Microsoft has confirmed its initial lineup of games arriving on Xbox Game Pass in July 2026, headlined by the release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 and the 1.0 launch of Palworld. According to official disclosures from the Xbox team, these additions span a mix of day-one releases and legacy updates across Ultimate, Premium, and … Read more
Players attempting to access cross-platform features in Halo: Campaign Evolved face a complex array of account requirements, including mandatory Microsoft account linking and specific subscription mandates for local co-op on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles. These technical hurdles, which require players to maintain both PlayStation Plus and Microsoft-linked gamertags, have raised questions regarding the practicality … Read more
Microsoft’s New Surface Lineup Targets AI-Driven Workflows with Enhanced Performance Microsoft has launched new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models featuring Snapdragon X2 processors, emphasizing AI integration and extended battery life. According to Microsoft, the devices are designed to handle mixed workloads between local and cloud processing, appealing to professionals and developers. What’s New in … Read more
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is undergoing a structural review of its Xbox division, weighing options that include potential spin-offs, joint ventures, or a more rigid subsidiary model, according to company reports. This shift aligns gaming operations with strict margin accountability and broader corporate priorities in AI infrastructure and cloud computing, following the closure of studios such as … Read more