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Apple clears way for Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iPhone and iPad

Apple just announced that developers can submit game streaming apps to the App Store. The change means that services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now can have dedicated apps as opposed to being accessible through a browser.

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Think Windows 11 is too bloated? This 100MB version could be worth a try - or drive you bananas

If you want to run Windows 11 on an old computer, you can now compress the OS down to just 100MB

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Blizzard's upcoming survival game has been canceled after Microsoft layoffs

Fans won't see Blizzard's upcoming survival game after Microsoft layoffs.

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Microsoft's gaming division undergoes layoffs after Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft Gaming announces layoffs of approximately 1,900 roles, representing 8.6% of its workforce, as part of integrating Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft Cuts 9% Of Gaming Staff After Activision Blizzard Purchase

Microsoft reportedly plans to lay off about 1,900 employees in its video game division, or about 9% of the unit's head count.

Investors Business Daily

Microsoft Lays Off 1,900 Staff After Activision Gaming Buyout

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.

International Business Times

Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox staff

Tech giant acquired video-game publisher Activision Blizzard three months ago for $69bn

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Microsoft cuts 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra leaves the company, and the studio's survival game has been cancelled

Layoffs continue to tear through the video game industry, after an already difficult year in 2023.

PC Gamer

Microsoft cancels Blizzard's survival game amid layoffs, shifts developers to "one of several promising new projects" [UPDATED]

Microsoft has reportedly cancelled Blizzard's upcoming survival game, moving some of its developers to other projects.

Windows Central

Microsoft to lay off around 1,900 staff from across the Xbox, Activision Blizzard, and ZeniMax teams

Microsoft is planning to lay off around 1,900 people from its video game workforce.

TechRadar

Microsoft cutting 1,900 gaming staff in post-Activision Blizzard deal layoff round

The Verge claims the tech giant is planning to cut around 8% of its 22,000-strong gaming workforce

Evening Standard

Phil Spencer announces Microsoft is laying off nearly 2,000 people from its gaming division

Microsoft sheds 1,900 staff in pursuit of a "sustainable cost structure"

GamesRadar

Microsoft announces layoffs at gaming division with 1900 jobs cut across Activision Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, and ZeniMax Media

More layoffs are hitting across the gaming industry, with Microsoft cutting 1900 jobs out of the greater Xbox organization.

Windows Central

Your eyes aren't fooling you - the default font for Microsoft 365 has changed

Microsoft is finally replacing Calibri with Aptos as its default font, and there are more changes coming.

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Microsoft has finally updated Sticky Notes in Windows 11 - and I'm excited about my favourite feature getting a lot smarter

The Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 is due for some serious upgrades - perhaps an AI boost?

Windows Central

Microsoft Teams brings 3D meetings to life with 'Mesh' environments on Meta Quest VR headsets

Microsoft Mesh is now generally available on Microsoft Teams and Meta Quest VR headsets. Virtual and immersive meetings in 3D spaces will now be more life-like.

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Train Sim World 4 and how The Sims ironically inspired the simulator's approach to community generated content

“I think it’s fair to say that products like The Sims, and the attach rate [of the expansion packs] was part of the philosophy."

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Dow Jones Rallies 190 Points On GDP, Jobless Claims; Tesla Plunges On Earnings, Elon Musk Warning

The Dow Jones rose 190 points Thursday after GDP data and initial jobless claims. Tesla stock dived on weak earnings and Elon Musk's warning.

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2 'Dynamic Duo' Stocks Drive 57% Of The S&P 500's Gain This Year

Step aside Magnificent Seven stocks. This year, the S&P 500 is driven by a dynamic duo of two stocks.

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AI success pushed Microsoft to its highest-ever market value - where does it go from here?

Microsoft passed Apple before sinking slightly to second place as the world’s most valuable company – what’s next?

PC Gamer

'The mother of all breaches'—26 billion records leaked including stolen user logins, so may we suggest you finally change that old password?

Let's face it, pokemonenjoyer1994 wasn't exactly bulletproof to begin with.

TechRadar

Microsoft Teams is making a big change to one of its most basic feature - and it's going to change how all your meetings look for good

Users of Microsoft Teams will get the option for different gallery view options.

TechRadar

HPE says Russian Midnight Blizzard hackers hit security team emails

A "small percentage" of email inboxes were accessed, HPE said in a filing with the SEC.

Windows Central

PlayStation just did something awesome for its players that Xbox should DEFINITELY follow

PlayStation is blocking Cronus cheat accessories on its platform, in what might be the start of a wider crackdown on devices that allow for cheating in competitive shooters. Xbox should definitely do the same.

Windows Central

Microsoft teases BIG updates coming to the Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 and Windows 10 soon

It looks like the Sticky Notes app on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is in for a busy 2024, as the Sticky Notes social media account on X has today teased that big updates are on the horizon.

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