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Elon Musk Says Microsoft Staff 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death, Company Reacts
- Sunday September 14, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed this week during a public event at Utah Valley University.
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Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Google, IBM Slash Thousands Of Jobs In 2025 Amid Restructuring, AI Integration
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Tech Companies Layoffs: Major tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs in 2025, driven by economic factors and the increasing integration of AI, which is reshaping roles.
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
- Friday May 23, 2025
- Reuters
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- Reuters
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Dina Bass, Bloomberg
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Reuters
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- Reuters
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Layoffs Continue In US, Canada As Companies Uncertain Of Economy
- Friday August 9, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Microsoft is cutting around 1,900 jobs at gaming divisions Activision Blizzard and Xbox.
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
- Wednesday July 24, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
- Thursday July 11, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk Says Microsoft Staff 'Celebrating' Charlie Kirk's Death, Company Reacts
- Sunday September 14, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Charlie Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed this week during a public event at Utah Valley University.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tech Giants Like Microsoft, Google, IBM Slash Thousands Of Jobs In 2025 Amid Restructuring, AI Integration
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Tech Companies Layoffs: Major tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs in 2025, driven by economic factors and the increasing integration of AI, which is reshaping roles.
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www.ndtv.com
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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
- Friday May 23, 2025
- Reuters
The US FTC dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The FTC believed that pursuing the case against Microsoft was not in the public interest.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microsoft Wins Appeal in FTC Challenge to $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- Reuters
FTC's legal challenge against Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been rejected by a US Court. A three-judge panel unanimously ruled that the lower judge had applied the correct legal standards and said the FTC had not shown it was likely to succeed on its claims that the merger would restrict competition.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Dina Bass, Bloomberg
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Reuters
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- Reuters
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Layoffs Continue In US, Canada As Companies Uncertain Of Economy
- Friday August 9, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Microsoft is cutting around 1,900 jobs at gaming divisions Activision Blizzard and Xbox.
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www.ndtv.com
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
- Wednesday July 24, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
- Thursday July 11, 2024
- Written by Manas Mitul
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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www.gadgets360.com