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NIT Dropout's Salary Rose From Rs 3,000 Per Month To Rs 58 Lakh Per Annum, Now Seeks New Job
Pavan Chindukuri said that in the era of artificial intelligence, companies should look for talented candidates rather than judging them solely on their degrees or the colleges they attended.
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'Xbox Is Not for Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Microsoft Wants to Divest Struggling Gaming Unit
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that Microsoft's gaming division is not up for sale. Denying reports that claim Microsoft was considering spinning off Xbox, Sharma said the gaming unit had a "long way to go with Microsoft". Xbox recently announced a new round of layoffs and restructuring measures as part of its ongoing efforts to reset its business.
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California Bans AI-Powered Firing Of Employees
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an AI regulation banning the state's employers from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers.
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Mumbai-Based Employee Shares Birthday Layoff Story, Calls It "Really Surprising"
Despite the abrupt exit, the developer said that they are currently preparing for interviews and working on a personal project.
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Apple CEO John Ternus-Led Overhaul Could Bring Faster Launches, Job Cuts: Mark Gurman
Apple had reportedly considered cutting around 5,000 AppleCare support jobs as it explores greater use of AI across customer service. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also reports that CEO John Ternus is pushing for a leaner organisation, fewer management layers and a faster product development cycle. Apple is considering changes to its usual launch sched...
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More Layoffs Soon? Apple's New CEO Plans Overhaul For 'Leaner' Company
Apple CEO aims to cut the layers between engineers and senior executives, and give engineering teams a more direct route to decision-makers.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Xbox's 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See' Days After Layoffs and Restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that Xbox's "streamlining" under new CEO Asha Sharma is "great to see". Nadella's comments came days after Xbox announced more layoffs and studio restructuring. The company is planning to cut 3,200 jobs by the end of fiscal year 2027. The latest round of layoffs impacted Halo Studios and other first-party develo...
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Halo Studios Reportedly Has Around 30 Employees Left After Layoffs as Activision Takes Charge of Franchise
Halo Studios has around 30 employees left, including studio head Pierre Hintze after Xbox announced a new round of layoffs and studio reorganisation this week. The developer multiple Halo projects in the concept and planning phase before being hit with layoffs. The next Halo game will now be made by Activision.
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Age of Empires Studio World's Edge Reportedly Loses Nearly Half Its Staff Before Moving Under Activision
Age of Empires developer World's Edge has lost nearly half of its staff as part of widespread Xbox layoffs. The studio's next project has also been cancelled, according to a former employee, who was also laid off this week. World's Edge has been reorganised to operate under Call of Duty maker Activision.
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Laid Off Twice In A Year, Techie Reconsiders Future In Software Engineering: 'I'm Devastated'
A software engineer in their 20s said they were having career doubts after two layoffs within a year amid AI-driven restructuring.
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Bethesda Says Obsidian's Creative Identity Will Not Change After Xbox Restructuring
Xbox announced that Obsidian Entertainment will move to operate under Bethesda as part of wider studio restructuring. Now, Bethesda has said that Obsidian's creative identity will not change under its remit. Obsidian is working on a new Fallout project in collaboration with Bethesda.
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Activision Says It Wants to Make 'The Greatest Halo Game Ever' as Xbox Hands Franchise to Call of Duty Maker
Activision is set to develop the next Halo game after major studio restructuring at Xbox. Now, the Call of Duty maker has said it wants to make "the greatest Halo game ever." Halo Studios, which suffered from significant layoffs, will now work to support the Halo community and other Xbox projects.
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Xbox Reset Continues With More Layoffs and Major Studio Restructuring; Activision to Make Next Halo Game
Xbox has announced a new round of layoffs and widespread studio restructuring that will see the Halo franchise mode hands from Halo Studios to Activision. Xbox said 268 workers will be laid off across Halo Studios and other first-party studios.
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Apple Layoffs: iPhone Maker Cuts Jobs Again, Second Time In Two Months
For Indian technology professionals, the impact could be felt through GCCs, multinational technology companies and outsourcing firms.
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Team Of 80 Indian Employees Laid Off In Brutal '5-Minute' Google Meet Call By US Firm
US firm terminates entire Indian customer support team in a brief virtual meeting, citing performance issues.
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NIT Dropout's Salary Rose From Rs 3,000 Per Month To Rs 58 Lakh Per Annum, Now Seeks New Job
Pavan Chindukuri said that in the era of artificial intelligence, companies should look for talented candidates rather than judging them solely on their degrees or the colleges they attended.
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'Xbox Is Not for Sale': CEO Asha Sharma Denies Microsoft Wants to Divest Struggling Gaming Unit
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said that Microsoft's gaming division is not up for sale. Denying reports that claim Microsoft was considering spinning off Xbox, Sharma said the gaming unit had a "long way to go with Microsoft". Xbox recently announced a new round of layoffs and restructuring measures as part of its ongoing efforts to reset its business.
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California Bans AI-Powered Firing Of Employees
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an AI regulation banning the state's employers from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers.
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Mumbai-Based Employee Shares Birthday Layoff Story, Calls It "Really Surprising"
Despite the abrupt exit, the developer said that they are currently preparing for interviews and working on a personal project.
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Apple CEO John Ternus-Led Overhaul Could Bring Faster Launches, Job Cuts: Mark Gurman
Apple had reportedly considered cutting around 5,000 AppleCare support jobs as it explores greater use of AI across customer service. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also reports that CEO John Ternus is pushing for a leaner organisation, fewer management layers and a faster product development cycle. Apple is considering changes to its usual launch sched...
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More Layoffs Soon? Apple's New CEO Plans Overhaul For 'Leaner' Company
Apple CEO aims to cut the layers between engineers and senior executives, and give engineering teams a more direct route to decision-makers.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Xbox's 'Streamlining' Is 'Great to See' Days After Layoffs and Restructuring
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that Xbox's "streamlining" under new CEO Asha Sharma is "great to see". Nadella's comments came days after Xbox announced more layoffs and studio restructuring. The company is planning to cut 3,200 jobs by the end of fiscal year 2027. The latest round of layoffs impacted Halo Studios and other first-party develo...
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Halo Studios Reportedly Has Around 30 Employees Left After Layoffs as Activision Takes Charge of Franchise
Halo Studios has around 30 employees left, including studio head Pierre Hintze after Xbox announced a new round of layoffs and studio reorganisation this week. The developer multiple Halo projects in the concept and planning phase before being hit with layoffs. The next Halo game will now be made by Activision.
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Age of Empires Studio World's Edge Reportedly Loses Nearly Half Its Staff Before Moving Under Activision
Age of Empires developer World's Edge has lost nearly half of its staff as part of widespread Xbox layoffs. The studio's next project has also been cancelled, according to a former employee, who was also laid off this week. World's Edge has been reorganised to operate under Call of Duty maker Activision.
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Laid Off Twice In A Year, Techie Reconsiders Future In Software Engineering: 'I'm Devastated'
A software engineer in their 20s said they were having career doubts after two layoffs within a year amid AI-driven restructuring.
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Bethesda Says Obsidian's Creative Identity Will Not Change After Xbox Restructuring
Xbox announced that Obsidian Entertainment will move to operate under Bethesda as part of wider studio restructuring. Now, Bethesda has said that Obsidian's creative identity will not change under its remit. Obsidian is working on a new Fallout project in collaboration with Bethesda.
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Activision Says It Wants to Make 'The Greatest Halo Game Ever' as Xbox Hands Franchise to Call of Duty Maker
Activision is set to develop the next Halo game after major studio restructuring at Xbox. Now, the Call of Duty maker has said it wants to make "the greatest Halo game ever." Halo Studios, which suffered from significant layoffs, will now work to support the Halo community and other Xbox projects.
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Xbox Reset Continues With More Layoffs and Major Studio Restructuring; Activision to Make Next Halo Game
Xbox has announced a new round of layoffs and widespread studio restructuring that will see the Halo franchise mode hands from Halo Studios to Activision. Xbox said 268 workers will be laid off across Halo Studios and other first-party studios.
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Apple Layoffs: iPhone Maker Cuts Jobs Again, Second Time In Two Months
For Indian technology professionals, the impact could be felt through GCCs, multinational technology companies and outsourcing firms.
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Team Of 80 Indian Employees Laid Off In Brutal '5-Minute' Google Meet Call By US Firm
US firm terminates entire Indian customer support team in a brief virtual meeting, citing performance issues.
