Microsoft
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Halo Studios Reportedly Cancels Halo Multiplayer Game, Codenamed 'Project Ekur'
Halo Studios has reportedly cancelled a multiplayer Halo game, codenamed Project Ekur, which was initially prototyped by Certain Affinity. The game is now reportedly no longer in development. Halo Studios will release Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, this month.
-
Man Quits Rs 1.9 Crore Job In Switzerland, Says It's The "Dumbest Thing I've Done"
His story quickly gained attention online, with several users encouraging him to keep going despite the setbacks.
-
"Campus Felt Like Resort": Young Professional Reflects On 2-Month Internship At Microsoft
The intern confessed that they never anticipated that leaving after just eight short weeks would be so emotionally difficult.
-
Microsoft Layoffs: Here's How Much Employees Will Receive In Severance
Microsoft will lay off 4,800 employees, including 1,600 at Xbox, with severance based on tenure and level.
-
Xbox Game Pass Has Reportedly Lost 4 Million Subscribers Since 2024
Xbox Game Pass reportedly has 30 million subscribers, 4 million fewer than it did in 2024. According to two separate reports, Microsoft's game subscription service has lost millions of subscribers in the last two years. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said this week that Game Pass "id not grow at the pace we expected."
-
Microsoft Layoffs: Here's How Much Money Ex-Employees Could Receive
Microsoft Layoffs: The latest cuts have hit Microsoft's commercial sales division and Xbox gaming business the hardest.
-
After 37 Years At Microsoft, An Xbox Vice President's First LinkedIn Post Is His Layoff Announcement
Xbox veteran Kevin LaChapelle used his first-ever LinkedIn post to share news of his layoff after a 37-year career at Microsoft.
-
IO Interactive Announces Istanbul Studio Closure, Layoffs After Xbox Ends Project Fantasy Funding
Mere days after Xbox announced plans to lay off thousands of employees and spin off multiple studios, one of its publishing partners has now confirmed job cuts of its own. IO Interactive, the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman franchise and the new James Bond-starring 007: First Light, declared that it will close its Istanbul studio, while also lay...
-
Microsoft Teams Updated With AI Facilitator for In-Person Meetings, New Chat Features: Report
Microsoft is rolling out AI-powered meeting tools, new chat organisation options, and improvements to guest invitations for Teams. Among the notable features is an AI Facilitator, which is claimed to be capable of identifying knowledge gaps during meetings. Other features include AI-generated notes and dedicated sections for muted and meeting chat....
-
"The Job Search Can Wait": Laid-Off Xbox Employee's Heartfelt Advice To Colleagues
A laid-off Xbox marketing manager's compassionate LinkedIn message to former colleagues has struck a chord online, as Microsoft presses ahead with cuts of 3,200 jobs across its gaming division and restructures its studio portfolio.
-
Xbox Announces 3,200 Layoffs, Four Studio Divestments Through 2027; Plans Biggest Restructure in Its History
Microsoft announced sweeping restructuring of its Xbox gaming division on Tuesday. As part of what is described as the biggest reset in Xbox's history, the company is laying off approximately 3,200 employees and spinning off four game development studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the restructuring is aimed at simplifying operations, reducing costs...
-
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Message For Staff After Firing 3,200 Employees
In her email to workers, Sharma noted that 1,600 employees will be laid off on Monday, while the remaining ones will be let go over FY27.
-
Microsoft To Lay Off 4,800 Workers In Latest Wave Of AI-Led Job Cuts
Microsoft announced the cuts on Monday following a rough stretch, with its shares falling nearly 23 per cent in the first six months of 2026, their worst first-half performance since 2022.
-
Microsoft Techie Recalls Father Selling Mother's Gold Bangles To Pay Rs 15,000 College Fee
Years later, while working at Microsoft's Seattle office, Agarwal said he was earning Rs 1.9 crore a year.
-
Xbox Will Reportedly Allow Users to Digitise Physical Games, Ship Project Helix Without Disc Drive
Sony announced this week that it would end production of physical game discs on PlayStation consoles from January 2028. It seems Xbox is taking the digital route, as well. According to a report, the company is testing a new disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox users to digitise their physical game collections.
-
Halo Studios Reportedly Cancels Halo Multiplayer Game, Codenamed 'Project Ekur'
Halo Studios has reportedly cancelled a multiplayer Halo game, codenamed Project Ekur, which was initially prototyped by Certain Affinity. The game is now reportedly no longer in development. Halo Studios will release Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, this month.
-
Man Quits Rs 1.9 Crore Job In Switzerland, Says It's The "Dumbest Thing I've Done"
His story quickly gained attention online, with several users encouraging him to keep going despite the setbacks.
-
"Campus Felt Like Resort": Young Professional Reflects On 2-Month Internship At Microsoft
The intern confessed that they never anticipated that leaving after just eight short weeks would be so emotionally difficult.
-
Microsoft Layoffs: Here's How Much Employees Will Receive In Severance
Microsoft will lay off 4,800 employees, including 1,600 at Xbox, with severance based on tenure and level.
-
Xbox Game Pass Has Reportedly Lost 4 Million Subscribers Since 2024
Xbox Game Pass reportedly has 30 million subscribers, 4 million fewer than it did in 2024. According to two separate reports, Microsoft's game subscription service has lost millions of subscribers in the last two years. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said this week that Game Pass "id not grow at the pace we expected."
-
Microsoft Layoffs: Here's How Much Money Ex-Employees Could Receive
Microsoft Layoffs: The latest cuts have hit Microsoft's commercial sales division and Xbox gaming business the hardest.
-
After 37 Years At Microsoft, An Xbox Vice President's First LinkedIn Post Is His Layoff Announcement
Xbox veteran Kevin LaChapelle used his first-ever LinkedIn post to share news of his layoff after a 37-year career at Microsoft.
-
IO Interactive Announces Istanbul Studio Closure, Layoffs After Xbox Ends Project Fantasy Funding
Mere days after Xbox announced plans to lay off thousands of employees and spin off multiple studios, one of its publishing partners has now confirmed job cuts of its own. IO Interactive, the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman franchise and the new James Bond-starring 007: First Light, declared that it will close its Istanbul studio, while also lay...
-
Microsoft Teams Updated With AI Facilitator for In-Person Meetings, New Chat Features: Report
Microsoft is rolling out AI-powered meeting tools, new chat organisation options, and improvements to guest invitations for Teams. Among the notable features is an AI Facilitator, which is claimed to be capable of identifying knowledge gaps during meetings. Other features include AI-generated notes and dedicated sections for muted and meeting chat....
-
"The Job Search Can Wait": Laid-Off Xbox Employee's Heartfelt Advice To Colleagues
A laid-off Xbox marketing manager's compassionate LinkedIn message to former colleagues has struck a chord online, as Microsoft presses ahead with cuts of 3,200 jobs across its gaming division and restructures its studio portfolio.
-
Xbox Announces 3,200 Layoffs, Four Studio Divestments Through 2027; Plans Biggest Restructure in Its History
Microsoft announced sweeping restructuring of its Xbox gaming division on Tuesday. As part of what is described as the biggest reset in Xbox's history, the company is laying off approximately 3,200 employees and spinning off four game development studios. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the restructuring is aimed at simplifying operations, reducing costs...
-
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's Message For Staff After Firing 3,200 Employees
In her email to workers, Sharma noted that 1,600 employees will be laid off on Monday, while the remaining ones will be let go over FY27.
-
Microsoft To Lay Off 4,800 Workers In Latest Wave Of AI-Led Job Cuts
Microsoft announced the cuts on Monday following a rough stretch, with its shares falling nearly 23 per cent in the first six months of 2026, their worst first-half performance since 2022.
-
Microsoft Techie Recalls Father Selling Mother's Gold Bangles To Pay Rs 15,000 College Fee
Years later, while working at Microsoft's Seattle office, Agarwal said he was earning Rs 1.9 crore a year.
-
Xbox Will Reportedly Allow Users to Digitise Physical Games, Ship Project Helix Without Disc Drive
Sony announced this week that it would end production of physical game discs on PlayStation consoles from January 2028. It seems Xbox is taking the digital route, as well. According to a report, the company is testing a new disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox users to digitise their physical game collections.
