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Microsoft Maia 300 AI Chip Announced as Company Expands Its In-House AI Infrastructure
Microsoft has introduced the Maia 300 AI chip, which will serve as the primary AI inference system for its products and services, the company announced on Monday. It is claimed to provide 40 percent more tokens per megawatt in comparison to other GPU-based inference systems. Further, the Maia 300 chip will serve as Microsoft’s primary AI inferenc...
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25-Year-Old Microsoft Engineer Quits Rs 1.9 Crore Job To Chase AI Startup Dream: "Living Off My Savings"
Although he earned more than $200,000 in 2024, including stocks and bonuses, he wanted to experiment with emerging AI tools and build something of his own.
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Man Takes Retirement To Spend More Time With Ageing Parents In India, Wins Hearts Online
His announcement received hundreds of reactions on LinkedIn. Many people praised his decision to give importance to his family over his career.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls For 'Emergency Brake' On Advanced AI
Satya Nadella said that those deploying advanced AI should not simply rely on assurances from AI model makers.
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"Indentured Servants": Vance On Microsoft Hiring Foreign Workers Under H-1B
In a message to Microsoft and other firms suspended from the PERM programme, JD Vance said that the government wants these companies to thrive in the US but not at the cost of American workers.
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Microsoft Defends H-1B Visa Use After US Suspends Green Card Filings
The statement came on Thursday hours after Vice President J D Vance suspended Microsoft from a programme to apply for green cards for foreign workers, accusing it of abusing the system.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, Surface RTX Spark Dev Box Launched With Nvidia RTX Spark: Price, Specifications
Microsoft expanded its Surface hardware series with the launch of Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. Both devices run on Nvidia's new RTX Spark Superchip architecture. They come with Windows 11 and offer up to 128GB of onboard storage. The laptop has a 15-inch PixelSense Ultra touchscreen display with up to 120Hz dynamic refres...
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Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Delayed on PS5, Will Launch in 2027
Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly launch on PS5 early next year. The open world racing title is said to have been delayed on PlayStation. Originally planned for launch sometime in 2026, it will now reportedly release on January 26, 2027. Forza Horizon 6 launched on PC and Xbox Series S/X on May 19, 2026.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Be a 'Family of Devices', Says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at a town hall meeting on Tuesday that Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox, will be a “family of devices”. The executive said that the tenth generation of Xbox consoles will also cater to people “on the go”, suggesting the console family will include gaming handhelds.
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Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaks, Revealing New Features and Design Lab Customisation Options
The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has leaked via Xbox Design Lab. The leak, spotted by a Reddit user, suggests that users will be able to choose between Hall effect and TMR thumbsticks when customising the controller in Xbox Design Lab. The Elite Series 3 controller could also come with advanced haptics, a dedicated audio scroll wheel, and more.
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GTA 6 Will Get Xbox Cloud Gaming Support on Xbox Series S/X, but Will Not Stream on PC
Xbox has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will get Cloud Gaming support on Xbox Series S/X. The company said the game will be cloud streamable on its consoles, but not on PC. The clarification came after a report claimed that Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights for GTA 6. Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on No...
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Price Details Leaked Ahead of Launch; Specifications Tipped Alongside
Tipster Roland Quandt on Bluesky suggests Microsoft will launch the new Surface Laptop Ultra at its event later today. The company is tipped to launch two RTX Spark-based configurations. He states that pricing will start "from under ~3K to over ~7K for high-end configurations". The tipster claims the Surface Laptop Ultra will be the only new Surfac...
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Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory Hit With Layoffs as Studio Faces Closure
Ninja Theory has begun laying off employees as the British studio faces closure following the latest round of cuts at Xbox. Several employees confirmed that layoffs at the studio had begun. Last month, Xbox announced that two separate agreements to divest Ninja Theory had fallen through. Microsoft said it was in consultation with Ninja Theory emplo...
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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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Windows 11 Version 26H2 Released With Taskbar Improvements, File Explorer Features, More
Microsoft announced Windows 11, version 26H2. It's the next annual feature update for Windows 11. This update is built on the same servicing foundation as Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. It adds AI-powered actions in File Explorer. With this update, users can edit supported images or summarise documents stored on OneDrive and SharePoint through...
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Microsoft Maia 300 AI Chip Announced as Company Expands Its In-House AI Infrastructure
Microsoft has introduced the Maia 300 AI chip, which will serve as the primary AI inference system for its products and services, the company announced on Monday. It is claimed to provide 40 percent more tokens per megawatt in comparison to other GPU-based inference systems. Further, the Maia 300 chip will serve as Microsoft’s primary AI inferenc...
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25-Year-Old Microsoft Engineer Quits Rs 1.9 Crore Job To Chase AI Startup Dream: "Living Off My Savings"
Although he earned more than $200,000 in 2024, including stocks and bonuses, he wanted to experiment with emerging AI tools and build something of his own.
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Man Takes Retirement To Spend More Time With Ageing Parents In India, Wins Hearts Online
His announcement received hundreds of reactions on LinkedIn. Many people praised his decision to give importance to his family over his career.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls For 'Emergency Brake' On Advanced AI
Satya Nadella said that those deploying advanced AI should not simply rely on assurances from AI model makers.
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"Indentured Servants": Vance On Microsoft Hiring Foreign Workers Under H-1B
In a message to Microsoft and other firms suspended from the PERM programme, JD Vance said that the government wants these companies to thrive in the US but not at the cost of American workers.
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Microsoft Defends H-1B Visa Use After US Suspends Green Card Filings
The statement came on Thursday hours after Vice President J D Vance suspended Microsoft from a programme to apply for green cards for foreign workers, accusing it of abusing the system.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra, Surface RTX Spark Dev Box Launched With Nvidia RTX Spark: Price, Specifications
Microsoft expanded its Surface hardware series with the launch of Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. Both devices run on Nvidia's new RTX Spark Superchip architecture. They come with Windows 11 and offer up to 128GB of onboard storage. The laptop has a 15-inch PixelSense Ultra touchscreen display with up to 120Hz dynamic refres...
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Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Delayed on PS5, Will Launch in 2027
Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly launch on PS5 early next year. The open world racing title is said to have been delayed on PlayStation. Originally planned for launch sometime in 2026, it will now reportedly release on January 26, 2027. Forza Horizon 6 launched on PC and Xbox Series S/X on May 19, 2026.
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Next-Generation Xbox Will Be a 'Family of Devices', Says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff at a town hall meeting on Tuesday that Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox, will be a “family of devices”. The executive said that the tenth generation of Xbox consoles will also cater to people “on the go”, suggesting the console family will include gaming handhelds.
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Xbox Elite Series 3 Controller Leaks, Revealing New Features and Design Lab Customisation Options
The Xbox Elite Series 3 controller has leaked via Xbox Design Lab. The leak, spotted by a Reddit user, suggests that users will be able to choose between Hall effect and TMR thumbsticks when customising the controller in Xbox Design Lab. The Elite Series 3 controller could also come with advanced haptics, a dedicated audio scroll wheel, and more.
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GTA 6 Will Get Xbox Cloud Gaming Support on Xbox Series S/X, but Will Not Stream on PC
Xbox has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will get Cloud Gaming support on Xbox Series S/X. The company said the game will be cloud streamable on its consoles, but not on PC. The clarification came after a report claimed that Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights for GTA 6. Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on No...
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Price Details Leaked Ahead of Launch; Specifications Tipped Alongside
Tipster Roland Quandt on Bluesky suggests Microsoft will launch the new Surface Laptop Ultra at its event later today. The company is tipped to launch two RTX Spark-based configurations. He states that pricing will start "from under ~3K to over ~7K for high-end configurations". The tipster claims the Surface Laptop Ultra will be the only new Surfac...
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Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory Hit With Layoffs as Studio Faces Closure
Ninja Theory has begun laying off employees as the British studio faces closure following the latest round of cuts at Xbox. Several employees confirmed that layoffs at the studio had begun. Last month, Xbox announced that two separate agreements to divest Ninja Theory had fallen through. Microsoft said it was in consultation with Ninja Theory emplo...
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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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Windows 11 Version 26H2 Released With Taskbar Improvements, File Explorer Features, More
Microsoft announced Windows 11, version 26H2. It's the next annual feature update for Windows 11. This update is built on the same servicing foundation as Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. It adds AI-powered actions in File Explorer. With this update, users can edit supported images or summarise documents stored on OneDrive and SharePoint through...
