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Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez discuss the state of Xbox as a business, recent rumors around studio closures, and what Microsoft is planning for Project Helix.,

Windows Central · Jul 5

India has Microsoft's market. Ireland has its profits

Microsoft's inaugural public tax report reveals a stark disconnect between its global market presence and where profits are booked. While India boasts a massive digital market, profits largely flow to jurisdictions like Ireland, where intellectual property is held. This public disclosure, mandated by the EU, highlights the need for greater…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games

Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

Xbox Layoffs to Shut Down Arkane, Cancel 'Marvel's Blade' Development, Says Report

Xbox's massive layoffs include the shutdown of Arkane, and with it comes the cancelation of Marvel's Blade, as per reports.

Player One · Jul 1

'They're Just Choosing Not to Protect Us': 3,500+ Xbox Union Workers Blast Microsoft Over Imminent Mass Layoffs

Xbox union workers criticise Microsoft for failing to protect employees amid expected job cuts, highlighting contradictions in its labour neutrality framework and calling for stronger workforce protections.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Apple seeks RAM from blacklisted Chinese company as memory shortage impacts everything — but it may not be enough

Apple is attempting to solve supply issues with a new memory supplier for its upcoming iPhones but it may not be enough.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 29

Is Xbox freezing third-party Xbox Game Pass deals? Here's what's being said, and why I don't buy it.

A new report suggested that Microsoft is freezing money for new third-party Xbox Game Pass deals. I don't buy it.

Windows Central · Jun 29

Apple accuses CCI investigators of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of merely copying rivals' claims without independent analysis in its competition law probe. The tech giant argues the findings are flawed and calls for them to be quashed, citing a lack of opportunity to present its case. This marks a significant escalation in Apple's…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

FTSE 100 falls as OpenAI delay report knocks tech

The FTSE 100 closed down 21.87 points, or 0.2%, at 10,508.02.

Evening Standard · Jun 26

$1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max?! Analyst now predicts $200 price hike for Apple's next flagship phone

With Apple raising prices on nearly every device it makes, an analyst tells us that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be much more expensive.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 26