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Microsoft and Coinbase probe leads to arrest of crooks behind 'EvilTokens', a DIY phishing network powered by AI

The scam involved selling phishing kits on social media that let anyone create convincing fake emails.

Fortune · Sep 22

Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts in July. Now, it may cut hundreds more this week

Microsoft may fire hundreds of employees from its Xbox division this week. This was on top of the 3,200 job cuts the tech giant announced just few months ago in July. The company is reportedly consolidating its game studios to reinforce its commitment to future growth.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

With new Macs, Apple aims to take on Microsoft, Nvidia in a rush to lower AI costs

Apple's upgraded Mac Minis and Mac Studios which can cost nearly $20,000 and handle AI tasks locally will go head-to-head against new desktop machines that Nvidia and PC makers are rolling out, expected to be the focus of a Microsoft Windows event in San Francisco next month.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Hideo Kojima Says Sony Cut PHYSINT Funding in Zoom Call, Leaving Him 'Shocked' and 'Surprised'

Hideo Kojima says Sony withdrew funding for PHYSINT, prompting fears for his independent studio before Microsoft and Xbox agreed to publish the game as development continues.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

EU moves to curb energy and water for data centres

The European Commission has unveiled new sustainability rules aimed at monitoring water and energy consumption of energy-hungry data centres - although minimum performance rules will only be introduced in 2027.

Euronews · Sep 21

The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC

The Netherlands is making preparations for the United States to sanction the International Criminal Court, in the last escalation of the Trump Administration’s attacks on the global tribunal

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Govt asks Microsoft to set up data centres closer to power generation sites

Speaking at the launch of Microsoft's fourth India cloud region in Hyderabad, Krishnan said it was easier and more economical to build data centres near power sources than near coastal cable landing hubs such as Chennai.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

From Hyperscalers to High-Yield, These 3 Indsutry Giants Are Boosting Dividends

Microsoft, U.S. Bancorp, and Lamar Advertising all raised their dividends after strong earnings, with Lamar also considering a special dividend on top of its 4.5% yield.

MarketBeat · Sep 21

MeitY Secretary urges Microsoft to locate future data centres closer to power generation hubs

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan urged Microsoft to build data centers near power generation sites. This move would significantly reduce electricity transportation costs and improve infrastructure economics. India's expanding data center and AI infrastructure can leverage the nation's robust electricity grid. The policy environment in India now facilitates easier data center…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

‘RAMageddon’: tech crunch hikes the price of your next iPhone by £100

Shortage of memory chips and other critical components reverses trend of electronics becoming cheaper

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21