Microsoft CFO Amy Hood expects no more than 3,000 employees to accept the latest voluntary exit buyout, citing strong growth opportunities as the reason for low uptake.
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Microsoft posted a profit of over $36.6 bn for the quarter ending September, while unveiling a plan to cut up to 60,000 jobs.
Fortune reports Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Helix could retail between $1,200 and $1,800 in 2028, prompting debate over subsidies, subscription models and the future of console pricing.
Microsoft has introduced a new a la carte Cloud Playtime option that lets owners buy streaming hours for games they already own, starting at $0.24 per hour.
Vice President JD Vance claimed Microsoft swapped 6,000 layoffs for H‑1B hires, but USCIS data reveals most approvals were for existing staff while rivals hired many newcomers.
After the Trump administration halted PERM filings for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech firms, immigration attorneys advise affected H‑1B employees to obtain legal counsel and clarify their status.
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark Dev Box, AI‑ready PCs powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip and a new Windows 11 feature for sandboxing agents.
Xbox has landed a streaming‑rights deal for Grand Theft Auto VI, allowing the game to be played via Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch, though the agreement is limited to consoles.
Microsoft unveiled a 37‑page draft Humanist AI Code of Conduct, seeking six weeks of public feedback before publishing a final version later this year.
Microsoft is adding its Xbox app to TCL smart TVs, arriving in the coming months just before the company rolls out a pay‑as‑you‑go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November.