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2026-07-10 06:14:39 UTC

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Microsoft org

first seen 44d ago · last seen 1h ago · 339 mentions · 166 clusters · 21 corroborations
aliases: MSFT

Corroborated stories featuring this entity · 28

1 corroborated 1 contested · 2d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskyhindustantimesthevergetheverge.comtimesofindia · 40 events

Microsoft is planning layoffs affecting Xbox division employees.

Microsoft is planning layoffs affecting Xbox division employees.
indiaothertech
5 corroborated · 2d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aublueskydailysabahdawndwgdelthindustantimesoutlookbusiness.comthevergetimesofindiawtae · 29 events

Microsoft will eliminate about 4,800 jobs, roughly 2 % of its global workforce.

Microsoft will eliminate about 4,800 jobs, roughly 2 % of its global workforce.
indiaotherwestern
The layoffs will affect Microsoft's Xbox division, with about 30 % of job losses in Xbox, including 3,200 gaming jobs to be shed over the coming fiscal year and 1,600 jobs cut immediately.
indiatech
7 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aublueskydailysabahdawndwgdelthindustantimesoutlookbusiness.comthevergetimesofindiawtae · 29 events

Microsoft is eliminating about 4,800 jobs worldwide.

Microsoft is eliminating about 4,800 jobs worldwide.
indiaothertechturkeywestern
A significant portion of the job cuts are in Microsoft's Xbox division.
indiapakistantechwestern
6 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskydailysabahdawndwgdelthindustantimesoutlookbusiness.comthevergetimesofindiawtae · 29 events

Microsoft announced it is laying off 4,800 employees.

Microsoft announced it is laying off 4,800 employees.
indiaotherpakistantechturkeywestern
The layoffs represent roughly 2 % of Microsoft’s global workforce.
indiaotherpakistanturkeywestern
0 corroborated 6 contested · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskyhindustantimesthevergetheverge.comtimesofindia · 40 events

Microsoft's Xbox division will lay off all positions in the company and replace them with AI.

8 corroborated 1 contested · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskydailysabahdawngdelthindustantimesoutlookbusiness.comthevergetimesofindiawtae · 29 events

Microsoft is eliminating about 4,800 jobs.

Microsoft is eliminating about 4,800 jobs.
indiaotherpakistantechturkeywestern
The layoffs represent about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce.
indiaotherwestern
2 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskythevergetheverge.comtimesofindia · 40 events

Microsoft is planning layoffs at its Xbox division.

Microsoft is planning layoffs at its Xbox division.
indiaothertech
The layoffs may lead to studio closures.
indiatech
6 corroborated 1 contested · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskydailysabahdawngdelthindustantimesoutlookbusiness.comthevergetimesofindia · 29 events

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees (or roles).

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees (or roles).
indiaotherpakistantechturkey
Microsoft announced the layoffs on Monday.
otherpakistanturkey
2 corroborated · 4d ago · cluster ↗ · cnbc.comcryptobriefing.comneowin.netnewsgpt.aitech-insider.orgtimesofindia · 7 events

Amazon has invested a total of $13 billion in Anthropic.

Amazon has invested a total of $13 billion in Anthropic.
other
Amazon announced an additional $5 billion equity investment in Anthropic on April 20 2026.
other
5 corroborated · 4d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskydawndotesports.comhindustantimestheverge · 11 events

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
indiaotherpakistantech
Pre‑orders for Grand Theft Auto VI begin on June 25, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
2 corroborated · 4d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskythevergetheverge.comtimesofindia · 40 events

Microsoft is planning layoffs in its Xbox division.

Microsoft is planning layoffs in its Xbox division.
indiaothertech
Microsoft is considering restructuring its Xbox division, including studio closures, spinoffs, mergers, and a possible spin‑off.
indiaothertech
4 corroborated · 11d ago · cluster ↗ · arstechnicaarstechnica.comblueskytechspot.comwhowhatwhy.org · 5 events

Windows and Linux users are affected by the expiration of these Secure Boot certificates.

Windows and Linux users are affected by the expiration of these Secure Boot certificates.
othertech
Three Microsoft-signed Secure Boot certificates expire on June 24.
other
4 corroborated · 11d ago · cluster ↗ · bladeintel.combusinessinsider.comstartupfortune.comtimesofindiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · 6 events

Microsoft was in talks to lease Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity worth more than $3 billion.

Microsoft was in talks to lease Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity worth more than $3 billion.
indiaother
Oracle disputes the claim that Microsoft walked away from the deal due to FedRAMP certification issues.
indiaother
4 corroborated · 11d ago · cluster ↗ · bladeintel.combusinessinsider.comstartupfortune.comtimesofindiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · 6 events

Microsoft was in talks to lease Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity worth more than $3 billion.

Microsoft was in talks to lease Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capacity worth more than $3 billion.
indiaother
Oracle disputes the claim that Microsoft walked away from the deal due to FedRAMP certification issues.
indiaother
3 corroborated · 12d ago · cluster ↗ · arstechnicaarstechnica.comcashwalklabs.ionewscord.orgnsaneforums.com · 11 events

The New York Times proposed to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft to allege that Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal NYT works by building a bespoke supercomputing system ranked among the most powerful in the world.

The New York Times proposed to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft to allege that Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal NYT works by building a bespoke supercomputing system ranked among the most powerful in the world.
other
The New York Times’ motion to amend its complaint follows a Supreme Court ruling in which the Court sided with Cox Communications in a case where Sony tried and failed to claim that Cox was contributing to music piracy as an Internet service provider.
other
3 corroborated · 12d ago · cluster ↗ · arstechnicaarstechnica.commediagazer.comnsaneforums.comwindowsforum.com · 11 events

The New York Times proposed to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft to allege that Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal NYT works by building a bespoke supercomputing system ranked among the most powerful in the world.

The New York Times proposed to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft to allege that Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal NYT works by building a bespoke supercomputing system ranked among the most powerful in the world.
other
The New York Times amended its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft in response to a Supreme Court ruling that sided with Cox Communications in a case where Sony tried and failed to claim that Cox was contributing to music piracy as an Internet service provider.
other
10 corroborated · 20d ago · cluster ↗ · arstechnicaarstechnica.comcyberinsider.comsecurityaffairs.comthehackernews.comundercodenews.com · 10 events

The malware spreads through malicious Windows shortcut (.lnk) files distributed on USB storage devices.

The malware spreads through malicious Windows shortcut (.lnk) files distributed on USB storage devices.
othertech
Microsoft has detected a cryptocurrency clipper malware campaign active since February 2026.
other
6 corroborated · 20d ago · cluster ↗ · arstechnicaarstechnica.comcyberinsider.comsecurityaffairs.comthehackernews.comundercodenews.com · 10 events

The malware spreads through malicious Windows shortcut (.lnk) files distributed on USB storage devices.

The malware spreads through malicious Windows shortcut (.lnk) files distributed on USB storage devices.
othertech
Microsoft has detected a cryptocurrency clipper malware campaign active since February 2026.
other
2 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · dawndotesports.comhindustantimes · 11 events

Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.

Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
Rockstar Games released the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI.
otherpakistan
5 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · collider.comconsequence.netdawndotesports.comgamespew.comhindustantimes · 11 events

Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.

Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
Rockstar Games has released the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI.
otherpakistan
4 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · consequence.netdawndotesports.comgamespew.comgtanames.comhindustantimes · 11 events

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to be released on November 19, 2026.
otherpakistan
5 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · consequence.netdawndotesports.comgamespew.comhindustantimesvice.com · 11 events

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25, 2026.

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25, 2026.
indiaotherpakistan
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will be available on digital storefronts and at select retailers.
otherpakistan
1 corroborated 1 contested · 24d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskythevergewindowscentral.com · 9 events

Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine, are in active negotiations to spin off from Xbox.

Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine, are in active negotiations to spin off from Xbox.
other
3 corroborated · 24d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskyen.generacionxbox.comengadget.compress-start.com.aupushsquare.comthevergewindowscentral.com · 9 events

Xbox is preparing to shut down or sell at least three of its studios: Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games.

Xbox is preparing to shut down or sell at least three of its studios: Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games.
other
Double Fine is in active negotiations to buy itself back from Xbox rather than be closed altogether.
other
3 corroborated · 24d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskyen.generacionxbox.comlingoharvest.compress-start.com.aupushsquare.comthevergetheverge.com · 9 events

Staff at Ninja Theory were told on a call on Monday about the studio’s closure.

Staff at Ninja Theory were told on a call on Monday about the studio’s closure.
othertech
Compulsion Games is in active negotiations to spin off as it tries to avoid closure.
other
2 corroborated · 24d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskythevergetheverge.comtimesofindia · 40 events

Xbox is preparing for layoffs.

Xbox is preparing for layoffs.
indiaothertech
Asha Sharma is the CEO of Xbox.
indiaothertech
0 corroborated · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · helsinkitimes.fiyle · 5 events

Microsoft has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire about 190 hectares of land in western Finland for a potential new datacentre development.

0 corroborated · 35d ago · cluster ↗ · blueskyguardian · 2 events

Microsoft will strengthen its human-rights oversight after an inquiry into how its technology was used by Israeli military intelligence.

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