Over the last seven days, it’s been reported that Microsoft let go approximately 9,000 staff members spread across their various departments, with a significant number (though exact figures remain unknown) coming from the Xbox division.
The graph depicting the speed at which UI elements load in Edge represents a significant achievement for the Edge development team, as reported by Lisa Klink, a key product manager at Microsoft, in her latest blog post.
The buzz surrounding potential rumors about a remake has grown stronger due to Square Enix’s recent display of new artworks, merchandise, and a website commemorating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX. This could hint at an upcoming announcement on the game’s birthday, which falls on July 7.
Initially, it’s worth noting that Microsoft is making a change to allow personalization of the widgets on the lock screen. Previously, these widgets were set in stone, with the only adjustable aspect being whether they could be enabled or disabled. However, in the near future, you’ll have the freedom to rearrange, add, and even delete specific widgets, including custom and third-party options.
Reports indicated that Romero Games had been developing a new game funded by Microsoft, but the project was unfortunately scrapped along with other recent cancellations.
In June 2025, the bigger models of Dell XPS, now rebranded as “Dell 14/16 Premium,” hit the market. Equipped with the most recent Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and offering optional RTX 40- and 50-series Laptop GPUs for enhanced graphics performance.
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Introduced in June 2025 are the larger versions of Dell XPS systems, now known as “Dell 14/16 Premium.” These come equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs and have the option to include RTX 40- and 50-series Laptop GPUs for superior graphics capabilities.
For this latest minor upgrade, you’ll find at least seven fresh modifications. Among these updates, you can now add tiny icons to your Taskbar, there’s an image compression feature for the Share function, and the Language Settings will now display regional details.
This leads us to my initial offer during the celebrations – the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet, currently at its all-time lowest price for this week.
Regardless of the positive impacts (or lack thereof) these initiatives might have had, Microsoft’s actions consistently prioritize financial gain over everything else. Recently, this approach has placed Microsoft in the eye of a new tempest of debate due to its backing of Israel.
