Exit, rebuild, repeat — Intel’s new era begins without Holthaus

The recent reorganization occurs at a time when Intel acknowledged that their Arrow Lake processors didn’t meet expectations. Now, everyone is eagerly awaiting the Nova Lake architecture, as Intel aims for it to reestablish its competitive edge against AMD in this growing rivalry, which is increasingly captivating both users and the industry.

There are early signs that Xbox Cloud Gaming is set for a BIG upgrade — could it finally match NVIDIA GeForce Now?

Microsoft once focused solely on Xbox consoles for its gaming platform, but that era is past. Now, Microsoft is diligently working to extend Xbox’s presence to compatible PC hardware, like the Xbox Ally. Additionally, Microsoft has been making Xbox games available on PC through Xbox Play Anywhere. However, an innovative way to attract new users might be through cloud-based gaming solutions.

“A game-changing moment” — How does Microsoft’s new nuclear alliance fuel its carbon-negative ambitions?

When a globally recognized pioneer in technology deems nuclear energy crucial for their carbon-neutral future, it sends a potent message to financial markets, lawmakers, and influential figures across industries worldwide. This collaboration aims to expedite the widespread implementation of nuclear power at the necessary pace to achieve both climate targets and the expanding energy requirements from data centers.

Microsoft links Red Sea cable cuts to global internet slowdown affecting 17% of traffic — latency spikes across Asia and Middle East

The company advised its customers to anticipate longer response times due to traffic being redirected via different routes (according to Tom’s Hardware). This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate nature of digital infrastructure, especially considering our increasing reliance on cloud services and artificial intelligence, which heavily depend on such connections.

As Nova Launcher loses its last dev, Microsoft Launcher feels abandoned — for the first time in years, I need a new launcher

For quite some time now, Nova Launcher has been renowned as one of the top-tier Android launchers. Its extensive customization options and exceptional performance set it apart amidst the competitive landscape of launchers. Recently, the app seems to have slowed down a bit, but its influence is indisputable – many features you see in modern launchers today were originally pioneered by Nova Launcher.

Microsoft continues layoffs with 42 more roles cut for the fifth month in a row — with an $80B reason behind it

Is there an indication that the recent September job cuts by Microsoft are a sign of a broader slowdown or if they plan to continue reducing staff on a monthly basis as they transition towards an AI-focused future? It seems that Microsoft is following a pattern with these layoffs, with the latest round affecting engineering, product management, and legal roles based in Redmond.

OpenAI expects to burn $115 billion on ChatGPT through 2029 — but is developing its own AI chips to help offset soaring costs

It’s troubling to note that the report suggests the projected cost of $115 billion is $80 billion greater than the company’s prior estimation. To give you some perspective, the AI company has already spent around $8 billion in 2022, which is about $1.5 billion more than the amount they had initially forecasted for this year.