Previously, my coworker, Zachary Boddy, wrote our review for the Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows), and he came away with a sense of slight letdown. We both had high expectations that this SteamOS version might excel in areas where the previous one fell short.
This significantly changes the browser’s appearance, making it less attractive than it previously was, and giving it a broken or incomplete look. However, other elements of Windows 11, such as first-party apps like File Explorer, Notepad, and the overall OS interface, continue to incorporate translucent blur effects. Unfortunately, Microsoft Edge is now lacking this key design aspect, causing it to stand out awkwardly and seem incomplete.
The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, stated that ChatGPT currently surpasses the capabilities of any human who has ever existed. Yet, he expressed worries about the excessive trust people place in this AI chatbot, as it can sometimes fabricate information, a phenomenon known as hallucinating. Altman further emphasized, “The technology we should be cautious about is the one we don’t trust too much.
Kicking off the new year, OpenAI unveiled their monumental $500 billion Stargate initiative, aiming to establish data centers nationwide for their AI progress. This announcement sent shockwaves through the tech sphere, with leaders like Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff speculating that Microsoft might steer clear of OpenAI’s technology in the future.
In light of shifting industry trends, we are making some tough decisions. This includes discontinuing the development of Perfect Dark and Everwild, wrapping up several unannounced projects, and ultimately shutting down The Initiative studio. These moves, along with other changes within our teams, aim to realign priorities and maximize resources for future success. Please understand that every project and team involved has been a result of dedicated years of work, creativity, and dedication.
Among the upgrades unveiled for Copilot Wave 2, elements like Copilot Notebooks were included. Some of these new functionalities from this update cycle commenced deployment during Build 2025. Others, which were previously under testing, have either been released or are being progressively rolled out in the coming days.
Over the years, Rare has played an integral role in shaping my personal gaming journey, dating back to my childhood where it introduced me to captivating titles such as Donkey Kong Country, Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Banjo-Kazooie, and many more that left a lasting impact.
It can’t be made any better: this is a disappointing day for Xbox fans, as these layoffs come at a time when the game industry has been cutting back harshly for years. This news dampens the enthusiasm generated by Microsoft’s gaming brand, which had recently gained momentum from the Xbox Games Showcase and the announcement of the Xbox Ally handheld devices.
As an analyst, I’m reporting that Microsoft has announced a significant round of layoffs impacting approximately 4% of its global workforce across all divisions. Regrettably, the Xbox division appears to be bearing a substantial brunt of these cuts, with employees from various departments receiving termination notices today. Among those affected is the Xbox studio The Initiative, which unfortunately is being shut down.
Although there’s been much speculation about potential cuts in Microsoft’s hardware division, it appears that the upcoming Xbox hardware line, including a possible successor to the Xbox Series X with potential Steam compatibility, has remained largely untouched by these changes. This recent round of layoffs doesn’t seem to have affected their next-gen Xbox hardware plans.