Xbox cuts 268 jobs and restructures studios as part of ongoing efficiency plan
Xbox has laid off 268 employees and reorganized several of its game development studios, the company announced. The moves are part of a broader restructuring plan first revealed in July.
» readApple users furious over intrusive ads in iOS Settings app that cannot be dismissed
The discovery of promotional prompts for Apple's own services in the iOS Settings app has sparked widespread anger among iPhone users. Many have complained that the ads cannot be easily removed without subscribing to the promoted products.
» readHello Robot CEO to Showcase Stretch 4 in Live Demo at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The Stretch 4 robot, designed for real-world usefulness rather than flashy demonstrations, will be presented in a live session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
» readStanford dining ads altered student images with AI, sparking backlash.
Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises used artificial intelligence to change the races, body shapes, and facial features of students in its advertisements.
» readTikTok US unit joins child safety program Lantern
TikTok's U.S. unit, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, has joined Lantern, a cross-platform child safety program.
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