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Microsoft to cut 605 jobs in Redmond
Microsoft has filed notice to permanently lay off 605 workers at its Redmond headquarters effective September 4, 2026. Axios notes 493 Redmond + other WA sites for the 605 total. The cuts are part of a sweeping Xbox gaming division restructure inside a global plan targeting approximately 3,200 roles in FY2027.
Intel Launches Arc G3 Chips for Handheld PCs in Acer Predator Atlas 8
Intel has formally announced the Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme as its first custom chips for handheld gaming PCs, appearing first in the Acer Predator Atlas 8 with two GPU core variants. The platform introduces specific hardware choices including a metal fan, particular display specs, and Thunderbolt 4 support as competition intensifies in the handheld market.
Xbox Hardware Revenue Drops 33% in Microsoft Earnings
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue declines 33 percent and content/services 5 percent in its latest earnings, despite $82.9 billion total revenue driven by cloud growth. The contrast highlights gaming struggles against surging AI and cloud segments reaching $54.5 billion.
Xbox Employees to Get @xbox.com Emails Next Month
All Xbox employees will switch to @xbox.com email addresses next month as the default. The move bolsters the Xbox brand identity after ditching the Microsoft Gaming name.
Logitech G512 X mixes analog and mechanical switches
Logitech's G512 X keyboard features 39 hybrid switches compatible with both analog Hall effect and mechanical types. The flexibility addresses preferences for typing feel versus gaming customization at prices starting at $179.99.
Microsoft scraps Microsoft Gaming, revives Xbox brand
Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces the end of the Microsoft Gaming division name, reverting to Xbox as the gaming identity. The change emphasizes fan focus amid recent strategic reversals like Game Pass adjustments.
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Chicony Electronics reported stronger second-quarter earnings as commercial demand for smart video conferencing systems and gaming keyboards lifted its profit mix. DRAM cost pressures continued to weigh on end-market demand.
PC motherboard prices are expected to rise later this year as component costs keep climbing. No specific increase has been detailed yet.
6% of AMD's earnings this quarter came from gaming. The rest was driven by data center and client segments.
AMD's data center revenue reached $6.7 billion, more than doubling from $3.2 billion a year ago. Gaming revenue fell 31 percent to $779 million.