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Indian "Dirty Harry" Among 2 Convicted After Gujarati Family Froze To Death On US-Canada Border
The United States has convicted two, including an Indian national, of charges related to Human smuggling after an Indian migrant family froze to death while attempting to cross the Canada-US border during a blizzard in 2022.
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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Coco Gauff Joins Exit Of US Open Superstars After New York Horror Show
Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open scrap-heap Sunday as the defending champion crashed out to Emma Navarro in a blizzard of mistakes.
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Layoffs Continue In US, Canada As Companies Uncertain Of Economy
Microsoft is cutting around 1,900 jobs at gaming divisions Activision Blizzard and Xbox.
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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Everything Announced at Xbox Games Showcase: Gears of War: E-Day, Doom: The Dark Ages, Perfect Dark, More
Microsoft came out with a packed Xbox Games Showcase 2024 on Sunday, bringing new reveals and updates on games from its first-party studios and third-party partners. The Xbox parent showed off games from Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios and more.
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9 Indian Trekkers Killed After Getting Trapped During Blizzard In Himalayas
At least nine Indian trekkers died in the Himalayas after getting trapped during a blizzard, authorities said on Thursday, as rescue teams airlifted their bodies and five survivors to safety.
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"Groomed" Shooter: US Gun Violence Victims' Families Sue Call Of Duty Maker
Meta and Call of Duty (CoD) game developer Activision have been sued by the families of the victims killed in a US school shooting over alleged promotion of the use of firearms to minors.
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Microsoft Said to Plan Release of Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service
Microsoft could release its next Call of Duty game to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service at launch, instead of selling the title independently. The company is likely to announce the move at its annual Xbox showcase, scheduled for June 9. Microsoft bought out Activision Blizzard last year, which closed gave the company access to the Call of Dut...
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Microsoft Plans to Bring More Xbox Games to PS5 As Part of 'Latutude' Plan: Report
Microsoft had announced in February that it would bring four of its exclusive Xbox titles to rival platforms from Sony and Nintendo. It seems the company is not stopping with its four first-party games coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. A new report claims that the Xbox parent intends to make a multi-platform push for more of its games. Und...
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Microsoft 'Moving Full Speed Ahead' on Next-Generation Xbox Console: Report
Microsoft teased its plans for next-generation Xbox hardware back in February, saying that it was focussed on delivering the “largest technical leap” for a new console generation with the next Xbox. Now, more details about Microsoft’s plans for its next console have emerged, reiterating the same claim.
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Microsoft Says Russian Hacking Group Trying To Breach Its Systems Again
Microsoft said on Friday that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group named Midnight Blizzard was trying to breach its systems again, by using information it stole from the tech giant's corporate emails in January.
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Indian "Dirty Harry" Among 2 Convicted After Gujarati Family Froze To Death On US-Canada Border
The United States has convicted two, including an Indian national, of charges related to Human smuggling after an Indian migrant family froze to death while attempting to cross the Canada-US border during a blizzard in 2022.
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Microsoft’s Gaming Chief Phil Spencer Is Still Open to Acquisitions After Activision Deal
Microsoft’s video-gaming chief is still looking at acquisitions and charting how to compete and partner in the markets for handheld game devices and mobile stores. Deals that add “geographic diversity,” including in Asia, might be worthwhile, Phil Spencer said in an interview.
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Microsoft Announces 650 Layoffs at Xbox Unit in Bid to Cut Costs After Activision Acquisition
Microsoft is laying off 650 employs from its Xbox unit. The job cuts will affect mostly corporate and supporting functions, the report said, citing a memo sent to staff by Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
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Epic Games, EA, Roblox Among Video Game Companies Hit with EU Complaint for 'Tricking Consumers'
An EU consumer complaint on Thursday accused videogaming firms of misleading gamers into spending money. The move against Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and Roblox among others has come amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts.
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Coco Gauff Joins Exit Of US Open Superstars After New York Horror Show
Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open scrap-heap Sunday as the defending champion crashed out to Emma Navarro in a blizzard of mistakes.
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Layoffs Continue In US, Canada As Companies Uncertain Of Economy
Microsoft is cutting around 1,900 jobs at gaming divisions Activision Blizzard and Xbox.
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Activision Sold AI-Generated Call of Duty Cosmetic, Approved AI Use That Led to Layoffs: Report
Activision reportedly utilised generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create an in-game cosmetic for its latest Call of Duty title and made it available for purchase in late 2023. The Call of Duty maker is said to have approved the use of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to help create concept art for its games early las...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Arrive on Xbox Game Pass Later This Month: Report
Microsoft announced in May that Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision's popular first-person shooter franchise, will be on Xbox Game Pass when it launches in October. But the first Call of Duty title on the game subscription service might be arriving much sooner. The Xbox parent is reportedly planning to bring Call of Duty: Mo...
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Everything Announced at Xbox Games Showcase: Gears of War: E-Day, Doom: The Dark Ages, Perfect Dark, More
Microsoft came out with a packed Xbox Games Showcase 2024 on Sunday, bringing new reveals and updates on games from its first-party studios and third-party partners. The Xbox parent showed off games from Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios and more.
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9 Indian Trekkers Killed After Getting Trapped During Blizzard In Himalayas
At least nine Indian trekkers died in the Himalayas after getting trapped during a blizzard, authorities said on Thursday, as rescue teams airlifted their bodies and five survivors to safety.
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"Groomed" Shooter: US Gun Violence Victims' Families Sue Call Of Duty Maker
Meta and Call of Duty (CoD) game developer Activision have been sued by the families of the victims killed in a US school shooting over alleged promotion of the use of firearms to minors.
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Microsoft Said to Plan Release of Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service
Microsoft could release its next Call of Duty game to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service at launch, instead of selling the title independently. The company is likely to announce the move at its annual Xbox showcase, scheduled for June 9. Microsoft bought out Activision Blizzard last year, which closed gave the company access to the Call of Dut...
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Microsoft Plans to Bring More Xbox Games to PS5 As Part of 'Latutude' Plan: Report
Microsoft had announced in February that it would bring four of its exclusive Xbox titles to rival platforms from Sony and Nintendo. It seems the company is not stopping with its four first-party games coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. A new report claims that the Xbox parent intends to make a multi-platform push for more of its games. Und...
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Microsoft 'Moving Full Speed Ahead' on Next-Generation Xbox Console: Report
Microsoft teased its plans for next-generation Xbox hardware back in February, saying that it was focussed on delivering the “largest technical leap” for a new console generation with the next Xbox. Now, more details about Microsoft’s plans for its next console have emerged, reiterating the same claim.
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Microsoft Says Russian Hacking Group Trying To Breach Its Systems Again
Microsoft said on Friday that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group named Midnight Blizzard was trying to breach its systems again, by using information it stole from the tech giant's corporate emails in January.
