Microsoft to cut 650 jobs at its Xbox gaming unit — read the full memo from top exec Phil Spencer
Microsoft on Thursday said it is cutting 650 roles at its Xbox gaming division, in the latest major round of layoffs to hit the video game industry.
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Britain labels data centers critical infrastructure to boost cyber defenses
LONDON — The U.K. on Thursday said it now classes data centers as critical infrastructure, in a move that is expected to boost cybersecurity in the country and help operators of the critical computing facilities work with the government to protect data from malicious attacks and outages.
Sony unveils upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro to boost slowing console business
Sony on Tuesday announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded version of its gaming console that will launch on Nov. 7 for $700.
Britain does a bad job at keeping globally relevant tech firms, former Arm CEO says
CAMBRIDGE, England — The U.K. is doing a bad job of commercializing technology businesses globally and needs a mindset shift from the investor community to win on the world stage, a former CEO of British chip design firm Arm said Tuesday.
A Porsche-backed startup is building a massive battery recycling plant to boost Europe's EV industry
A massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup looking to reduce waste from EV batteries that have reached the end of their life.
Skype founder's VC firm raises $1.24 billion to back European tech startups
LONDON — Atomico, an early investor in top European technology firms from Stripe to Klarna, announced Monday the launch of two new funds worth $1.24 billion to back emerging and growth-stage startups in the sector.
Telegram CEO says French charges against him are 'misguided' — read his full statement
The boss of messaging platform Telegram said late Thursday that charges against him by France are "misguided," in his first public comments since being detained in the country nearly two weeks ago.
British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practices
LONDON — Britain's competition watchdog on Friday issued a statement of objections over Google's ad tech practices, which the regulator provisionally found are impacting competition in the U.K.