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Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs, divesting from 5 studios including Canada’s Compulsion

Xbox is eliminating 3,200 jobs and divesting from five studios as part of a major restructuring. In a memo sent to employees that was also published online, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called this “the most significant restructure in Xbox history.” This includes 1,600 employees being cut today and another 1,600 over the next 12 months...

Disney Cutting Several Hundred Jobs; Pixar And National Geographic Among Most Affected Divisions

Disney is cutting several hundred positions, with Pixar and National Geographic among the divisions most affected by the move. Tuesday’s layoffs come as ESPN also has let go of staffers as a result of a deal with the NFL. Staffers at Disney Entertainment Television and Studios, among other units, have been notified, a person familiar

Why China’s Cutting Solar Subsidies Is Bad News for Nigeria’s Electricity

Nigeria’s push to expand clean energy across the country is facing a new threat, coming from thousands of kilometres away. China, the world’s largest producer of solar panels, has announced cuts to subsidies it gives to its own solar manufacturers. That may sound like a domestic Chinese policy issue, but the knock-on effects will be

The FCA must continue work on cutting card fees

Friday 21 March 2025 5:37 am  |   Updated:  Thursday 20 March 2025 12:57 pm The news comes as governments and regulators across the world criticise the two dominant card schemes for the fees they charge to merchants. The Payment Systems Regulator was doing vital work on reducing unfair card fees that are hammering retail. Now

Sony Cutting PlayStation VR2 Price by $150 in March

by William D'Angelo , posted 16 hours ago / 1,229 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it is dropping the recommended retail price (RRP) for the PlayStation VR2 starting in March. The price for the PS VR2 starting in March will be permanently dropped by $150 to $399.99 / €449.99 / £399.99 / ¥66,980. A bundle

‘Cutting down ministries is about sentiment, not savings’ – Bright Simmons

The Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simmons, has characterised President John Mahama’s decision to reduce the number of ministries from 30 to 23 as more of a response to public sentiment than a genuine step toward government efficiency. In an article titled The Stressful Difference between Cutting Ministries &amp...

Why Fox Corp. Analysts Are Cutting Their Ad Forecasts

For the final quarter of 2022, Fox Corp. could celebrate a 4 percent advertising revenue gain. Amid economic clouds late in the year, executive chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch said in February that his team was “mindful of current macroeconomic conditions,” but touted that “the durability of our brands and Fox’s ability to deliver audiences

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Jim Cramer Says He’s Selling Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears

Jim Cramer said on CNBC on Monday that he plans to sell his Bitcoin, five days after IBM chairman and chief executive Arvind Krishna answered his question about quantum computing on the same network. Google Quantum AI research published in March cut the estimated requirement for breaking Bitcoin keys to about 500,000 physical qubits, roughly

Coldcard Exploit Expands as Attackers Steal Up to $130M in Bitcoin

Galaxy Research raised its confirmed tally to 1,596 BTC, more than US$100 million, taken from about 7,300 addresses as of Tuesday. A suspected fourth wave, which Galaxy holds with medium-high confidence and has not been confirmed through victim reports, would lift the total to about 2,055 BTC, or roughly US$130 million (AU$184.6 million). Coinkite’s advisory

Boltz Halts Bitcoin Swaps Indefinitely as AI-Powered Attacks Overwhelm Service

Boltz suspended its Bitcoin swap service indefinitely after sustained AI-assisted attacks overwhelmed its ability to safely maintain operations. The company said customer funds remained protected because its non-custodial design leaves users in control of their Bitcoin throughout swaps. Wallet providers relying on Boltz are working to restore affected services while refunds and customer support continue