Microsoft, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has announced a significant round of layoffs in 2025, affecting up to 9,000 employees, about 4% of its global workforce. This move comes as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), investing tens of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure and tools to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Details of the Layoffs: Scale and Scope: The latest layoffs will impact less than 4% of Microsoft’s workforce, which stood at approximately 228,000 employees as of June 2024 . Affected Divisions: While Microsoft has not disclosed all the departments affected, reports indicate that the Xbox gaming division and related studios will see substantial cuts. Other areas, including management layers and sales, are also expected to be streamlined . Geographic Impact: Over 800 jobs are being cut at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, with additional reduction...
HMD Global has introduced the Amped Buds , a new pair of wireless earbuds featuring a Qi2-compatible charging case that doubles as a 1,600mAh power bank . This innovative feature allows users to wirelessly charge their smartphones, offering an estimated 20% battery boost for devices like the iPhone 16 Pro. The Amped Buds are designed to deliver high-quality audio performance , thanks to 10mm drivers that produce crisp and immersive sound. They support both active and environmental noise cancellation , ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience in various environments. Each earbud provides up to 8 hours of playback , while the charging case extends the total usage to an impressive 95 hours . A key highlight of the Qi2-compatible charging case is its versatility. Not only does it support wireless MagSafe charging , but it also includes a USB-C port for traditional wired charging. Measuring just 14mm in thickness , the case remains compact and portable while providing adde...