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Published on 09:06 GMT

From iPads to XBoxes, Device Prices Soar as AI Hoards Memory Chips

Concerned about an AI bubble? Sign up for The Daily Upside for smart and actionable market news, built for investors. You thought gasoline prices have gone up? That's nothing compared with the soaring cost of memory chips, which have become not only …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
Published on 10:31 GMT

Layoffs in August 2026: Walmart, Amazon, FedEx and 17 More Companies Cutting Jobs

More than 20 US employers have filed notice of job cuts due to take effect in August, with Walmart, Amazon, and FedEx among the names on public Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings across several states. The roster spans retail, …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on 12:59 GMT

Memory chip maker Samsung says the component shortage will continue to get worse in 2027, while earning a pretty penny ...

Samsung, one of the largest manufacturers of memory and storage in the world, has delivered bad news for anyone hoping the global component shortages will ease up soon. Samsung, which is responsible for about a third of the global memory supply, revealed …

Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Adds Its 9th Day-One Game for July 2026

Xbox Game Pass has just added Mistfall Hunter to its content catalog. The unconventional genre hybrid is the subscription service's 9th day-one release and 14th overall addition for July 2026, with only one more title still scheduled to join Xbox Game …

Source: Game Rant - Neutral
Published on Aug 2, 2026

A missing underscore in a Skyrim-inspired username sent an innocent man to prison for 18 months

A man in Nova Scotia spent 18 months in prison for a crime he did not commit, and the reason ultimately came down to a single underscore in a Skyrim-inspired username on a messaging app. Brandon Klayme was arrested in 2020, convicted in 2023, and served …

Source: TweakTown - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Streaming, No Game Pass Required

Microsoft is testing ad-supported Xbox games, giving consumers a free way to play in exchange for viewing a commercial. The test, announced today, involves streaming select games over the internet to supported devices. For now, it's limited to those in …

Source: PC Magazine - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2026

Xbox gamer hits Microsoft with lawsuit saying it raised tariff prices before claiming refund from the government

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jul 22, 2026

2000s-Era Xbox Games Are Coming to Windows 11: Here Are the First 4

Microsoft is breathing new life into old-school Xbox games by porting them to Windows 11 and making them playable on PCs and gaming handhelds, including the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. On Wednesday, the company debuted its Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC …

Source: PC Magazine - Neutral
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Microsoft sued over Xbox tariff costs, refunds

A Microsoft customer is accusing the company of passing the costs of tariffs onto consumers while standing to gain from federal government refunds. In a proposed class-action lawsuit that was filed in King County Superior Court last month and removed to a …

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Xbox Layoff Protests Take Place Outside Multiple Studios

Xbox workers organised outside multiple studios last week, protesting recent layoffs. The protesters formed a picket outside the offices, calling attention to how workers have been made to suffer for the decisions of management. Many of these protesters …

Source: TheGamer - Neutral
Published on Aug 1, 2026

AMD Confirms August Radeon Price Hike: Both GPU Vendors Now Aligned, Buyers Pay More

AMD formally notified its add-in board partners on July 31 that Radeon GPU and GDDR6 memory kit prices will rise by at least 10% starting in August — and the timing was no accident. According to supply-chain reporting from Channel Gate, cited by VideoCardz …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2026

Xbox Promised to Focus on Fallout and Elder Scrolls. Then It Fired the Teams Making Them.

Two days after the "Save Our Devs" marches last Tuesday, current and former Xbox developers are still taking stock of what actually left when 3,200 positions were eliminated across Microsoft Gaming. What they're describing is not a painful …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2026

Xbox Layoffs Ignite Union Fury: Hundreds Protest at Bethesda HQ

Hundreds gathered under a punishing sun in Rockville, Maryland. They held signs that read “Layoffs… layoffs never change.” And “Our players deserve better.” The crowd formed outside ZeniMax headquarters on July 15, 2026. Their target? Microsoft’s latest …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Jul 18, 2026

Microsoft Faces Fresh Union Fire Over Xbox Layoffs as Game Workers Demand Accountability

Microsoft’s video game division finds itself in the crosshairs again. Unions on both sides of the border have filed unfair labor practice charges, accusing the company of bad-faith bargaining, coercion and failing to give proper notice before massive cuts …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero's Largest DLC ‘Super Limit-Breaking Neo’ is Available Now for PC and Consoles

New DLC Brings Major New Content to the Blockbuster Title with New Solo Mode, Limit Breaker Journey, 33 New Characters and More IRVINE, Calif. - July 30, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch of the biggest DLC release …

Source: Anime News Network - Pending
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Game Workers March at Six Xbox Studios Over 440 Union Cuts and Stalled Contracts

Hundreds of unionized game developers began marching simultaneously outside Xbox studio locations across North America at 12:30 PM ET today — and for the first time in the industry's history, they did it in six places at once, in four cities, across …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2026

A standalone Xbox Ally X20 OLED handheld is coming soon from Asus

Asus will sell a standalone version of its upcoming OLED Xbox Ally X20, according to a report from The Verge, walking back earlier plans that would have required buyers to purchase the handheld bundled with a pair of Xreal AR glasses. An Asus spokesperson …

Source: Mashable SE Asia - Left-wing
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Xbox Workers Plan Multiple Protests For July 15

A game workers' union will be taking the fight to Xbox this week, with in-person protests across six different locations. These protests will be part of the 'Save Our Devs' march, with demonstrations planned outside of several Xbox-owned …

Source: TheGamer - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Ends a 9-Year Genre Drought With New Addition

Xbox Game Pass now offers PBA Pro Bowling 2026, having just added it across multiple tiers. This is the fourth new title to join the service in July 2026, as well as the first-ever dedicated bowling game on Xbox Game Pass. Bowling video games have a …

Source: Game Rant - Neutral

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

XBOX Cloud Gaming Is Rolling Out to Millions of VIDAA OS-Powered TVs

The rollout has begun: The XBOX app is arriving on select Hisense and VIDAA OS-powered Smart TVs AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Great news for gamers and entertainment enthusiasts alike: V, the platform company …

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Published on July 27, 2026 - 15:49 GMT

Black Spades Launches on XBOX Series X|S Following XBOX Feature and Dream Con Debut

Konsole Kingz celebrates the launch of Black Spades with a free Aug. 1 event in Austin featuring live demos, tournaments, and interviews with founder Cj Peters. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month, …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Xbox Live Visionary Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb Joins Gamerplug Board of Advisors to Help Connect a Billion Gamers

Xbox Live veteran Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb joins Gamerplug's board to scale user growth, champion safety, and help us connect a billion gamers worldwide. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gamerplug …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MAVRIX Launches into Full Global Release – available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox with day one Xbox Game Pass debut

MAVRIX launches into full global release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for the first time. LEAMINGTON SPA, UNITED KINGDOM, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MAVRIX, the open-world …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Mavrix Full Global Release on July 16th - launching on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with day one Xbox Game Pass debut

MAVRIX, the open-world mountain biking game by Red Bull athlete Matt Jones launches across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on 16th July. LEAMINGTON SPA, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MAVRIX,MAVRIX, the open-world …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Spots are still available: Join astragon in Cologne from August 26 to 28 for an unforgettable showcase!

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just a few weeks to go until the start of gamescom 2026, we are delighted to once again invite visitors, press partners, and content creators to experience the thrill of massive …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Electronics Industry ...
Published on July 30, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

GAMIVO Announces New Analysis on the Impact of Digital-Only Game Distribution

Sliema, MALTA, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GAMIVO, a digital video game e-commerce platform, today announced the release of a new analysis examining how the gaming industry's shift away from physical game distribution could affect video game …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, IT Industry ...
Published on July 29, 2026 - 04:31 GMT

Terry Milla Returns With New Single 'Forever Free' — An Anthem of Creative Freedom, Warrior Spirit, and Self-Mastery

“Forever Free” marks the latest chapter in Milla's expanding “Warrior Life. Motivation Muzik.” catalog. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Relations Department 100 …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Media, Advertising & PR ...

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Safe Pro Group Wins New U.S. Government Subcontract for Patented AI Threat Mapping and Drone Package

Fourth Recent U.S. Government Award Reinforces Rapid Growth and Recurring Software Revenue Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

Atomic Computing Achieves Five AWS Competencies in Just 12 Months

Recognized across five AWS Competencies, reinforcing deep technical expertise and delivery excellence. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atomic Computing, an AWS Advanced Tier Partner delivering enterprise cloud, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, IT Industry ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Unistar Technologies Celebrates 17 Years of Excellence in Enterprise Asset Recovery and Business Services

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unistar Technologies, a trusted national provider of commercial asset management solutions, today proudly announces its 17th anniversary serving corporations across the country. …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:43 GMT

WooNinjas Releases WooCommerce Bookings Plugin for WordPress Stores

A native WooCommerce plugin for appointments, rentals, events, and day bookings, all through your existing store checkout. From $79/year. POMPANO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WooNinjas, a WordPress and …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:40 GMT

OSI Global Earns Greenly Gold Climate Strategy Rating, Ranking Among Top 5% of Assessed Companies

2025 greenhouse gas assessment shows a 6% reduction in total emissions and a 29% improvement relative to revenue SANTA BARBARA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OSI Global has earned a Gold Climate Strategy Rating from Greenly, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

JobNimbus Launches NimbusLabs, an Early Access Program for New Features

Customers browse what's coming, enable features in their own account, and use them in real work. Feedback and usage decide what graduates to GA. LEHI, UT, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JobNimbus, the #1 AI-enabled CRM for …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:13 GMT

RegulatingAI to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas, Bringing Practical AI Governance to the Enterprise Stage

RegulatingAI joins Ai4 Las Vegas to record live podcasts with AI policy leaders and advance practical AI governance and responsible AI leadership. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governance and policy …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

RALC, the Responsible AI Leadership Certification, to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas Ahead of Its Launch

RALC joins Ai4 Las Vegas to showcase its CPD-accredited Responsible AI Leadership Certification and free Foundation course for AI leaders. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CPD-accredited certification that …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

ISOutsource Releases 2026 IT Confidence Index: Q3 Protect Business Continuity, Reduce Exposure, and Build Resilience

BOTHELL, WA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ISOutsource, a business-first IT provider serving regulated and growth-oriented organizations, today announced the release of the 2026 IT Confidence Index, Q3 Edition: Protect. The …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

The NOMAI Fellowship to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas, Bringing Its Global AI Governance Fellowship for Parliamentarians On-Site

NOMAI Fellowship joins Ai4 Las Vegas to showcase its non-partisan AI governance program for legislators and record a live podcast on AI policy. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Non-partisan fellowship for …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Knowledge Networks Brings Its Full AI Ecosystem to Ai4 Las Vegas

Knowledge Networks joins Ai4 Las Vegas, uniting its AI governance, leadership, fellowships, awards, certification and expert network at Booth 342. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One ecosystem connecting the people who …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

The ERAI Fellowship, the Global Fellowship for Journalists and Media Leaders Covering AI, to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas

ERAI Fellowship joins Ai4 Las Vegas to connect with journalists and media leaders, showcasing its next cohort and advancing trusted AI reporting. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fellowship equipping media …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

CAIO Connect to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas, Bringing Its Chief AI Officer Community On-Site

CAIO Connect joins Ai4 Las Vegas, recording live podcasts with top enterprise AI leaders and connecting Chief AI Officers to share practical AI insights. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peer network for Chief …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

The AI Speakers Bureau, Where AI Policy Meets Enterprise Leadership, to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas

AI Speakers Bureau joins Ai4 Las Vegas, connecting event organizers with 200+ verified AI experts across 40+ countries for conferences, boards & policy events. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Platform representing …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Ainnocence Shows Its Protein Foundation Model Improves Antibody-Antigen Affinity Ranking by 28% - From Sequence Alone

Ainnocence’s foundation model trained from scratch, requiring no structure, no multiple sequence alignment, no fine-tuning, training in hours rather than weeks SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ainnocence …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Prosodica and SymTrain Connect Behavioral Coaching With AI-Powered Agent Simulation

New integration brings evidence from real calls, targeted practice, and progress tracking into one contact center coaching workflow. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prosodica, a conversation intelligence and …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 15:47 GMT

The Universal AI Awards, the Global Stage for AI Governance Leadership, to Attend Ai4 Las Vegas

Universal AI Awards joins Ai4 Las Vegas to promote 2026 AI policy, ethics and governance awards, with New Delhi and Miami chapters and open nominations. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global recognition …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

AppWizzy Launches Projects MCP for AI Coding Agents

AppWizzy introduces an MCP server that enables AI coding agents to create, deploy, and monitor cloud projects through a secure OAuth connection. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AppWizzy launched Projects MCP, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Education ...
Published on August 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

TrueNAS Appoints Jason Wakeam as Chief Revenue Officer to Further Accelerate Global Revenue Growth and Enterprise Scale

Industry veteran with 3 decades of global technology leadership joins TrueNAS as CRO to lead worldwide sales strategy & expand partner-led enterprise adoption. CAMPBELL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueNAS, the …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Simonetta Lein Turns Global Influence Into Action, Empowering Over 200 Women in Uganda Through The Wishwall Foundation

Host of The Simonetta Lein Show and founder of The Wishwall Foundation helps women move from economic vulnerability toward opportunity in the digital age. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when …

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