Microsoft's Efficiency Push: 1,900 Layoffs and a Bold Shift Toward Next-Gen Consoles

Microsoft announces 1,900 layoffs as part of an efficiency push, shifting focus toward next-gen consoles and long-term innovation in gaming and cloud infrastructure.

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Microsoft's Efficiency Push: 1,900 Layoffs and a Bold Shift Toward Next-Gen Consoles

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