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Microsoft has introduced new regulations to standardize USB-C ports on Windows 11 laptops, ensuring that all ports provide essential functionalities: display support, PC charging support, and data transfer. The updated Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) mandates that every USB-C port must adhere to a minimum standard of functionality, allowing users to connect external monitors, charge devices, and transfer data efficiently. Ports supporting USB 40Gbps will also be compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals. These requirements are effective with the release of Windows 11 24H2. While the regulations establish a baseline, variations in specifications such as supported displays, power delivery capacity, and data transfer speeds may still exist and should be detailed in laptop specifications.
Publisher Merge Games is closing its Chelford office in the UK as part of a broader integration into its parent company, Maximum Entertainment. The number of employees affected is undisclosed. CEO Christina Seelye mentioned that this decision is part of necessary cost-cutting measures and reflects the challenging landscape the company faces. The restructuring follows Zordix's rebranding of its games business as Maximum Entertainment earlier in 2023.
UK developer Timbre Games has officially severed ties with its former parent company, Sumo Digital, following Sumo's cost-cutting measures that led to Timbre's closure in June. Under CEO Joe Nickolls, Timbre Games is determined to continue its journey and has partnered with Studio Capital Management for business development support. Nickolls expressed gratitude for Sumo Digital's assistance during the transition and acknowledged the strong support from the gaming community.
Microsoft has announced its third round of layoffs since July, affecting 10,000 employees, which is nearly 5% of its workforce. The layoffs are part of cost-cutting measures in response to economic uncertainties and a possible recession. These job cuts are expected to be completed by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023. Microsoft is also incurring a .2 billion charge related to the layoffs, hardware lineup changes, and lease consolidation.
CEO Satya Nadella has stated the need to align the company's costs with revenue and customer demand, acknowledging that customers are seeking to maximize their digital spending while continuing their digital transformation. Despite the layoffs, Microsoft is still hiring in strategic areas, particularly focusing on AI and other key technologies for future growth.
The tech industry has seen similar layoffs from other companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Salesforce as they adjust to economic conditions. Microsoft's restructuring is part of a strategy to prepare for economic challenges while continuing to invest in areas that promise growth.
