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Shared Components in Managed Solutions: A Hidden Risk in Power Platform Deployments
- Including shared components in managed solutions in Power Platform or Dynamics 365 can lead to hidden risks during deployments.
- Risks include silent overwrites, dependency conflicts, confusion in solution layering, and incorrect connection bindings.
- To avoid these issues, it's recommended to use a Shared Utilities Solution, not include shared components in every app, override connection references post-deployment, and maintain backward-compatible shared flows.
- Proper deployment structure involving shared utilities, shared child flows, and common connection references can help prevent deployment conflicts and maintenance headaches in the long run.
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The AI Arms Race: Inside the Ambitions of Tech’s Biggest Titans
- The 2020s are marked by a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta investing significantly in AI technologies.
- Microsoft has integrated generative AI into products like Word, Excel, and Outlook through its investment in OpenAI, focusing on productivity enhancement.
- Google leverages its vast user base across platforms like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube to drive innovation and improve user experiences using AI.
- AI is woven into Apple's core apps to offer functionalities like voice assistants and personalization, prioritizing user privacy by processing data on-device.
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Xbox Execs Reportedly Raved About ‘Blade Runner Meets Destiny 2’ Loot Shooter Before Canceling It
- Microsoft recently laid off over 9000 employees across its divisions, leading to cancellation of various projects including a game codenamed 'Blackbird' by ZeniMax Online Studios.
- Xbox executives, including Phil Spencer, were impressed with 'Blackbird,' described as a third-person looter-shooter with a 'Blade Runner meets Destiny 2' aesthetic, before its abrupt cancellation.
- The game emphasized vertical movement with abilities like air-dashing, grappling hooks, and wall-climbing for traversing buildings.
- External partners like John Romero's studio, Romero Games, also faced consequences as his next project lost funding due to the cuts.
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Microsoft laid me off twice in 6 months. Here's how I'm moving forward and why I'd still return.
- Patrick Lyons, a former Microsoft employee, was laid off twice within six months despite feeling fulfilled and secure in his job.
- Lyons maintained financial stability through side businesses and a generous severance after each layoff, and advises pursuing monetizable passions to mitigate the impact of potential layoffs.
- Despite enjoying his time away from work and considering a full commitment to his fitness businesses, Lyons still missed Microsoft's work culture and collaboration.
- Lyons eventually got rehired by Microsoft as a program manager for Azure but was laid off again after two months. Despite this, he would still return to Microsoft given the chance.
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Elder Scrolls Online teases Feast of Shadows’ dungeons and U47, launching August 18
- ESO's next update, U47 and its associated dungeon content pack 'Feast of Shadows,' is set to launch on August 18 for PC/Mac and September 3 for consoles.
- The dungeon pack introduces two challenging new four-player dungeons with unique stories and rewards, tying into the larger Seasons of the Worm Cult saga.
- Players will need to subscribe to the game or purchase the $50 annual content pass to access the dungeon pack, while basegame content updates will be free for all players.
- Notable additions in the update include Mount Swimming functionality and stackable survey reports, with the PC/Mac PTS testing the update starting on July 7th.
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Xbox Invites Developers To AI Roundtable The Same Day It Does Mass Layoffs
- Microsoft, on a day of mass layoffs within the company and the gaming industry, invited developers to an AI roundtable to discuss making game development more efficient.
- The layoffs at Xbox and related gaming companies coincided with invitations to a roundtable on AI at Gamescom 2025, raising concerns about the timing and sensitivity of the invite.
- Microsoft is heavily investing in AI technology with a focus on its profitability and long-term strategy, potentially using Xbox cuts to fund this endeavor.
- There are growing fears within the gaming industry that AI could disrupt game development by enabling cost-cutting measures and reducing the need for human creativity.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 released to Canary Channel, highlighting Microsoft Store update.
- Windows PowerShell 2.0 deprecated and removed from the latest Insider Preview builds.
- Numerous fixes including 'Reset this PC', taskbar issues, language rendering, and Bluetooth fixes.
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The new shooter from Romero Games loses funding as staff post they've been let go thanks to Microsoft cuts
- Romero Games announces that funding for their next shooter has been pulled by its publisher following mass layoffs at Microsoft.
- Former staff members at Romero Games have shared on social media that they have lost their jobs as part of the Microsoft cuts.
- Romero Games, founded by Doom co-creator John Romero and Brenda Romero, stated that the decision to pull funding was made at a high level within the publisher.
- The studio is currently evaluating next steps and supporting the team after the unfortunate layoffs, with former employees expressing disappointment over the situation.
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John Romero’s New FPS Project Cancelled as Microsoft Layoffs Hit Romero Games
- John Romero's upcoming FPS project has been canceled as Microsoft layoffs impact Romero Games and several other unannounced projects at different studios.
- Romero Games' game was built in Unreal 5, but funding was canceled as a strategic decision from the publisher.
- Former employees, including Christoph Redl and Leslie Stowe, revealed on social media that they were let go due to Microsoft's cuts, with some claiming the entire team has been affected.
- John Romero, known for his work on iconic games like DOOM and Quake, has yet to make an official statement regarding the situation.
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Microsoft To Cut 9,000 More Jobs As It Invest In AI
- Microsoft announces a further reduction of 9,000 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, as it invests in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
- Previous layoffs in May affected around 6,000 staff, with a focus on sales, and the company is planning to streamline products, procedures, and roles.
- Job cuts are expected to impact various roles at Microsoft, including about 10% of jobs at the Barcelona-based King division, affecting approximately 200 employees.
- Microsoft, despite being a highly profitable company with significant AI investments, aims to reduce organisational layers and managers to position itself for success in a competitive market.
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PS5 Also Affected by Xbox Layoffs as Major Games Canceled
- Microsoft's recent layoffs and game cancellations also impact PlayStation 5 (PS5) players as rumored multiplatform ports are no longer happening.
- Canceled Xbox games, such as The Initiative’s Perfect Dark reboot and a new MMO codenamed Blackbird from ZeniMax Online, were expected to have PS5 versions but have been scrapped.
- Rare's Everwild, with an unannounced Banjo-Kazooie game also rumored, and Call of Duty support studios like Raven have been affected by the layoffs, potentially impacting PS5 offerings.
- The layoffs at Microsoft, which included cutting 9,000 jobs, have caused disruptions and departures in various game development teams, affecting the gaming landscape for both Xbox and PS5 players.
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Massive PS5 Hit Helldivers 2 Is Coming To Xbox This August As Console Exclusivity Wall Comes Down
- Helldivers 2, previously a PlayStation 5 exclusive, is coming to Xbox Series X/S in August, breaking the console exclusivity barrier.
- The game's developer, Arrowhead Game Studios, announced the move amidst fan demands for multi-platform availability, reflecting a trend away from console exclusivity.
- Helldivers 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S on August 26 for $40, marking the first return exclusive from Sony as Microsoft expands its first-party games to competing platforms.
- Players can expect a wealth of content in Helldivers 2 on Xbox, though they may have missed out on some in-game events, showcasing Arrowhead's commitment to community engagement.
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Microsoft plans to replace many of the salespeople it laid off with more technical roles to compete with OpenAI, Google
- Microsoft is planning to replace traditional sales roles with more technical roles in response to increased competition from OpenAI and Google.
- The company's layoffs targeted thousands of salespeople and aims to replace them with solutions engineers to better sell AI tools and provide technical demos earlier in the sales process.
- Microsoft is seeking to streamline its sales approach and increase technical understanding among its salesforce to meet customer demands for quicker access to technical expertise.
- The sales reorganization is part of Microsoft's strategy to simplify how it sells AI tools and become the 'Frontier AI Firm, with a focus on strengthening its sales priorities and organization structure.
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Microsoft cuts 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI, Tesla’s woes deepen as sales fall again
- Microsoft has announced layoffs of up to 9,000 workers as part of its efforts to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace.
- Tesla's sales continue to decline, with a 13.5% drop in deliveries from April to June compared to the same period last year, leading to deeper woes for the company and CEO Elon Musk.
- Despite challenges, Tesla's energy storage business also saw a decline in deployments of its Powerwall and Megapack stationary storage products for the second consecutive quarter.
- Google has been ordered to pay over $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in California for misusing customers' cellphone data, sending and receiving information without permission.
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Microsoft announced layoffs affecting approximately 9,000 employees
- Microsoft is heavily investing in AI, with up to 30% of some projects’ code being written by AI.
- The company has allocated $80 billion for fiscal year 2025 to expand data centers and AI infrastructure.
- Microsoft is expanding its global footprint with new data centers planned in regions like Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
- Approximately 9,000 employees are set to be laid off by Microsoft to reduce management layers and increase agility.
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