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2025.05.01

13:37

Microsoft (MSFT.O) has raised prices on its Xbox consoles, games and accessories.

2025.02.20

16:37

Microsoft releases Majorana 1 quantum chip and generative AI tools

Microsoft (MSFT.O) has launched Majorana 1, a quantum chip with a new topological core architecture. Majorana 1 uses the world's first topological conductor, a breakthrough material that can observe and control Majorana particles. Microsoft believes that this progress will enable it to build a practical quantum computer by the end of this decade and eventually surpass other companies in the field. The new architecture of the Majorana 1 processor can accommodate millions of quantum bits on a single chip, creating a full-scale quantum computer. In addition, Microsoft launched the first generative artificial intelligence tool Muse for creating video game scenes. The data for the model tool comes from Xbox players and their game controllers.

2021.11.01

20:19

Microsoft buys Two Hat to improve Xbox community moderation

Asian Tech Press (Nov 01) -- Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Two Hat, a content auditing solution provider, to help keep harmful content out of the Xbox, according to TheVerge.

2021.05.13

19:55

Tencent & Xbox Game Studios Reach Strategic Partnership

According to the official announcement released by Tencent's TiMi Studio, they will carry out multi-dimensional and deep cooperation and communication with Xbox Game Studios to jointly create game content.

2021.01.27

19:16

Top Microsoft Subscriptions and Services Hit Record Highs with FY21 Q2.

Microsoft has reported its FY21 Q2 earnings, with a 51% year-over-year increase in gaming revenue, including 40% gains around Xbox content and services. Xbox Game Pass has now hit over 18 million subscribers, while its Xbox Live gaming network now has over 100 million monthly active users.

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