'We Need to Change Course' — Bethesda Boss Tells Staff the Company Must Focus on 'Our Strongest Franchises' as Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard

The boss of Bethesda has told staff the company must now focus on its “strongest franchises” amid sweeping layoffs across Xbox.

Today, Microsoft announced 3,200 staff are set to lose their jobs at Xbox across the current financial year, with 1,600 of those layoffs happening today, July 6. In an email sent to staff, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma called it the most “significant” restructure in Xbox history, insisting Microsoft’s gaming business “is not healthy.” Overall, Xbox is losing about one-fifth of its staff as part of Sharma's push for growth.

‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere Sees Stars Including Zendaya, Matt Damon and More Praise Christopher Nolan’s Epic: ‘This Was His Magnum Opus’

“The Odyssey” has begun its grand voyage.

Christopher Nolan‘s major adaptation of Homer’s nearly 3,000 year-old Greek poem and arguably history’s most famous epic splashed down in London on Monday for its world premiere, the official launch of what many expect to become among the hottest releases of the summer (something that, given the $250 million price-tag, Universal is no doubt hoping for too).

Five Hacks Every Garmin Forerunner 970 User Should Know

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The Garmin Forerunner 970 is stacked with more sensors, metrics, and training tools than most runners will ever touch. It's an excellent watch, but it’s not immediately as user friendly as it really could be. Out of the box, this is the kind of watch set up to track virtually everything—which could lead to information overload for most people. When you’re drowning in data screens you don't need, you might be leaving real performance insights on the table.

Why are people ditching wireless earbuds, and are wired headphones really making a comeback? - Engadget

Everything old is new again.

You may be noticing something while out and about: people are wearing wired headphones again. After years of declining sales, wired headphones are back in a major way. Sales surged throughout the latter half of 2025 and this trend continues today. What's going on? Why are people ditching Bluetooth headphones in favor of wires? Let's take a look at the issues impacting wireless headphones and what factors may be playing into this shift.

Firework Hits Delta Flight As It's Landing Because That's How America Celebrates The 4th Of July - Jalopnik

A Delta Airbus A319 landing at PDX in bright evening sunlight.

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A mortar round reportedly hit a Delta Air Lines flight during landing at Chicago Midway International Airport over the weekend. The good news is, there are no fatalities to report because it was "just" a 4th of July firework, not a weapon of war, NBC Chicago reports. The pilots were also able to land the plane without any issues, but the Federal Aviation Administration still plans to investigate the incident. You know, because you really aren't supposed to shoot fireworks at airplanes. The FAA really doesn't like it when you do that. 

AI’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t Compute

CEO Jensen Huang Delivers Keynote Address During Nvidia's GTC Conference

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a keynote address at Nvidia's GTC Conference on March 16, 2026 in San Jose, California. Nvidia's GTC Conference focuses on recent developments and future uses of AI. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)

Future EVs: Every Electric Vehicle Coming Soon

Alfa Romeo Giulia EV (Expected: 2028)

2023 alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio drifting around a corner

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo has confirmed the gas-powered Giulia (seen above) will be revamped in the coming years with an electric powertrain. We expect the base version will make around 350 horsepower, while the Veloce will produce closer to 800 horsepower. The top-of-the-line Giulia will continue to carry the historic Quadrifoglio name and should make upward of 1000 horsepower. The new Giulia will be produced on the Stellantis Group's STLA Large platform, with 800-volt, ultra-rapid charging and a range of up to 500 miles. Recent rumors suggest the Giulia, like the Dodge Charger, will also be offered with combustion engines. —Jack Fitzgerald