Search: "Asha Sharma" — The Circuitry

AAPL
MSFT
GOOGL
META
NVDA
TSLA
AMZN
INTC
SONY
TTWO
COIN
BTC
ETH
SOL

Ad

Ad

Full feed · 122 today →

FeedLIVE

TechSource ↗5m

Native Player 2.0 now plays lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and DTS:X on Apple TV 4K, keeping the height channels intact. It decodes the tracks on device and sends them as PCM over HDMI.

TechSource ↗6m

ChatGPT now handles a search volume equal to 20% of Google's, OpenAI says. The count covers only queries that require fresh web data.

TechSource ↗25m

Wellhouse Leisure is selling an electric camper van conversion of the Kia PV5.

Open the Feed →

Open the full feed →

NEWS →12 STORIES

Fortune: Xbox plans more layoffs in October, November and January

GamingVERIFIED⚐Oct 21

Fortune: Xbox plans more layoffs in October, November and January

Fortune: Xbox Plans Next-Gen Handheld by Holiday 2027, Next Console in 2028

GamingVERIFIEDOct 20

Fortune: Xbox Plans Next-Gen Handheld by Holiday 2027, Next Console in 2028

Fortune: Microsoft Internally Projects Project Helix Xbox at $1,200-$1,800

GamingVERIFIEDOct 20

Fortune: Microsoft Internally Projects Project Helix Xbox at $1,200-$1,800

Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale

GamingVERIFIEDSep 30

Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale

via Video Games Chronicle3 SRC

Xbox CEO reveals Project Helix as a family of devices

GamingVERIFIEDAug 29

Xbox CEO reveals Project Helix as a family of devices

Xbox Plans Approximately 3,200 Layoffs and Studio Departures in Major Overhaul

GamingVERIFIEDJul 6

Xbox Plans Approximately 3,200 Layoffs and Studio Departures in Major Overhaul

Xbox reportedly mulls shuttering at least five studios and axing Blade

GamingVERIFIEDJun 30

Xbox reportedly mulls shuttering at least five studios and axing Blade

Xbox multiplayer games to stay multiplatform

GamingVERIFIEDJun 8

Xbox multiplayer games to stay multiplatform

via Video Games Chronicle

Asha Sharma Hands Out Free Xbox Consoles at FanFest LA

GamingVERIFIEDJun 7

Asha Sharma Hands Out Free Xbox Consoles at FanFest LA

Xbox CEO Balances Exclusives With Broad Reach in First 100 Days

GamingVERIFIEDJun 4

Xbox CEO Balances Exclusives With Broad Reach in First 100 Days

via Video Games Chronicle

Xbox Winds Down Copilot AI on Mobile and Console

TechVERIFIEDMay 5

Xbox Winds Down Copilot AI on Mobile and Console

TechVERIFIEDApr 23

Microsoft scraps Microsoft Gaming, revives Xbox brand

END OF TASTERYou've seen the latest 12 stories.The full feed has everything The Circuitry has published — recent first.See all stories

01/13

Support The Circuitry

Reader-funded, ad-light. If our coverage is useful, buy us a coffee.

Buy me a coffee

MOMENTUM

Loading…

Results for "Asha Sharma"

16 total

Fortune: Xbox plans more layoffs in October, November and January

VERIFIED⚐ CORRECTEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Oct 21·via Fortune·1 min read

Fortune: Xbox plans more layoffs in October, November and January

Fortune reports that Xbox has layoff rounds planned for October, November and January. CEO Asha Sharma has cut 1,868 people so far as part of plans to reduce headcount by 3,200 over the next year, and Fortune notes layoff plans can change.

Fortune: Xbox Plans Next-Gen Handheld by Holiday 2027, Next Console in 2028

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Oct 20·via Kotaku·1.5 min read

Fortune: Xbox Plans Next-Gen Handheld by Holiday 2027, Next Console in 2028

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans a next-generation handheld by the 2027 holiday season and the next Xbox console by holiday 2028, Fortune reports, citing people familiar with the strategy. Microsoft has not confirmed the timeline. Fortune also reports a dispute between the Xbox and Windows teams over the handheld's operating system.

Fortune: Microsoft Internally Projects Project Helix Xbox at $1,200-$1,800

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Oct 20·via Kotaku·1 min read

Fortune: Microsoft Internally Projects Project Helix Xbox at $1,200-$1,800

Microsoft has internally projected its next-generation Project Helix Xbox console to cost consumers between $1,200 and $1,800 unless it subsidizes the price, Fortune reported. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has called affordability a key challenge as AI demand squeezes memory and storage supply.

Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Sep 30·via Video Games Chronicle·1 min read

Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling or spinning out its gaming business. The statement follows June restructuring plans that include up to 3,200 layoffs during the 2027 financial year.

Xbox CEO reveals Project Helix as a family of devices

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Aug 29·via Engadget·1.5 min read

Xbox CEO reveals Project Helix as a family of devices

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has described Project Helix as a family of devices rather than a single next-generation console. The clarification emerged during a BBC interview at gamescom 2026 as the company prepares to send alpha versions to developers starting next year.

Xbox Plans Approximately 3,200 Layoffs and Studio Departures in Major Overhaul

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Jul 6·via Kotaku·3 min read

Xbox Plans Approximately 3,200 Layoffs and Studio Departures in Major Overhaul

Xbox will cut approximately 3,200 positions and separate from four studios in a sweeping reorganization that CEO Asha Sharma described in a staff email as the most significant restructure in Xbox history. Sharma pointed to persistently low margins, slower-than-expected returns on major bets, and an acute hardware crisis across the sector as the reasons behind the reset.

Xbox reportedly mulls shuttering at least five studios and axing Blade

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Jun 30·via The Verge·2 min read

Xbox reportedly mulls shuttering at least five studios and axing Blade

Microsoft is preparing Xbox layoffs next week that could close at least five studios, including the team behind Marvel’s Blade, and scrap the troubled project as part of cost reductions. The changes belong to a larger reset under new CEO Asha Sharma while the division contends with slipped schedules, overspending, and an unsustainable operation.

Xbox multiplayer games to stay multiplatform

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Jun 8·via Video Games Chronicle·1.5 min read

Xbox multiplayer games to stay multiplatform

Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty confirmed that multiplayer and live service games will remain multiplatform while some titles become Xbox console exclusives. The clarification addresses player confusion after recent announcements and follows CEO Asha Sharma's emphasis on exclusive content to drive platform choice.

Asha Sharma Hands Out Free Xbox Consoles at FanFest LA

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Jun 7·via Pure Xbox·1 min read

Asha Sharma Hands Out Free Xbox Consoles at FanFest LA

Xbox chief Asha Sharma gave free consoles to all attendees at FanFest LA, delighting fans at the revived in-person event. The move is part of her broader push to refocus on community, hardware, and longtime players through expanded FanFest events worldwide.

Xbox CEO Balances Exclusives With Broad Reach in First 100 Days

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Jun 4·via Video Games Chronicle·2 min read

Xbox CEO Balances Exclusives With Broad Reach in First 100 Days

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says platforms require exclusive content and services even as she reevaluates the company’s exclusivity approach after bringing games to rival consoles. Her first 100 days included higher shipment volume than the prior year, Game Pass returning to growth, and a renewed focus on community feedback.

Xbox Winds Down Copilot AI on Mobile and Console

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech·May 5·via The Verge·1.5 min read

Xbox Winds Down Copilot AI on Mobile and Console

Xbox is winding down Copilot on mobile and halting console development under new CEO Asha Sharma. The move follows a reorganization incorporating CoreAI executives and reverses earlier plans to launch the feature on consoles this year.

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech·Apr 23·via The Verge·1 min read

Microsoft scraps Microsoft Gaming, revives Xbox brand

Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces the end of the Microsoft Gaming division name, reverting to Xbox as the gaming identity. The change emphasizes fan focus amid recent strategic reversals like Game Pass adjustments.

Xbox Head Asha Sharma Tackles Player Frustrations in Memo

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Apr 23·via Kotaku·1 min read

Xbox Head Asha Sharma Tackles Player Frustrations in Memo

Xbox leader Asha Sharma shares a memo addressing player frustrations over features, pricing, and platform fragmentation while naming daily active players as the new focus. The 16-point plan emphasizes console stability, multi-platform expansion, affordability, and reassessing exclusivity amid industry challenges.

Microsoft Considers Custom 'Pick-Your-Own' Xbox Game Pass Plan

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Apr 22·via GameSpot·1 min read

Microsoft Considers Custom 'Pick-Your-Own' Xbox Game Pass Plan

Microsoft is reportedly considering a 'pick-your-own' plan for Xbox Game Pass that lets users select specific content and services. It supports the company's aim to make the subscription more flexible, as stated by Gaming CEO Asha Sharma.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate falls to $22.99, drops day-one CoD

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming·Apr 21·via Polygon·1 min read

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate falls to $22.99, drops day-one CoD

Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99 from $29.99 and PC Game Pass to $13.99, but ends day-one releases for future Call of Duty titles. The move addresses CEO Asha Sharma's concerns over high pricing amid subscriber backlash from recent hikes.

Xbox Chief: Game Pass Too Expensive in Leaked Memo

VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech·Apr 13·via The Verge·1 min read

Xbox Chief: Game Pass Too Expensive in Leaked Memo

Microsoft Xbox chief Asha Sharma admits in a leaked internal memo that Game Pass has become too expensive and requires a better value equation. The statement previews potential short-term fixes and long-term evolution of the subscription model amid recent price hikes.