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微软Xbox部门启动第四轮大规模裁员 重组风暴席卷游戏业务
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 02:19
【环球网科技综合报道】6月25日消息,据多家外媒报道,微软计划于下周在其Xbox游戏部门启动新一轮大规模裁 员,涉及范围可能覆盖整个团队。匿名知情人士透露,此次裁员是微软整体重组计划的一部分,Xbox部门经理已收 到内部通知,预计将面临"大幅人员调整"。微软官方对此拒绝置评,但确认公司正推进组织架构优化。 尽管微软2025财年第三季度财报显示,Xbox内容与服务收入同比增长8%,但硬件营收同比下滑6%,主机市场竞争 压力加剧。随着任天堂Switch 2即将上市,索尼PS5持续主导市场,Xbox下一代机型研发进度仍不明朗。此外,特朗 普政府关税政策导致游戏主机成本激增,微软已于今年5月将Xbox Series X/S在美国市场的售价分别上调100美元和 80美元,进一步压缩利润空间。 分析指出,微软游戏业务的增长高度依赖《使命召唤》《我的世界》等头部IP,而边缘开发团队和项目成为裁员重 灾区。例如,2024年关闭的Tango Gameworks曾开发广受好评的《Hi-Fi Rush》,其续作计划因重组搁浅。微软虽通 过Xbox Game Pass订阅服务积累超5000万用户,但订阅收入增长未能完全抵消硬件下滑和 ...
苹果就App Store外部支付禁令再提上诉 称“零佣金”规定“过度惩罚”
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 02:19
Core Points - Apple has filed an emergency motion to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a federal judge's order prohibiting external payment commissions, claiming the order is excessively punitive and unfair, potentially causing irreversible damage to its business model [1][3] - The appeal stems from a five-year antitrust lawsuit with Epic Games, where the judge ruled that Apple violated a 2021 court order by not fully opening its App Store to external payment options and maintaining a monopoly through technical means [3][4] - The judge's ruling emphasized that Apple must immediately stop charging commissions on external payments and cease discouraging users from using third-party payment options, with potential criminal contempt investigations against Apple executives [3][4] Company Implications - Apple argues that the judge's order overlooks the complexities of the app ecosystem and that a zero-commission requirement could lead to developer abuse of external payment channels, threatening user privacy and security [3][4] - The company has made significant concessions, such as allowing developers to guide users to complete in-app purchases via the web, but insists on a 27% commission to cover operational costs [3][4] - If the injunction is lifted, it could prevent a wave of collective lawsuits from developers claiming losses in the billions due to Apple's non-compliance with the order [4] Regulatory Environment - The appeal occurs amid a global regulatory crackdown, with the EU imposing a €500 million fine on Apple under the Digital Markets Act and requiring changes to its rules by June 26, or face additional daily fines of 5% of global revenue [4] - The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating Apple for potential market abuse, with the judge having referred Apple and an executive for possible criminal contempt investigations [4] - A failure in the appeal could disrupt Apple's App Store business model, allowing developers to save on commissions and potentially leading to lower prices for users, although Apple warns this could result in a proliferation of low-quality apps and weaken its control over app quality and safety [4]
谷歌削减Google TV项目预算5亿美元并裁员25% 官方称仍“致力于生态发展”
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 02:19
Core Insights - Google is making significant adjustments to its streaming platform Google TV, cutting its budget by approximately $500 million and laying off about 75 employees, which constitutes 25% of the team [1][2][3] - The budget cuts will affect various areas including content procurement, hardware development, and marketing, as user growth and advertising revenue have not met expectations since the platform's integration in 2020 [2][3] - Google plans to redirect resources towards AI-driven personalized recommendations and cross-device content integration, indicating a strategic shift in response to competitive pressures in the streaming market [2][3] Company Adjustments - The layoffs primarily impact content operations, user growth, and hardware engineering departments, marking the second round of significant layoffs for Google in 2025, following a previous reduction of about 300 employees in its cloud computing division [3] - Despite the budget cuts, Google maintains a long-term commitment to the Google TV ecosystem and continues to invest in integrating the Gemini AI model to enhance user experience [2][3] Industry Context - The adjustments to Google TV are closely linked to changes in the streaming market landscape, where competitors like Roku and Amazon Fire TV have gained market share through low-cost hardware and content partnerships [2] - Platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ are strengthening their own hardware development, reducing reliance on third-party systems, while Apple TV+ is leveraging original content and device ecosystem integration to further challenge Google TV [2]
Netflix游戏部门大幅收缩:20余款游戏将下架
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 02:19
Core Insights - Netflix is accelerating its game business strategy by planning to remove over 20 games from its library, including popular titles like Hades and the Monument Valley series [1][3] - The company aims to optimize its game library content and focus on high-engagement titles, while still offering over 200 remaining games to users [3] Game Removal Details - The removal will take effect on July 15, 2025, and includes various genres such as indie games, puzzle adventures, and action RPGs [3] - Notable games being removed include Hades, which won the 2020 TGA Best Independent Game award, and the Monument Valley series known for its artistic style [3] Strategic Shift - The decision to remove these games is likely influenced by the expiration of third-party licenses or high renewal costs, as seen with Hades' developer Supergiant Games recently partnering with Sony [3] - Prior to this, Netflix closed its Helsinki game studio in October 2024, which was established in 2022 and was intended to be a core base for in-house game development [4] Financial Context - Netflix has invested over $1 billion in its gaming sector since entering the market in 2021, but the gaming division has not yet turned a profit, reporting an operational loss of $230 million in 2024 [4] - The slowdown in subscriber growth for Netflix's core streaming service has prompted a reassessment of resource allocation towards non-core businesses [4] Strategic Alignment - Analysts suggest that the contraction of Netflix's gaming business aligns with its "content is king" strategy, as the company plans to increase investments in original series and films, including a $500 million budget for the second season of The Three-Body Problem [4]
2025 ChinaJoy官宣!定档8月1日
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 02:19
Group 1 - The 22nd China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Expo (ChinaJoy) will be held from August 1 to August 4, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center [1] - A total of 743 companies have registered for the event, with 237 foreign companies from 37 countries and regions, accounting for 31.8% of the total [3] - The BTOC Interactive Entertainment Pavilion will feature over 283 companies with a total exhibition area of 110,000 square meters, focusing on consumer interactive entertainment experiences [3] Group 2 - The BTOB Business Negotiation Pavilion will have over 460 companies participating, covering an area of 25,000 square meters, with nearly 208 foreign companies, making up 45.2% of the exhibitors [3] - Notable game products from companies like NetEase, Century Huatong, and Perfect World will be showcased, including popular titles and new games available for on-site testing [3] - In 2025, ChinaJoy will explore new online and offline interactive experiences in collaboration with Alipay's Blue Flower Fire community, utilizing "Alipay Touch" technology for enhanced engagement [4]
布林肯抨击特朗普政府空袭伊朗核设施:错误、不明智且不必要
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 01:53
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses former Secretary of State Blinken's criticism of President Trump's recent military actions against Iran's nuclear facilities, labeling them as "wrong," "unwise," and "unnecessary" [1][3]. Group 1: Criticism of Trump's Actions - Blinken argues that if Trump had not withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal during his first term, the current situation would not have escalated to this point [1][3]. - He states that Trump's actions are an attempt to extinguish a fire that he himself has fueled by exiting the agreement, which led to Iran accelerating its uranium enrichment process [1][3]. Group 2: Diplomatic Solutions - Blinken emphasizes that there is still time to resolve the issue through diplomatic means and that the situation is not as urgent as Trump portrays it to be [3]. - He acknowledges that while the recent strikes may have delayed Iran's nuclear program, they could also provoke further aggression from Iran, potentially exacerbating the very issues the U.S. aims to prevent [3]. Group 3: Military Actions and Responses - Trump announced successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, namely Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, on the evening of the 21st [3]. - In retaliation, Iran conducted missile strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on the 23rd, following the U.S. actions [3]. - Despite a temporary agreement for a "comprehensive ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire shortly after, leading to renewed hostilities [3].
刚被特朗普批完,内塔尼亚胡火速迎合:以色列在白宫从未有过比特朗普更好的朋友
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 01:46
【环球网报道】据英国《卫报》、《以色列时报》等媒体报道,以色列总理内塔尼亚胡在当地时间24日 发布的一段视频讲话中称,在美国的斡旋下,以色列与伊朗达成停火协议,结束为期12天的冲突,以色 列在白宫从未有过比特朗普更好的朋友。《以色列时报》提到,就在几小时前,美国总统特朗普刚刚批 评以色列违反停火协议。 内塔尼亚胡在视频讲话中称,特朗普"以前所未有的方式采取了行动",感谢他"为保卫以色列和消除伊 朗核威胁所做出的贡献"。他表示,美国为支持以色列而对伊朗实施打击的这一历史性举动,是"我与 (以色列)战略事务部长罗恩·德尔默领导的外交活动的成果"。他同时称赞了"摧毁"福尔道地下核设施 的美军。 "以色列在白宫从未有过像特朗普总统这样的朋友,我非常感谢他与我们共同努力。"内塔尼亚胡说。 《以色列时报》提到,这一声明是在特朗普批评以色列违反停火协议几小时后作出的。该媒体形容称, 美国领导人公开表达对以色列的不满,这种情况非常"罕见",甚至可以说是"史无前例"。 该媒体还援引美国Axios新闻网消息称,一名白宫消息人士披露,特朗普批评以色列后曾与内塔尼亚通 话,以"极其坚定"的措辞警告后者不要对伊朗违反美国斡旋的停火协议 ...
六部门联合印发金融支持消费指导意见 提出19项重点举措
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-25 01:27
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the issuance of guidelines by six Chinese government departments to enhance and expand consumption through financial support, focusing on 19 key measures across six major areas [1][2][3] Group 2 - The guidelines emphasize the importance of strengthening consumer capacity and fostering demand, aiming to stabilize consumption expectations and enhance support for the real economy [2] - Financial institutions are encouraged to innovate and optimize credit products, particularly for the consumer sector, with a focus on first loans, renewals, credit loans, and medium to long-term loans [2] - A special re-lending facility of 500 billion yuan is established to support loans in key service consumption areas, allowing eligible financial institutions to apply for re-lending based on 100% of the loan principal [2] - The guidelines promote financial support for key consumption sectors, including wholesale and retail, catering, and elder care services, while also encouraging the development of new consumption models such as digital and green consumption [3] - Financial institutions are urged to engage with major projects in the consumption sector, including cultural and tourism facilities, healthcare, and infrastructure, to innovate financing models and optimize loan approval processes [3] - The guidelines aim to enhance payment convenience by improving payment services across various consumption scenarios, including cash, cards, mobile payments, and digital currency, while also focusing on the needs of elderly and foreign consumers [3]
环球圆桌对话:在制度化中推动中国中亚合作“提质升级”
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-24 22:56
Core Points - The second China-Central Asia Summit has established the "China-Central Asia Spirit," emphasizing mutual respect, trust, benefit, and assistance for high-quality development and modernization [1][2][10] - The summit has led to the signing of a permanent friendly cooperation treaty among the six countries, marking a new milestone in political mutual trust and providing a solid foundation for long-term stable relations [3][7] - The summit has identified 2025-2026 as the "High-Quality Development Year" for China-Central Asia cooperation, focusing on trade, investment, connectivity, green mining, agricultural modernization, and personnel exchanges [3][11] Political Cooperation - The signing of the permanent friendly cooperation treaty symbolizes the institutionalization of regional cooperation and establishes long-term obligations among the parties [7] - The treaty is expected to enhance political, economic, and security cooperation, providing a clear direction for future collaboration [7][11] Economic Collaboration - The summit has initiated new cooperation centers in poverty alleviation, educational exchange, and desertification prevention, showcasing China's commitment to sharing development experiences and technological advancements with Central Asia [3][11] - The focus on high-quality development and modernization aligns with Central Asian countries' interests in industrial upgrading and technological innovation, particularly in sectors like green energy and digital economy [12] Cultural and Human Exchange - The summit has resulted in agreements to enhance cultural exchanges, including the establishment of cultural centers and educational institutions in Central Asia [4][10] - Initiatives to facilitate personnel exchanges and promote tourism are expected to strengthen people-to-people ties and cultural understanding [4][10] Future Outlook - The China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism is anticipated to evolve into a stable and high-level collaboration model, addressing regional and global challenges through collective efforts [8][12] - The ongoing commitment to high-quality, sustainable development will contribute to the stability and prosperity of both China and Central Asia, fostering a shared future [12]
鸿蒙开发者聚乐部:端侧AI、全场景与隐私安全三重突破,让开发者更省心
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-24 13:12
Core Insights - The article highlights the significant advancements of the HarmonyOS in the context of the digital transformation, emphasizing its unique technological concepts and continuous innovation that enhance user and developer experiences [1][10]. Group 1: Edge AI Implementation - The rise of edge AI aims to extend the powerful capabilities of artificial intelligence from the cloud to user-end devices, providing instant responses and higher data security [2]. - HarmonyOS has significantly improved the efficiency of edge AI deployment, allowing developers to integrate features like voice recognition into applications with minimal effort and time [2][6]. - The latency for voice recognition has been reduced to around 100 milliseconds, compared to the traditional 1-2 seconds, enabling near real-time interaction [3][4]. Group 2: Full-Scene Development Efficiency - Full-scene development is a core vision of HarmonyOS, enabling developers to seamlessly create applications across different device types, thus enhancing development efficiency [7]. - For instance, the compilation of 5 million lines of code in the Zhongwang CAD software was reduced to just 10 minutes on HarmonyOS, showcasing its performance capabilities [7]. - The system allows for cross-device functionality, enabling applications to transition smoothly between devices, enhancing user experience [9]. Group 3: Privacy and Security Enhancements - HarmonyOS has restructured its architecture to prioritize privacy and security, creating a robust data protection system that ensures user data remains secure [10][12]. - The system employs a "security for AI and AI for security" dual framework, allowing users to maintain control over their data while benefiting from AI functionalities [12][13]. - Developers can access necessary user data without compromising privacy, as the system restricts access to sensitive information [10][12]. Group 4: Industry Impact and Future Prospects - The advancements in HarmonyOS are driving digital transformation across various industries, from smart homes to automotive systems, and enhancing the inclusivity of technology [13]. - The ecosystem of HarmonyOS is gaining momentum, attracting more developers to participate in its growth and innovation [13].