Welcome back to the MSFT Unboxed POD! In this jam-packed episode, hosts Kareem and David dive deep into the biggest tech headlines you NEED to know!

Are we witnessing a TECH WAR between OpenAI and Microsoft?! We break down the mounting tension as OpenAI considers a major shift to a for-profit model, potentially clashing with its biggest backer. Plus, hear all about Microsoft’s continued partnership with AMD – what does this mean for future hardware and software innovation?

But that’s not all! Get ready for:

Slack Price Increase: Users are seeing their operational costs go UP! What’s the impact?
Windows Hello Change: A new security update is changing facial recognition – causing confusion for many! We explain what’s different.
Microsoft Layoffs: More substantial layoffs are coming to Microsoft, hitting sales and customer-facing roles. What’s behind these cuts?
And stick around to the end for some exciting news: a list of FREE weekend games you won’t want to miss!

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Timestamps (Example – Adjust once you know the actual episode flow):
0:00 Intro & What’s Ahead
1:45 Slack Price Increase Breakdown
9:30 OpenAI vs. Microsoft: The Big Conflict!
12:10 AMD & Microsoft Partnership Update
16:45 Windows Hello Security Change Explained
33:00 Microsoft Layoffs: Who’s Affected?
45:10: Data Breaches
58:30 Free Weekend Games!

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EP.74 – Amazon cuts deep, Microsoft doubles down, Canva makes a move, and Xbox wants respect – MSFT Unboxed

Microsoft’s FY25 earnings are in, and they’re not just numbers, they’re a narrative. In this episode of MSFT Unboxed, we unpack the cloud-fueled highs, the Xbox subscription whispers from Satya Nadella, and the strategic recalibration of OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft.Meanwhile, Amazon trims 14,000 jobs in a move that’s part cost-cutting, part culture shift. Canva drops the mic with a “free forever” model that’s either a creator’s dream or a VC’s nightmare.We connect the dots between productivity platforms, AI power plays, and the subscription logic that might just reshape gaming. If you’re tracking tech’s tectonic shifts, from layoffs to licensing models—this episode is your cheat sheet.#MicrosoftEarnings #satyanadella #xboxgamepass #openai #amazonlayoffs #CanvaFreeForever #techpodcast #ainews #cloudcomputing #creatoreconomy #MicrosoftUnboxed #msftunboxed #technews #podcastclips #MicrosoftVsAmazon #CanvaUpdate #OpenAIRecap #FY25Earnings #subscriptionmodel #gamingnews #techtrends

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