Microsoft confirms mixed reality layoffs, will keep selling HoloLens 2

Microsoft confirms mixed reality layoffs, will keep selling HoloLens 2

“Earlier today we announced a restructuring of the Microsoft’s Mixed Reality organization,” the spokesperson said in an email. “We remain fully committed to the Department of Defense’s IVAS program and will continue to deliver cutting edge technology to support our soldiers. In addition, we will continue to invest in W365 to reach the broader Mixed …

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AI firm Appen loses more executives, months after Alphabet cut ties

AI firm Appen loses more executives, months after Alphabet cut ties

“Strengthening our sales and marketing function remains a top priority for the business,” CEO Ryan Kolln wrote in the memo that was shared with CNBC. “There is no change to our strategy to grow revenue from existing and new customers.” The departures follow Alphabet’s announcement in January that it was cutting all contractual ties with Appen, …

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