TechLinked Switch 2 ban challenged, Microsoft lays off 9,000, NYT v. OpenAI + more!
Jul 3, 2025
Brazil challenges Nintendo's user agreement, sparking debates over remote console disabling. Microsoft announces significant layoffs and the cancellation of a highly anticipated game. The legal battle between the New York Times and OpenAI raises questions about data usage. New tech releases include the powerful Nothing Phone 3, boasting impressive camera specs, alongside discussions on AMC's new advertising strategy in theaters. Plus, a quirky note on Lorde's innovative but unplayable transparent CD!
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Nintendo's Remote Console Ban Issue
- Nintendo's new user agreement lets the company remotely disable your Switch 2 if you tamper with it.
- A Reddit user experienced buying a banned pre-owned Switch 2, showing risks in secondhand console markets.
Microsoft Layoffs Impact Xbox
- Microsoft cut 9,000 jobs, including Xbox staff, despite strong gaming roadmap claims.
- Some Xbox projects like Perfect Dark reboot and Everwild got canceled amid layoffs.
OpenAI Vs NYT Data Dispute
- OpenAI resists court order to share ChatGPT user logs citing privacy concerns.
- Logs could expose copyright issues or errors in AI outputs, impacting legal battles over AI training data.