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Xbox Cuts Jobs, Shifts Halo to Activision — Sep 22, 2026Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs and assigns the next Halo to a new Activision team separate from Call of Duty, leaving Halo Studios as support.

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Marcus Bell Laying off 268 Xbox staff while moving the next Halo to a fresh Activision team feels like another round of corporate reshuffling that won't help the series.

Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster — Sep 12, 2026Tesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.

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Maya Lindstrom A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.

2025 Luxury Models Span EVs, SUVs, Wagons — Sep 9, 2026Luxury SUV and sedan updates dominate the latest auto coverage, with Audi lifting its halo Q8 lineup to 631-hp RS Q8 Performance and SQ8, plus wagon-like A6 Allroad refinements and a well-equipped 2024 Q5 mentioning comfort tech; Mercedes counters with the 2025 EQS Sedan, featuring a larger 118-kWh battery, upgraded interior tech, standard digital key, and improved comfort and noise isolation. Collectively, manufacturers emphasize high performance, advanced driver-assistance and connectivity, and lavish interiors across compact SUVs, wagons, and flagship electric sedans.

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Sam Okafor Audi's RS Q8 Performance at 631 hp is tempting but the Mercedes EQS with its bigger battery seems better for real-world range.

CM.com reports 14% revenue, 55% EBITDA growthFinance — Jul 21, 2026CM.com posted stronger first half 2026 results, with Q2 revenue up around 14% year-on-year and EBITDA up 55%, alongside record messaging volumes and growth in ARR driven by HALO and the new Customer Context Platform. MedCap AB reported robust Q2 2026 growth, with net sales up 16% and EBITA up 38% (adjusted EBITA up 28%), supported by acquisitions such as Biopsafe and continued margin improvement in all segments.

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IJREXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare FraudLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h