The European Union is proposing tougher cybersecurity labeling rules for non-European Union cloud service providers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The rules would require these companies to obtain a cybersecurity label through a joint venture with an EU-based company while also requiring the companies to store and process all customer data in the EU and […]
Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X price in Ireland revealed
The next generation of console gaming is on the horizon, and following a series of Xbox-related leaks, Microsoft has decided to announce the prices of both the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X in Ireland. There’s a lot of differences between the two, but the biggest difference is that the Xbox Series S […]
Razer announces first official mouse and keyboard for Xbox One
Xbox One now supports keyboards and mice as inputs Since Microsoft announced their support for keyboards and mice on the Xbox One in early November, it has been a topic of much debate. It’s a fact that a keyboard and mouse is easier to use for first-person-shooter games, like Call of Duty, Fortnite and many […]
Microsoft Announce 200 New Jobs in Irish Operation
Microsoft today announced that they are creating 200 new jobs in their Leopardstown complex in Dublin, the European Headquarters of the company. Microsoft has operated in Ireland since 1985 with only 100 employees. Today, the tech supergiants currently hold 2000 jobs across a variety of different skill sets. These new jobs include 100 positions for […]
Microsoft attempts to revolutionise the console market with a hardware-as-a-service model
Noble roots We’re all familiar with the concept of Games as a service. As inflation increases and margins fall, companies are trying to steer consumers away from once-off purchases. The development of micro-transactions, games as a service and — gasp — lootboxes have all been instrumental in securing new revenue streams for game developers and […]