Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Microsoft has fired out its fiscal report for the full-year ended June 30, 2024, and the tech maker has reported another downturn in Xbox hardware revenue.Xbox hardware revenue decreased by 42 percent year-over-year during Q4. As noted in a separate 10-K filing, that resulted in full-year Xbox hardware revenue tumbling by 13 percent year-over-year, "driven by lower volume of [Xbox] consoles sold."That trend looks set to continue into the current fiscal year, with Microsoft CFO Amy Hood stating "hardware revenue will again decline year-over-year" during an earnings call.Xbox content and services revenue provided some balance, increasing by 61 percent year-over-year in Q4–driven by 58 points of net impact from Microsoft's seismic Activision Blizzard acquisition.Rev…
Read moreKeywords launches AI-powered FAQ translation tool it says will reduce costs by 100 percent
Keywords is rolling out a new AI-driven FAQ translation tool it claims will "reduce translation costs by 100 percent" while ensuring "consistent quality and brand voice across all languages."The tool has been bundled into Keywords' customer support platform Helpshift and is capable of translating commonly asked questions into 74 languages with a single click. Keywords says the tool will streamline customer support on a global scale."Language AI FAQ Translation meets the pressing need for businesses to connect with global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively. In today's interconnected world, seamless engagement across diverse languages is crucial," reads a press release."As businesses expand globally, the demand for effortless multilingual …
Read moreThe end of days has arrived for the Wii U
Take good care of your Wii U because Nintendo is no longer offering repairs.Last year, Nintendo told customers in Japan it would soon be ending repairs for Wii U consoles and peripherals once it had run out of parts.That dark day has finally arrived. In a translated X post, the company said it has "run out of parts necessary for repairs, so as of July 3, 2024, we will no longer be accepting repairs for Wii U consoles and peripherals."Nintendo no longer offers factory repairs for the Wii U or its gamepad and accessories in other locations including the United States and Europe, meaning the 12-year-old console has become something of an endangered species.The Wii U launched in November 2012 as a successor to the hugely popular Wii. The console, however, failed to win over consumers…
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