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Microsoft Xbox Chief Suggests A New Handheld Hardware Will Be Announced Soon
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s Xbox Chief, addressed the rumors of a future Xbox handheld hardware during an IGN Live interview with executive editor Ryan McCaffrey after the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 last week.
McCaffrey asked about the possibility of a new Xbox handheld, to which Spencer replied, “I think we should have a handheld too.” Even though Spencer didn’t provide many details and proposed to the interviewer to ask the president of Xbox at Microsoft, Sarah Bond, he seemed optimistic and suggested new products would be revealed soon.
“The future for us in hardware is pretty awesome,” said Spencer, and he added that he is excited about “the work that the team is doing around different form factors and different ways to play.”
McCaffrey insisted on more information around the topic and requested Spencer to say, hypothetically, if a new device would have the option to use it independently offline or if it would require a wi-fi connection. “I think being able to play games locally is really important,” answered Spencer.
Users have been suspicious of a potential Xbox handheld device for months as they had noticed hints like Spencer’s likes about handhelds on X—before they were hidden .
After IGN’s interview, many echoed their excitement and interest in the idea of a new handheld device. “This would be awesome to see! Really hope they’re actually working on one,” said one user on X .
“Spencer’s optimism is kinda cute. But let’s not get our hopes up too high just yet. The future of Xbox hardware might be ‘awesome’, but we’ve heard that before, and it still hasn’t materialized into a handheld console. Guess we’ll have to wait and see what actually pans out,” commented another .
Xbox Handheld pretty much confirmed as far as I’m concerned 👀 pic.twitter.com/AagO0Tivum — Everborn (NYCC ’24 Booth 2039) Saga (@EverbornSaga) June 10, 2024
It has not been confirmed whether the new hardware announcements will be made by the fall or the end of the year or if the new device could be announced along with the new generations. Xbox fans will have to wait patiently for new developments.
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Tesla Shareholders Approve Largest Pay Package In U.S. History For Elon Musk
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
Tesla shareholders voted and approved the reincorporation of the car producer back in the state of Texas and a large pay package for the company’s Chief Executive Elon Musk valued at $45 billion last Thursday at Tesla’s annual meeting.
According to Financial Times , the pay package is the largest in history in the United States and was approved by 77% of the votes according to the filing. “Hot damn I love you guys,” said Musk to the audience of investors after the results were announced, “We are not just opening a new chapter for Tesla, we are starting a new book.”
The decision to move Tesla’s headquarters from Delaware to Texas was approved by 84% of the votes. It was considered after a Delaware judge ruled a limit of $55 billion for the compensation package—valued at $56 billion in January as Tesla shares value was higher— after stakeholders accused Musk of enrichment purposes, as reported by AP . After the judge’s decision months ago, Musk publicly expressed his discontent on X : “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.” He also recommended Nevada or Texas as better locations.
The new votes give Musk a more optimistic outlook. The Governor of Texas, Gregg Abbott, showed his contentment with the recent stakeholders’ decision. “It was meant to be,” wrote Abbott on X, “Welcome to the Lone Star State.”
Tesla Shareholders approve corporation move to Texas. It was meant to be. Welcome to the Lone Star State. https://t.co/QRQuaQ7d0d — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 14, 2024
According to The Verge , the approved payday for Musk will “make him one of the highest-paid chief executives in modern history.” During the meeting, investors also approved Kimbal Musk—Elon Musk’s brother— and James Murdoch—former CEO of Twenty-First Century Fox as board members.
The positive results for Musk surprised some people as Musk had been recently involved in multiple conflicts like a lawsuit against OpenAI , and inappropriate behavior with female employees . Dropping the lawsuit and SpaceX’s success in landing a reusable rocket could have had a bigger impact for shareholders.
