Microsoft is preparing for a “major” Surface announcement later this month. The software giant has started teasing “a major announcement from Surface for Business” this week in a LinkedIn post spotted by Windows Central.

Microsoft plans to make a new round of layoffs across the company, impacting employees whose performance has been deemed to fall short of its standards.

Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance. "When people are not performing, we take the appropriate action," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email, confirming the job cuts.

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are among those shedding staff.

Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, wants to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows together" on existing gaming handheld PCs.

Microsoft is set to lay off more employees, targeting those deemed underperformers, including in its vital security division. The move aligns with broader industry trends focusing on efficiency and performance.

“I would say it’s bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together, because we have spent the last 20 years building a world-class operating system, but it’s really locked to the console,” says Ronald. “What we’re doing is we’re really focused on how do we bring those experiences for both players and developers to the broader Windows ecosystem.”

These two men are of different generations (Gates is 69, Altman 39), and their companies presided over different revolutions. But Microsoft and OpenAI are coming together to offer some of the most relevant new services and capabilities to the market.

Just a few days ago, security researchers warned hundreds of millions of Windows users they’re at risk from a “ dangerous security fiasco .” Microsoft has now confirmed the same, proclaiming 2025 “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.” And for 400 million users in particular, that means hitting the stores before it’s too late.

Over half of the investment is reserved for infrastructure. Microsoft President Brad Smith frames AI investment as key to economic growth.

According to reports, Microsoft is set to implement job cuts focused on underperformers, affecting several departments. The company is reportedly committed to retaining high performers and replacing vacated roles,