Daily Tech News Show AMD Promises You'll Get a New Xbox Next Year - DTNS 5199
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Feb 4, 2026 They unpack AMD confirming work on a new Xbox SoC and the possible 2027 timing. Investor reactions and Microsoft timing questions get scrutiny. Amazon’s upgraded voice assistant rollout and pricing are explored. Legal battles over Google search remedies and Adobe’s change for Animate are discussed. AI ad positioning, Super Bowl marketing, and quick tech headlines round out the conversation.
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AMD Confirms Next Xbox Timeline
- AMD confirmed it's co-developing a semi-custom SoC with Microsoft slated to support a 2027 Xbox launch.
- This suggests Microsoft accelerated public timing to counter investor concerns and Nintendo's strong sales.
Earnings News Used To Offset Guidance
- AMD's Q4 sales rose 34% but Q1 guidance disappointed investors expecting bigger data-center growth.
- The earnings call used product news to soften the impact of a weaker forecast.
New Xbox Timing As Strategic Messaging
- Microsoft may be using the earlier Xbox timing as positive PR amid weaker console sales and cloud strategy skepticism.
- Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane note this could deflect criticism and reassure stakeholders.