So much for transparency in games. Here's what Microsoft said about Xbox and games on its Q4 analyst call. Satya Nadella: And in gaming, we are committed to delivering great games across Xbox, PC, cloud and every other device, and we saw record PC players and paid streaming hours on Xbox.
As the contribution from third party partnerships continues to normalize and Xbox content and services, we expect revenue to decline in the mid single digits against a prior year comparable that benefited from strong content performance, partially offset by growth in Xbox Game Pass and hardware, revenue should decline year over year.
Xbox content and services revenue decreased 5% and 6% in constant currency and was below expectations driven by first party content with impact across the platform segment, gross margin dollars increased 2% and 1% in constant currency, and gross margin percentage increased year over year, driven by sales mix shift to higher margin businesses, operating expenses increased 6% and 5% in constant currency, driven by the impairment charges in our gaming business noted earlier, as well as r&d investments in compute capacity and AI talent, operating income decreased 3% And 4% in constant currency and operating margins were relatively unchanged over year, at 27% as higher operating expenses were mostly offset by higher gross margins.
The future of young men comes down to who they choose to model.
Who has influence over them right now?
I dramatically changed who influenced me in my 20’s, and it changed my life.
I applaud you for being respectful.
Why $BERT Might Be the Most Underrated Meme Brand on Solana?
In a crypto market full of forgettable meme coins, Bertram the Pomeranian feels different.
Most meme tokens are born from random images, AI-generated mascots, or short-lived jokes. $BERT, on the other hand, is built around a real dog with an actual internet legacy. Instagram account with 400k followers and long before crypto ever touched his name, Bertram was already famous online for his teddy-bear look and wholesome personality.
That matters more than people think.
Memes don’t win because of technology. They win because people recognize them, feel something about them, and want to be part of the story. Bertram already had that emotional connection with millions of people before $BERT even existed.
The project also crossed into mainstream culture in a way most meme coins never do. During New York City’s Honorary Dog Mayor race, Bertram became one of the most talked-about candidates. The event was always meant to be lighthearted and symbolic, but the attention it brought was real. News outlets covered it(NewYorkTimes), social media exploded, and suddenly a crypto-connected meme dog was part of a broader cultural moment.
That kind of exposure is rare in this space.
What really makes $BERT stand out, though, is that it didn’t stop at being just a cute dog. Instead of chasing quick hype, the community turned it into a brand. They built a platform for pet owners, launched NFTs, added staking, created real merchandise, and tied the project to charity work supporting dog shelters.
Most meme coins talk about “utility.”
$BERT actually created some.
Check out Woofhub!
The community is another key factor. Meme coins live and die by their followers, and $BERT’s supporters have shown they’re willing to build, promote, and stay engaged even when the hype cools down. The project didn’t vanish after its first big run. It adapted, kept developing, and leaned harder into its identity.
That resilience is important.
The emotional side of the story also shouldn’t be underestimated. Bertram wasn’t just a mascot. He was a real shelter dog who became an internet icon and later passed away, leaving behind a loyal fanbase that still cares about his legacy. For many people, holding $BERT isn’t just about price. It’s about being part of something that feels positive, nostalgic, and meaningful.
Crypto memes are driven by culture, not logic.
And culturally, Bertram works.
The first $BERT run proved that the market is willing to pay attention. The difference now is that the brand is stronger, the community is more mature, and the ecosystem is more real. If Solana memes get another major wave, projects with recognizable faces and strong stories are usually the ones that benefit the most.
$BERT isn’t trying to be just another dog coin.
It’s trying to be a recognizable meme brand with a heart.
There are no guarantees in meme markets. But if you’re looking for a project that combines culture, community, real-world recognition, and actual effort to build something lasting, Bertram the Pomeranian is one of the more interesting names on Solana right now.
Some memes are loud.
Some are forgettable.
Bertram the pomeranian is memorable.
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Claude 3.5 Haiku is getting deprecated even though it worked.
Behind the scenes, a lot of teams did the same thing:
- Tested newer models
- Ran the evals
- Quietly rolled back to Haiku
Because nothing matched real production behavior.
Now they’re stuck.
The mistake is thinking the fix is “find the next model.”
It’s not.
With https://t.co/RyCxvgdyqi, in < 1 week you can:
- Have a custom AI model for your use case
- Get the same outputs (or even more accurate)
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What actually changes:
- Costs become predictable
- Latency stops being a lottery
- Deprecation risk disappears (you own the model)
This isn’t open vs closed.
It’s about freezing the behavior that already works; and moving on.
Haiku’s deprecation just made the dependency visible.
Took a BTC long after last night’s flush to 92k - expected once we lost 94.5k.
OI reset, funding now flat/negative, and no strong follow-through selling. Happy to lean long again while this base holds.
At this year’s #SundanceFilmFestival, @Adobe is celebrating the tools, stories, and community that turn ideas into films and creators into collaborators.
Early 2023 I heard about the Defit App, I was using several M2E apps, and Defit was great for cycling too. Three years later Defit is the only one left on my phone 😁
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We’ve secured our preliminary Electronic Money Institution license approval from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). 🇪🇺
This is a pivotal step toward scaling Ripple Payments across the EU, bringing institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure to the region. https://t.co/Q72ntwwjFB
The momentum is global:
→ 75+ licenses & registrations worldwide
→ $95B+ in volume processed to date
→ Reaching 90% of daily FX markets
With the EU taking the lead in building a regulatory framework for digital assets, we're helping institutions transition from pilots to commercial scale, and we’re bridging the gap between legacy finance and the digital future to unlock trillions in dormant capital.
Mews, which makes AI-powered hospitality management software, raised a $300M Series D led by EQT Growth at a $2.5B valuation (Tamara Djurickovic / https://t.co/5BsBJf8Atd)
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20M+ Raised in the Space Public Sale.
Wallet address for transparency:
8jUYBJafHPmBbPWpVHv5mfYmpF3Pwsq6QcXyK7ZYhFto
Following community requests, participants now have the option to change their receiving wallets for receiving allocations and refunds over the next 4 days on https://t.co/ncBp5kaTv4
Article on the allocation process will be published Tuesday, 20th of January.
Refunds will be processed on Wednesday, 21st of January.
Thank you to our community for the overwhelming support.
TGE details coming soon - the truth will soon be tradable.