EA lays off between 300 and 400 employees and confirms the cancellation of several games

Electronic Arts has undergone a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of between 300 and 400 employees, including approximately 100 at Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for Apex Legends. This decision is part of a strategy to better align teams and resources, in pursuit of sustained long-term growth, according to statements from an EA representative. A tragedy for the industry and fans of shooters, Respawn has confirmed the cancellation of at least two projects in development, one of which was an extraction game set in the Titanfall universe, […]

Electronic Arts has undergone a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of between 300 and 400 employees, including approximately 100 at Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for Apex Legends. This decision is part of a strategy to better align teams and resources, in pursuit of sustained long-term growth, according to statements from an EA representative.

A tragedy for the environment and shooter lovers

Respawn has confirmed the cancellation of at least two projects in development, one of which was an extraction game set in the Titanfall universe, internally known as R7. Despite the staff reduction and these cuts, Respawn has assured that its commitment to creating player-focused experiences remains strong. In a message via social media, the studio stated that they will move away from certain projects in early stages and make specific adjustments to the teams of Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

Apex Legends, while still being a relevant game within EA’s catalog, has shown some signs of decline. During the company’s last quarterly financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned the possibility of an Apex 2.0, predicting a significant update that would expand the gaming experience. Although this update will not be released until after the next Battlefield game, it is speculated that EA could provide more details soon. The next financial report is scheduled for May 6, which could provide more clarity on the future of the franchise.

Respawn also confirmed that the employees affected by the layoffs will receive significant support, including opportunities to consider new positions within EA. Despite these difficult changes, the studio emphasizes that its primary mission of providing player-first experiences has not changed.

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Meta launches an app with AI technology for integration into its smart glasses

Meta has launched a new standalone app powered by its Llama 4 AI model, which replaces the previous Meta View and integrates seamlessly with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The company aims to position itself in the field of artificial intelligence, promoting voice interactions as the most intuitive way to communicate with AI, including features like hands-free chat and an advanced full-duplex speech system that allows for speaking and listening simultaneously. The new app enables users to start conversations on their smart glasses and easily continue on their mobile devices or […]

Meta has launched a new standalone application powered by its AI model Llama 4, which replaces the previous Meta View and integrates seamlessly with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

The company aims to position itself in the field of artificial intelligence, promoting voice interactions as the most intuitive way to communicate with AI, including features such as hands-free chat and an advanced full-duplex speech system that allows speaking and listening simultaneously.

The new app allows users to start conversations on their smart glasses and easily continue on their mobile or desktop devices.

Enjoy seamless conversations with Meta’s voice-based AI technology

Thanks to the synchronization of settings and data, interactions become seamless, making it easy to follow a conversational thread without issues. For example, a user can ask the AI about a nearby library while walking and check the response later on their phone or desktop.

A highlighted feature of the app is the discovery feed, where users can explore prompt ideas and view publicly generated images that can be remixed for their own projects.

In addition, the desktop version of Meta AI is refreshed with a new interface, expanded image generation options, and an experimental document editor, allowing for the creation and editing of texts with the incorporation of visuals.

Meta has successfully integrated its AI with other applications like Instagram and Facebook, allowing Meta AI to tailor its responses based on user activity on these platforms. This enhances personalization, suggesting restaurant destinations or travel itineraries based on the user’s previous interactions.

However, some critics may question the intensive use of personal data, an approach that Meta aims to balance by emphasizing personal connection in the user experience.