Episode 1525 • • 8:22 - 9:01
1525: Mask in a Bottle
Microsoft Xbox, Power Saving Modes, Climate Change Mitigation
Microsoft announced updates to Xbox consoles intended to reduce energy consumption as part of a climate change mitigation strategy. The update defaults consoles to a shutdown or sleep mode rather than remaining fully powered on when not in use. Users expressed concerns regarding the potential for longer boot times and the loss of instant-on functionality.