Topic: career history
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Xbox Veteran Albert Penello Passes Away
Albert Penello, a respected Xbox and gaming industry veteran, passed away at 53 after battling cancer, as announced by former colleague Mike Ybarra. He played a key role in launching multiple Xbox hardware generations over an 18-year tenure at Microsoft and later contributed to Amazon's Luna clou...
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Fallout Creator Returns to Obsidian With a New Squirrel Companion
Tim Cain, creator of the original Fallout, has rejoined Obsidian Entertainment full-time, but his current project is a secret protected by a non-disclosure agreement. He reflected on a turbulent period in the industry (2020-2025) where many projects he worked on were canceled or remain unreleased...
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Halide Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple Design Team
Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the Halide camera app, has joined Apple's Human Interface Design team, marking a return to the company where he previously contributed to services like iCloud and Find My. His hiring occurs during a significant transition in Apple's design leadership, following t...
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Tory Bruno Exits as United Launch Alliance CEO in Surprise Move
Tory Bruno's unexpected resignation as ULA's CEO follows his tenure navigating intense SpaceX competition and the challenging development of the Vulcan rocket, which recently achieved certification but struggles with launch frequency. A key strategic decision under Bruno was developing the Vulcan...
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NEXTDC Appoints Jamaludin Ibrahim to Board of Directors
NEXTDC has appointed Jamaludin Ibrahim as a non-executive director, effective November 1, 2025, bringing over four decades of executive experience in IT and telecommunications. Jamaludin has held numerous leadership roles, including CEO positions at Axiata Group and Maxis Communications, and curr...
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Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Retiring, Devon Pritchard to Succeed
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser will retire at the end of 2025, with Devon Pritchard, the current Vice President of Revenue, Marketing, and Consumer Experience, set to succeed him. Devon Pritchard will become the first female president in the company's history, bringing experience from ...
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Remembering SEO Pioneer Alan Bleiweiss
Alan Bleiweiss, a pioneering SEO expert, passed away on August 22nd, leaving a legacy of mentorship and community building in digital marketing. He was renowned for his meticulous forensic site audits for major clients and his dedication to sharing knowledge and advocating for high-quality SEO pr...
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Marissa Mayer's Dazzle Raises $8M Led by Forerunner
Marissa Mayer has launched a new AI startup called Dazzle, which has secured an $8 million seed round at a $35 million valuation. The venture is backed by notable investors led by Kirsten Green, and it follows the closure of Mayer's previous, less successful startup, Sunshine. Dazzle aims to crea...
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