Google lays off dozens in Bay Area on way to record valuation
Google announced laying off 50 Bay Area workers amid hitting a financial milestone, focusing on core team adjustments and investing in high-priority areas. [ more ]
Latest Google layoffs hit the Flutter and Python groups
Google laid off employees from development teams like Flutter, Dart, and Python, creating uncertainty for many businesses relying on these technologies. [ more ]
'Hardcore' New Tesla Layoffs Leave You Wondering What Tesla Even Is Anymore
Tesla surprised the industry by letting go of its Supercharging team, including 500 employees, despite opening its charging network to other automakers. [ more ]
The Tesla Supercharger team, responsible for managing and developing electric vehicle charging stations throughout the United States, has been fired. [ more ]
Tesla layoffs update: California and Texas employees will see job loses as the EV maker moves to streamline its workforce
Tesla announced more than 10% global workforce reduction, with California and Texas being hit hardest, revealing details through state filings. [ more ]
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Geoff Keighley Finally Tweets About Layoffs, And The Timing Is Awfully Convenient
Geoff Keighley belatedly addressed layoffs in the gaming industry after facing backlash for promoting unrelated products.
Keighley, a prominent figure in the gaming world, is criticized for not discussing serious issues while actively promoting events and products. [ more ]
Games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth aren't sustainable, and the Sony layoffs prove it
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expands the original game into a massive open-world adventure with various minigames.
Sony's PlayStation business plans to lay off 900 employees despite strong sales, impacting successful studios like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games. [ more ]
Tech layoffs continue with cuts at Sony Interactive, Expedia
Sony Interactive Entertainment is cutting 8% of its staff, closing its London office, and making reductions at various studios like Guerrilla Games and Firesprite.
Other companies like Expedia Group are also announcing significant job cuts to streamline resources and adapt to changes in the industry. [ more ]
Why Sites Like Gawker and the Messenger Go Blank-and Why It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
Employees at Vice worried about the potential shutdown of the website and layoffs due to a rumored shift to a 'studio model'. Management emphasized transitioning focus to social media channels.
Media companies like Vice face uncertainty as they move away from traditional journalism and pivot towards different models, potentially impacting employee job security. [ more ]
News and media layoffs keep piling up after one of the worst years since the financial crisis
Hundreds of media sector job cuts in early 2024 including layoffs at prominent outlets like Los Angeles Times, NBC News, and Sports Illustrated.
Data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas show 836 job cuts in the media sector in January 2024 and 21,400 job losses in 2023, the highest since 2009. [ more ]