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Updated on: Jul 2025
Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India
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Google Cuts 75 Jobs from TV Division, Plans Hiring in India

Google has laid off approximately 75 employees—about 25% of its Google TV and Android TV team—as part of a broader shift to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) and YouTube-centric strategies. The layoffs, confirmed on June 24, 2025, coincide with a 10% budget cut in the company’s smart TV initiatives and reflect a recalibration of resources within […]

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Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division
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Microsoft Plans Layoffs at Xbox Division

Microsoft is preparing to implement another round of major job cuts within its Xbox gaming division, marking the fourth significant layoff in the unit over the past 18 months. The layoffs are expected to begin as early as next week, coinciding with the company’s fiscal year-end on June 30. This move is part of a […]

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StanChart Cuts 80 Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India
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StanChart Cuts 80 Jobs in Singapore, Moves Roles to India

Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has initiated a fresh round of job cuts in Singapore, reportedly laying off around 80 employees, primarily from its technology and operations teams. The move is part of the bank’s broader “Fit for Growth” restructuring programme, aimed at reducing operational costs and returning US$1.5 billion to shareholders. While the bank has […]

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Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom
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Pentagon Ends Weekly Task Emails as Civilian Job Cuts Loom

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Pentagon has officially scrapped its weekly employee check-in email requirement for civilian staff. The move comes as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce the size of the civilian workforce, with officials confirming plans to cut 5–8% of civilian roles, potentially affecting over 50,000 employees. The now-defunct […]

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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul
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Thousands Face Layoffs at Microsoft in Sales Division Overhaul

Microsoft is preparing to implement another significant round of layoffs, this time targeting thousands of roles in its sales and marketing divisions, according to multiple reports. The move is part of the company’s broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The layoffs are expected to be […]

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Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance
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Intel to Lay Off Over 10,000 Employees Without Severance

Intel Corporation is set to lay off over 10,000 employees beginning July 2025, primarily from its Intel Foundry division. The layoffs, which will affect 15% to 20% of the foundry workforce, come as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring strategy under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Notably, the company has confirmed that no severance packages, […]

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Generative AI to Reduce Corporate Jobs at Amazon
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Generative AI to Reduce Corporate Jobs at Amazon

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced that the company’s corporate workforce will likely shrink in the coming years as generative AI and AI-powered agents take over routine tasks. The shift toward automation and AI-driven efficiency is expected to reshape roles rather than lead to mass unemployment, according to industry experts. Amazon has been integrating AI […]

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Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures
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Intel to Face Job Cuts in July as Company Restructures

Intel is set to initiate a significant round of layoffs starting mid-July 2025, marking the first major workforce reduction under newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The restructuring primarily targets Intel Foundry, the company’s internal manufacturing division. While Intel has not disclosed the exact number of job cuts, reports indicate that layoffs will impact factory workers […]

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NASA Faces Historic Budget Cuts, Offers Voluntary Exit Programs
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NASA Faces Historic Budget Cuts, Offers Voluntary Exit Programs

NASA has launched a voluntary separation plan, offering early retirement and deferred resignation options to employees as part of a major cost-cutting initiative. The move comes in response to proposed federal budget reductions, which aim to shrink the space agency’s workforce by nearly 32% by 2026. The plan is designed to ease transitions while ensuring […]

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Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting
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Google Offers Buyouts to Employees Amid Cost-Cutting

Google has initiated a new round of voluntary buyouts, offering severance packages to employees across multiple divisions as part of its ongoing cost-cutting strategy. The move comes as the tech giant continues to streamline operations while ramping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The buyouts, which target employees in search, advertising, research, and engineering units, […]

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Sony Confirms Bend Studio Layoffs, Studio Moves to New Project
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Sony Confirms Bend Studio Layoffs, Studio Moves to New Project

Sony Bend Studio, the developer behind the popular Days Gone, has laid off 30% of its workforce, affecting approximately 40 employees. The layoffs come after the cancellation of a live-service game, marking another setback in Sony’s broader restructuring efforts. Background: Sony Live-Service Strategy and Cancellations Sony has been aggressively pursuing live-service gaming, aiming to launch […]

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BlackRock Announces 300 Job Cuts in Second Round of Layoffs
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BlackRock Announces 300 Job Cuts in Second Round of Layoffs

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has announced plans to trim its workforce by 1%, affecting approximately 300 employees. This marks the second round of layoffs at the company in 2025, following a similar reduction earlier in the year. The decision comes despite BlackRock’s recent expansion, which saw its employee base grow by 14% […]

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