Amazon cuts more jobs, in devices unit, after flurry of product rollouts
Steady3 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 3 days
Wed, 28 October 2026Sun, 1 November 2026
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Channel News Asia
Times of India
28 Oct, 15:06over 10 hours29 Oct, 01:24
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Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia15:06first to report
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- Times of India01:24
Amazon has confirmed plans to cut approximately 250 jobs in its devices and services division. These layoffs follow recent product launches, including new Kindle e-readers and tablet computers. This decision aims to improve operational efficiency and align with the company’s product roadmap. Earlier this year, Amazon announced significant job reductions, further indicating structural changes within the organization.
Sun, 1 November 2026
1 report- livemint.com14:44
Amazon has cut up to 250 jobs in its devices and services division, mainly affecting software development roles. The company cited efficiency and changes to its product plans, while employees were informed through early morning texts and emails.