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Amazon layoffs to 'improve efficiency': What they mean for employees & how they compare with job cuts at Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle across Big Tech
Amazon layoffs: Amazon has cut around 250 jobs in its devices and services division, primarily in software development, as it looks to streamline operations and align staffing with product priorities. The latest layoffs add to more than 31,000 job cuts announced across several rounds since October 2025, including reductions in its retail business. The move comes amid wider workforce changes at tech giants such as Microsoft, Netflix and Oracle, as companies reassess costs and investment priorities.
Amazon announces second round of layoffs this month, cuts 250 jobs in devices unit
Amazon has confirmed a new wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 250 workers within its devices division. Just weeks ago, the company cut around 1,000 positions from its core retail sector. These reductions aim to enhance operational efficiency and align with future product strategies. Meanwhile, both Microsoft and Dropbox have joined the trend, recently announcing their own workforce cuts amidst a tech industry facing widespread layoffs in 2026.
Kindle Paper White review - A stand-out choice for avid readers
Kindle has launched the new Paper White. The new Kindle is priced at Rs 16,999. The device comes with improved battery and display
Amazon launches first color Kindle E-reader: Here's all you need to know
Amazon has announced the launch of its first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance reading technology. Priced at $280, the Colorsoft competes with similar devices from other manufacturers, which range from $149 to $330. This new device utilizes LEDs and other technologies to deliver a vibrant color display, according to a company statement.
Best-selling Amazon Kindle readers in India 2024
Amazon Kindle reader allows users to purchase, download and read digital books and other forms of digital content. The Kindle also has features such as web browsing and the ability to listen to music. It is available in a variety of models, including the basic Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage and Kindle Oasis. Check out the best kindle e-readers below.
Stuff Your Kindle Day 2023: Get free access to thousands of Ebooks! Here’s how
This exceptional opportunity to fill your Kindle device with an abundance of e-books only occurs four times each year. The scheduled dates for 2023 are March 31, June 30, September 20, and December 27.
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Amazon pulls the plug on Kindle store in China
US tech giant Amazon pulled the plug on its Kindle online services in China on Friday, closing a chapter on its fight for the massive consumer market and sending bereft bookworms rushing to stock up on e-books.
Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: Bigger screen, improved UI
Priced at Rs 13,999, it is the latest edition of Amazon Kindle e-readers in India.
Kindle not a dictionary, liable to customs duty: Delhi HC
Kindle device is an electronic device designed for use as an electronic book reader. It has several e-books pre-installed in the device and other e-books can be downloaded.
Put your reading glasses on! Now, Kindle to support e-books in five Indian languages
Readers can access these books on Kindle eReaders as well as the free Kindle apps for Android and iOS.
Kindle Voyage set to be launched in India
The new Kindle Voyage priced at Rs 16, 499/- is available starting today at www.amazon.in and through 350 plus offline stores across the country.
Gadget Review: Reading gets hassle-free with reasonably priced Amazon New Kindle
A full touch interface, with a faster processor, increased memory and improved battery life is the stuff that Amazon promises with the New Kindle.
Gadget Review: Best E-Book readers to buy
This might be the absolute perfect time to pick up an ebook reader if you are a new-age bookworm, with prices being at an affordable Rs.10,000 or below.
Amazon announces pre orders for new Kindle Paperwhite, priced at Rs 10,999
The new top-of-the-line Kindle Paperwhite is priced at Rs 10,999/- and the new Kindle Paperwhite Wi-Fi + 3G is priced at Rs 13999/-.
Amazon to launch Kindle range of products in India by the end of this month
e-readers Kindle Fire and Kindle Paperwhite are coming to Amazon.in, making it easier than ever for readers in India to discover Kindle, Amazon said.
Amazon launches Kindle store in India
Amazon on Wednesday announced that the India Kindle Store will now be available in India, helping consumers to buy e-books in rupees.
E-books overtakes traditional paperbacks in UK
With growing popularity of virtual books which can be downloaded on book reading devices, the real paper books have taken a back seat.
Amazon to allow gifting of Kindle e-books
Amazon.com Inc. has begun allowing customers to give its Kindle e-books to others.
US e-book sales near $1 bn in 2010: Forrester
Sales of electronic books are expected to hit nearly one billion dollars in the United States this year and to triple by 2015, according to a new report by Forrester Research Inc.
Amazon's Kindle 3 gets slicker, lighter
The latest avatar of the best-selling e-book reader makes single-handed use even easier.
Amazon says new Kindle a best seller
Amazon.com on Wednesday said the new generation Kindle electronic book reader is a best seller, with people snapping up the devices at a record pace.
Amazon looking to go 'mass market' with Kindle price cut
Amazon, by slashing the price of the Kindle, is hoping to turn its electronic book reader into a device with mass market appeal.
Amazon introducing two new Kindles: Report
Amazon will introduce two new versions of its Kindle electronic reader on Thursday, including a model that sells for $139, its lowest price yet, The New York Times reported.
Amazon adds video to Kindle e-books on iPad-iPhone
Amazon.com has updated its Kindle application allowing audio and video clips to be embedded in electronic books served up on Apple's popular iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch gadgets.
Amazon adding Twitter, Facebook to Kindle e-reader
Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle e-reader is getting access to Facebook and Twitter, along with several other enhancements, as part of a software update being sent wirelessly to the devices.
Sony unveils new e-reader in Kindle challenge
Japan's Sony Corp. unveiled an electronic reader on Tuesday featuring a touchscreen and wireless connectivity in a bid to challenge Amazon's popular Kindle.
Sony adopting industry standard for e-books
Sony, in a challenge to Amazon's Kindle, unveiled plans on Thursday to do away with the proprietary software on its electronic Sony Reader and convert its e-book store to an industry standard format.
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