Amazon is trimming roles in its devices and services unit after a recent wave of hardware launches. The move follows fresh product introductions including new Kindle e-readers, tablet computers and additional Alexa-powered devices.
Highlights
- Amazon cuts undisclosed number of jobs in its devices and services unit on Wednesday to align with its latest product roadmap.
- New Alexa-powered alarm clock, photo frame, Kindle e-readers, and tablets launched, expanding Amazon's device portfolio in recent weeks.
- Latest layoffs in devices follow Amazon's reduction of about 1,000 jobs in its core retail division earlier this month as part of broader cost management.
Workforce changes follow latest device launches
As reported by Reuters, Amazon confirms that it cuts a small number of roles in its devices and services unit on Wednesday after recent product rollouts.A company spokesperson says the layoffs are intended to help Amazon operate more efficiently and better align the business with its product roadmap. The spokesperson does not provide further detail on the number of positions affected.
Amazon also announces a new Alexa-powered alarm clock and photo frame on Wednesday, extending the list of device releases that in recent weeks includes new Kindle e-readers and tablet computers.
Broader cost focus across Amazon operations
The latest cuts add to wider workforce actions inside Amazon, after the company earlier this month pared about 1,000 jobs in its core retail division.The reduction in the devices business signals that Amazon is continuing to adjust staffing across units while managing costs and refining priorities in consumer hardware and related services.
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