BUSINESS

Google fires hundreds of employees

By Rishabh Raj

1

AR team layoffs

Google is restructuring its Devices & Services teams. This will result in layoffs for several hundred roles, primarily affecting the AR hardware team. 

2

Functional organization shift

The tech giant is shifting from separate divisions for each product line to a functional organization model, similar to Apple's approach. 

3

Fitbit founders exit

In the wake of this change, Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman, along with other Fitbit leaders, are parting ways with Google. 

4

Pixel watch focus

This likely signals the end of Fitbit as we know it. In the past, Google has removed beloved features in Fitbit and is generally pushing people toward a Pixel Watch instead of a Fitbit wearable.  

5

Fitbit server outages

Several multi-day outages have plagued Fitbit's servers, raising concerns about reliability and leading to discontinued sales in some countries. 

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