Business
Meta disbands diversity team amid shifting legal and policy climate
Meta disbands its diversity programs, citing legal and policy challenges, sparking debates about its commitment to inclusion and equity.
Business
Lilium halts operations and lays off 1,000 workers after funding struggles
Lilium, a flying taxi company, lays off 1,000 workers and halts operations after struggling to secure VTOL air taxi technology funding.
Business
Forbes ends freelance writing for reviews, citing Google policies
Forbes halts freelance product reviews, citing Google's site reputation abuse policy. The move highlights challenges in meeting search guidelines.
Gaming
Ubisoft’s XDefiant shutting down with refunds offered to players
Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant, ending support by June 2025, offering refunds, and announcing job losses in its San Francisco, Osaka, and Sydney studios.
Business
23andMe to lay off 40% of workforce amid cost-cutting drive
23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce, saving US$35M, to refocus on core services after a tough year with layoffs and a data breach.
Gaming
Take-Two Interactive sells Private Division to focus on core and mobile games
Take-Two Interactive sells the indie label Private Division to refocus on core and mobile games; the buyer remains undisclosed but has gained major titles.
Business
Layoffs reshape Asia’s business landscape: From tech giants to e-commerce leaders
Mass layoffs in Asia's tech, e-commerce, fashion, and sports sectors raise questions about how businesses can balance profitability, operational efficiency, and employee welfare.
Business
Meta begins another round of layoffs across key departments
Meta begins targeted layoffs across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs as part of ongoing team reorganisations to align with strategic goals.
Business
TikTok shifts to AI moderation, laying off hundreds, while Instagram blames human error for recent mishaps
TikTok lays off 500 human moderators to favour AI, while Instagram deals with moderation errors, blaming a mix of human mistakes and broken tools.
