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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Division Amid Efficiency Push

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Amazon has laid off around 100 employees from its Devices and Services unit, which develops products like the Kindle, Echo smart speakers, Alexa, and the Zoox autonomous vehicle project. The job cuts, confirmed by the company after a Reuters inquiry, are part of a broader initiative to streamline operations and align teams with its evolving product roadmap.

According to an Amazon spokesperson, the eliminated roles represent a small portion of the unit’s total workforce and follow a regular business review. Specific divisions affected within the Devices and Services group were not disclosed.

“We’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” the company stated, emphasizing ongoing efforts to boost efficiency and better match staffing with product goals.

This move follows previous cuts across several Amazon units, including Alexa in 2023, and more recent reductions in Wondery podcast, retail, and communications departments. While trimming certain areas, Amazon also added about 4,000 new roles from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025.

The restructuring comes just months after Amazon unveiled a major Alexa upgrade powered by generative AI, designed to make the assistant more conversational and capable of handling user tasks. CEO Andy Jassy has prioritized reducing corporate complexity, including trimming management layers, as part of a cost-control strategy.

Despite the layoffs, Amazon’s stock closed with a minimal dip, down less than 1% at $210.25.

Amazon Launches New Kindle Paperwhite Featuring 7-Inch Display and 16GB Storage: Price and Specs Inside

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Amazon Introduces Upgraded Kindle Paperwhite with 7-Inch Display in India

Amazon has officially launched the latest version of its Kindle Paperwhite e-reader in India, featuring a series of enhancements aimed at improving the reading experience. Originally unveiled globally in October 2024, the refreshed model boasts a larger 7-inch e-ink screen that offers what Amazon claims is the highest contrast ratio ever seen on a Kindle. This device now arrives in the Indian market alongside previously launched models like the Kindle Scribe and Colorsoft Signature Edition.

One of the most notable upgrades is the inclusion of a new dual-core processor, which enables up to 25 percent faster page turns compared to its predecessor. Despite the performance boost, Amazon assures that battery life remains unaffected. The device is also slimmer and more compact, with narrower bezels that maximize screen space while maintaining a lightweight design, weighing just 211 grams.

In terms of pricing and availability, the new Kindle Paperwhite is offered in a single black color and comes with 16GB of internal storage. It is priced at ₹16,999 and is available for purchase exclusively through the Amazon India website. Customers can also choose from optional cases in black, Marine Green, and Tulip Pink, each priced at ₹1,999.

As for specifications, the 7-inch e-ink panel includes 12 white and 13 amber LEDs for adjustable front lighting and a pixel density of 300 ppi. The screen also uses a new oxide thin-film transistor to boost contrast, making text sharper and more legible in various lighting conditions. Readers can toggle between light and dark modes to suit their environment, making the new Kindle Paperwhite a flexible and user-friendly device for avid readers.