Spate of job cuts continues unabated at Big Tech, media firms

Big Tech and media companies in the United States continue to announce fresh job cuts, a sign that the spate of layoffs seen in 2023 could persist as firms grapple with economic uncertainty. Here are some of the job cuts announced by tech and media companies. Jan. 10 - Amazon set to lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, extending job cuts into 2024. Walt DisneyJan. 11 - Pixar Animation Studios, part of Walt Disney, set to cut jobs after completing production on some shows and having more staff than needed. Unity SoftwareJan. 8 - Videogame software provider Unity Software plans to lay off approximately 25% of its workforce, to cut around 1,800 jobs.