Amazon Cuts up to 250 Devices Jobs on Day of New Kindle, Tablet and Alexa Hardware Launches

Amazon confirmed on Oct 28 it is eliminating 'a small number of roles' in its devices and services unit, with Reuters sources putting the figure at up to 250, mostly in software development. The cuts landed the same day Amazon unveiled new Kindle e-readers, tablets and an Alexa-powered alarm clock and photo frame. Amazon said the move helps it 'operate more efficiently and better align with our product roadmap.'