Spotify: Here is why the music streamer is cutting about 17% of its global workforceSpotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, announces a strategic realignment, cutting 1,500 jobs globally, reflecting a broader trend as tech giants reshape...
04 Dec, 2023, 06.54 PM IST
Trouble in paradise? Reports claim Prince Harry & Meghan Markle have drifted apartPrince Harry is reportedly planning a solo trip to Africa, to film a documentary.
19 Jul, 2023, 01.33 PM IST
Petitioners against Google get relief from Madras HC; Byju’s plans more job cutsThe Madras High Court has been asked to play Solomon by a clutch of companies in their ongoing battle against Google over its billing pract...
08 Jun, 2023, 08.42 PM IST
What Big Tech companies are saying to justify mass layoffsAs more and more Big Tech companies continue to sack employees, they have listed various reasons behind the move -- over-hiring, uncertain ...
29 Jan, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
Microsoft lays off more workers, this time from consumer R&D team: reportA Business Insider report first mentioned that the additional job cuts were concentrated in Microsoft's Modern Life Experiences (MLX) group...
11 Aug, 2022, 12.09 PM IST
Meta will steadily reduce headcount growth over next year: ZuckerbergZuckerberg said that Meta hired a lot of people earlier this year, which means that its reported year-over-year headcount growth will still...
28 Jul, 2022, 12.55 PM IST
Spotify's quarterly revenue, user growth beats expectationsThe Swedish music streaming company posted a 23% increase in revenue to 2.9 billion euros ($2.94 billion), beating analysts' expectations o...
27 Jul, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
Apple to slow down hiring for 2023: reportThe hiring changes at Apple will not affect all the teams but some verticals will see decreased hiring activities next year, according to B...
19 Jul, 2022, 11.36 AM IST
Microsoft first Big Tech firm to lay off workers amid global meltdownThe layoffs at Microsoft reportedly affect nearly 1 per cent of its 1,80,000-strong workforce across its offices and product divisions.
13 Jul, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
Spotify to slow hiring by 25% amid economic uncertaintySpotify Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek informed the staff via email Wednesday that the world's largest on-demand audio service would con...
16 Jun, 2022, 08.07 AM IST
India gets a Purplle unicorn; some techies in demand despite layoffsPurplle, which sells beauty and personal care products online, is the latest Indian tech startup to join the unicorn club and the second th...
09 Jun, 2022, 07.19 PM IST
'Needle and the damage done': The Spotify-Neil Young controversy explainedSpotify which decided to take off Young’s catalogue from its platform, has since come under intense criticism for supporting Rogan, who hos...
29 Jan, 2022, 03.25 PM IST
Netflix to expand into video games, hires new executiveLast week, Netflix also signaled that it was moving into the podcast space with the new hire of N'Jeri Eaton, a former Apple and NPR execut...
15 Jul, 2021, 04.18 PM IST
Spotify plans hiring spree in bid to challenge ClubhouseThe idea is to capitalize on a new market popularized by Discord and Clubhouse, which let users participate in live audio chats.
27 Apr, 2021, 02.10 PM IST
Spotting an opportunity, Spotify to stream into IndiaIn its earlier attempt, Spotify could not get Indian labels to share their music, a senior music industry executive told ET.
28 Nov, 2018, 07.20 AM IST
Digital media, entertainment sector to see a transformation in 2018“(Over-the-top, or OTT) players like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hotstar will only get bigger,” said analysts.
04 Jan, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
Audio app AmpMe looks to acquire 5 mn users in IndiaThe free-to-use app works by enabling the 'host' to sync their music with their friends' devices.
30 May, 2017, 10.09 AM IST