Thousands of layoffs across the tech sector in recent weeks prompt a discussion between TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken. That includes a sort of inspiring message from the head of Nintendo back in 2013, and wondering where Apple is in all of it. Plus – a short Mailbag Monday on supply chain diversification.

• CNBC Compares Layoff Numbers in “Big Tech”
• TechCrunch: Layoffs Across “Big Tech” (Apple Not Included)
• Layoffs an Ugly Reality for Microsoft’s AR/VR Plans
• AppleInsider Hears Word of Layoffs at Apple Stores Inside Other Stores
• Polygon 2013: Nintendo on Why It Does Not Like Layoffs