Daily Tech Headlines Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs Amid Grocery Restructure - DTH
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Jan 28, 2026 Big tech layoffs and a grocery restructure at Amazon make headlines. A biometric service shutdown and deletion of stored data are discussed. A Chromium leak hints at a desktop-style Android build. Autonomous trucking and robo-taxi deals land major partnerships. Snap spins off an AR glasses unit into a new company. A soft-bodied humanoid robot and LinkedIn’s verified AI tool skills also get coverage.
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Amazon's Major Restructure Continues
- Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs amid a broader restructuring and recent prior layoffs, signaling continued consolidation.
- The company will still hire selectively while shifting grocery strategy toward Whole Foods and same-day delivery.
Amazon One Biometric Service Ending
- Amazon will discontinue Amazon One and delete stored biometric data on June 3rd amid privacy concerns.
- The system expanded across stores and venues since 2020 but will stop receiving new adoption in retail.
Leak Reveals Desktop Android Build
- A Chromium bug report exposed a desktop-style Android build (ALOS) with taller status bar and multitasking features.
- The leak shows Chrome-like window controls, taskbar tweaks, and desktop extension support hints.