"Google's Layoffs Shake Up Big Tech in 2024"

Google's latest round of layoffs has left Fitbit staff concerned about the company's future as several high-ranking executives, including the founders, have departed. The layoffs affected teams across Google Assistant, augmented reality, and central engineering, with Fitbit being among the impacted groups. Despite reassurances from Google about its commitment to serving Fitbit users, some insiders fear that the departure of key executives could signal trouble for the fitness tracking brand, especially as Google shifts its focus towards the Pixel Watch and smartwatches.