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Amazon To Cut 18,000, Unclear On Hollywood Impact

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Amazon.com said on Wednesday that it is cutting 18,000 people from its work force, including roles in its Devices and Books business, plus People, Experience, and Technology (PXT) organization -- the latest cuts in the technology industry.

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RealD Cuts Staff, Downsizes Facilities

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Los Angeles-based 3D movie project technology developer RealD said this morning that it has cut its headcount, and will be downsizing its facilities, as part of a expense reduction move. reald layoff jobs employment hollywood movie projection theater' READ MORE>>.

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Blippar, Backed by Qualcomm Ventures, Calls It Quits

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UK-based augmented reality technology developer Blippar , which had been backed by Qualcomm Ventures, has gone into administration in the UK--their equivalent of bankruptcy--after failing to obtain new funding for the company. READ MORE>>.

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Friday roundup: More layoffs, venture roundup, growth at firms, and more

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In our Friday Southern California technology news roundup: The economy continues to be in the news this week, as Broadcom is cutting 200 employees as it sees a glum Q1. TheWrap --focused on Hollywood and entertainment news-- announced funding from Maveron on Monday. Tags: california tech technology high southern news.

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Fourth Wall Studios Whacks Staff, Stops Production

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The time said that the firm is instead re-focusing on technology to allow users to consume content on both television and mobile phones at the same time. The report said between 25 and 30 employees, out of approximately 40, were laid off from the firm on Monday.