Vishal Garg Fired: Better.com CEO Who Became Famous for 79-Second Zoom Layoff Loses Job

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Indian-origin entrepreneur and Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who became internationally known after announcing the termination of around 900 employees during a brief Zoom call in 2021, has reportedly lost his position at the digital mortgage lender following consecutive years of financial losses. Garg’s departure marks another major development in the controversial corporate history of Better.com, … Read more

Global Tech Layoffs Cross 1.63 Lakh in 2026, AI Linked to Over 91,000 Job Cuts

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The global technology industry has announced more than 1.63 lakh layoffs since the beginning of 2026, with artificial intelligence (AI) cited as a factor in more than 91,000 job cuts, highlighting the growing impact of AI-led restructuring across the technology sector. According to a report from TradingPlatforms, global technology companies have announced 1,63,427 layoffs since … Read more