Big Tech went on a murder spree in 2023. We are seeing the end of many once-loved products and services, all swallowed up into the great dark pit of corporate consolidation. Few companies will stand idly by, and if this year has taught us anything, 2024 is likely to be just as bloody.
It’s been a bad year for tech workers, and it could be just as bad for tech itself.great technology The layoff boom will continue from 2022 as silicon valley trying to cut costs go through Throw employees to the curb and cancel any products or services deemed too irrelevant. As the industry’s latest fascination with artificial intelligence turns into an outright obsession, we can predictably find more shallow graves around the campuses of Google, Apple, TikTok, Microsoft, and Amazon.
This happens every year, but in 2023 we saw even more fat loss than usual. Big tech companies are not only killing products that people are using, but also shutting down services that people rely on.As streamers continue to push back on their original promises Force ads to be served to users who cannot pay the premiumMany services, including Apple Music and Netflix, have eliminated lower-cost subscription plans.
If the Silicon Valley Sheriff’s Office had a wanted warrant, Google would have the largest bounty available. The Mountain View giant has refocused its entire organization on advancing artificial intelligence products, which means other projects must begin.exist Number one is Google Stadiathe company’s cloud gaming platform It took six months Pending the coroner’s full report. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
We’ve seen the impact of large multi-billion dollar mergers like Warner Bros. Discovery on client products and content. Don’t overemphasize it; everything gets worse.Next year, we’ll start to see its real impact Microsoft merger worth $69 billion With Activision Blizzard.Although the executive Promise everything will be finewe have a feeling we’ll end up with fewer apps and less competition, while paying more for a downgraded experience.
