Google's head of mental health and wellbeing was laid off after nearly 15 years working atGoogle.

Google's head of mental health and wellbeing was laid off after nearly 15 years working for Google. Kristin Maczko started working at Google in 2008, according to her LinkedIn profile. After starting as a data scientist she had shifted to work in finance, including in leadership roles at Google Cloud. Since July 2021 she had served as director of Google's mental health and wellbeing, which was her "dream role." On January 20 it was announced that around 12,000 workers, or 6.4% of its workforce.are to be laid off.Out of which some had spent two decades at the company. Maczko said "I have had so many emotions these past few days," Maczko wrote on LinkedIn. "I am sad to leave the many friends and colleagues who I have worked with at Google." Maczko added that "many people" in Google's mental health and wellbeing team had been laid off, though she did not specify how many. One contractor who worked on mental health and wellness program planning at Google and YouTube said she was affected by a smaller round of layoffs in the fall. Explaining the layoffs, CEO Sundar Pichai said in a memo to remaining staff that the company had overhired. He said that it had undertaken a "rigorous review" and was laying off staff across "across Alphabet, product areas, functions, levels, and regions". Some US staff found out they were laid off via impersonal emails which said the company was reducing its workforce "and we no longer have a job for you at Google." The company swiftly cut off their work laptops and accounts, meaning affected staff had to reach out to their managers via other means to get clarity, though workers Insider spoke to said their managers were as clueless as they were. "It just doesn't make sense," an engineer on the West Coast who's been with Google for more than a decade told Insider. The engineer, who wasn't affected by the layoffs, spoke on condition of anonymity to protect his employment but his identity is known to Insider. "We're laying off people who've got years of experience, who are excellent workers, who had skills and knowledge, and they just booted them out the door without talking to the managers who manage these people and have a real insight into their skills and abilities." Filings Google made in California show that the company laid off dozens of directors across various divisions in the state. "It does seem like the truly critical people were not laid off, but there's a lot of good people that were laid off and it's hard to see the rhyme or reason," the engineer added.

Smartwatches: Digital Watches

A smartwatch is a digital watch that can perform numerous functions. These watches have many functions such as calculating and displaying the time, dates, and alarms. Additionally, some smartwatches have the capability to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, track fitness, and keep records. The term smartwatch was first used in a science fiction novel in 1956. However, the first commercially produced smartwatch didn't come until 1968. Since then, technological advancement and advancement in digital technology has led to the development of more advanced smartwatches. A smartwatch has multiple applications- it can be used to communicate with people through text, calls, and apps; notify the user of incoming text messages, emails, social media alerts and alerts from their calendar; keep a record of health metrics such as steps taken, calories consumed and body weight; keep a log of daily activity; control home entertainment systems and lock doors or windows when leaving the house; remote control cars and other vehicles; control home security systems; control home or office temperature; or control HVAC systems. Watches have always been used as timepieces to tell time. However, technology has now progressed to the point that it is easy to create a digital watch. This type of watch is typically equipped with sensors that allow the wearer to perform multiple functions through gestures or touch. For example, a wearer can make a phone call or send an email by selecting the appropriate icon and then speaking into the watch or touching it on the wrist. Smartwatches are typically worn on the wrist as opposed to the pocket like traditional watches are. This makes it much easier for the wearer to access their watch while they are standing upright. Smartwatches are increasingly being paired with mobile phones making them more useful than ever before. Consumers now have access to information at their fingertips through their phones- but they can also access that information through their watches too. This makes it possible for consumers to interact with information via voice without holding their phones. Additionally, smartwatch users can also initiate calls or send messages directly from their watch without needing to contact their phone first. Many health benefits are associated with using a smartwatch compared to traditional watches. First off is the fact that smartwatches can track health metrics such as steps walked, heart rate, body weight and sleep patterns. These watches can also alert users when they're overdoing exercise or consuming too many sugar- laden foods. These watches can even monitor medical conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes by using various sensors built into them. Some smartwatches also include emergency features such as an inflatable belt that allows people with waist conditions such as hernia to pop their hip pain without holding down anything but a button for relief. A smartwatch is an extremely useful item for modern society because of its numerous functions. These watches aid in communication between individuals and can keep records of health metrics for consumers. In addition, smartwatches are also useful for time management as well as for tracking fitness metrics such as footsteps or calories burned. Smartwatches are still in their infancy and will continue to improve over time thanks to technological innovation in digital technology and wearable technology.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023

 Thee-commerce mammoth Amazon has started  its Republic Day sale for this time. The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale will begin from January 15, 2023 and conclude on January 20, 2023.
During the Amazon Great Republic Day trade, interested buyers can reap the benefits of great abatements from brands like Oppo, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Samsung, Apple, Vivo and further. Thee-tailer will give abatements and cashbacks on electronics, accessories, widgets, apparel among others. Interestingly, thee-commerce platform will give up to 40 percent on smartphones, accessories, smartwatches, laptops and further.
Users will also get 10% Instant discount on Purchase from SBI's Credit Cards upto 2500/-. and there are so many other BAnk Offers and Discounts, No Cost EMI schemes.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023

 When is Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023?
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 will go live at 12am on January 14 for Prime subscribers. The sale will be available to everyone else from 12am on 15th January  The sale will end on 20th January 2023. Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023 will kick off on January 14 for Prime members. Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale promises to bring exciting discounts on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, headphones, Amazon devices, and other major electronics. SBI Card users will be eligible for a 10 percent instant discount during the sale. Amazon has teased some of the upcoming offers that will be available during the Great Republic Day Sale 2023.


What to expect from Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023?
Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale promises discounts worth up to 40 percent on popular mobile phones and accessories. The online retail giant will also offer discounts worth up to 75 percent on laptops, wearables, tablets, and other electronics. In addition, Amazon's sale will also include bundled offers in the form of no-cost EMI payment options, exchange offers, and coupon-based discounts on select products. You can also expect decent discounts on Amazon's hardware including Kindle ebook readers, Fire TV streaming sticks, and Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2023

 Amazon Great Republic Day Sale is going to be Live from 15th Jan to 20th Jan 2023.
Great Deals on all products.

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Free earphones worth Rs. 899 on Amazon Great Republic Day S    ales 15th to 20th jan.2023

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The much-awaited Amazon Great Republic Day sale will kickstart from January 15 and will last until January 20.