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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 4, 2026

Meta Cuts 137 Jobs in Wearables Division in Silicon Valley

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
137
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
137 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Silicon Valley, CA.

Department affected: wearables division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. - 1 Hacker has laid off 137 employees from its wearables division located in Silicon Valley. This decision reflects ongoing adjustments within the company as it navigates challenges in the tech landscape. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business areas. The affected employees were notified in early October 2023, marking a significant reduction in workforce for this specific division. Meta's restructuring efforts aim to enhance efficiency and adapt to changing market demands.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 137 jobs affecting its wearables division team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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Communication Services · 72,404 employees
100
EVENTS TRACKED
224K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED APR 4, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026