Vimeo faces uncertainty after Bending Spoons layoffs impact video archive

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Vimeo has undergone massive layoffs following its acquisition by Bending Spoons, raising concerns about the platform's future and its extensive video archive. The Italian tech developer Bending Spoons, known for similar staff reductions at other acquired companies, has reportedly laid off over 1,000 Vimeo employees globally, including the entire video team. These actions follow Vimeo's prior struggles and a shift in focus away from its creator-centric origins, leaving many filmmakers uncertain about their hosted content.


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