Tech leaders claim AI will reduce work hours, while employees report working up to 90 hours a week. A Google engineering director predicted a four-day work week by 2025, but recent feedback suggests a disconnect between expectations and reality.

A federal labor law judge ruled that Atlassian illegally fired a software engineer who questioned company policy changes. This ruling represents a rare legal victory for tech workers facing retaliation for speaking out.

Apple plans to raise device prices due to increased costs of RAM and SSDs. Price hikes are expected to occur soon, potentially coinciding with the back-to-school sale.

A leak has exposed internal records from Dialog, a secretive society co-founded by Peter Thiel in 2006, revealing the names and sensitive personal details of its members. Dialog is an invitation-only organization that gathers influential figures from US politics, finance, and tech for off-the-record discussions.

Mentoring is emphasized as a vital tool for personal growth and connection in a corporate environment. Encouragement is given to individuals to engage in mentoring despite challenges related to introversion.

Chad Whitacre is retiring from the tech industry to live offline, citing that AI diminished his enthusiasm for Open Source projects. He previously worked for Sentry.

A design engineer recently left their job despite good pay, health insurance, remote work, and positive coworker relationships. They were responsible for building components, maintaining the design system, and improving product quality, successfully doubling surface coverage and addressing bugs.

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, equating to 8,000 employees, starting May 20. The company will also pause hiring for 6,000 open roles.

Oracle is implementing significant layoffs, with estimates indicating that between 20,000 and 30,000 employees will be affected. The notification of job cuts was communicated via email to employees early in the morning.

The AI market is poised for a potential crash despite the technology's ability to enhance productivity. Major tech companies are significantly increasing capital expenditures to distinguish their technologies, focusing on outspending competitors rather than solely on winning.