A Major Shift in U.S. Immigration Policy The Trump administration announced plans to impose a $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa. The move marks one of the administration’s most sweeping efforts to reshape skilled worker immigration. The new policy would affect around 85,000 visas issued annually under the program. Companies could face millions in…
Trump Administration Unveils Massive H-1B Visa Fee President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, which has shocked companies relying on skilled immigrants. The fee applies only to first-time visa applicants in the next lottery cycle and does not apply to existing visa holders or renewals. The administration’s aggressive move to limit…
Microsoft Tightens Its RTO Policy Microsoft has officially informed employees that its flexible remote-work era is ending. A new internal memo reveals the company’s push to bring more staff back to its offices, especially within its AI and cloud divisions. The memo outlines expectations for in-office attendance and notes that managers will be held accountable…
New Health Data Program: Convenience Meets Controversy The Trump administration is launching a new program allowing Americans to share personal health data across medical systems and private tech apps. Officials state this initiative will simplify health record access and enhance wellness monitoring. Over 60 companies, including Google, Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health, have…
Zuckerberg’s Mega-Bet on AI Infrastructure Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars to build the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. In a recent post on Threads, Zuckerberg announced the creation of multi-gigawatt “titan clusters” designed to power AI systems capable of surpassing human intelligence. One…
Amazon is a company more famous for its e-commerce segment than for consumer electronics. Apparently they are planning a bold move in starting to manufacture foldable devices. Well-known analyst and insider Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Amazon is developing a large foldable screen device, a cross between a MacBook and a touchscreen iPad, which could come…
These days, it can be quite challenging to discern what is real from something that might seem like it belongs in a dystopian, futuristic thriller. Examples of technological advancements that once felt like science fiction are now commonplace aspects of daily life. Burgers made from plants have become virtually impossible to distinguish from traditional ground…
Tech Industry Grapples with Job Cuts in 2025 Less than six months into 2025, the technology industry is once again grappling with significant workforce reductions, continuing a trend from the previous year. According to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi, an independent tracker, over 50,000 tech employees have been laid off across the sector so far this…
A Signal Reaches the Rainforest On a quiet evening in the Brazilian Amazon, a satellite signal lit up the screens of a tribe that had never been online. The Kanamari, an Indigenous community once untouched by the internet, were suddenly connected to the entire world. With the arrival of Starlink, the community went from zero…
Amazon’s Peek into the Future of Human Jobs in a Bot-Powered World As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, a central question remains: What role will human workers play in a world increasingly dominated by bots? The tech industry’s perspectives seem split. On one hand, some envision a future where robots take over virtually…
