Apple’s ‘Next Big Thing’ could hit store shelves in 2023. — Apple is closer than ever to releasing a “mixed reality” headset, according to a new report. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, citing the always-popular anonymous sources, says executives offered Apple’s board a sneak preview of the headset. Apple is also reportedly hard at work on “rOS,” a specialized operating system (OS) for…

It’s all about where you draw your talent. — Are companies that allow remote work at an inherent advantage over those that demand in-office or hybrid work? Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky thinks that’s the case. “The most talented people aren’t in San Francisco anymore … and they’re not here in New York,” Chesky recently told CNBC. “The…

It’s getting weird in the big bird offices. — Twitter is the latest tech company to freeze its hiring. The company has also seen a few high-ranking executives leave amidst a complicated takeover bid from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Twitter’s hiring freeze (which extends to backfilling vacant roles) is part of a plan to make the company “responsible and…

Uber’s investors want to see free cash flow, results. — Uber is the latest tech giant to slow its hiring in response to current market pressures. That slowdown is part of a larger push to cut costs, and comes even as the company’s core ride-sharing business rebounds from its pandemic lows. “We will treat hiring as a privilege and be…

The new system is intended to boost chances for promotion. — Google is adjusting its performance review system, aiming to give employees more chances for promotion and career development. According to The Information, an internal review showed that 47 percent of Google employees thought the search engine giant’s old performance review system, which featured two evaluations per year, was a waste…

A new book details the design icon’s last years at Apple. — No matter how powerful your position within your company, no matter how many awards and accolades you’ve earned, burnout can hit you — and hit hard. …

Elon Musk’s current (and future?) companies are built on software. — Twitter accepted a $44 billion takeover bid from Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Once the deal is completed (likely later this year), Musk will control one of the world’s most prominent social networks. …

A declining percentage of jobs at companies like Google ask for a BA or higher. — Perhaps you want to work for a big tech company like Apple or Microsoft, but you’re worried that you lack the educational qualifications. Do these tech giants want you to have a degree? Can you land a job with just your skills? That’s a pressing question for many technologists, and…

It’s a hard decision to make for many new technology workers. — For many of those just entering the tech industry, deciding whether to pursue a four-year degree is often a difficult one. A college education is expensive and time-consuming, and you can only hope that you’ll land a good job on the other side of it. …