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Rob Lloyd, Seattle's CTO, is resigning after less than two years. He notably recovered over $130M from stalled tech projects, executed an IT Strategic Plan, and managed a budget reduction while improving service reliability and staff retention. His departure comes as the city faces a budget deficit and prepares for the FIFA World Cup, with a newly appointed AI Officer guiding future tech strategy.

Block, Jack Dorsey's company, cut over 4,000 staff (40%) despite strong financial performance, attributing it to new AI efficiencies and a pivot to an "intelligence-native" operational model. This move, driven by a focus on "agentic AI infrastructure," signals a fundamental shift in how tech companies might scale and manage operations. It prompts other enterprises to audit their own workflows for similar AI-driven consolidation.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is an iterative upgrade from the S24, offering a newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, enhanced AI features, and a larger battery. While providing better performance and longer OS support, the S26's camera hardware remains identical to the S24. For developers, the S24 still offers strong value given its lower price.