The condition \(|x| \le |y|\) corresponds to angles between
\[
\theta = \frac{\pi}{4} \text{ to } \frac{3\pi}{4}
\]
and similarly in all four quadrants.
Total angular region:
\[
4 \times \frac{\pi}{4} = \pi
\]
Area inside the unit circle:
\[
\frac{\pi}{2\pi} \times \pi = \frac{3\pi}{8}
\]