Google opens Alphabet era with 3Q report that lifts stock
Google received an "A'' from investors for its third-quarter report that ushered the Internet search leader into a new era under Alphabet, its recently formed parent company.
Authorities track Lamar Odom's stay at Nevada brothel
Authorities are retracing Lamar Odom's $75,000 visit to the brothel where he was found unconscious as the former NBA and reality TV star remains hospitalized and the Kardashians spar with the brothel owner over media attention surrounding the ordeal.
California teams with tech firms to fight cyber exploitation
California's attorney general has teamed with leaders in the tech industry and law enforcement to combat so-called cyber exploitation — the practice of anonymously posting nude or scantily clad photographs of others online that were intended to be private, often to extort money from the victims.
Twitter stays quiet on rumored layoff announcement
There are numerous reports that San Francisco-based social media site Twitter will lay off a large but undisclosed number of software engineers as early as Tuesday.
'Pan' lacks magic at the box office; 'The Martian' soars
"Pan" produced no Neverland magic at the box office as the fantasy, which cost an estimated $150 million to produce, earned $15.5 million in its opening weekend, according to Rentrak estimates Sunday.
California agency votes to ban SeaWorld orca breeding
The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved a $100 million expansion of the tanks SeaWorld uses to hold killer whales in San Diego — but it banned breeding of the captive orcas that would live in them.
Netflix raising US price for most popular video plan by $1
Netflix is raising the price of its Internet video service by $1 in the U.S. and several other countries to help cover its escalating costs for shows such as "House of Cards" and other original programming...
Elon Musk unveils Tesla's first SUV, the Model X
Tesla's Model X — one of the only all-electric SUVs on the market — was officially unveiled Tuesday night near the company's California factory. SUVs were delivered to the first six buyers.
Tesla owners excited about company's new SUV
Tesla on Tuesday announced it will be rolling out its first all-electric SUV with gull wing doors and a price tag that can reach $130,000.
Google's driverless car drivers ride a career less traveled
After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini suddenly found himself on the road to an occupational oxymoron. He became a driver in a driverless car.
Silicon Valley buzzing about Indian Prime Minister's visit
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will be heading to Silicon Valley this weekend to meet with tech executives about how best to capitalize on the internet revolution going on there.
California regulators restore emissions-cutting fuel rule
California regulators on Friday restored ambitious rules to cut transportation fuel emissions 10 percent within 5 years, a decision that gives Gov. Jerry Brown a boost for his climate change agenda.
Samsung unveils new headquarters in North San Jose
Tech giant Samsung plans to bring in 2,000 employees to its new American headquarters in North San Jose with a campus that was unveiled Thursday.
Sources: Apple car on the way in 2019
Apple will take mobility to the next level in 2019 when in launches its long-rumored electric car.
Comcast agrees to pay $33M in California privacy breach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cable operator Comcast has settled with California authorities and agreed to pay $33 million for accidentally publishing the names, phone numbers and addresses of about 75,000 people who paid to keep the information private.
GM will pay $900M to settle criminal case over ignition switches
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors agreed to pay $900 million to resolve criminal charges over its concealment of an ignition-switch defect linked to at least 169 deaths, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Casio set to release $220 calculator
Casio is set to release a calculator for $220.
HP to cut up to 30,000 jobs as part of spinoff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
HP to jettison up to 30,000 jobs as part of spinoff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
2016 candidates jump to raise money via new Twitter service
WASHINGTON (AP) — Think of it as tweeting for dollars.