More tech job layoffs announced at Google, Amazon, and Snap
Neither Google nor Amazon disclosed how many jobs were being cut this time.
Splunk announces job slashes
San Francisco-based technology company Splunk is laying off hundreds of workers.
Cruise failed to share footage of pedestrian being dragged, DMV says
The California DMV says it suspended Cruise's permits to operated driverless taxis in San Francisco because the company failed to share footage of one of its cars dragging a woman after a collision.
California DMV revokes Cruise's driverless permits effectively immediately
Citing safety concerns, the California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday suspended Cruise's driverless cars in San Francisco, effectively immediately.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
Feds investigating Cruise's driverless cars
Federal auto safety regulators have opened a probe into Cruise, which operates self-driving cars in San Francisco.
NASA, UC Berkeley unveil plans for $2B space research hub in Silicon Valley
After a decades-long partnership, NASA's Ames Research Center and U.C. Berkeley announced on Monday their intention to deepen their collaboration.
LinkedIn announces new layoffs in second round of cuts this year
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
San Jose mayor courts AI companies, innovation edge over SF
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
Biden visits Bay Area as Trump, Republican candidates gather in Southern California
President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.
Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
Kenya's president in San Francisco to invite Silicon Valley tech investments
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.
Mayor Breed optimistic Dreamforce will remain committed to San Francisco
The Dreamforce convention is underway. Salesforce's annual event is a huge draw that regularly brings in tens of thousands to the city. This year is no different.
Apple's big event: Consumers likely to see new iPhone, Apple Watch
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Billionaires' plan for Solano County utopian city faces big hurdles
A billionaire-backed plan to transform 55,000 acres of land into a utopian oasis in Solano County faces a significant hurdle, according to county officials in a press release issued on Wednesday.
Silicon Valley billionaires want to build a new city in rural California
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but they still must win over skeptical voters and local leaders.
Mysterious billionaires group buys 50,000 acres in Solano County
For years, a shadowy company has been buying up land near the Travis Air Force Base. Now we know who's behind it and what they want.
El Salvador's president inks deal with Google for Central American tech hub
Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, recently traveled to the Bay Area to sign a deal with Google Cloud to open a technology hub in the Central American country.
John Warnock, who helped invent PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, dies at 82
John Warnock, who helped invent the PDF and co-founded Adobe Systems, has died. He was 82.