Average US gas prices drop, but Bay Area still pays the most in the nation
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 3 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks, to $2.93. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that it's the first price drop at the pump in four months. Lundberg says the price is 6 cents lower than it was one year ago. The highest average price in the nation is $4.08...
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 3 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks, to $2.93. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that it's the first price drop at the pump in four months. Lundberg says the price is 6 cents lower than it was one year ago. The highest average price in the nation is $4.08...
New security flaw in Intel chips called ZombieLoad could affect millions
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Intel has revealed another hardware security flaw that could affects millions of machines around the world. The bug is embedded in the architecture of computer hardware, and it can't be fully fixed. "With a large enough data sample, time or control of the target system's behavior," the flaw could enable attackers to see data thought to be off-limits,...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Intel has revealed another hardware security flaw that could affects millions of machines around the world. The bug is embedded in the architecture of computer hardware, and it can't be fully fixed. "With a large enough data sample, time or control of the target system's behavior," the flaw could enable attackers to see data thought to be off-limits,...
OnePlus 7 Pro debuts with flagship specs at $669
OnePlus revealed its new flagship phone in three live events held simultaneously in New York, London, and Bangalore on Tuesday. The Chinese smartphone maker has built its reputation on providing cutting-edge specs at competitive prices - its latest offering doesn’t stray from this recipe.
OnePlus revealed its new flagship phone in three live events held simultaneously in New York, London, and Bangalore on Tuesday. The Chinese smartphone maker has built its reputation on providing cutting-edge specs at competitive prices - its latest offering doesn’t stray from this recipe.
WhatsApp hit by spyware that infected via calls alone
Spyware crafted by a sophisticated group of hackers-for-hire took advantage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp communications program to remotely hijack dozens of phones, the company said late Monday.
Spyware crafted by a sophisticated group of hackers-for-hire took advantage of a flaw in the popular WhatsApp communications program to remotely hijack dozens of phones, the company said late Monday.
College debt? Find out if you qualify for a student loan forgiveness program
A shockingly high number of college graduates have student loan debt, yet not all are aware of the more than 100 student loan forgiveness programs that exist which could potentially help erase some of the money owed.
A shockingly high number of college graduates have student loan debt, yet not all are aware of the more than 100 student loan forgiveness programs that exist which could potentially help erase some of the money owed.
Disney strikes deal with Comcast, takes full control of Hulu
Disney has struck a deal with Comcast that gives it full control of streaming service Hulu.
Disney has struck a deal with Comcast that gives it full control of streaming service Hulu.
Lenovo unveils world's first laptop with a foldable display
Smartphones with foldable displays may not be ready for primetime yet, but Lenovo has jumped on the bandwagon with its Thinkpad family of laptops at Accelerate, a Lenovo-organized event in Orlando, Florida.
Smartphones with foldable displays may not be ready for primetime yet, but Lenovo has jumped on the bandwagon with its Thinkpad family of laptops at Accelerate, a Lenovo-organized event in Orlando, Florida.
Apple's new TV app rolls out today
Apple’s new redesigned TV app, first announced in March at its “showtime” event is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and select Samsung smart TVs on Monday.
Apple’s new redesigned TV app, first announced in March at its “showtime” event is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and select Samsung smart TVs on Monday.
Amazon offers to help employees start delivery business
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.
Discord, a social network for gamers, crosses 250 million users
Discord, the San Francisco-based chat app that serves as a social network for gamers announced Monday that it had crossed 250 million users across its web and mobile platform. That’s an impressive feat for a four-year-old app, which nearly doubled its user base from 130 million in May 2018, making it as wildly popular as Fortnite, the free to play video game from Epic Games.
Discord, the San Francisco-based chat app that serves as a social network for gamers announced Monday that it had crossed 250 million users across its web and mobile platform. That’s an impressive feat for a four-year-old app, which nearly doubled its user base from 130 million in May 2018, making it as wildly popular as Fortnite, the free to play video game from Epic Games.
Uber shares slide below $37, 17% below IPO price
Uber shares sunk even further after its disappointing stock market debut as doubts lingered over the company's ability to turn a profit and trade tensions dragged down the overall market.
Uber shares sunk even further after its disappointing stock market debut as doubts lingered over the company's ability to turn a profit and trade tensions dragged down the overall market.
Facebook to pay US content reviewers more amid criticism
Facebook is raising how much it pays U.S. contractors who do some of its most taxing work, including watching violent and other objectionable material for possible removal from the service.
Facebook is raising how much it pays U.S. contractors who do some of its most taxing work, including watching violent and other objectionable material for possible removal from the service.
Supreme Court allows lawsuit over iPhone apps
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
Supreme Court allows consumers antitrust suit against Apple
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
Shampoo to corn: Increased tariffs on some 6,000 Chinese products could hit US consumers hard
President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods from an already existing 10 percent tariff put in place in September to 25 percent.
President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods from an already existing 10 percent tariff put in place in September to 25 percent.
Uber begins trading nearly 7% below its IPO price
NEW YORK (AP) - Uber began trading as a public company at $42 per share Friday, nearly 7% below its initial public offering price. The shares rose slightly just after trading began just before noon on a volatile day for the markets.
NEW YORK (AP) - Uber began trading as a public company at $42 per share Friday, nearly 7% below its initial public offering price. The shares rose slightly just after trading began just before noon on a volatile day for the markets.
San Francisco proposes IPO tax as many tech companies set to go public
A San Francisco proposal for a citywide tax on wealth from initial public offerings is being supported by the majority of city supervisors, Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday, one day before ride-hailing company Uber is expected to go public.
A San Francisco proposal for a citywide tax on wealth from initial public offerings is being supported by the majority of city supervisors, Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday, one day before ride-hailing company Uber is expected to go public.
Your Uber has arrived, on Wall Street
With a ring of the opening bell Uber began picking up passengers as a newly public company Friday and investors waited to bet on a service with huge potential, but a long way from turning a profit.
With a ring of the opening bell Uber began picking up passengers as a newly public company Friday and investors waited to bet on a service with huge potential, but a long way from turning a profit.
Uber shifts into lower gear, prices IPO at $45 per share
Uber is about to embark on a wild ride on Wall Street with the biggest and most hotly debated IPO in years.
Uber is about to embark on a wild ride on Wall Street with the biggest and most hotly debated IPO in years.
Mexico says tariffs will send tomato prices soaring in US
Mexico's Economy Department said Tuesday that U.S. consumers could pay 38% to 70% more for tomatoes after the U.S. Commerce Department announced it would re-impose anti-dumping duties on Mexican imports.
Mexico's Economy Department said Tuesday that U.S. consumers could pay 38% to 70% more for tomatoes after the U.S. Commerce Department announced it would re-impose anti-dumping duties on Mexican imports.