Microsoft overhauls how it investigates office misbehavior
Microsoft is revamping its practices for investigating workplace allegations after a group of women shared stories of discrimination and sexual harassment. CEO Satya Nadella sent a letter to employees about the changes Monday. Nadella says the company is increasing support services for workers who say they've experienced misbehavior, including a new "Employee Advocacy Team" to...
Microsoft is revamping its practices for investigating workplace allegations after a group of women shared stories of discrimination and sexual harassment. CEO Satya Nadella sent a letter to employees about the changes Monday. Nadella says the company is increasing support services for workers who say they've experienced misbehavior, including a new "Employee Advocacy Team" to...
Facebook Messenger rolls out dark mode
Facebook announced the global rollout of dark mode on its Messenger chat app Monday, after the feature was tested out on users through a month-long Easter egg campaign.
Facebook announced the global rollout of dark mode on its Messenger chat app Monday, after the feature was tested out on users through a month-long Easter egg campaign.
Lyft pulls electric bikes off the road after brake problems
Lyft has pulled 3,000 electric bikes from the streets of New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., after customers complained the bikes were braking too hard. A spokeswoman with the ride-hailing company said Monday they are aware of reports of injuries, but wouldn't specify the number of complaints it received. On Twitter, riders complained of being thrown over the handlebars.
Lyft has pulled 3,000 electric bikes from the streets of New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., after customers complained the bikes were braking too hard. A spokeswoman with the ride-hailing company said Monday they are aware of reports of injuries, but wouldn't specify the number of complaints it received. On Twitter, riders complained of being thrown over the handlebars.
Uber says it may not achieve profitability in IPO filing
Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market, revealing strong growth but an ongoing struggle to overcome huge losses and repair its reputation. Documents released Thursday offered the most detailed view of the world's largest ride-hailing service since its inception a decade ago.
Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market, revealing strong growth but an ongoing struggle to overcome huge losses and repair its reputation. Documents released Thursday offered the most detailed view of the world's largest ride-hailing service since its inception a decade ago.
Sutter Health to settle Medicare allegations for $30 million
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A Northern California health care provider has agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it overcharged the federal government for Medicare patient reimbursements.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A Northern California health care provider has agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it overcharged the federal government for Medicare patient reimbursements.
Chevron buying Anadarko for $33B as crude prices rise
Chevron will buy Anadarko Petroleum for $33 billion in a cash-and-stock deal as the company seeks to grow stronger in deep water exploration in the gulf and the energy-rich southwest region of Texas called the Permian Basin.
Chevron will buy Anadarko Petroleum for $33 billion in a cash-and-stock deal as the company seeks to grow stronger in deep water exploration in the gulf and the energy-rich southwest region of Texas called the Permian Basin.
Uber navigating criminal probes on road to IPO
The Latest on Uber revealing its finances ahead of its initial public offering (all times local). Uber is forging ahead with its initial public offering of stock while the government authorities and regulators...
The Latest on Uber revealing its finances ahead of its initial public offering (all times local). Uber is forging ahead with its initial public offering of stock while the government authorities and regulators...
Thousands of Amazon workers listen to recordings from Alexa: reports
Alexa is like having your own personal assistant that never asks for a raise. The problem is she’s always listening — and so are thousands of Amazon workers, according to a report.
Alexa is like having your own personal assistant that never asks for a raise. The problem is she’s always listening — and so are thousands of Amazon workers, according to a report.
Ford recalls 327K pickups again to fix engine heater cables
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford is recalling 327,000 F-Series pickup trucks in North America for a second time to fix problems with engine block heater cables that can cause fires. In December the company recalled 874,000 trucks because water and contaminants can get into the cables and cause corrosion. That can cause electrical shorts and fires.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford is recalling 327,000 F-Series pickup trucks in North America for a second time to fix problems with engine block heater cables that can cause fires. In December the company recalled 874,000 trucks because water and contaminants can get into the cables and cause corrosion. That can cause electrical shorts and fires.
New Chick-fil-A at San Jose airport met with LGBTQ opposition
Plans to open a Chick-fil-A at San Jose’s Mineta International Airport in June is drawing strong opposition from members of the LGBTQ community.
Plans to open a Chick-fil-A at San Jose’s Mineta International Airport in June is drawing strong opposition from members of the LGBTQ community.
Shared housing startup abruptly changes terms of service, leaves tenants outraged and shortchanged
On April 6, an anonymous post on Reddit started trending on social media. The post titled “San Francisco Based Startup Robs Every Customer they have for Thousands of Dollars Overnight, Fires Entire Staff” laid bare the story of a co-living startup that abruptly changed the terms of its service, and shortchanged thousands of users of thousands of dollars. For legal reasons, the post did not...
On April 6, an anonymous post on Reddit started trending on social media. The post titled “San Francisco Based Startup Robs Every Customer they have for Thousands of Dollars Overnight, Fires Entire Staff” laid bare the story of a co-living startup that abruptly changed the terms of its service, and shortchanged thousands of users of thousands of dollars. For legal reasons, the post did not...
EU makes Facebook show it makes money from data in terms of service
Facebook has changed the fine print in its terms of service to clearly explain to users that it makes money by using their data, the European Commission said Tuesday. The social media giant modified its terms and conditions to better inform users what they are signing up for, the commission said. The new wording will clearly explain how Facebook uses the data it collects on users to develop...
Facebook has changed the fine print in its terms of service to clearly explain to users that it makes money by using their data, the European Commission said Tuesday. The social media giant modified its terms and conditions to better inform users what they are signing up for, the commission said. The new wording will clearly explain how Facebook uses the data it collects on users to develop...
Privacy assistant Jumbo helps you tame your social media exhaust
Maintaining one’s privacy online while hanging on to your social media profiles is a complicated affair - did you know there are more than 30 privacy-related settings on Facebook?
Maintaining one’s privacy online while hanging on to your social media profiles is a complicated affair - did you know there are more than 30 privacy-related settings on Facebook?
New Firefox update prevents websites from tracking you
Mozilla is making good on its pledge to protect users from being tracked online by data brokers and adtech companies. The latest software update to the Mozilla Firefox browser adds features to block fingerprinting and cryptomining scripts. Websites can track a user through an array of sophisticated techniques, which include IP addresses, cookies, user agent, and browser...
Mozilla is making good on its pledge to protect users from being tracked online by data brokers and adtech companies. The latest software update to the Mozilla Firefox browser adds features to block fingerprinting and cryptomining scripts. Websites can track a user through an array of sophisticated techniques, which include IP addresses, cookies, user agent, and browser...
Facebook says it will use AI to stop notifications about dead friends
Facebook says it will use artificial intelligence to help find profiles of people who have died, so their friends and family members won't get, for instance, painful reminders about their birthday.
Facebook says it will use artificial intelligence to help find profiles of people who have died, so their friends and family members won't get, for instance, painful reminders about their birthday.
SF startup Landed raises $7.5M to help make homes affordable for teachers
Landed, an SF-based startup that offers down-payment assistance to teachers announced that it has raised $7.5 million in its Series A round led by Initialized Capital.
Landed, an SF-based startup that offers down-payment assistance to teachers announced that it has raised $7.5 million in its Series A round led by Initialized Capital.
Pinterest sets conservative pricing after Lyft drop
Pinterest, among the gaggle of tech companies hoping to go public this year, set a conservative price range Monday for its initial public offering. It hopes to raise as much as $1.5 billion in its initial offering of shares. The digital scrapbooking site said in a regulatory filing that it will put about 75 million shares up for sale at a price between $15 and $17 each.
Pinterest, among the gaggle of tech companies hoping to go public this year, set a conservative price range Monday for its initial public offering. It hopes to raise as much as $1.5 billion in its initial offering of shares. The digital scrapbooking site said in a regulatory filing that it will put about 75 million shares up for sale at a price between $15 and $17 each.
UK plan steps up global crackdown on social media
The U.K. unveiled plans on Monday to vastly increase government oversight of social media companies, with a first of its kind watchdog that could fine executives or even ban companies if they fail to block content such as terrorist propaganda or images of child abuse.
The U.K. unveiled plans on Monday to vastly increase government oversight of social media companies, with a first of its kind watchdog that could fine executives or even ban companies if they fail to block content such as terrorist propaganda or images of child abuse.
Snap launches online game service, original shows at Partner Summit
Snapchat is joining the online-games bandwagon with a new service that lets people play together on its mobile platform. The company says it wants to make it easier for friends to play together.
Snapchat is joining the online-games bandwagon with a new service that lets people play together on its mobile platform. The company says it wants to make it easier for friends to play together.
Judge gives Musk, regulators 2 weeks to settle dispute over tweets
A judge urged the Securities and Exchange Commission and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday to amicably settle their dispute over his tweets or she'll decide whether to grant the regulatory agency's request that the outspoken boss face escalating fines if he breaks its rules protecting investors.
A judge urged the Securities and Exchange Commission and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday to amicably settle their dispute over his tweets or she'll decide whether to grant the regulatory agency's request that the outspoken boss face escalating fines if he breaks its rules protecting investors.