At GDC, all eyes are on Google's upcoming game streaming service
There’s an undeniable buzz in the air at the GDC (Game Developers Conference), which will see over 35,000 attendees this week.
There’s an undeniable buzz in the air at the GDC (Game Developers Conference), which will see over 35,000 attendees this week.
Facebook says 'issue' not a hack
It’s unclear what caused Facebook to be down for hours on Wednesday. Users around the world reported issues with logging and posting on the site as well as Instagram and What’s App.
It’s unclear what caused Facebook to be down for hours on Wednesday. Users around the world reported issues with logging and posting on the site as well as Instagram and What’s App.
San Francisco's Anchor Brewing votes to unionize
Workers at San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company voted Wednesday in favor of unionizing.
Workers at San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company voted Wednesday in favor of unionizing.
Here's how the students were able to cheat on SAT exams in college admissions scandal
A college entrance exam policy aimed at helping students with disabilities was exploited to enable cheating in what is being described as the biggest school admissions scandal ever prosecuted by federal authorities, according to court papers made public Tuesday.
A college entrance exam policy aimed at helping students with disabilities was exploited to enable cheating in what is being described as the biggest school admissions scandal ever prosecuted by federal authorities, according to court papers made public Tuesday.
New privacy bill proposes a ‘Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors'
In a move that attempts to curb the data collection practices of tech giants, two senators have proposed a legislation to update online privacy rules for children in the United States.
In a move that attempts to curb the data collection practices of tech giants, two senators have proposed a legislation to update online privacy rules for children in the United States.
Mozilla launches free encrypted file transfer service
FireFox Send, Mozilla’s encrypted file-sharing service has graduated out of its experimental status, and is now available to everyone.
FireFox Send, Mozilla’s encrypted file-sharing service has graduated out of its experimental status, and is now available to everyone.
Honda to recall around 1 million vehicles with dangerous air bags
Honda is likely to recall around 1 million older vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the Takata driver's air bag inflators that were installed during previous recalls could be dangerous.
Honda is likely to recall around 1 million older vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the Takata driver's air bag inflators that were installed during previous recalls could be dangerous.
Google paid former exec $35M exit package after sexual harassment claim
Court documents show Google paid former search executive Amit Singhal $35 million in an exit package when the exec was reportedly forced to resign after a sexual assault investigation.
Court documents show Google paid former search executive Amit Singhal $35 million in an exit package when the exec was reportedly forced to resign after a sexual assault investigation.
Chipmaker Nvidia to acquire Mellanox for $6.9 billion
Chipmaker Nvidia will acquire network and data transmission company Mellanox for $6.9 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition, which equates to $125 per share, has been approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close by the end of 2019 pending regulatory approval.
Chipmaker Nvidia will acquire network and data transmission company Mellanox for $6.9 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition, which equates to $125 per share, has been approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close by the end of 2019 pending regulatory approval.
Amazon lobbies to exempt employees from labor protections
Many of Amazon's Seattle-area employees would be exempt from new labor protections in a bill passed by the state Senate after lobbyists for the tech giant pushed to change a key threshold in the rules.
Many of Amazon's Seattle-area employees would be exempt from new labor protections in a bill passed by the state Senate after lobbyists for the tech giant pushed to change a key threshold in the rules.
Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret, Foot Locker: 465 store closures in 48 hours
The 'retail apocalypse' is alive and well this week with major chains such as Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret and Foot Locker all announcing massive closures, totalling the death of more than 465 stores over the last 48 hours.
The 'retail apocalypse' is alive and well this week with major chains such as Gap, JCPenney, Victoria's Secret and Foot Locker all announcing massive closures, totalling the death of more than 465 stores over the last 48 hours.
PG&E: Company's equipment may have ignited Camp Fire
Fallout from another disaster that cost lives and property in the North Bay is making headlines again.
Fallout from another disaster that cost lives and property in the North Bay is making headlines again.
Walmart is getting rid of greeters; workers with disabilities worried
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
SEC seeks contempt charges against Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Stock market regulators are asking a federal court to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating an agreement requiring him to have his tweets about key company information reviewed for potentially misleading claims.
Stock market regulators are asking a federal court to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating an agreement requiring him to have his tweets about key company information reviewed for potentially misleading claims.
Best retirement cities if you don't have $1M saved
Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million, according to a study by Fidelity, even though more than 30 percent of Americans expect to need more than $1 million to live on after they stop working.
Nearly half of Americans (48 percent) don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million, according to a study by Fidelity, even though more than 30 percent of Americans expect to need more than $1 million to live on after they stop working.
Student-loan payment may soon come directly out of your paycheck
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Student loans could be automatically deducted from paychecks each month if a new proposal from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander becomes law.
Governor Newsom wants users to profit from online data
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has set off a flurry of speculation after he said the state's consumers should get a piece of the billions of dollars that technology companies make by capitalizing on personal data they collect.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has set off a flurry of speculation after he said the state's consumers should get a piece of the billions of dollars that technology companies make by capitalizing on personal data they collect.
Google to invest $13 billion in new US offices, data centers
Google said today it will invest more than $13 billion in building data centers and offices across the U.S in 2019.
Google said today it will invest more than $13 billion in building data centers and offices across the U.S in 2019.
Ford issues 3 recalls involving nearly 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S.
Ford Motor Company has issued three separate recalls in North America for various issues that affect more than 1.5 million vehicles.
Ford Motor Company has issued three separate recalls in North America for various issues that affect more than 1.5 million vehicles.
IRS: Refund checks down 8% compared to last year
Think your refund is going up this year? You may want to think again. New IRS data released on Friday shows that the average refund check is down 8.4 percent compared to last year.
Think your refund is going up this year? You may want to think again. New IRS data released on Friday shows that the average refund check is down 8.4 percent compared to last year.