Twitter's COO leaves for Social Finance, online lender
Twitter's chief operating officer is leaving the social media giant to lead another company, the company announced on Tuesday.
Twitter's chief operating officer is leaving the social media giant to lead another company, the company announced on Tuesday.
Bay Area cities not on Amazon's finalist list for second headquarters
Amazon is narrowing the list of cities under consideration for its second headquarters to 20, with the largest concentration in the Northeast.
Amazon is narrowing the list of cities under consideration for its second headquarters to 20, with the largest concentration in the Northeast.
How the IRS may mess up your paycheck this year
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
Circuit City plots comeback with website relaunch, smaller stores
Electronics retailer Circuit City is plotting a comeback, one decade after it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations.
Electronics retailer Circuit City is plotting a comeback, one decade after it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations.
CES 2018: New sensor technology could prevent 'hot car' infant deaths
The theme of passenger-aware vehicles is taking the Consumer Electronics Show, underway this week in Las Vegas, by storm. As technology evolves to have the passenger and the car totally in sync, one Israeli company has developed a sensor that can detect even the slightest movement from a human or object anywhere in the vehicle.
The theme of passenger-aware vehicles is taking the Consumer Electronics Show, underway this week in Las Vegas, by storm. As technology evolves to have the passenger and the car totally in sync, one Israeli company has developed a sensor that can detect even the slightest movement from a human or object anywhere in the vehicle.
Raw water: Is the new Silicon Valley craze healthy?
It's the latest health craze to hit Silicon Valley... raw water. We're talking about unfiltered, untreated, unsterilized water.
It's the latest health craze to hit Silicon Valley... raw water. We're talking about unfiltered, untreated, unsterilized water.
Trump trains crosshairs on favorite target, again - Amazon
President Donald Trump returned to a favorite target Friday, saying that Amazon.com should be charged more by the U.S. Postal Service for the packages it sends around the world.
President Donald Trump returned to a favorite target Friday, saying that Amazon.com should be charged more by the U.S. Postal Service for the packages it sends around the world.
Popular Oakland chef Charlie Hallowell accused of sexual harassment
An Oakland chef is being accused of sexual harassment by several of his former employees. According to the San Francisco Chronicle 17 women have come forward with allegations against Chef Charlie Hallowell.
An Oakland chef is being accused of sexual harassment by several of his former employees. According to the San Francisco Chronicle 17 women have come forward with allegations against Chef Charlie Hallowell.
E-commerce diminishes holiday foot traffic at brick and mortar stores
With less than a week of shopping left before Christmas, store employees and shoppers at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek say it's not as busy as they might have expected even for a weeknight.
With less than a week of shopping left before Christmas, store employees and shoppers at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek say it's not as busy as they might have expected even for a weeknight.
San Jose's historic Bank of Italy building sells for nearly $34M
Another high-profile sale is highlighting the red-hot real estate market in downtown San Jose. This week, bi-coastal investors announced the purchase of the historic Bank of Italy building on Santa Clara Street.
Another high-profile sale is highlighting the red-hot real estate market in downtown San Jose. This week, bi-coastal investors announced the purchase of the historic Bank of Italy building on Santa Clara Street.
Twitter suspends white nationalists as it enforces new rules
NEW YORK (AP) - Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly to enforce its new rules aimed at reducing what it deems abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly posts inflammatory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, was among the first to go dark. The individual accounts of two...
NEW YORK (AP) - Twitter suspended the accounts of well-known white nationalists Monday, moving swiftly to enforce its new rules aimed at reducing what it deems abusive content. The account of far-right group Britain First, a small group that regularly posts inflammatory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, was among the first to go dark. The individual accounts of two...
Justice Department confirms criminal probe in Uber case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A recent letter from the U.S. Attorney's office confirms that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation connected to allegations that a former Uber executive stole self-driving car technology from a Google spin-off to help the ride-hailing service build robotic vehicles.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A recent letter from the U.S. Attorney's office confirms that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation connected to allegations that a former Uber executive stole self-driving car technology from a Google spin-off to help the ride-hailing service build robotic vehicles.
YouTube says over 10,000 workers will help curb shady videos
NEW YORK (AP) - YouTube says it's hiring more people to help curb videos that violate its policies. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says "some bad actors are exploiting" the Google-owned service to "mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm." She says Google will have more than 10,000 workers address the problem by next year, though her blog post Monday doesn't say how...
NEW YORK (AP) - YouTube says it's hiring more people to help curb videos that violate its policies. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says "some bad actors are exploiting" the Google-owned service to "mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm." She says Google will have more than 10,000 workers address the problem by next year, though her blog post Monday doesn't say how...
Macy's to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates
Macy's, Inc. has announced plans to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates for positions at its Macy's stores nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season.
Macy's, Inc. has announced plans to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates for positions at its Macy's stores nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season.
Uber facing federal probe on allegations of espionage
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that Uber deployed an espionage team to plunder trade secrets from its rivals. The revelation triggered a delay in a high-profile trial over whether the beleaguered ride-hailing service stole self-driving car technology from a Google spinoff.
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that Uber deployed an espionage team to plunder trade secrets from its rivals. The revelation triggered a delay in a high-profile trial over whether the beleaguered ride-hailing service stole self-driving car technology from a Google spinoff.
FCC working to crack down on robocalls as Americans get 2.5 billion per month
It’s a problem familiar to all of us – your phone rings and it’s an automated voice on the line, likely trying to rip you off. Robocalls are surging across the nation with Americans now getting about 2.5 billion per month.
It’s a problem familiar to all of us – your phone rings and it’s an automated voice on the line, likely trying to rip you off. Robocalls are surging across the nation with Americans now getting about 2.5 billion per month.
Arby's to buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.9 billion
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to buy Minneapolis-based sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings.
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to buy Minneapolis-based sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings.
Stores hoping people keep shopping offer Cyber Monday deals
NEW YORK (AP) - After offering online deals for days, retailers are rolling out even more promotions for Cyber Monday, hoping to keep people buying stuff on their smartphones or computers.
NEW YORK (AP) - After offering online deals for days, retailers are rolling out even more promotions for Cyber Monday, hoping to keep people buying stuff on their smartphones or computers.
Amazon's Black Friday deals are here
If you’re just not interested in selecting your holiday gifts by hand, Amazon’s Black Friday deals have begun.
If you’re just not interested in selecting your holiday gifts by hand, Amazon’s Black Friday deals have begun.
Meg Whitman stepping down as HP Enterprise CEO
Meg Whitman, who oversaw the breakup of one of Silicon Valley's pioneering companies, is stepping down as CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
Meg Whitman, who oversaw the breakup of one of Silicon Valley's pioneering companies, is stepping down as CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.