Apple says sales for latest iPhones may surpass other models

NEW YORK (AP) — Preorders for its latest iPhone have been so strong that Apple expects to surpass last year's record, when it sold 10 million phones during the first weekend.

Google names auto veteran to lead self-driving car push

Google is adding a veteran automotive executive to run its program focused on developing self-driving cars.

State legislature still has unfinished work

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — While California state lawmakers announced last-minute deals on medical marijuana regulation and a scaled-back climate change proposal, they were likely to adjourn this year's legislative session Friday without completing major initiatives on transportation and health care financing.

Woman who lost Silicon Valley bias suit is dropping appeal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The woman who lost her high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit against a Silicon Valley venture capital firm said Thursday that she is dropping her appeal and ending the case that became a flashpoint for inequality in the technology industry.

New iPhones, iPads introduced at San Francisco event

SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) -- On the stage of the legendary Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco's Civic Center, reporters from all over the planet came to see and touch Apple's three latest products.

Apple unveils latest iPhone, bigger iPad, revamped TV box

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is taking a small step with its latest iPhone while trying to make a bigger leap in other key markets with its largest iPad yet and a long-awaited overhaul of its online video box for TVs.

Heineken taking 50 percent stake in craft brewer Lagunitas

NEW YORK (AP) — Heineken is taking a 50 percent stake in California brewer Lagunitas, giving the Dutch brewer access to the growing craft beer market.

Disney unveils new Star Wars toys

NEW YORK (AP) — The release of the new Star Wars movie may still be months off, but Disney is unleashing its full marketing "Force" behind the launch of hundreds of toys and other items related to the film.

Toyota to invest $50M in car-tech research at Stanford, MIT

EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Toyota is investing $50 million with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in hopes of gaining an edge in an accelerating race to phase out human drivers.

Disney unveils Star Wars toys  amid marketing blitz

NEW YORK (AP) — The release of the new Star Wars movie may still be months off, but Disney is unleashing its full marketing "Force" behind the launch of hundreds of toys and other items related to the film.

Disney unveils Star Wars toys amid marketing blitz

NEW YORK (AP) — The release of the new Star Wars movie may still be months off, but Disney is unleashing its full marketing "Force" behind the launch of hundreds of toys and other items related to the film.

Judge approves $415M settlement of Silicon Vallley wage case

   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal judge has approved a $415 million settlement that ends a lengthy legal saga revolving around allegations that Apple, Google and several other Silicon Valley companies illegally conspired to prevent their workers from getting better job offers.

China leads Asian stocks lower on poor factory data

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks extended a global market sell-off Wednesday as poor manufacturing data from the world's two biggest economies dampened investor sentiment.

Tech company to introduce wireless mobile device charging

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU) -- Cell phones and other mobile devices are part of our everyday existence, as have the ways people try to keep them charged.

Court sides with Uber drivers to expand suit over pay

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge granted class-action status Tuesday to a case in California against Uber over the payment of its drivers.

Yahoo CEO Mayer says she's pregnant with twins

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says she's pregnant with identical twins.