Google echoes Amazon's Echo, opens new virtual-reality door
Google wants to play an even bigger role in managing people's daily lives, while also nudging them into an alternate reality, as the Internet company responds to competitive threats posed by Facebook, Amazon and Apple.
Google wants to play an even bigger role in managing people's daily lives, while also nudging them into an alternate reality, as the Internet company responds to competitive threats posed by Facebook, Amazon and Apple.
Hate-cake lawsuits dropped; Preacher admits Whole Foods "did nothing wrong"
The Austin pastor, who claimed he bought a cake with a homophobic slur written on it, is now dropping his lawsuit against Whole Foods.
The Austin pastor, who claimed he bought a cake with a homophobic slur written on it, is now dropping his lawsuit against Whole Foods.
Facebook CEO to meet with Glenn Beck, other conservatives
NEW YORK (AP) — Radio host Glenn Beck and American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks are some of the conservative leaders Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to meet with this week.
NEW YORK (AP) — Radio host Glenn Beck and American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks are some of the conservative leaders Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to meet with this week.
Facebook under fire over claims of trending news item bias
Facebook is facing a May 24th deadline to answer questions raised by a U.S. Senator who wrote a letter Tuesday to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding that he respond to accusations that the company was politically biased in the items it places on its "Trending Topics" list.
Facebook is facing a May 24th deadline to answer questions raised by a U.S. Senator who wrote a letter Tuesday to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding that he respond to accusations that the company was politically biased in the items it places on its "Trending Topics" list.
Aeropostale files for bankruptcy protection
Aeropostale, once the vibrant epicenter of the U.S. mall scene, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Aeropostale, once the vibrant epicenter of the U.S. mall scene, is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
McDonald's tests Gilroy Garlic Fries
McDonald's French fries are getting some world famous South Bay flavor.
McDonald's French fries are getting some world famous South Bay flavor.
North Bay coffee company awarded top U.S. award for small businesses
A San Rafael-based coffee shop has become the first LGBT company honored as the Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A San Rafael-based coffee shop has become the first LGBT company honored as the Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Sports Authority to close all 32 Bay Area stores
Struggling sporting goods chain store, Sports Authority, will soon be no more and will close 32 Bay Area stores.
Struggling sporting goods chain store, Sports Authority, will soon be no more and will close 32 Bay Area stores.
Yahoo CEO could get $55M in severance pay in potential sale
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will walk away with a $55 million severance package if the company's auction of its Internet operations culminates in a sale that ousts her from her job.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will walk away with a $55 million severance package if the company's auction of its Internet operations culminates in a sale that ousts her from her job.
Chinese tech giant LeEco opening U.S. headquarters in Silicon Valley
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Chinese global tech giant LeEco has chosen San Jose as its U.S. headquarters.
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Chinese global tech giant LeEco has chosen San Jose as its U.S. headquarters.
Cracker Jack dropping toys and traditional box
For a child, the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box has been one of the greatest mysteries for over a century. Now, the traditional snack is getting a new look.
For a child, the prize at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box has been one of the greatest mysteries for over a century. Now, the traditional snack is getting a new look.
Twitter's destiny: staying small? Not so fast, say investors
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter gets lots of grief from investors because it hasn't taken over the world the way Facebook did, at least in terms of amassing users.
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter gets lots of grief from investors because it hasn't taken over the world the way Facebook did, at least in terms of amassing users.
Apple reports iPhone sales down, 1st revenue drop since 2003
Apple says quarterly revenue fell for the first time in more than a decade, as iPhone sales fell compared with a year ago. That's putting more pressure on the world's most valuable public company to come up with its next big product. Apple sold more than 51.2 million iPhones in the first three months of 2016 -- while racking up $10.5 billion in quarterly profit. That was more than many...
Apple says quarterly revenue fell for the first time in more than a decade, as iPhone sales fell compared with a year ago. That's putting more pressure on the world's most valuable public company to come up with its next big product. Apple sold more than 51.2 million iPhones in the first three months of 2016 -- while racking up $10.5 billion in quarterly profit. That was more than many...
RECALL: Some frozen veggies could contain listeria
A frozen foods company in Pasco, Washington is recalling 15 frozen vegetables sold under various names because of potential listeria contamination.
A frozen foods company in Pasco, Washington is recalling 15 frozen vegetables sold under various names because of potential listeria contamination.
New SF legislation would fine Airbnb for listing unregistered properties
Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms operating in San Francisco would be required to verify that hosts are registered with the city before they advertise a listing under legislation announced this week.
Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms operating in San Francisco would be required to verify that hosts are registered with the city before they advertise a listing under legislation announced this week.
Uber settlement keeps drivers as contractors in California, Massachusetts
Uber says it has settled a pair of major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
Uber says it has settled a pair of major class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts that will keep its drivers independent contractors instead of employees.
Judge: VW owners can pick buybacks, fixes in emissions deal
An agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them, a judge said Thursday.
An agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them, a judge said Thursday.
Former San Jose mayor opposes measure that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries
Former Mayor Chuck Reed stood outside his old stomping grounds at San Jose City Hall to announce his opposition to an initiative that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries.
Former Mayor Chuck Reed stood outside his old stomping grounds at San Jose City Hall to announce his opposition to an initiative that would loosen rules for marijuana dispensaries.
Thousands expected at SF's Golden Gate Park Wednesday to celebrate 4/20
Thousands of people are expected at Golden Gate Park this Wednesday to celebrate marijuana on 4/20, or April 20th, as it will be.
Thousands of people are expected at Golden Gate Park this Wednesday to celebrate marijuana on 4/20, or April 20th, as it will be.
Whole Foods to open 2 cheaper stores in Bay Area
Whole Foods’ will be opening two of its 365-branded grocery stores in the Bay Area.
Whole Foods’ will be opening two of its 365-branded grocery stores in the Bay Area.