Google's driverless car drivers ride a career less traveled
After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini suddenly found himself on the road to an occupational oxymoron. He became a driver in a driverless car.
After a friend recommended that he join a secret Google project six years ago, Brian Torcellini suddenly found himself on the road to an occupational oxymoron. He became a driver in a driverless car.
Silicon Valley buzzing about Indian Prime Minister's visit
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will be heading to Silicon Valley this weekend to meet with tech executives about how best to capitalize on the internet revolution going on there.
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will be heading to Silicon Valley this weekend to meet with tech executives about how best to capitalize on the internet revolution going on there.
California regulators restore emissions-cutting fuel rule
California regulators on Friday restored ambitious rules to cut transportation fuel emissions 10 percent within 5 years, a decision that gives Gov. Jerry Brown a boost for his climate change agenda.
California regulators on Friday restored ambitious rules to cut transportation fuel emissions 10 percent within 5 years, a decision that gives Gov. Jerry Brown a boost for his climate change agenda.
Samsung unveils new headquarters in North San Jose
Tech giant Samsung plans to bring in 2,000 employees to its new American headquarters in North San Jose with a campus that was unveiled Thursday.
Tech giant Samsung plans to bring in 2,000 employees to its new American headquarters in North San Jose with a campus that was unveiled Thursday.
Sources: Apple car on the way in 2019
Apple will take mobility to the next level in 2019 when in launches its long-rumored electric car.
Apple will take mobility to the next level in 2019 when in launches its long-rumored electric car.
Comcast agrees to pay $33M in California privacy breach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cable operator Comcast has settled with California authorities and agreed to pay $33 million for accidentally publishing the names, phone numbers and addresses of about 75,000 people who paid to keep the information private.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cable operator Comcast has settled with California authorities and agreed to pay $33 million for accidentally publishing the names, phone numbers and addresses of about 75,000 people who paid to keep the information private.
GM will pay $900M to settle criminal case over ignition switches
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors agreed to pay $900 million to resolve criminal charges over its concealment of an ignition-switch defect linked to at least 169 deaths, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors agreed to pay $900 million to resolve criminal charges over its concealment of an ignition-switch defect linked to at least 169 deaths, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Casio set to release $220 calculator
Casio is set to release a calculator for $220.
Casio is set to release a calculator for $220.
HP to cut up to 30,000 jobs as part of spinoff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
HP to jettison up to 30,000 jobs as part of spinoff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.
2016 candidates jump to raise money via new Twitter service
WASHINGTON (AP) — Think of it as tweeting for dollars.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Think of it as tweeting for dollars.
Wine and tapas? Taco Bell to serve them in San Francisco
NEW YORK (AP) — What kind of wine pairs best with a Chalupa?
NEW YORK (AP) — What kind of wine pairs best with a Chalupa?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple event to focus on new iPhones, Apple TV and Siri
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hey, Siri, what does Apple have in store for us this week?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hey, Siri, what does Apple have in store for us this week?
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.
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.