One year in: Donald Trump rewrites role of presidency in a divided country

President Donald Trump has commanded attention during his second term. He's rewritten the role of the presidency in a divided country, commanding constant attention with little regard for consequences.

Hacked crosswalk buttons play spoofed voices of tech billionaires

Crosswalk buttons in several Peninsula cities were hacked to play prank messages mimicking the voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The spoofed audio, referencing AI and tech culture, caught pedestrians off guard and quickly went viral on social media.

Nearly $1 trillion in net worth: Tech titans gather at Trump’s inauguration

A who's who of tech titans, business magnates, and global elites attended President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, including Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg.

Meta responds to journalism wage fee proposal

Meta is threatening to pull news posts from Facebook and Instagram if a state bill becomes law.

Big banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic

Eleven of the biggest banks in the country announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank on Thursday, in an effort to prevent the California-based bank from becoming the third bank to fail in less than a week and head off a broader crisis in the banking sector. 

Meta expected to announce layoffs

Tech analysts are expecting Meta to announce a round of layoffs as soon as Wednesday morning.

Mark Zuckerberg's San Francisco home sells for $31M

Mark Zuckerberg sold his San Francisco home for $31 million, according to a grant deed filed with the city on July 1. The off-market sale is reportedly the biggest residential deal in San Francisco so far this year.

Silicon Valley home where Facebook was created lists for $5.3M

The Silicon Valley home where Facebook turned from a small college startup into a growing company hit the market.

Facebook changes name to Meta

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that the social media giant has been renamed Meta.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife sued by ex-household workers

Two former household employees sued Zuckerberg and Chan for alleged harassment and discrimination by the family's security guard.

Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook

A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.

Facebook jumps into 'smart' sunglasses business, teams with Ray-Ban

Seven years after the ill-fated Google Glass, and five years after Snap rolled out Spectacles, another tech giant is trying its hand at internet-connected smart glasses, hoping that this time around things might be different and people will actually wear them.

Facebook's oversight board: Watchdog or distraction?

Facebook's most prominent critics — including misinformation researchers, academics and activists — are notably missing from the roster of their oversight board.

Facebook data on more than 500M users found online

Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.

Zuckerberg, Chan part of $100M ‘California Black Freedom Fund’

More than two dozen philanthropic organizations launched the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million initiative that will provide resources to Black-led organizations in the state.