Sunny Balwani convicted in Theranos fraud trial
Sunny Balwani, a former executive at Theranos, was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday stemming from his leadership of the Silicon Valley start-up that crashed spectacularly.
Sunny Balwani, a former executive at Theranos, was convicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday stemming from his leadership of the Silicon Valley start-up that crashed spectacularly.
High-tech firms are announcing layoffs, hiring freezes
Last week's announcement that Netflix is laying off 300 workers — 3% of its staff — provided yet another worry that inflation in is tearing at the structure of the critical high-tech industry from where so many good jobs flow.
Last week's announcement that Netflix is laying off 300 workers — 3% of its staff — provided yet another worry that inflation in is tearing at the structure of the critical high-tech industry from where so many good jobs flow.
Jury begins deliberations in case against Theranos executive, ex-boyfriend of Elizabeth Holmes
The federal fraud case against former Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is now in the hands of the jury. The panel began deliberating today following four days of closing arguments in the three-month long trial.
The federal fraud case against former Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is now in the hands of the jury. The panel began deliberating today following four days of closing arguments in the three-month long trial.
Apple AirTag stalking and tracking by criminals is a problem: Here's how to stop it
In 50 cases in 8 months women received a notification that they were being tracked via Apple AirTags without their knowledge
In 50 cases in 8 months women received a notification that they were being tracked via Apple AirTags without their knowledge
Survey finds more than half of US respondents have blocked a family member on Facebook
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked over 2,000 users of Facebook and Instagram in the United States if and why they blocked a family member on social media.
Tech engineer turns into ethnic food entrepreneur
When it comes to cooking ethnic cuisines, such as Asian or Hispanic dishes, the first challenge can be finding the right ingredients.
When it comes to cooking ethnic cuisines, such as Asian or Hispanic dishes, the first challenge can be finding the right ingredients.
How high tech shoes could help doctors better understand ALS
Starting Tuesday, EverythingALS, a Silicon Valley nonprofit, is starting a study involving ALS patients, using shoes with high-tech censors to track and analyze their movements.
Starting Tuesday, EverythingALS, a Silicon Valley nonprofit, is starting a study involving ALS patients, using shoes with high-tech censors to track and analyze their movements.
Tech companies cut jobs, slow down hiring
During the pandemic, hiring and fabulous growth in the tech sector drew millions of investors, big and small, into industries of the present and future. But in recent months the blush on the high-tech rose has turned embarrassingly red to many investors.
During the pandemic, hiring and fabulous growth in the tech sector drew millions of investors, big and small, into industries of the present and future. But in recent months the blush on the high-tech rose has turned embarrassingly red to many investors.
Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'can't move forward' until company proves spam numbers
The Tesla CEO said his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.
The Tesla CEO said his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.
Facebook's parent company Meta opens first retail store in Bay Area
Facebook parent Meta has opened its first physical store — in Burlingame, California — to showcase its hardware products like virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses.
Facebook parent Meta has opened its first physical store — in Burlingame, California — to showcase its hardware products like virtual and augmented reality goggles and glasses.
Apple, Google, Microsoft announce support for passwordless sign-ins
Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.
Forget passwords. A new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.
Driverless taxis could be expanded in San Francisco
People in San Francisco may soon be the first in the state to pay for rides in driverless taxis.
People in San Francisco may soon be the first in the state to pay for rides in driverless taxis.
Musk's deal for Twitter will take the company private
After weeks of will he or won't he; it now appears that Elon Musk will indeed buy Twitter for $44 billion.
After weeks of will he or won't he; it now appears that Elon Musk will indeed buy Twitter for $44 billion.
Obama addresses disinformation in the digital age at Stanford University
In the war on disinformation, former President Barack Obama says it's time Silicon Valley, legislators, and the public took action.
In the war on disinformation, former President Barack Obama says it's time Silicon Valley, legislators, and the public took action.
Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Video: Driverless car pulled over by San Francisco police
San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.
San Francisco police made an unusual traffic stop recently when an officer pulled over a driverless car.
Instagram ‘negligent’ over harassment in women’s DMs, study claims
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Is 'The Dropout' true? Episode 8 of Elizabeth Holmes Theranos drama
We are at the end of Hulu's miniseries on Elizabeth Holmes' time at Theranos. Anyone who's watching likely knows where things go from here. But it's still a compelling watch as Holmes plummets from grace and is left penniless.
We are at the end of Hulu's miniseries on Elizabeth Holmes' time at Theranos. Anyone who's watching likely knows where things go from here. But it's still a compelling watch as Holmes plummets from grace and is left penniless.
Is 'The Dropout' true? Episode 7 of Elizabeth Holmes Theranos drama
Elizabeth Holmes goes on the attack in Episode 7 of “The Dropout” miniseries on Hulu – employing what John Carreyrou would later call a “scorched earth” strategy in order to silence her accusers and save her company.
Elizabeth Holmes goes on the attack in Episode 7 of “The Dropout” miniseries on Hulu – employing what John Carreyrou would later call a “scorched earth” strategy in order to silence her accusers and save her company.
The Babylon Bee reacts to losing Twitter appeal: 'Doesn't change our position'
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said