Self-driving car company Waymo gets $2.5B to broaden ambitions
Waymo, the self-driving car pioneer spun off from Google, isn't allowing a recent wave of executive departures to detour its plans to expand its robotic taxi service.
Waymo, the self-driving car pioneer spun off from Google, isn't allowing a recent wave of executive departures to detour its plans to expand its robotic taxi service.
Apple emphasizes privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations
Seeking to protect its image as a guardian of personal privacy, Apple maintains it was blindsided and handcuffed by a Trump administration probe that resulted in the company handing over phone data from two Democratic congressmen.
Seeking to protect its image as a guardian of personal privacy, Apple maintains it was blindsided and handcuffed by a Trump administration probe that resulted in the company handing over phone data from two Democratic congressmen.
Apple kicks off developer conference with no major product announcements
Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.
Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.
Silicon Valley in-person tech conventions to return in fall
While Apple's mega software showcase of the year, the World Wide Developer Conference remained virtual for a second year, many more tech conventions are poised to be in-person, after California moves away from the color-coded tier blueprint on June 15.
While Apple's mega software showcase of the year, the World Wide Developer Conference remained virtual for a second year, many more tech conventions are poised to be in-person, after California moves away from the color-coded tier blueprint on June 15.
New tech helps Menlo Park firefighters navigate through burning buildings faster, safer
Firefighters with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District have new technology that helps them navigate through burning buildings and find people twice as fast, according to the Fire Chief.
Firefighters with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District have new technology that helps them navigate through burning buildings and find people twice as fast, according to the Fire Chief.
Twitter launches 1st subscription service with 'Undo Tweet' button
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
New Facebook, Instagram feature will allow users to hide like counts
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
The company explained that the company was looking for more ways to give people control over their experience.
Apple CEO faces tough questions about app store competition
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the company's ironclad control over its mobile app store as the best way to serve and protect iPhone users, but he faced tough questions about competition issues from a judge Friday about allegations he oversees an illegal monopoly.
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the company's ironclad control over its mobile app store as the best way to serve and protect iPhone users, but he faced tough questions about competition issues from a judge Friday about allegations he oversees an illegal monopoly.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify Friday in Epic Games trial
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand this Friday in a high-stakes courtroom battle over the lucrative commissions the iPhone maker has been raking in from its mobile app store.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand this Friday in a high-stakes courtroom battle over the lucrative commissions the iPhone maker has been raking in from its mobile app store.
Southern California crash victim had posted videos riding in Tesla on Autopilot
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
Officials: Tesla in fatal crash on the 210 Freeway near Fontana was on Autopilot
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
Safety regulators announce special investigation into Tesla Autopilot system
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
Survey says average Bay Area homeowners are sitting on million dollar assets
A new survey shows the average Bay Area homeowner is sitting on a million dollar asset.
A new survey shows the average Bay Area homeowner is sitting on a million dollar asset.
Epic Games' struggles to prove its allegations against Apple as trial enters second week
If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple's iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably will need to roll out some heavier artillery heading into the second week of a trial threatening Apple's $2 trillion empire.
If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple's iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably will need to roll out some heavier artillery heading into the second week of a trial threatening Apple's $2 trillion empire.
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's most prominent critics — including misinformation researchers, academics and activists — are notably missing from the roster of their oversight board.
Google says 20% of workers will be remote, many more hybrid
Google says that it expects about 20% of its workforce to still work remotely after the pandemic.
Google says that it expects about 20% of its workforce to still work remotely after the pandemic.
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
San Jose neighbors oppose 5G cell equipment installed feet from homes
Despite promises of high-speed 5G cell service, a group of neighbors in San Jose are upset over the equipment being put up so close to their homes and bedrooms.
Despite promises of high-speed 5G cell service, a group of neighbors in San Jose are upset over the equipment being put up so close to their homes and bedrooms.
Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.