Who still has a landline and who has cut the cord? The data may surprise you
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Researchers started tracking landlines and wireless users about two decades ago, when cell phones slowly started replacing landlines.
Silicon Valley has lost its moral compass: report
A new poll has found a majority of people who live and work in the Bay Area feel the big Silicon Valley companies have lost their moral compass.
A new poll has found a majority of people who live and work in the Bay Area feel the big Silicon Valley companies have lost their moral compass.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
Tesla shares tumble after Elon Musk unveils robotaxi
Tesla shares fell on Friday after the company's Robotaxi event that left investors less than impressed.
Tesla shares fell on Friday after the company's Robotaxi event that left investors less than impressed.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is
With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.
With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Verizon says network coming back online after all-day outage for some customers
A massive nationwide outage impacting some Verizon customers is beginning to be resolved.
A massive nationwide outage impacting some Verizon customers is beginning to be resolved.
Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.
Was Spotify down? Music streaming issues reported
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Spotify appeared to be having issues Sunday morning with its music streaming services.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Taggers target Waymo autonomous vehicle
A new viral video is circulating online of a group of taggers targeting an autonomous vehicle with a passenger inside.
A new viral video is circulating online of a group of taggers targeting an autonomous vehicle with a passenger inside.
White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
Cisco layoffs will leave hundreds of Bay Area workers without jobs
Hundreds of Cisco Systems employees will be laid off as the company shifts focus to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Hundreds of Cisco Systems employees will be laid off as the company shifts focus to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.