TechCrunch Disrupt convention brought more than 12,000 people to SF
The Moscone West area was teeming with tech talk Thursday, as the three-day TechCrunch Disrupt convention wrapped up in San Francisco.
The Moscone West area was teeming with tech talk Thursday, as the three-day TechCrunch Disrupt convention wrapped up in San Francisco.
Elon Musk says first human patient will soon receive Neuralink brain implant
Neuralink received FDA approval to begin clinical trials in humans in May and is now recruiting volunteers.
Neuralink received FDA approval to begin clinical trials in humans in May and is now recruiting volunteers.
George R.R. Martin, John Grisham among 17 authors suing ChatGPT-maker for 'systemic theft'
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale."
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale."
2 Bay Area men sentenced 15, 18 years in prison for child pornography charges
Two Bay Area residents, one being a driving school instructor who used his position to find victims, were sentenced to 15 years and 18 years respectively for several charges relating to child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
Two Bay Area residents, one being a driving school instructor who used his position to find victims, were sentenced to 15 years and 18 years respectively for several charges relating to child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
Colts' Kylen Granson does newborn photo shoot to celebrate first NFL touchdown
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
Real or fake? How to spot weather images generated by AI
Artificial intelligence software creates very real looking images of natural phenomena, and is changing the way many of us look at social media posts.
Artificial intelligence software creates very real looking images of natural phenomena, and is changing the way many of us look at social media posts.
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from earning money off streaming site after sexual assault claims
Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.
Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.
Clorox warns of product shortages after cyberattack
The California-based company's earnings are projected to take a hit "due to the order processing delays and elevated level of product outages" related to the attack, which was discovered on Aug. 14, it disclosed in a regulatory filing.
The California-based company's earnings are projected to take a hit "due to the order processing delays and elevated level of product outages" related to the attack, which was discovered on Aug. 14, it disclosed in a regulatory filing.
Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
Kenya's president in San Francisco to invite Silicon Valley tech investments
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.
SF DA, Chronicle publicly quarrel over DA's disqualification from murder case
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is beefing with the San Francisco Chronicle over a headline regarding her office being disqualified from prosecuting the murder of her husband’s cousin.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is beefing with the San Francisco Chronicle over a headline regarding her office being disqualified from prosecuting the murder of her husband’s cousin.
Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
Coca-Cola launches new flavor created by artificial intelligence
The new zero-sugar soda is available in stores for a limited time.
The new zero-sugar soda is available in stores for a limited time.
French agency orders Apple to withdraw iPhone 12 from market over radiation concerns
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
Mayor Breed optimistic Dreamforce will remain committed to San Francisco
The Dreamforce convention is underway. Salesforce's annual event is a huge draw that regularly brings in tens of thousands to the city. This year is no different.
The Dreamforce convention is underway. Salesforce's annual event is a huge draw that regularly brings in tens of thousands to the city. This year is no different.
Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF
Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.
Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.
Apple's big event: Consumers likely to see new iPhone, Apple Watch
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Lithium deposit found in US may be among world’s largest, study finds
A new paper published in late August in Science Advances details what may be the largest deposit of lithium in the world, located in northern Nevada.
A new paper published in late August in Science Advances details what may be the largest deposit of lithium in the world, located in northern Nevada.
Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
Smart plugs recalled over shock risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.