Silicon Valley business leaders worry about impact of Trump's new H-1B visa fee
A new Trump policy is causing fear and confusion in Silicon Valley. It tacks a $100,000 fee onto the H-1B visa, which allows highly skilled workers in STEM to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis.
A new Trump policy is causing fear and confusion in Silicon Valley. It tacks a $100,000 fee onto the H-1B visa, which allows highly skilled workers in STEM to come to the U.S. on a temporary basis.
H-1B $100k visa fee won’t apply to current holders, White House says
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.
Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Apple rolls out iOS 26 update with new design and features — what to know
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Apple has released iOS 26, its latest iPhone software update, with a striking new design and features ranging from live translation in calls to spam call blocking.
Roblox removes dozens of violative experiences referencing Charlie Kirk
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
The platform prohibits content that reenacts real world violent events.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
DoorDash explores the future of drone delivery
Your next DoorDash delivery order in San Francisco could be taking flight.
Your next DoorDash delivery order in San Francisco could be taking flight.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
Waymos authorized at this Bay Area airport — a California first
Waymo – the autonomous car company owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. – is now authorized to offer its service at San Jose Mineta International Airport, officials say. It's the first airport in California to welcome Waymo and the second in the world.
Waymo – the autonomous car company owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. – is now authorized to offer its service at San Jose Mineta International Airport, officials say. It's the first airport in California to welcome Waymo and the second in the world.
OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT following wrongful death lawsuit
OpenAI has unveiled new parental controls aimed at protecting younger users, following a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT played a role in a teen’s suicide.
OpenAI has unveiled new parental controls aimed at protecting younger users, following a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT played a role in a teen’s suicide.
How to make KTVU a ‘preferred source’ when searching on Google
Stay up-to-date with content from KTVU using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Stay up-to-date with content from KTVU using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.
Salesforce cut 4,000 jobs due to AI, CEO Marc Benioff says
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
San Jose awards AI grants to companies tackling maternal health, food waste
Today the city of San Jose announced the four winners of it's AI Incentive Program: a grant initiative they call the first of its kind. City officials say they looked for companies working on big issues like maternal health, food waste reduction, and the next generation of satellite data processing.
Today the city of San Jose announced the four winners of it's AI Incentive Program: a grant initiative they call the first of its kind. City officials say they looked for companies working on big issues like maternal health, food waste reduction, and the next generation of satellite data processing.
OpenAI encouraged California teen to carry out suicide, lawsuit claims
The family of a California teen is suing San Francisco-based Open AI, the makers of ChatGPT, for allegedly helping their son create a detailed plan for his suicide, and encouraging him to go through with it.
The family of a California teen is suing San Francisco-based Open AI, the makers of ChatGPT, for allegedly helping their son create a detailed plan for his suicide, and encouraging him to go through with it.
Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports
The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports.
The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
San Jose startup unveils first consumer-focused fully autonomous car
A Bay Area startup says it plans to bring the world’s first fully autonomous vehicle designed for personal ownership directly to consumers.
A Bay Area startup says it plans to bring the world’s first fully autonomous vehicle designed for personal ownership directly to consumers.