Pleasanton becomes second U.S. city to use robots to deliver groceries
This week a new fleet of Starship robots arrived outside Lucky California in Pleasanton. The program, which went live on Wednesday, allows robots to deliver food to homes in about a two to three-mile radius.
This week a new fleet of Starship robots arrived outside Lucky California in Pleasanton. The program, which went live on Wednesday, allows robots to deliver food to homes in about a two to three-mile radius.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
We've learned we can work remotely and many want to continue doing so
Only 15% of employers now anticipate to bring back workers to a five days in the office schedule, one-fifth of pre-pandemic levels.
Only 15% of employers now anticipate to bring back workers to a five days in the office schedule, one-fifth of pre-pandemic levels.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
Salesforce sending employees to California redwoods to connect in-person
Salesforce is offering employees a new way to get back acclimated to in-person work as the country emerges from the COVID pandemic that altered workplace environments.
Salesforce is offering employees a new way to get back acclimated to in-person work as the country emerges from the COVID pandemic that altered workplace environments.
Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up
Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.
Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Cable line blasted by Oakland gunfire exposes infrastructure vulnerabilities
A cable TV outage in Oakland that was caused by gunfire showed the ways in which infrastructure is exposed to attack.
A cable TV outage in Oakland that was caused by gunfire showed the ways in which infrastructure is exposed to attack.
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Apple AirTags dangers: Privacy group warning on trackers
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
A privacy group warns that stalkers, abusive partners, and other dangerous people use Apple AirTags to target potential victims.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
In virtual-reality gym, worlds of gaming and exercise collide
Take a peek at the future of fitness with KTVU's Henry Lee who got a workout at a virtual reality gym in San Francisco.
Take a peek at the future of fitness with KTVU's Henry Lee who got a workout at a virtual reality gym in San Francisco.
Netflix stock plunges as subscriber growth worries deepen
Netflix delivered its latest quarter of disappointing subscriber growth during the final three months of last year, a trend that management foresees continuing into the new year as tougher competition is undercutting the video streaming leader.
Netflix delivered its latest quarter of disappointing subscriber growth during the final three months of last year, a trend that management foresees continuing into the new year as tougher competition is undercutting the video streaming leader.
Caught on camera: Guard attacked by pitbull in San Francisco Public Library
A San Francisco Public Library security guard is recovering, after being attacked by a patron's pitbull on Sunday. The entire attack was captured on cell phone video and posted to social media.
A San Francisco Public Library security guard is recovering, after being attacked by a patron's pitbull on Sunday. The entire attack was captured on cell phone video and posted to social media.
Airlines worldwide rush to cancel, change flights amid 5G wireless service dispute
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Twitter expands feature allowing users to flag misinformation
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
FAA clears some low-visibility landings after warnings of 5G disruptions
The clash between two powerful entities, the telecom and airline industries, as well as two powerful federal agencies is causing yet another headache for air travelers beginning Wednesday.
The clash between two powerful entities, the telecom and airline industries, as well as two powerful federal agencies is causing yet another headache for air travelers beginning Wednesday.
Elizabeth Holmes sentencing delayed until Sept. 26
The sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of criminal wire fraud will be delayed until Sept. 26 based on a stipulation between the prosecution and the defense and an order signed by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila on Wednesday.
The sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of criminal wire fraud will be delayed until Sept. 26 based on a stipulation between the prosecution and the defense and an order signed by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila on Wednesday.