Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says
A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.
Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused, including by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Zoom to pay $85 million to settle 'Zoombombing' lawsuit
Zoom has reached an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of having weak privacy controls. Millions of U.S. users could claim a piece of the settlement.
Zoom agrees to pay $85M to settle privacy lawsuit
Zoom has agreed to pay $85M to settle a privacy lawsuit that accused the company for violating user privacy rights.
Cybersecurity conference to bring top experts together next week in Las Vegas
Some of the nation's top cybersecurity experts are preparing to meet at a hybrid convention next week in Las Vegas and online.
New and used car prices are up significantly due to a microchip shortage
For more than a year, carmakers have been slammed by a double whammy: a shortage of chips and a tidal wave of car buyers. So, the car you might want right now, is probably not available.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Menlo Park-based Robinhood goes public with a tumble and sharp swings
Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. slumped 8.4% in their first day of trading on the Nasdaq from their initial price of $38. It was a disappointing performance after the offering was already priced at the low end of its expected range.
Return to work delayed: Tech companies respond to delta variant with vaccine requirements
Google, Facebook and Lyft are all mandating in-person employees get vaccinated. It's a new effort from private companies as coronavirus cases rise across the state.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Google rolls out new web game for Tokyo Olympics
If you want to go for the gold but couldn’t compete in the Tokyo Olympics, a new Google game could be your next best bet.
Man behind viral tweet 'I got 99 problems but a vax ain't one' dies of COVID-19 in SoCal hospital
A Southern California man who mocked COVID-19 vaccinations on social media for several months died this week at a Los Angeles-area hospital after contracting the virus. He was 34.
New technology complimenting firefighting efforts to contain and prevent California wildfires
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Numerous websites briefly go down in widespread outage
The websites of Airbnb, AT&T, Costco and Delta showed error messages in the morning hours. They seemed to be operating normally, however, by the afternoon.
TSA updates cybersecurity directive after Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The TSA has rolled out new cybersecurity directives for the industry in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack back in May.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Twitter hack: UK man arrested in Spain, charged in US for attack
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
Big banks, tech companies take different approaches to bringing workers back to the office
Big banks and tech companies have different approaches in bringing their employees back to the office.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.