Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes heads to trial: What to expect
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes heads to trail this week on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. Here's what to expect in the sensational legal case.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes heads to trail this week on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. Here's what to expect in the sensational legal case.
FCC broadband discount program: More than 5M US households enrolled
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Millions of households have enrolled in a discount program to receive broadband access, according to the FCC.
Former CEO of Palo Alto-based startup charged with securities fraud
Manish Lachwani, co-founder and former CEO of the technology company, allegedly inflated the value of his company's earnings and valuation to investors, federal prosecutors say.
Manish Lachwani, co-founder and former CEO of the technology company, allegedly inflated the value of his company's earnings and valuation to investors, federal prosecutors say.
Tech, finance leaders meeting with Biden to talk cybersecurity defense
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Elon Musk introduces humanoid robot prototype at Tesla AI Day
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
T-Mobile data breach: More than 40 million customers exposed
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Apple to surveil U.S. iPhones with 'neuralMatch' tool to find images of child abuse
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Apple unveiled plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens.
Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out new prayer tool
Facebook rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting-edge way to engage the faithful online
Facebook rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting-edge way to engage the faithful online
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.