Waymo is mapping L.A. in hopes of someday introducing driverless taxis
Waymo this week set three Chrysler Pacifica minivans crawling Los Angeles streets to make maps—but not the kind made for humans.
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Privacy, consumer groups seek to block Google-Fitbit deal
Nine privacy, social justice and consumer groups are calling for the U.S. government to block Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, citing antitrust and privacy concerns.
Nov 13, 2019
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Taiwan's TSMC second-quarter net profit jumps on Gen AI demand
Taiwan chip giant TSMC said Thursday net profit jumped by more than a third in the second quarter of 2024, buoyed by global demand for generative artificial intelligence products.
Jul 18, 2024
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Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict sends a warning to Silicon Valley. Will investors listen?
Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford dropout at 19 with a baritone timbre and piercing stare, became Silicon Valley's sweetheart when she convinced wealthy investors she could revolutionize blood testing and promised Americans that ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Startup building new technology for creating apps, games
Dmitry Shapiro, a former MySpace executive and ex-Googler, is building a new technology in San Diego that he hopes will open the gates of app development to people of all types—not just those who can code.
Oct 9, 2019
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Majority Black venture capital firm announces $103 million fund to invest in entrepreneurs of color
A majority Black venture capital firm, helmed by a technology veteran, a Hollywood producer, and a former mayor of Washington D.C., is leading a new $103 million fund to seed young companies started by people of color.
Mar 25, 2021
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Hundreds of janitors strike at Facebook campuses across Bay Area amid impending layoffs
Hundreds of janitors have been on strike since Tuesday at various Bay Area Meta (Facebook) campuses in anticipation of massive layoffs, demanding that the tech giant hold its janitorial contractor accountable to crafting ...
Oct 10, 2022
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Self-standing mesoporous Si film can power lithium-ion batteries
This film electrode does not need carbon additives and binders to connect particles like typical slurry-based electrodes, but it still exhibits excellent battery performance. The success of this electrode design provides ...
Mar 31, 2022
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified Thursday at a congressional hearing over concerns about user data collected by the popular video-sharing app and potential Chinese spying.
Mar 24, 2023
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WeWork founder Adam Neumann removed from Forbes' billionaire list
Forbes on Thursday lopped more than $3 billion from its estimated net worth of WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann as the company faced skepticism regarding its future.
Oct 11, 2019
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