Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley

New desalination technology promises to revolutionize California's water supply with minimal environmental impact.

A new wildfire named Sycamore was reported in Santa Clara County, and its containment status is currently unknown.

AI-generated voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were used in California crosswalks, mocking the CEOs and disrupting a feature for visually impaired pedestrians.

Waymo is seeking to expand self-driving car services to suburban areas like Los Gatos, Cupertino, and Campbell.

A new wildfire, Valley Fire, has started in Tulare County, California, with unknown containment and cause information.

The Hill and Valley Forum discussed the theme of 'rebuilding America' with a focus on fears about China's technological advancements.

AI is credited for revitalizing San Francisco's tech scene after a pandemic-related exodus.

AI-cloned voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were used to spoof crosswalk signals in California.

Bandwidth IG has rebranded to BIG Fiber, focusing on dark fiber networks for AI and cloud services.

Hacker houses provide immersive environments for startup founders to innovate and collaborate, crucially supporting the growth of the AI ecosystem.

Elon Musk has relocated all major companies to Texas, indicating his pivot towards a more favorable business environment.

Neuralink plans to raise $500 million at an $8.5 billion valuation to support its brain implant developments.

A new wave of antiheroes, exemplified by tech magnates like Elon Musk, is disrupting societal norms as they embrace their villainous potential.

Pedestrian signals in the South Bay were hacked to play satirical messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

Silicon Valley crosswalk speakers played deepfake-style recordings of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, mocking them and entertaining pedestrians.

Humorous impersonations of Zuckerberg and Musk played in crosswalks in Palo Alto area, delighting pedestrians before being disabled.

Top tech CEOs continue to earn exorbitant salaries despite company-wide budget cuts and staff reductions.

Google's mid-level employee salary increased to $331,894 in 2024, significantly less than CEO Sundar Pichai's compensation of $10.7 million.

Jensen Huang's base salary of $1.5 million reflects a trend where top CEOs, despite huge net worth, receive low traditional compensation.

Zuckerberg humorously acknowledges his social awkwardness, responding to years of being labeled a 'robot'.

Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges his social awkwardness, particularly the impact of being labeled a 'robot'.

Tesla has reached a settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit but faces ongoing legal troubles regarding workplace racism.

Tesla is rapidly scaling up Semi truck production by hiring over 1,000 workers in Nevada to meet production goals.

Bay Area tech companies donated over $30 million to Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about their political affiliations.

San Francisco's tech market is struggling, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to implement new strategies for retaining and attracting businesses.

The political divide in Silicon Valley is deepening, with leadership leaning conservative while workers remain predominantly liberal and disillusioned.

Nvidia's stock drop cost CEO Jensen Huang $25 billion in 2025, despite retaining significant wealth.

Nvidia dominates the AI chip market with a vital role in the tech industry.

Punit Soni's return to India highlighted the complexities of readjusting to a culture he once knew, yet felt distant from after years in Silicon Valley.

Comedy effectively critiques power and can influence public perception, as seen in recent crosswalk hacks impersonating tech moguls.

Nvidia faces scrutiny over sales to China amid changing U.S. regulations and ongoing commitments to the Chinese market.

Nvidia's GTC significantly boosted Downtown San Jose's economy in 2025, showcasing the power of technology events to drive growth.

Chris Malachowsky's transition from pre-med to engineering was crucial to founding Nvidia, a leader in graphics computing.

Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' critiques the tech elite through a story of four moguls during a civil unrest-triggered getaway.

"Mountainhead" explores the tensions among tech billionaires amid global unrest, showcasing the consequences of wealth and influence.

Tech billionaires reflect on economic instability in Jesse Armstrong's new film, Mountainhead, exploring privilege amidst a financial crisis.

Waymo is progressing towards approval to operate self-driving taxis in San Jose and Santa Clara County.

Kishore Dattapuram was sentenced to 14 months in prison for visa fraud relating to H1-B applications for foreign workers.

Waymo's expansion signifies a major advancement in San Jose's transportation options, enhancing safety and accessibility.

The autonomous ride-hailing service aims to revitalize San Jose's downtown and improve connectivity.

The AI Center for Excellence in San Jose will foster a startup cluster by collaborating with various stakeholders.

Waymo seeks to expand its robotaxi services in San Jose, with support from local officials for improved transportation options.

Westmont High School student Aksol Corona's team won second place in a sexual health video contest for their creative work on STI awareness.

Sunnyvale Community Players present Shakespeare and musical tributes this spring; Rebuilding Together seeks volunteers for home repairs on National Rebuilding Day.

The launch of an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence in San Jose aims to foster new startups and promote local entrepreneurship.

EnActe seeks crew managers for 'A Muslim in the Midst' production.

SVCTE hosts the 19th annual Bob McTaggart Custom and Classic Car Show.

Bay Area companies are pioneering innovations in sustainable technology, including AI processors and carbon-based food products.

Researchers overcame challenges in MoS2 semiconductors by optimizing wiring materials to adjust transistor performance, achieving high yields despite difficulties with complex circuits.