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#semiconductor-industry
fromwww.bostonherald.com
6 hours ago

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

Anne Wojcicki expressed excitement about the acquisition, stating, "I am thrilled that TTAM will be able to build on the mission of 23andMe to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome."
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Food bank buys big chunk of empty land in Alviso district of San Jose

This additional space will not materially change the current building design or construction plans, said Diana Baker Hayward, a spokesperson for Second Harvest Silicon Valley. It offers us the flexibility to optimize our operations, decrease our carbon footprint over time, and flex during emergencies.
Silicon Valley
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Tesla's 'Robotaxi' brand might be too generic to trademark

"The USPTO's refusal is rooted in the claim that 'Robotaxi' is a merely descriptive term widely used in the industry for self-driving services."
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#clean-energy
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Luxury gym memberships can be a splurge. 3 people share how they find discounts and make the most of amenities.

"On the weekends, you could go spend $100 going to the zoo or a museum or some other local kid attraction places. Instead, we go to our gym."
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley BART project gets millions in funding, but still short - San Jose Spotlight

VTA officials said they've negotiated with Kiewit Shea Traylor for about 18 months, but their prices were nearly twice what VTA could afford.
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#stock-market
fromFast Company
5 days ago
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Nvidia stock price just hit another record: Hopes for a 'golden wave' of Gen AI adoption fuel fresh optimism

fromFast Company
5 days ago
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Nvidia stock price just hit another record: Hopes for a 'golden wave' of Gen AI adoption fuel fresh optimism

#google
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism

Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
#tech-industry
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Walmart lays off Bay Area tech staff with 'Building for the future' email

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
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Walmart lays off Bay Area tech staff with 'Building for the future' email

#santa-clara-county
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
#california
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: US Bombings Expose Divisions In Local Iranian American Community

The tragic deaths of three men at Rattlesnake Falls highlight the dangers of water activities, prompting a reminder for safety during outdoor adventures.
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#innovation
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
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Adam Friedland Cracks Up Ro Khanna While Railing Against Silicon Valley Dildos' Like Elon Musk: How Do You Define Dildo?'

fromFortune
1 week ago
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How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's success discredits 'stick to your knitting' leadership advice

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
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Adam Friedland Cracks Up Ro Khanna While Railing Against Silicon Valley Dildos' Like Elon Musk: How Do You Define Dildo?'

fromFortune
1 week ago
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How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's success discredits 'stick to your knitting' leadership advice

fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

'Foundation' Season 3: Lee Pace Unveils Disillusioned Brother Day

In Foundation, Lee Pace plays four clones of Cleon I, rulers of the Galactic Empire, embodying different challenges and disillusionment, bringing layers to the character.
Silicon Valley
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Local Fiber Investment Leads to Top Honors: Speed Report

Among the recognized leading cities for internet speed, Chattanooga, Tennessee, emerged as a front-runner with remarkable speeds reaching 17,141 Mbps, demonstrating the benefits of extensive fiber coverage.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Satellite image captures decades-old US-made F-5 jets at an Iranian base, offering a snapshot of Tehran's vintage air force

Iran's air force heavily relies on aging F-5 fighter jets, illustrating the country's challenges in modernizing its military capabilities amid international sanctions.
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#technology
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The New Movie From the Creator of Succession Is Less a Satire Than a Documentary

The tech billionaires in Mountainhead are detached from reality, obsessed with their ideas despite the chaos caused by their influence.
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: AI storage platform Vast Data aimed for $25B valuation in new round, sources say

Vast Data aims to raise its valuation to $25 billion, reflecting rapid growth largely driven by AI influence.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
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Trump-supporting 'brain emulation' advocate pushes for federal takeover of Alameda's former air station for tech utopia

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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The New Movie From the Creator of Succession Is Less a Satire Than a Documentary

The tech billionaires in Mountainhead are detached from reality, obsessed with their ideas despite the chaos caused by their influence.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: AI storage platform Vast Data aimed for $25B valuation in new round, sources say

Vast Data aims to raise its valuation to $25 billion, reflecting rapid growth largely driven by AI influence.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
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Trump-supporting 'brain emulation' advocate pushes for federal takeover of Alameda's former air station for tech utopia

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

State official talks tariffs, jobs, economy with San Jose business leaders

About a month or two ago, the Trump administration certified all 13 regional plans for economic development in California, bolstering our efforts to develop tailored economic strategies.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Yes, that light show was from a SpaceX launch

SpaceX is known around the Southland for its highly visible vapor trails as well as its sudden booms.
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#vmware
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
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There's a 'cloud reset' underway, and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is a chance for Broadcom to pounce on it

fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
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There's a 'cloud reset' underway, and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is a chance for Broadcom to pounce on it

fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Term Sheet Next: How Facebook's former chief revenue officer is coaching the next generation of startup founders

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#artificial-intelligence
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sunnyvale youth can get schooled in AI at workshop series

SV Young Scholars is conducting AI workshops and a hackathon to foster tech skills and ethics.
Bay Area Older Adults organizes seasonal nature walks for engagement and health.
A wildfire preparedness webinar is scheduled to educate on reducing fire risks.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Sunnyvale youth can get schooled in AI at workshop series

SV Young Scholars is conducting AI workshops and a hackathon to foster tech skills and ethics.
Bay Area Older Adults organizes seasonal nature walks for engagement and health.
A wildfire preparedness webinar is scheduled to educate on reducing fire risks.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Bay Area man goes missing while hiking in Himalayas

His tent and a majority of his clothes and his phone are still at the campsite. He went hiking with a backpack, with, from our understanding, a day of food.
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#healthcare
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z bio and health strategy, steps down | TechCrunch

Vijay Pande is stepping down from his role at a16z Bio+ Health, which is seeking a smaller $750 million fifth fund.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z bio and health strategy, steps down | TechCrunch

Vijay Pande is stepping down from his role at a16z Bio+ Health, which is seeking a smaller $750 million fifth fund.
#layoffs
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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area tech workers endure grim 2025 as big companies reveal layoffs

The Bay Area has lost over 11,000 tech jobs in 2025 due to major company layoffs, highlighting a downturn in the tech industry.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
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Bay Area's oldest biotech company lays off workers for third time in 15 months

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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area tech workers endure grim 2025 as big companies reveal layoffs

The Bay Area has lost over 11,000 tech jobs in 2025 due to major company layoffs, highlighting a downturn in the tech industry.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
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Bay Area's oldest biotech company lays off workers for third time in 15 months

#hbo
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Mountainhead succeeds at showing you how truly deranged the billionaire mindset can be

HBO's 'Mountainhead' critiques the absurdities of Silicon Valley's billionaire culture using humor and satire to reflect their influence on society.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

The Real Life Tech Execs Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' Is Based On

Film satirizes tech oligarchs through characters reflecting Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg during a global catastrophe.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Mountainhead succeeds at showing you how truly deranged the billionaire mindset can be

HBO's 'Mountainhead' critiques the absurdities of Silicon Valley's billionaire culture using humor and satire to reflect their influence on society.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

The Real Life Tech Execs Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' Is Based On

Film satirizes tech oligarchs through characters reflecting Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg during a global catastrophe.
#leadership
fromNature
4 weeks ago
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Genomics pioneer fired from firm he founded: 'It was not easy to domesticate me'

fromNature
4 weeks ago
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Genomics pioneer fired from firm he founded: 'It was not easy to domesticate me'

fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

unWired Broadband Connects First Fiber Customers in Gustine, California

We're thrilled to bring our NextGen Fiber to the Gustine community. The support we've received here has been incredible, and it's rewarding to see the first residents already enjoying what we've built together.
#sewage-treatment
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage

St. George, Utah, faces severe water scarcity due to climate change, but plans to utilize sewage treatment offer a potential solution.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage

St. George, Utah, faces severe water scarcity due to climate change, but plans to utilize sewage treatment offer a potential solution.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

John Young, headed HP in 1980s, dies at 93

John is the kind of person everyone would like to work with - someone who keeps his team inspired, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation.
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#paypal-mafia
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago
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The 'PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

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fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

The 'PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

The PayPal Mafia leveraged their influence into significant political power, showcasing their journey from startup founders to key figures in government.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

The PayPal Mafia': How power trio of Musk, Thiel and Sacks rode Silicon Valley startup success into Trump White House

Musk, Thiel, and Sacks transitioned from PayPal innovators to influential political actors in the U.S. government, significantly shaping its financial policies.
#theatre
#defense-technology
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Meta's push into defense tech reflects cultural shift, CTO says

Silicon Valley is increasingly open to collaborating with the US military, reflecting a resurgence of patriotic sentiment in tech.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
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Meta's tech chief says it's time for Silicon Valley to embrace the military again

Meta partners with Anduril for military tech, signaling a shift back toward strong ties between Silicon Valley and defense applications.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Meta's push into defense tech reflects cultural shift, CTO says

Silicon Valley is increasingly open to collaborating with the US military, reflecting a resurgence of patriotic sentiment in tech.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Meta's tech chief says it's time for Silicon Valley to embrace the military again

Meta partners with Anduril for military tech, signaling a shift back toward strong ties between Silicon Valley and defense applications.
#satire
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fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Maybe the city needs more consultants

Palo Alto's reliance on consultants is humorously critiqued, suggesting the need for management of their increasing numbers.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

'Mountainhead' is very funny nightmare fuel for an age of billionaires

'Mountainhead' features a star-studded cast exploring themes of wealth, power, and ego during a poker weekend that spirals out of control.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

The tech industry version of 'Succession' is here, and it's glorious

'Mountainhead' is a critique of billionaires and a reminder of their absurdity crafted by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong.
#elon-musk
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fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink closes a $650M Series E | TechCrunch

Neuralink raises $650 million, pushing innovation in brain chip technology and clinical applications.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

New high-tech maps developed by Stanford could fast track groundwater recharge: Here's how it works

Stanford researchers aim to revolutionize California's water storage through innovative groundwater recharge methods, bypassing the need for new reservoirs.
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Dozen earthquakes rock town sitting on top of a 'sleeping giant' fault

Scientists identify the Sawtooth Fault as a 'sleeping giant' capable of producing significant seismic events, including potential magnitude 7.0 earthquakes that could cause widespread destruction.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Funky Arizona town hailed the 'new Roswell' after UFO sightings

He believes Sedona is such a high-traffic area for UFOs due to the vortexes the city is known for. 'The better the energy, the more you'll see.'
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

Jesse Armstrong's film 'Mountainhead' critiques the moral responsibility of billionaires amidst global chaos they've caused.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Nvidia faces bipartisan concern over Chinese facility report

Nvidia's plan for a Shanghai research facility raises national security concerns, prompting demands for clarity from U.S. senators.
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