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fromThe Mercury News
9 hours 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.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Am I sad? Absolutely': Microsoft layoffs hit Bay Area staff

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees, including 122 in the Bay Area, as part of organizational changes.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

LinkedIn lays off 281 workers in California, including many Bay Area engineers

Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
9 hours 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.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Am I sad? Absolutely': Microsoft layoffs hit Bay Area staff

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees, including 122 in the Bay Area, as part of organizational changes.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

LinkedIn lays off 281 workers in California, including many Bay Area engineers

#palo-alto
#satire
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
5 days 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
22 hours 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.
fromKqed
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

'Succession' Creator Goes After Tech Oligarchs in Delicious Satire, 'Mountainhead'

Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

New HBO Film From 'Succession' Creator Premieres Next Week Depicting Tech Billionaires During a Financial Crisis

Jesse Armstrong's new film explores the arrogance of fictional tech entrepreneurs during a financial crisis.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
5 days 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
22 hours 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.
fromKqed
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

'Succession' Creator Goes After Tech Oligarchs in Delicious Satire, 'Mountainhead'

fromNature
23 hours ago

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

"The possibility certainly exists that I'm simply a dislikable individual that they wanted to get rid of," he says. "A significant proportion of my old friends would agree with that."
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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.
#billionaires
Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
4 days 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.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Silicon Valley

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

Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
4 days 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
fromSFGATE
2 days 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
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Elon Musk Gets Rattled by Hard Questions He Can't Answer, Calls Interviewer an "NPC" While Giving One-Word NPC-Like Responses Himself

Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink raises $600M at $9B valuation | TechCrunch

Neuralink raised $600 million in funding, increasing its valuation to $9 billion pre-money.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Gets Rattled by Hard Questions He Can't Answer, Calls Interviewer an "NPC" While Giving One-Word NPC-Like Responses Himself

Elon Musk's recent interview revealed his disconnection from reality and preparedness, highlighting his defensive behavior when challenged with hard questions.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

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

Neuralink raises $650 million, pushing innovation in brain chip technology and clinical applications.
Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink surges in value to $9B: report

Neuralink raised $600 million, boosting its valuation to $9 billion and advancing its brain implant technology.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Texas is on the verge of handing Tesla and other big businesses a major win

Texas lawmakers are introducing bills to limit shareholder lawsuits and resolutions, favoring businesses but raising concerns about minority shareholder rights.
#climate-change
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

People are fleeing to Central California. But living there has growing risks.

Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days 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.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

People are fleeing to Central California. But living there has growing risks.

#santa-clara-county
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days 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
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Santa Clara Co. uses AI sensors to help detect fires early before major destruction

Santa Clara County is deploying AI fire sensors to improve early wildfire detection and prevent large fires from spreading.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days 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.
fromMail Online
2 days 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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#artificial-intelligence
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fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

San Francisco tech icons unite in $6.5B deal with vast hype and little clarity

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive's startup io for $6.5 billion, though details about the new product remain unclear.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

PG&E sees huge data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E anticipates a surge in data center demands amid AI growth, potentially reducing customer bills by spreading costs over larger users.
Silicon Valley
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

NVIDIA to keep Shanghai operations despite lawmaker concerns

NVIDIA will maintain its Shanghai R&D operations despite national security concerns raised by U.S. senators.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days 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
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

San Francisco tech icons unite in $6.5B deal with vast hype and little clarity

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive's startup io for $6.5 billion, though details about the new product remain unclear.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

PG&E sees huge data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E anticipates a surge in data center demands amid AI growth, potentially reducing customer bills by spreading costs over larger users.
Silicon Valley
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

NVIDIA to keep Shanghai operations despite lawmaker concerns

NVIDIA will maintain its Shanghai R&D operations despite national security concerns raised by U.S. senators.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days 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.
#education
fromMail Online
4 days 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.'
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
5 days 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.
#nvidia
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
5 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Nvidia reports Q1 earnings this week: Here's what to expect

Nvidia's earnings reports significantly influence major stock indices, and expectations for Q1 2025 revenue growth remain high despite challenges.
Ongoing export restrictions on Nvidia's H20 chip may hinder revenue and lead to substantial inventory write-offs.
#data-centers
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

PG&E sees "huge" data center demand in San Jose area as tech expands

PG&E's expansion of data centers could reduce energy costs for residential customers amidst the AI boom.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Bay Area breakthrough in imaging earthquakes with 1000 times more accuracy could revolutionize how we prepare for tremors

A breakthrough in earthquake monitoring uses fiber optic cables as enhanced sensors, vastly improving data accuracy.
#housing-affordability
fromKqed
5 days ago

How a Ford Plant Changed Milpitas; AstraLogik's Music For Healing | KQED

"The San Jose Assembly Plant opened in 1955, transforming Milpitas from a sleepy agricultural town into a thriving city, sparking historic social change."
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose State keys in on next gen social service workers - San Jose Spotlight

“If you love your job, you will never work a day in your life. I love my job. I look forward to work. But I'm not going to pretend it's not emotionally draining.”
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#wealth
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This City Was Named the World's Fastest-growing Wealth Hub With 156 Centimillionaires and 22 Billionaires

Shenzhen, China is the fastest-growing wealth hub globally, showcasing significant growth in tech and a booming millionaire population.
Silicon Valley
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This City Was Named the World's Fastest-growing Wealth Hub With 156 Centimillionaires and 22 Billionaires

Shenzhen, China is the fastest-growing wealth hub globally, showcasing significant growth in tech and a booming millionaire population.
#ai
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fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing | TechCrunch

Moonvalley secures an additional $10 million, raising total funding to $124 million amid a competitive video generation market.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Silicon Valley's Misguided Utopian Visions

Tech oligarchs like Musk and Bezos wield unprecedented influence, promoting radical visions of a future shaped by technology, but these ideologies warrant critical examination.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing | TechCrunch

Moonvalley secures an additional $10 million, raising total funding to $124 million amid a competitive video generation market.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Silicon Valley's Misguided Utopian Visions

Tech oligarchs like Musk and Bezos wield unprecedented influence, promoting radical visions of a future shaped by technology, but these ideologies warrant critical examination.
#technology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo cleared to operate in San Jose

Waymo can operate its driverless vehicle fleet in San Jose, setting a historic precedent for commercial autonomous services in the city.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
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Palantir's Idea of Peace

Alex Karp argues for technology to focus on national projects rather than consumerism.
Karp blends tech leadership with a philosophical approach to societal issues.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo cleared to operate in San Jose

Waymo can operate its driverless vehicle fleet in San Jose, setting a historic precedent for commercial autonomous services in the city.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Palantir's Idea of Peace

Alex Karp argues for technology to focus on national projects rather than consumerism.
Karp blends tech leadership with a philosophical approach to societal issues.
#harvard-university
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Elias: Several California colleges could afford to stand up to Trump

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against Trump administration pressures, becoming a pivotal leader in defending academic freedom.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Elias: Several California colleges could afford to stand up to Trump

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against Trump administration pressures, becoming a pivotal leader in defending academic freedom.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan join StrictlyVC Menlo Park | TechCrunch

The June 18 StrictlyVC event features prominent tech leaders discussing innovative ideas in Silicon Valley.
#google
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

Google's $125M Deal with California for Local News Is Already Shrinking

California's $125 million journalism fund with Google faces significant cuts before any disbursement.
Governor Newsom's proposed reduction raises concerns among local news advocates.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, benefiting over 4,000 Black employees.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California and Google will make a media fund for the floundering news industry

California partners with Google to support news media financially.
Critics claim the fund's support is inadequate compared to earlier proposals.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

Google's $125M Deal with California for Local News Is Already Shrinking

California's $125 million journalism fund with Google faces significant cuts before any disbursement.
Governor Newsom's proposed reduction raises concerns among local news advocates.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Thousands to win 'hard-fought' cash from Google in $50M racial bias settlement

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million, benefiting over 4,000 Black employees.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California and Google will make a media fund for the floundering news industry

California partners with Google to support news media financially.
Critics claim the fund's support is inadequate compared to earlier proposals.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Human remains found in Menlo Park ID'd as San Jose man missing for 40 years

"We're averaging almost a case a day at this point," said Michael Vogen, Director of Case Management with Othram.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Remote Wyoming vacation lodge emerges as haven for US dissident' right

Events held at the Wagon Box Inn bring together figures from the dissident right, who criticize mainstream conservatives for being too accommodating to liberal views.
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#waymo
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Waymo gets green light for San Jose amid South Bay expansion

Waymo has received approval to offer driverless taxi services from San Francisco to San Jose, marking a significant expansion of its ride-hailing operation.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

San Jose Welcomes Arrival of Waymo's Autonomous Taxi Fleet

Waymo receives approval to provide autonomous passenger services in San Jose, marking an expansion of its operations in the Bay Area.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Waymo gets OK to expand robotaxi service into more of Silicon Valley | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service expands, indicating growth of autonomous ride-hailing in California.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Waymo gets green light for San Jose amid South Bay expansion

Waymo has received approval to offer driverless taxi services from San Francisco to San Jose, marking a significant expansion of its ride-hailing operation.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Inside
2 weeks ago

San Jose Welcomes Arrival of Waymo's Autonomous Taxi Fleet

Waymo receives approval to provide autonomous passenger services in San Jose, marking an expansion of its operations in the Bay Area.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Waymo gets OK to expand robotaxi service into more of Silicon Valley | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service expands, indicating growth of autonomous ride-hailing in California.
#clean-energy
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

There are no good billionaires in new trailer for HBO's Mountainhead movie

Mountainhead critiques wealthy tech executives, showcasing their detachment from reality and the consequences of their creations.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom's budget trims state's major breakthrough in ensuring the survival of newsrooms'

California's budget revision significantly reduces funding for news publishers from $30 million to $10 million amidst a $12 billion deficit.
#investment
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Other Silicon Valley Titans Join Trump In Seeking Money at Saudi Luncheon

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Other Silicon Valley Titans Join Trump In Seeking Money at Saudi Luncheon

fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

High school student biologists help research and restore North Bay watershed

The student's hands-on research is restoring local streams while encouraging biodiversity, making a significant impact on Petaluma's waterways.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

VP JD Vance Headed to Bay Area for Silicon Valley Fundraiser

Vice President JD Vance is hosting a high-profile fundraiser in Silicon Valley, raising questions about his political connections and ambitions.
#san-jose
Silicon Valley
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

The Boring Company's ZPIT Innovation: A Game-Changer for San Jose's Infrastructure

The Boring Company's ZPIT technology has the potential to transform urban tunneling and improve infrastructure in cities like San Jose.
Silicon Valley
fromThesanjoseblog
3 weeks ago

The Boring Company's ZPIT Innovation: A Game-Changer for San Jose's Infrastructure

The Boring Company's ZPIT technology has the potential to transform urban tunneling and improve infrastructure in cities like San Jose.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (May 2025)

The semiconductor demand continues to rise, driven by the integration of AI, with Broadcom set to play a significant role in the market.
#san-jose-state-university
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

C-suite at Alphabet make B-A-N-K from 2024 equity awards

The C-suite at Alphabet collectively earned over $215 million for 2024, with CEO Sundar Pichai being the least paid among them at $10.725 million.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Sunnyvale artists invite public into their workspaces for Open Studios

"Sunnyvale artists Barbara Pease and Pragati Sharma Mohanty are among the more than 340 visual artists from San Francisco Bay Area opening their studios to the public this month."
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Wild Video Shows Entire Mountain Range in China Covered With Solar Panels

China has become a global leader in solar energy, establishing a near-monopoly on production and renewable energy operations.
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