AI Can Listen to You via Vibrations Detected by the Popular Gaming Mouse Sensors from Sunnyvale Company
UC Irvine researchers cracked a vulnerability in gaming mice that transforms desk vibrations into intelligible speech using AI. The sensors at the heart of the security flaw come from Sunnyvale, and the affected devices are made by Razer, Logitech, and Corsair—all companies with Bay Area operations.
Oregon Wildfire Smoke Returns to Haunt San Francisco Weekend as Air Quality Returns to Moderate
San Francisco residents got another unwelcome reminder that fire season doesn't respect state lines when Oregon wildfire smoke rolled into the city over the weekend. Even as skies appeared to clear Sunday morning, the smoky reality of living downwind from the burning West persisted well into the day.
Oakland Police Respond to Reported Armed Juvenile at School, No Threat Found After Lockdown on Skyline Boulevard
Oakland Police responded to a report of a juvenile with a gun at a school. No threat was found and the lockdown was lifted. The incident underscores the importance of police-community partnerships in school safety.
Bazaar Sonoma Chinese Restaurant in Forestville Damaged by Morning Blaze
A fire severely damaged Bazaar Sonoma, a critically acclaimed Chinese restaurant, in Forestville. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. The owners plan to reopen and continue serving their cuisine through pop-ups.












