SF Judge Puts Workday's AI Hiring Machine On Trial
A San Francisco judge refused to toss a major class action accusing Workday’s AI hiring tools of discriminating by race, age and disability. The decision keeps key claims alive.
Bay Area Apple Shoppers Hit With Overnight Mac, iPad Price Jolt
Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads as AI-driven memory and storage costs surged, pushing some popular entry-level models up by hundreds of dollars. The company says it can no longer absorb soaring component bills.
Moraga Mom In Remission After High-Tech Robotic Breast Surgery In Oakland
A Moraga mother is in remission after surgeons used a single‑port robotic system at Alta Bates to remove an aggressive breast tumor, a local milestone for the East Bay.
Alphabet Crashes The Dow Party As Mountain View Grabs The Mic
Alphabet will enter the Dow next Monday, replacing Verizon and boosting tech's footprint in the 30-stock index. The swap highlights quirks in the Dow's price-weighted design.
Salem Robot Maker Bets Big On Wall Street With $2.5 Billion SPAC Leap
Salem-based Agility Robotics agreed to merge with Churchill Capital XI in a deal that values the company at about $2.5 billion and aims to scale its RoboFab production. The transaction hinges on shareholder and SEC approvals.
YouTube Cuts Secret Deal With Florida Teen As L.A. Showdown Nears
YouTube reached a confidential settlement with a Florida teen who sued over alleged social‑media addiction, exiting a California bellwether trial while Meta, Snap and TikTok face a July jury.
Bay Area Homes Eyed To Juice AI's Power-Hungry Data Centers
Sunrun, Tesla and startups are pitching a plan to marshal rooftop solar, batteries and smart devices in millions of homes to free power for AI data centers during peak demand. Regulators and local communities are watching closely.
South San Francisco Biotech Snags Monster $1.9 Billion Cancer Drug Pact With Novartis
Antares Therapeutics has struck a partnership with Novartis that could be worth about $1.9 billion, bringing fresh funding to its South San Francisco and Boston teams.
Northwestern Lab Drives Vision Pro Wheelchair Breakthrough in Chicago
Northwestern's Project DRIVE provided software Apple used to let Vision Pro wearers steer powered wheelchairs with their eyes. The feature rolls out initially with limited drive‑system support.
South San Francisco Biotech Giant Dragged Into Nationwide Xolair Kickback Showdown
A whistleblower suit unsealed this week alleges decades of kickbacks and false government claims tied to Xolair, naming Genentech, Novartis and other drugmakers.












