Bright Fireball Streaking Across Night Sky from Reno to Bay Area Identified as Starlink Satellite Reentry
A bright fireball seen in the sky from Reno to the Bay Area was a reentering Starlink satellite, not a meteorite, confirmed by the American Meteor Society.
Silicon Valley Startup Uses AI to Engineer Psychedelics Without the Hallucinations—Because of Course They Did
San José's 26th traffic-related fatality involved a motorcycle and car collision, with the motorcyclist dying and the Pacifica driver hurt but stable. Witnesses are urged to contact SJPD.
NVIDIA Pumps $5 Billion into Rival Intel, Reshaping Silicon Valley's AI and Computing Future
NVIDIA announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, forming a partnership to develop AI infrastructure and personal computing, leveraging NVIDIA's AI and Intel's CPU technologies.
San Mateo Tech Firm Skydio Unveils New Drone Innovations to Revolutionize First Responder Operations in California
Skydio showcased its advanced drone technology for first responders at Ascend 2025, revealing new models like the R10 for indoor use and the high-speed F10 for broader applications.
Chegg Agrees to $7.5 Million Settlement Over FTC Allegations of Impeding Subscription Cancellations
Chegg Inc. agrees to pay $7.5 million, settling FTC allegations over complicated subscription cancellation processes that violated consumer rights outlined in the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.
Microsoft & OpenAI Redraw Collaboration Terms, Eyeing Shift to For-Profit Model Amid Soaring Valuations
Microsoft and OpenAI are redefining their partnership, potentially transforming OpenAI into a for-profit company, leveraging Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investments, and expanding OpenAI's operational autonomy.
OpenAI Denies WSJ Claim Executives Weighed California Exit Amid Regulatory Heat
The AI giant's emphatic denial of exit talks doesn't quite settle the underlying question of what happens when California's toughest regulatory scrutiny meets $19 billion in venture funding. With Sam Altman's massive Bay Area real estate bets on one side and mounting legal pressure on the other, the company faces a high-stakes balancing act that could reshape both OpenAI's future and the state's AI dominance.
Apple Reveals iPhone 17 Lineup: Pro Models Get Price Hike Amid Global Trade Pressures
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with improved cameras, battery life, and higher prices due to trade pressures; Pro models feature the A19 chip and new cameras.
San José Mineta International Airport Leads with Waymo's Autonomous Vehicle Rollout in Silicon Valley
San José Mineta International Airport is set to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicle service, starting with employee trials and planning to offer public rides later in the year.
Bay Area Lyme Foundation Launches First Lyme Disease Impact Investment Fund to Support Innovative Solutions
The Bay Area Lyme Foundation launched Bay Area Lyme Ventures, the first investment fund focused on Lyme disease, supporting companies like Aces Diagnostics and LymeAlert developing diagnostic tools.
Twilio Founder Teams With Fusion Breakthrough Scientist for Commercial Limitless Clean Energy Startup
The physicist behind the world's first successful fusion ignition experiment just partnered with the tech entrepreneur who built Twilio into a $4 billion empire. Their new Bay Area company aims to turn Lawrence Livermore's groundbreaking laser fusion into commercial power plants within a decade.
Elon Musk's X and xAI Clash with Apple and OpenAI in Texas Court Over Alleged Anticompetitive Cabal
Elon Musk's companies X and xAI sue Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive behavior and monopoly maintenance in smartphone and AI chatbot markets.












