South San Francisco's Freenome Inc. Cuts 100 Jobs in Strategic Workforce Reduction
Freenome Inc. is reducing its workforce by 20%, impacting around 100 jobs, to align with strategic priorities amidst its development of early cancer detection tests.
Giant Leap for Astrophotography, SLAC Unveils Titan Camera to Unlock Cosmos' Secrets
SLAC completed the world's largest digital camera, a 3,200-megapixel device for Chile's Rubin Observatory, designed to advance cosmic knowledge and dark matter research.
"Incognito No More!" Google Wipes Billions of Data Files Amid Illicit Surveillance Claims
Google settled a lawsuit by agreeing to delete billions of Chrome users' personal data files and make changes to Incognito mode, although users won't receive damages.
Google Restricts Election-Related Queries on Gemini Chatbot amid U.S. and India Poll Preparations
Google is restricting election-related queries on its Gemini chatbot to ensure high-quality information during election periods in the U.S. and India.
Apple Hit with Monumental €1.8 Billion Fine by EU for Restricting Music Streaming Competition
The European Commission fined Apple over €1.8 billion for anti-competitive practices restricting app developers from informing users about cheaper streaming subscriptions outside the App Store.
Silicon Valley's Figure AI Becomes a $2.6 Billion Bot Behemoth With Bezos Bucks Boost
Silicon Valley startups Figure AI and Electric Sheep have secured significant funding, aiming to introduce humanoid robots for household chores and sustainability tasks. Figure AI raised $675 million, valuing the company at $2.6 billion.
Electronic Arts Cuts 5% of Workforce Amid Tech Industry's Downscaling Trend
EA is reducing its workforce by 5%, affecting approximately 600 employees, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on core franchises and online communities amid industry changes.
Google Pauses AI Image Creation Amidst Uproar Over Racially Diverse Historical Depictions
Google suspends its AI system Gemini's ability to create images of people due to backlash over historically inaccurate and culturally insensitive depictions.
Super Micro Computer Buys Former Fry's Electronics Site in San Jose for $80M Cash, Plans for Tech Hub Emerge
Super Micro Computer has purchased the former Fry's Electronics site in San Jose for $80 million in cash, potentially transforming it into a tech hub.