"Hallelujah ... Really Good for Tech": Andreessen Horowitz Founders Openly Celebrate Trump Win, Criticize Tech Regulation
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, celebrate political changes following Donald Trump's electoral victory. "Every Morning I Wake Up Happier," says Andreesen, expressing relief from tech regulations they deemed repressive under the Biden administration.
Sunnyvale, California Chosen for New CHIPS for America Semiconductor R&D Facility
The Biden-Harris Administration selects Sunnyvale, CA as the site for the new CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility to boost semiconductor research and design.
Meta Tests Facial Recognition to Thwart Scams and Aid Account Recovery
Meta is testing new defenses against scams and account hacking, involving facial recognition technology to identify fake celebrity endorsements and aiding users in recovering compromised accounts.
San Jose-Based Infinera Set to Receive $93 Million Boost from CHIPS Act for Semiconductor Production and Job Growth
Infinera may receive $93 million under the CHIPS Act to expand U.S. semiconductor production, potentially creating 1,700 jobs and strengthening supply chains.
Meta Initiates New Layoffs Affecting WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs Teams Amid Internal Reorganization
Meta has initiated another series of layoffs impacting various departments, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, with some employees opting for severance over alternative positions.
Pursuing AI Ambitions, Google Ink Deals for Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI Data Centers
Google and Amazon are investing in small modular nuclear reactors to power AI data centers, with Google partnering with Kairos Power and Amazon working with X-energy.
Enel X Way's North American Electric Mobility Business to Shut Down, Affecting EV Charger Functionality
Enel X Way North America is closing its electric mobility division in the US and Canada, affecting JuiceBox chargers' smart capabilities and software support.
Terns Pharmaceuticals Shares Soar 27% After Promising Early Results for New Obesity Drug
Terns Pharmaceuticals' stock rose 27% after reporting successful early-stage trial results for its oral obesity drug, TERN-601, which showed a weight loss of 4.9%.
Google Relaunches Gemini's Enhanced People-Generating Feature with New Ethical Safeguards for Paid Subscribers
Google improves its AI chatbot Gemini's people-generation feature with more safeguards, making it available to paying subscribers for feedback before a general release.
Cisco to Slash 7% of Workforce Amid Strategic Shift Towards AI and Cloud Services
Cisco Systems plans to lay off 7% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 5,900 employees, as part of a restructuring strategy focused on growth areas such as AI and cloud services.
California Forges Strategic Alliance with NVIDIA to Spearhead AI Innovation and Workforce Development
California partners with NVIDIA to integrate AI education into community colleges and universities, aiming to train 100,000 individuals across various sectors and addressing state challenges.
Alphabet Eyes Record-Shattering $23 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Titan Wiz Amid Antitrust Gaze
Alphabet is close to buying cybersecurity firm Wiz for around $23 billion, which could be its largest acquisition, amid increasing competition in cloud computing.
Waymo Secures Regulatory Approval to Expand Driverless Taxi Service in San Mateo County Amid Public Debate
Waymo secures California Public Utilities Commission approval to expand its driverless taxi service to San Mateo County, despite mixed opinions from the public and officials.







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