San Jose's Vimaan Robotics Settles for $1.5 Million Amid Allegations of Improper Federal Grant Acquisition
Vimaan Robotics has settled for $1.5 million over claims it falsely obtained federal funds, despite being ineligible due to venture capital majority ownership.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Announces Workforce Cuts and Stricter Office Policy Amid Restructuring Efforts
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is revamping the company through workforce cuts and stricter in-office policies, promoting a lean culture to improve productivity and reduce expenses, with no specific target for headcount reduction yet announced.
Silicon Valley Crosswalks Hijacked with AI Impersonations of Tech Titans Zuckerberg and Musk
Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons were hacked to emit AI-generated voice impersonations of tech leaders Zuckerberg and Musk, with local officials working to fix the issue.
Meta's Zuckerberg Grilled in Court as FTC Dubs Facebook a Monopolist in Antitrust Showdown
Mark Zuckerberg testified in an FTC-led antitrust trial against Meta, which has been accused of monopolistic practices by buying companies such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta refutes the claims, citing competition from various platforms.
Bay Area's CARGO Therapeutics Cuts Workforce by 90%, Halts Drug Development Amid Financial Struggles
CARGO Therapeutics is downsizing staff and pausing drug development after a failed Phase 2 study, with Anup Radhakrishnan appointed as interim CEO. The company's value has dropped significantly.
Apple Sets Eyes on Real-Time Translation Feature for AirPods in Upcoming iOS 19 Update
Apple is working on a live translation feature for AirPods to be released with iOS 19, competing with Google's Pixel Buds which had a similar feature since 2017.
Nokia Acquires Optical Networking Firm Infinera, Aiming to Boost Data Center Influence and Spark Innovation
Nokia has completed its acquisition of Infinera, aiming to become an optical networking leader and enhance its data center offerings for AI and cloud services. The merger is expected to create an "innovation powerhouse."
Google Maps to Embrace "Gulf of America": Tech Giant Bows to Trump's Patriotic Renaming Crusade
Google will update U.S. map names in line with Trump's executive order, changing "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" and Denali to "Mount McKinley."
Meta Urges California AG to Intervene in OpenAI's Transition from Non-Profit to For-Profit amidst Ethical Concerns
Meta Platforms has asked the California Attorney General to intervene in OpenAI's restructuring from non-profit to for-profit, concerning their use of charity-acquired assets.
Google's New Computer Chip May Tap 'Multiversal' Power to Function Billions of Times Faster than Supercomputers; Alphabet Stock Soars
Google's new quantum chip, Willow, claims unprecedented computational power and potentially taps into multiversal resources. Its launch significantly boosted Alphabet's stock, marking a milestone in quantum technology and AI advancement.
"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.












