DoorDash Unveils Zesty, the AI-Powered Social App for Food Discovery in San Francisco and New York
DoorDash introduces Zesty, a new AI-driven social app for discovering and sharing local dining experiences, currently being tested in San Francisco and New York.
Charlotte Climbs to Fourth in National Digital Cities Survey, Showcases Tech Innovation Beyond Silicon Valley
Charlotte jumped to fourth in the Digital Cities Survey, led by its I&T department's focus on community-oriented technology, like the Vision Zero Dashboard, and aims even higher next year.
Silicon Valley Soars to New Heights: Bay Area's Alef Aeronautics Begins Production of the World's First Consumer Flying Car
Alef Aeronautics is producing the Model A Ultralight, a flying car set for delivery in the Bay Area, with initial units priced at $300,000 and expectations of mass production reducing costs.
Xpeng Chief Takes Bay Area Tesla Spin, Calls FSD ‘Near‑Level 4’ And Sets Rivalry Deadline
Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng called Tesla's FSD v14.2 'near‑Level 4' after Bay Area test drives. He publicly challenged Xpeng to match that benchmark in China by August 30, 2026.
Meet Pepper at Aina Haina Public Library as Robot Staff Member Sparks Debate Over Tech in Libraries
Aina Haina Public Library introduced Pepper, a humanoid robot that greets patrons and teaches coding, amidst concerns over privacy and job replacement, though officials ensure no personal data is collected.
ORNL and National Labs Partner with University of Tennessee to Pioneer Quantum Materials Research Using Exascale Computing
ORNL and partners launch the CONNEQT project to advance quantum materials research using high-performance computing, aiming to understand materials under external forces and develop new computational methods.
Tri-Valley Teen Tech Whizzes Turn Homework Into Police Drones And Medical AI
Tri‑Valley high schoolers are building drones, AI and satellite maps that have already drawn police, funder and NASA attention. Their work shows how local STEM investment can move prototypes into pilots.
Honolulu Cancer Docs Present Simple Switch To Outsmart Drug‑Resistant Tumors in San Antonio
UH researchers found that swapping the drug on an antibody‑drug conjugate restored tumor control in preclinical breast‑cancer models. The results were presented at SABCS.












