Silicon Valley

Google bolsters mapping service, purchases Waze

The $1.03 billion deal was announced Tuesday

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 10:20 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Google, Waze

The bogus Tesla backlash: What if the Internet saves the middle class?

Silicon Valley, even super-cool electric car companies like Tesla, is getting a bad rap for upending the economy

Andrew Leonard Friday, Jun 7, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 115
Technology Tesla, Silicon Valley, backlash

Silicon Valley on front lines of global cyber war

Tech innovators are increasingly being tasked with protecting the private sector from hackers

Martha Mendoza, Associated Press Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 8:41 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press

Hacking gets its own World Series

In "Battle Hack," the finest hackers from New York to Tel Aviv compete for the title of "Ultimate Hacker on Earth" VIDEO

Curt Hopkins, The Daily Dot Sunday, Jun 2, 2013 4:00 PM UTC
Social Video, the daily dot, hackers

Yahoo shells out $1.1 billion for Tumblr

It's the company's biggest acquisition since it bought the online search engine Overture for $1.3 billion

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Monday, May 20, 2013 2:49 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Tumblr, Yahoo

Mark Zuckerberg, political conservative?

It's not just his fundraiser for Christie. The causes the Facebook CEO is backing suggest he's taken a right turn

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:33 PM UTC
Technology AlterNet, Mark Zuckerberg

Does CISPA encourage corporate hacking?

The legislation's critics say it gives companies too much power to pursue potential cybersecurity threats

Tim Sampson, The Daily Dot Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 9:21 PM UTC
Technology the daily dot, cispa

Coding boot camps promise to launch tech careers

Students can expect to work 80 to 100 hours a week, mostly under the guidance of experienced software developers

Terence Chea, Associated Press Friday, Apr 12, 2013 11:56 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press

Mark Zuckerberg launches political group

The Facebook CEO's new project aims to revamp immigration policy and encourage investment in scientific research

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 5:01 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press

Judge strikes down high-tech workers’ lawsuit

A class action suit had targeted Apple, Google and five other companies for allegedly forming an illegal cartel

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 8:51 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Apple, Google

Homeless in Silicon Valley

Tent encampments for the poor in San Jose showcase the region's startling income inequality VIDEO

Fernando Perez and Mewael M. Tekleab, New America Media Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 5:00 PM UTC
Social New America Media, Video

Silicon Valley is full of stoners

The tech hub is also a hub of getting high

Kristen Gwynne, Alternet Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 1:13 PM UTC 11
Technology technology, Silicon Valley

When patent trolls attack

Lawsuits targeting Adam Corolla's network and other podcasters shed light on the dark side of Silicon Valley

Jacob Sugarman Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 5:43 PM UTC
Technology Patent Trolls

The Mad Men of Silicon Valley

A new PBS documentary shows us how the future was invented, one chip at a time

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 5:32 PM UTC
Technology Silicon Valley, PBS

The Zuckerberg-Christie love fest

Facebook's CEO will raise money for a Republican? Did an earthquake just destroy Obama-loving Silicon Valley?

Andrew Leonard Friday, Jan 25, 2013 6:35 PM UTC
Technology Mark Zuckerberg, Chris Christie

Facebook’s stock isn’t hurting Silicon Valley

Companies in Silicon Valley remain optimistic even though Facebook's stock continues to underperform

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Monday, Sep 10, 2012 8:30 PM UTC
News From the Wires, Facebook

Marissa Mayer: Yahoo’s best hope

The executive who made her name at Google "could legitimately make Yahoo respectable again"

Dan Frommer, ReadWriteWeb Monday, Jul 16, 2012 10:10 PM UTC
Life ReadWriteWeb, technology

Watch out, Silicon Valley

London’s ‘Silicon Roundabout’ is biting at your heels. But is the tech for real?

Barry Neild, GlobalPost Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012 1:50 AM UTC
Life London, Silicon Valley

IBM’s Watson wins practice round of “Jeopardy!”

Computer, which tech giant calls "profound advance" in artificial intelligence, beats two former game show champs

Jim Fitzgerald and David R. Martin, Associated Press Thursday, Jan 13, 2011 11:20 PM UTC 34
News Gaming, Internet Culture

Goldman Sachs’ Facebook ploy

The investment bank buys, big, into the social network -- and expands a shadow stock market

Dan Gillmor Monday, Jan 3, 2011 10:55 PM UTC 10
Entertainment Facebook, Goldman Sachs

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