FaceApp Gives Users Glimpse Of Older Self Amid Privacy ConcernsFaceApp, the popular aging filter that has rapidly regained popularity in recent weeks, has responded to concerns over privacy, and use of customers’ data.
Instagram Doubles Down On Test To Hide Like CountsInstagram could be one step closer to concealing your likes.
Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push With New EmojisApple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emojis that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.
Oakland Officials Take Step Towards Banning City Use Of Facial Recognition TechThe city of Oakland on Tuesday took a first step towards banning the use of facial recognition technology by city employees, including the Oakland Police Department.
Sen. Feinstein Leads Bipartisan Lawmakers Urging FCC To Protect ShakeAlert Earthquake WarningsNorthern California Senator Dianne Feinstein is leading a bipartisan group of Congressional members urging the federal government to ensure changes to the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system don’t slow down ShakeAlert earthquake warnings.
Instagram Users Hit With Outage For 2nd Time In 2 WeeksInstagram users report that the popular photo sharing social network is down Tuesday morning, the second such outage in the last two weeks.
'Facebook Is Dangerous'; Senators Grill Silicon Valley Giant's ExecutivesFacebook's ambitious plan to create a financial eco-system based on a digital currency faces questions from lawmakers,
Netflix Has Cut Graphic Suicide Scene From First Season Of '13 Reasons Why'More than two years after its debut, a graphic suicide scene has been cut from the first season of "13 Reasons Why," Netflix announced Monday.
Treasury Chief: Facebook Cryptocurrency Plan Ripe For Illicit UseThe Treasury chief warned it could be used for illicit activity such as money laundering, human trafficking and financing terrorism.
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FaceApp Gives Users Glimpse Of Older Self Amid Privacy ConcernsFaceApp, the popular aging filter that has rapidly regained popularity in recent weeks, has responded to concerns over privacy, and use of customers’ data.
Wells Fargo 2Q Results Beat Street EstimatesWells Fargo reported better-than-expected earnings despite lower interest income in the second quarter, a potential concern for investors with a Fed interest rate cut likely on the horizon.
San Mateo Legislator Proposes New Rules for Political Advocacy AdvertisingProposed legislation would require groups spending more than $10,000 a year on "issue advocacy ads" about pending legislation or regulation to identify themselves and major funders.
Juul-Backed Coalition Gets Vaping Initiative On San Francisco BallotResidents of San Francisco will get to vote on whether a new ordinance banning the sale of electronic cigarettes will stand in the upcoming November election.
Credit Card Skimmer Found at Gas Station in SunnyvaleSunnyvale police said Friday they're looking for people who may have become credit card fraud victims after a skimming device was recently discovered at a gas station.
PG&E Aerial Patrols For Wildfire Detection Underway Through OctoberPG&E has begun daily aerial fire and smoke detection patrols across the thousands of miles of its service area, the utility company said Tuesday.
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Over 8 In 10 Bay Area Residents Agree State In Housing Crisis, Poll FindsMore than eight in ten Bay Area voters agree that California is in a housing crisis and large majorities say more housing for low income people is needed, according to a new poll.
Colin Kaepernick's Nike Commercial Is Nominated For An EmmyNike's partnership with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick is continuing to pay big dividends.
Elon Musk Developing AI-Connected Brain Implant To 'Secure Humanity's Future'Tesla CEO Elon Musk is developing an AI-connected brain implant device that may help quadriplegics, cancer patients and stroke victims who suffer from memory loss or lack of motor function
Oakland Delays Action On Reducing Cannabis Taxes; Business Owners ChafeThe Oakland City Council early Wednesday delayed taking any action on reducing cannabis business taxes until the fall, leading to frustration from cannabis business operators who argue that the city is at risk of losing business.
San Francisco Shopping Bag Fees Going Up By 15 CentsThe price of bags provided by retail stores in San Francisco will soon go up by 15 cents after the city’s Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance raising the price Tuesday.
Instagram Doubles Down On Test To Hide Like CountsInstagram could be one step closer to concealing your likes.
Oakland A's New Ballpark Opponents Air Grievances At City Council MeetingStakeholders at the Port of Oakland on Tuesday gave the Oakland City Council an earful of concerns with a proposal for a new Oakland A's ballpark near Jack London Square.
Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push With New EmojisApple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emojis that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.