Big Santa Clara tech campus is bought for more than $50 million
SANTA CLARA — A big tech campus in Santa Clara has been bought for more than $50 million in a deal that shows buyers are eager for Silicon Valley properties …
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Lawson to open convenience stores of the ‘future’ next spring in Tokyo
Lawson and its owners, major trading house Mitsubishi and telecommunications carrier KDDI, said Wednesday they will open convenience stores of the “future” that utilize digital technology in Tokyo next spring. …
Neuralink gets FDA’s ‘breakthrough device’ tag for Blindsight implant
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation. The FDA’s breakthrough tag is …
Meta bans RT, other Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference’ – National
Meta said it’s banning Russian state media organizations from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow’s propaganda. The announcement drew a rebuke from …
TikTok heads to court over U.S. law that could lead to its ban – National
The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine if – or how — …
Tech, biotech job cuts jolt Bay Area as two green energy firms stumble
Tech and biotech companies have chopped hundreds more Bay Area jobs, with the latest staffing reductions hitting workers at two green energy companies and a veteran life sciences firm. The …
Shoppers praise ‘absolute bargain’ hair straighteners with 69% off on Amazon
Anyone who straightens their hair regularly knows how big the difference can be between a budget buy and a proper, well-rated pair. Not only does it affect ease of use …
Japan research body AIST to create chipmaking R&D base
The industry ministry-affiliated National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, or AIST, will establish a domestic research and development base for semiconductor production equipment and chip materials, it was …
San Jose airport trips gain summer altitude in hopeful economic sign
SAN JOSE — San Jose International Airport passenger activity has jumped during the summer travel months, but trips through the airport remain stuck far below their pre-coronavirus altitude. Slightly fewer …
Japanese government considering investment in Rapidus
The Japanese government is considering investing in chipmaker Rapidus Corp., which aims to start mass-producing a next-generation semiconductor in 2027, sources said Saturday. The government apparently hopes the move will …