Netflix

Netflix Teams With Ubisoft for 3 New Mobile Games

Netflix is partnering with game maker Ubisoft to create three mobile games from some of the world’s most beloved game franchises on Netflix, starting in 2023. First announced at Ubisoft’s annual digital event Ubisoft Forward, the three games will expand on the Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin’s Creed universes, and will be available exclusively […]

Apple

Apple Introduces Ultra Watch

CUPERTINO — Apple has unveiled Apple Watch Ultra, which brings a bold design and a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure. Apple Watch Ultra introduces a 49mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal that reveals the biggest and brightest Apple Watch display yet. A customizable Action button offers instant access to […]

News

Doordash Partners With Raley’s for Grocery Delivery

Doordash is continuing to expand into grocery delivery. The San Francisco company just announced a partnership with The Raley’s Companies, which includes stores in the Raley’s division and Bashas’ division, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 213 locations across multiple cities. Consumers can now order groceries on-demand from more than 117 Raley’s stores across Northern California and […]

News

Rich Eisen Show to Debut on Roku Channel September 12

SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. announced that the TV broadcast of the Emmy-nominated sports and entertainment talk show “The Rich Eisen Show,” hosted by Rich Eisen, will exclusively launch on The Roku Channel on September 12. Streamers will be able to enjoy the weekday live show through an all-new, dedicated FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) […]

Apple News

Apple Introduces iPhone 14 in Four Versions

Apple has introduced four new versions of its popular iPhone smartphone devices. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — has new camera upgrades and safety capabilities. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus take stunning photos and video with a powerful camera system featuring new Main and […]

News

Cal ISO Warns of Power Outages

FOLSOM – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) is alerting Californians to be ready for potential rotating power outages on Tuesday evening, as the hottest weather of this historic heat wave is forecast to push electricity demand to an all-time high. If outages are initiated, consumers can expect to receive notifications from power providers on […]

Google News

Google Names Recipients of PhD Fellowships for 2022

Google has released its annual list of PhD Fellowship recipients for 2022 Since 2009, the Google PhD Fellows have represented some of the best and brightest computer science researchers from around the globe. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer […]

Venture Capital

Sequel Reels In $8 Million Series A

SAN FRANCISCO — Sequel, a no-code solution for live video, has raised Series A $8 million funding round led by Javelin Venture Partners. The platform uses proprietary technology that allows companies to host webinars and live events directly on their websites, providing a seamless branded experience to their audience. Sequel has powered over 20,000 live […]

Venture Capital

FTV Capital Leads Solid $63 Million Round

SAN MATEO — Solid, a fintech-as-a-service platform that offers modern infrastructure for any company to launch and scale fintech products, has completed a $63 million Series B funding round. Led by FTV Capital, the funding will accelerate Solid’s expansion into fintech-ready verticals such as travel, logistics, construction, healthcare, education, and the gig economy. Existing investor […]

News

Couple Robbed at Gunpoint at Stanford Shopping Center

Palo Alto Police are investigating a brazen armed robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon in a parking lot at the Stanford Shopping Center, where men armed with handguns accosted a couple in their vehicle and stole jewelry and a purse.  When the suspects got stuck in traffic fleeing the area, they rammed a vehicle as they […]

News

Heatwave to Hit Silicon Valley

An unusual heatwave in September could bring the temperature into the triple digits in California and Silicon Valley for the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for San Jose from 11 a.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Accuweather forecasts temperatures of 87 degrees in the area […]

Facebook News

Meta to Air VR Comedy Special September 9

Meta is releasing ‘Surrounded’, an immersive comedy special in VR on Meta Quest 2 headsets September 9 that will air in Horizon Worlds. The unscripted show, filmed at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, features renowned comedians Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, Pete Holmes, Fortune Feimster, Moshe Kasher, Natasha Leggero and Moses Storm. It’s set in-the-round, a format where the audience surrounds the stage […]