Amazon Pitches Astro Robot as Security Guard for Businesses
Amazon has launched Astro for Business, a service that leverages the Astro robot as a roving security guard in stores…
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Instagram Rolls Out Close Friends Feature to Main Feed
Instagram is expanding its Close Friends feature beyond Stories to users’ main feeds. The feature, which allows users to share…
California State Bar Sells San Francisco HQ to Plug Budget Shortfall
Facing a budget shortfall, the California State Bar sells its San Francisco building for $54 million. Get the latest legal…
YouTube Implements New Rules for AI-Generated Content, Mandates Disclosure and Labels
YouTube has announced new rules regarding content generated or manipulated by artificial intelligence, including the implementation of labeling requirements. The…
APEC Finance Ministers Discuss Crypto Regulations at San Francisco
Finance ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific countries met in San Francisco last week for a two-day summit hosted by the United…
San Francisco Beats Out Other Major U.S. Cities to Host APEC Summit
San Francisco has beaten out other major U.S. cities to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, bringing the highest-profile…
Google to Invest Hundreds of Millions in Character.AI, Strengthening AI Portfolio
Google has announced an investment in Character.AI, a company that creates chatbots that mimic the characteristics of famous people. The…
San Francisco’s UN Plaza Transformed into Skateboarding Park: A New Community Space for All
San Francisco’s UN Plaza has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, from a once-underutilized space to a thriving skateboarding…
PlayStation Ends Twitter/X Integration, Citing API Changes
Sony’s PlayStation consoles will no longer support Twitter/X integration, including the ability to view and post content, trophies, and other…
San Francisco Mayor Pushes For License Plate Readers To Improve Public Safety
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is seeking to expedite the installation of 400 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) at 100…