Balcony solar is coming to California. Can renters actually use it?
Ever since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Plug and Play Solar Act last month and opened the door for Californians to plug small solar panels directly into wall outlets without utility permissions, people have been asking: Can renters use this technology?
$89K AI robot unleashed in NYC park to learn human behavior — and eventually become a babysitter
The robot was designed by California-based company Faraday Future, according to Chief Technology Officer Hong Rao, who was operating the $89,000 robot with a small remote control.
Startup Funding News Today, October 23, 2026: Helion, Slingshot, Xona, Warhound, Tractian & More
At least $790 million in newly announced dollar-denominated startup financing flowed into space infrastructure, defense biotechnology, industrial AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and financial technology in the past 24 hours, along with more than €28 million in European defense technology investment. The largest round came from California-based Xona Space Systems, which raised $250 million at a $2.45
AI experts warn California legislators about potential ‘danger’ of technology
Experts in artificial intelligence delivered a sobering message to California legislators Wednesday: The technology is advancing at a rapid pace and the threats posed by it taking rogue actions in the future are deeply concerning.
Calpers Pivots From US Tech Giants to Private Equity, FT Reports
California’s pension giant is shifting away from investment in large US technology companies and increasing its exposure to private equity, the Financial Times reported, citing an interview with a senior executive.
California Employers Will no Longer be Able to Fire People Just Using AI
If technology is the main factor in the decision, an employer must back it up with other evidence, according to a new law.
Tech Company Barred From Green Card Filings Amid H-1B Visa Crackdown
A California-based technology company has been suspended from participating in the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program for two years.
US appeals court blocks class actions over Tesla's self-driving claims
A US appeals court threw out on Friday an order allowing Tesla customers in California to pursue class action claims accusing the electric vehicle maker of misleading them about the capabilities of its full self-driving technology.
How to see the vertical Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center
The 200,000-square-foot expansion at Exposition Park will feature more than 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 new hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology and engineering.