Technology

Horseless carriages were once a lot like driverless cars. What can history teach us?

10:00am September 25, 2023

by Neda Ulaby

Historians say that a little more than a century ago, when cars first hit the roads, they caused nervous laughter and raised real concerns, much like driverless vehicles today.

Clorox disinfecting wipes are seen displayed for sale at a Walmart Supercenter on Sept. 18, in Austin, Texas.

National

Having a hard time finding Clorox wipes? Blame it on a cyberattack

1:50pm September 20, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

The Clorox Co. — which also includes brands such as Pine-Sol, Brita, Glad and Burt's Bees — says it's operating at a "lower rate of processing" after an August hack on its IT infrastructure.

National

Grocery delivery app Instacart goes public

6:17pm September 19, 2023

by Alina Selyukh

Instacart is going public with actual profit to show for itself. But a lot of it has to do with the company's growing foray into digital advertising, not the basics of its operations.

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National

Locals push back against plans to build a tech utopia in Solano County, Calif.

4:59pm September 18, 2023

by Bobby Allyn

For years, a secretive group has been purchasing land in Solano County, Calif., to create a utopian city for the tech elite. Locals are telling the techies to take their plan someplace else.

This photo was taken on Sept. 14, 2012 at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev. Two pilots died in a collision Sunday on what was the last day of the famed air races, which were being held for the last time ever this year in Reno.

National

Two pilots were killed in a midair collision on the last day of Nevada air races

11:44am September 18, 2023

by Juliana Kim

The fatal crash occurred on the final day of the National Championship Air Races in Reno — putting a tragic end to the decades-old racing tradition.

World News

EU launches investigation into Chinese EVs to protect European automakers

10:08am September 16, 2023

The European Commission says cheap electric vehicles from China are undercutting its auto industry and has launched an investigation into unfair trade practices.

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Researchers used ChatGPT to diagnose eye-related complaints and found it performed well.

Health & Safety

'Dr. Google' meets its match in Dr. ChatGPT

5:01am September 16, 2023

by Andrew Leonard

In recent research AI has done a credible job at diagnosing health complaints. But should consumers trust unregulated bots with their health care? Doctors see trouble brewing.

National

Inside an AI extravaganza

5:28pm September 15, 2023

by Dara Kerr

Thousands of A.I. enthusiasts are converging in San Francisco this week for what's billed as the "world's largest A.I. event," which stands in sharp contrast to what's happening in Washington.

The new Apple iPhone replaces the mute switch with action button

8:27am September 15, 2023

Apple is replacing the mute switch on its iPhones with a button that lets users do more things with their phones. A closer look at what Apple calls the "action button."

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Rich Snyder, who retired as the fire marshal of Sierra Madre, Calif., now works for Allied Disaster Defense, a California company that hardens homes against wildfire. One strategy is covering air vents with ember-blocking mesh.

Preparing homes for wildfires is big business that's only getting started

5:00am September 15, 2023

by Alina Selyukh

Climate change, technological leaps, panicked insurers, the shifting sense of responsibility: All are powering the still-nascent, but fast-growing industry of preparing homes for wildfires.

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