The woman who lost her high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit against a Silicon Valley venture capital firm said Thursday that she is dropping her appeal and ending the case that became a flashpoint for inequality in the technology industry. Ellen Pao said in a statement that she cannot afford the risk…
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More than 1,000 years before Starbucks, caffeine was an international market mover, with ancient civilizations trading holly and cacao-based chocolate beverages between what is now modern-day Mexico , the Southwest, and the South, according to a new study. Led by University of New Mexico anthropology professor Patricia Crown, the study…
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Apple ‘s special September event, where it’s widely expected the company will show off new iPhones, is kicking off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT today from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Among the biggest updates expected for the possible new iPhone release are an even sharper…
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The latest news on iPhones and other products from Apple’s event in San Francisco. All times are PDT. 10:55 a.m. Apple says its new iPad will be available in November. The larger-screen iPad Pro model is aimed at countering weakening consumer demand for tablets. The iPad was a runaway success…
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Media General is buying Meredith Corp. in an approximately $ 2.4 billion cash-and-stock deal. The combined company, called Meredith Media General, will have 88 television stations in 54 markets and media brands including Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, Parents and Shape. Meredith shareholders will receive cash and stock valued at…
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Here’s one way to put it into perspective just how connected we are around the world. The estimated 900 million Wi-Fi signals and cellular towers globally were plotted on stunning interactive maps , allowing people to explore how large urban areas around the world have continued to become even more…
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Whale watch boats and the Coast Guard are resuming their search off Southern California for a blue whale entangled in hundreds of feet of fishing line. Federal marine officials said Sunday that they are seeking assistance from boaters and pilots who may spot the 80-foot mammal. The whale hasn’t been…
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Several of the most popular Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to even the most basic hacking attempts, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm. The possibility of an unknown person watching their baby’s every move is a frightening thought for many parents who…
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Global warming is carving measurable changes into Alaska , and President Barack Obama is about to see it. Obama leaves Monday for a three-day visit to the 49th state in which he will speak at a State Department climate change conference and become the first president to visit the Alaska…
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Friday that the Pentagon is funding a new venture to develop cutting-edge electronics and sensors that can flex and stretch and could be built into clothing or the skins of ships and aircraft. The high-tech investment could lead to wearable health monitors that could be…
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