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I ditched Uber for a driverless robotaxi in San Francisco – here’s why I’m never going back

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler takes a ride with Waymo and finds the safety numbers – and the lack of small talk – hard to argue with

The Independent UK · Jul 24

South Korean memory giants Samsung and SK Hynix are set to announce massive deals with leading U.S. tech firms, report claims — Korean president arrives in Silicon Valley for meetings and high-profile AI summit

Samsung and SK Hynix are expected to unveil multibillion-dollar memory-chip partnerships with major U.S. technology companies during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to San Francisco

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24

Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are set to announce major long-term memory chip supply deals with US technology companies during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to San Francisco. The visit is also expected to bring strategic AI data centre investments and deepen US-South Korea technology ties.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang donates $75 million to preserve the California College of the Arts' legacy as Vanderbilt launches a new college of art, architecture and design

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, have pledged a $75 million matching gift to Vanderbilt University to establish a new college of art, architecture and design in San Francisco while preserving the legacy of the California College of the Arts (CCA). The donation, announced through the Jen-Hsun…

The Times of India · Jul 22

When Is a Park Fee Unconstitutional?

Plus: San Francisco slashes affordable housing mandates, wide support for streamlining environmental review, and Mamdani's rent ripoff report.

Reason · Jul 21

From Dallas to San Francisco: How the 2026 World Cup Is Reshaping Sports Culture in Host Cities Across America

The 2026 World Cup is more than just a month-long football tournament in America. Across the US, it has led to stadium districts, city parks, transport routes, baseball grounds, and public spaces being transformed into areas where global football culture is being tested against the usual American sporting habits. The…

inkl · Jul 21

Driverless taxis, sports fanatics and an Alcatraz seagull: Three weeks in the US covering the World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: Criss-crossing California, with one weekend in Mexico City, Kieran Jackson gives his key takeaways from a unique World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 21

US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states challenging the deal moves forward.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

United Employee Threatens to Call ICE on US Citizen Family at SFO: 'You Don't Act Like a Citizen'

A ticketing error at San Francisco International Airport led to a viral confrontation involving a United Airlines employee threatening to call ICE, sparking fears among immigrant families about flying in the US.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

San Francisco woman says a Costco product was making her sick for weeks and she had no idea. Then she reads the reviews: ‘y’all still selling these?’

She felt like being in a "horror movie"

We Got This Covered · Jul 20