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Seeing Silicon: Bots over beer

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Alex Dantas, who used to be a professional ballet dancer, started the first robotics co-working space in Oakland eight years ago, to bring the mechatronic engineering community together. Since then, they’ve had over 80 startups as part of the co-working space who have collectively raised over $250 million. (circuitlaunch.com)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:51 AM IST

Why Apple, Amazon, Google are advising H-1B employees to stay in the US

A sign is pictured outside a Google office near the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California, U.S., May 8, 2019.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 04:43 PM IST

Shopify CEO’s U-turn: From championing 40-hour weeks to working even on weekends

Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify, once championed 40 hour weeks.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:02 AM IST

Humans of Bombay CEO Karishma Mehta teases new AI product from Bay Area

Humans of Bombay (HOB) founder Karishma Mehta said that she has been working to build an AI product that will take her platfrom into the future.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 03:21 PM IST

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill is in interest of people: Priyank Kharge

Congress leader Priyank Kharge.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 04:21 PM IST

Silicon Valley’s nondescript garages and iconic companies they birthed

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Steve Jobs’ childhood house and garage where he and Steve Wozniak created the Apple computer in Los Altos, United States. (Getty Images)
Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:29 AM IST

BuzzFeed CEO attacks Trump, Zuckerberg; says Meta promoting ‘SNARF’ by using AI

Jonah Peretti criticised Mark Zuckerberg for how Meta processes content and also talked about how Donald Trump used such data to win the Presidential elections.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 11:40 AM IST

Hiring Gen Z and bookworms: How DeepSeek's CEO stands out from Silicon Valley

The DeepSeek logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Trump's warning as DeepSeek AI model sends shockwaves through US tech firms

US President Trump gestures as CEO of Open AI Sam Altman speaks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on January 21, 2025, in Washington, DC.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 04:47 PM IST

Woman trolled for sharing 'peak Bengaluru moment' in auto: ‘Peak stupid tweet’

The Bengaluru resident said her auto driver refused to be paid in cash.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 08:56 AM IST

Trump’s mandate economy not Greenland; risk of wealth concentration: Ro Khanna

California Congressman Ro Khanna. (X)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 10:33 AM IST

The most spectacular technologies you’ll see in 2025

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We’re standing at cusps of technology breakthroughs that’ll change our lives and societies forever and we will need to make sense of it.
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 07:05 PM IST

Trump has already picked a side in H-1B debate between MAGA and Silicon Valley

Debate on H-1B visas intensifies as Trump signals support for skilled immigration, highlighting GOP divisions.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 08:56 AM IST

Lessons for India from Intel’s downturn

Lessons for India from Intel’s downturn
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:42 AM IST

Lessons for India from Intel’s downturn

At some point, it appeared imminent that Qualcomm would take over Intel. (Intel | Official X account)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:08 PM IST

Seeing Silicon | In the Valley, you’ve to ruck to network

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Rucking, the latest biohacking crazy on the streets, is something that came from the military, where it was doled out as a punishment
Published on Nov 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST

India has become trusted, reliable partner in global supply chain: Piyush Goyal

FILE PHOTO: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said India is steadily developing to become a $35 trillion economy in the next 25 years from a $3.5 trillion (REUTERS)
Published on Nov 08, 2024 02:38 PM IST

Mark Zuckerberg to Bill Gates: Who are tech titans voting for in US elections

Mark Zuckerberg has not made his choice for the next president clear but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman donated to the Harris Victory Fund.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 09:09 PM IST

Google employee lives paycheck to paycheck while spending 25 lakh per month

A viral post breaks down the monthly expenses of a Google employee (Representational image)
Published on Oct 22, 2024 10:13 AM IST

'My cheat code is to not do multitasking’: Indian-origin founder of 3 startups

Jyoti Bansal says his secret to running multiple businesses is to try not to multitask
Published on Oct 17, 2024 06:01 PM IST

Who is Naval Ravikant, and 10 things he said about the way of living

Naval Ravikant speaks during a podcast with Beerbiceps.
Published on Oct 05, 2024 11:15 PM IST

8 Silicon Valley CEOs quit after taking psychedelic drugs, claims viral post

A viral post claims that 8 Silicon Valley CEOs quit their jobs after experimenting with psychedelic drugs (Representational image)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 01:51 PM IST

A quest of the rich for eternal life (and anti-ageing creams)

Why are billionaires so interested in elongating life (versus many other health sciences startups that they could be investing in)?
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST

‘Silicon Valley in Bengaluru…': Piyush Goyal hits back at Karnataka minister

‘Silicon Valley in Bengaluru is suffering from…’: Piyush Goyal hits back at Karnataka minister
Published on Sep 20, 2024 01:46 PM IST

Bengaluru sees 120% rise in millionaire population over last decade: Report

Bengaluru is projected to witness a sharp increase in its ultra-wealthy residents, driven by the city’s booming tech industry.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 03:24 PM IST

MR Rangaswami: Meet the man who lobbies for the Indian diaspora

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MR Rangaswami, Founder, Indiaspora
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Karnataka government slams Centre’s proposal for new Silicon Valley in India

State industries minister MB Patil said that Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem, developed over decades, should be the focus of further growth rather than diverting attention to new hubs (File photo)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST

'Bengaluru is in India': Karnataka minister slams Union Minister Piyush Goyal

'Bengaluru is in India': Karnataka minister slams Piyush Goyal after he bats for new Silicon Valley of India
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 08:52 AM IST

Move over Bengaluru as Piyush Goyal wants new Silicon Valley in India

Piyush Goyal proposed a new township for startups. He said that the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation will oversee the project, fostering an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and innovators.
Published on Sep 17, 2024 11:56 AM IST