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Anthony Levandowski, then-head of Uber's self-driving program, speaks about driverless cars in San Francisco in 2016. Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer who left Waymo, started his own company and sold it to ... more Anthony Levandowski, then-head of Uber's self-driving program, speaks about driverless cars in San Francisco in 2016. Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer who left Waymo, started his own company and sold it to Uber, is at the center of the Waymo v Uber self-driving car case.
The exterior of Anchor Brewing Company can be seen in San Francisco. The company was acquired by Japanese beer giant Sapporo in 2017. The exterior of Anchor Brewing Company can be seen in San Francisco. The company was acquired by Japanese beer giant Sapporo in 2017. Lead distiller Kendra Scott cleans out the still after pumping out the gin at Anchor Distilling in San Francisco. Lead distiller Kendra Scott cleans out the still after pumping out the gin at Anchor Distilling in San Francisco.
Anuj Gupta, Civil Maps co-founder, activates a lidar sensor before a road test in Albany last year. Since then, the sensors have rapidly gotten smaller and more reliable with the ability to “see” farther. Anuj Gupta, Civil Maps co-founder, activates a lidar sensor before a road test in Albany last year. Since then, the sensors have rapidly gotten smaller and more reliable with the ability to “see” farther.
Waymo’s self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans are now operating in Arizona without backup drivers. Soon they’ll add passengers. Waymo’s self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans are now operating in Arizona without backup drivers. Soon they’ll add passengers. GM’s San Francisco Cruise division is testing more than 100 vehicles here, getting ready to meet GM’s goal of big fleets of robot taxis by 2019.
Some of the estimated 400,000 people who ordered Tesla’s new Model 3 sedan are about to receive quite a Christmas present.Tesla confirmed Friday that Model 3 deliveries to reservation holders who are not Tesla employees are beginning to take place. The electric car company, based in Palo Alto, is expected to release fourth-quarter Model 3 production and delivery numbers in early January.
PG&E Corp., the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., warned investors Wednesday that it will stop issuing dividends due to the possibility that the utility will be held liable for October’s deadly Wine Country wildfires, which caused more than $9 billion in damage. PG&E Corp. will suspend dividends on its common stock beginning with the fourth quarter of 2017.
Condos at the Lumina Towers are on sale for $935,000 to over $5,495,000. The new tax bill could have some impact on high-end housing prices. Condos at the Lumina Towers are on sale for $935,000 to over $5,495,000. The new tax bill could have some impact on high-end housing prices. 271 Frederick St., a three-bedroom condo, was listed for $1.695 million this summer. Interest on mortgages issued after December 15 for more than $750,000 won’t be fully deductible under the new tax bill.
Autonomous vehicle trainer Alex Kexel (right) and operations team lead Roy Ysmael (second from left) prepare cars for test drives at Cruise Automation. General Motors bought the company last year. Autonomous vehicle trainer Alex Kexel (right) and operations team lead Roy Ysmael (second from left) prepare cars for test drives at Cruise Automation. General Motors bought the company last year.
President Trump issued this tweet in response to the women's marches across the country to protest his presidency. Celebrities joined in throngs at these marches, including Madonna, Julia President Trump issued this tweet in response to the women's marches across the country to protest his presidency. Celebrities joined in throngs at these marches, including Madonna, Julia Roberts, Katy Perry and Amy Schumer.
Brandless’ Lab where it display its products in San Francisco. Brandless’ Lab where it display its products in San Francisco. Snacks line the walls of Brandless’ Lab where the company displays their products in San Francisco. Snacks line the walls of Brandless’ Lab where the company displays their products in San Francisco. Brandless’ personal care line at the Lab where the company displays their products in San Francisco.
Co-founder Mike Krieger, engineer Shayne Sweeney, CEO Kevin Systro and director of community Josh Riedel take a break from their Instagram office in San Francisco in 2011. Co-founder Mike Krieger, engineer Shayne Sweeney, CEO Kevin Systro and director of community Josh Riedel take a break from their Instagram office in San Francisco in 2011. Uber support representatives wait to help customers at the Uber Partner Support Center in San Francisco.
Grant Strain, a budtender, shows cannabis products at the Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley (CBCB) on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. The dispensary is located at 3033 Shattuck Ave. Grant Strain, a budtender, shows cannabis products at the Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley (CBCB) on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. The dispensary is located at 3033 Shattuck Ave. Some Cannabis plants at the Cannabis Cup event in the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Fifteen year old Quinsi Dominguez (center) answered a question from Marc Benioff (left) as Mayor Ed Lee listens at a community meeting in 2015. Fifteen year old Quinsi Dominguez (center) answered a question from Marc Benioff (left) as Mayor Ed Lee listens at a community meeting in 2015. Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, praised Mayor Ed Lee, who died early Tuesday, for his leadership and his kindness. Lee urged Benioff to focus on improving the city’s schools.
Voyage Operational Specialist Mark Kirk discusses how the robot taxi service works with Villages Golf & Country Club resident Jerry Neece. Neece was impressed when on a recent ride, his self-driving car spotted ... more Voyage Operational Specialist Mark Kirk discusses how the robot taxi service works with Villages Golf & Country Club resident Jerry Neece. Neece was impressed when on a recent ride, his self-driving car spotted two deer and stopped well before they sauntered into the roadway.
President Trump hosts Republican senators to discuss tax and trade issues over lunch at the White House in Washington on Dec. 5. The House version of the tax bill would eliminate the AMT, but the Senate version ... more President Trump hosts Republican senators to discuss tax and trade issues over lunch at the White House in Washington on Dec. 5. The House version of the tax bill would eliminate the AMT, but the Senate version does not.
