A San Franciso-based tech executive who went viral for laying out her ultra-specific list of dating “non-negotiables” has added one more hurdle for prospective suitors — getting mom’s seal of approval. Brooke LeBlanc, an executive at tech company Corgi, sparked a social-media frenzy after asking X to help her find the man of her dreams. “Who … Read more
A Silicon Valley diva is facing fierce blowback for sharing a lengthy list of “non-negotiable” qualities she expects in a partner after asking for help finding the tech bro of her dreams. Brooke LeBlanc, an executive at tech company Corgi, caught considerable heat after posting her laundry list of requirements on X. “Who wants to … Read more
It took autonomous aviation to new heights…and lengths. A single-engine prop Cessna Caravan soared into the record books after becoming the first autonomous airplane to complete a cross-country flight across the US. “This journey across America offers a glimpse into a new era of aviation,” declared JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, in … Read more
This job loss stinks. Manhattan resident Chris Smalls, 35, recently confessed in a now-viral Reddit post that he was fired from a new corporate gig after just 2.5 hours because his bosses “cited hygiene issues.” Smalls, who posted under the username Havocko, wrote that after nine months of unemployment, he found the position through a … Read more
Gamers hit the jackpot. Eligible PlayStation users will soon see payments — in the form of store credit — from a $7.85 million settlement. Sony — parent company of PlayStation — is accused of violating federal antitrust law and certain state laws. Sony is being accused of anticompetitive conduct by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game … Read more
School’s out forever for some California kids. Elite techies in the San Francisco Bay Area are part of a nationwide rise in homeschooling that bucks the stereotypes of rural Bible thumpers or hardcore hippies — as they ditch traditional classrooms in favor of using AI to give kids home lessons. Kartik Sathappan and his wife at … Read more
Getting into a healthy routine is hard. Keeping it going when you travel? That’s even harder. At 38, I’ve spent the past several months making strength training, nutrition and recovery a genuine part of my lifestyle — but spending nights away from home has a way of shaking up even the most solid regimen. So … Read more
Elon Musk is threatening to sue over documentarian Alex Gibney’s new movie about him, saying the film’s insinuation that Musk influenced the 2024 election in President Trump’s favor reeks of defamation. Musk’s high-profile lawyer Alex Spiro blasted Gibney’s film in a new letter, addressing the head of the production company behind it. Spiro zeroed in … Read more
Shoppers are being Target-ed. The big box store has been tracking your shopping habits through chips planted in its shopping carts. And you can toss out your tin foil hat because an employee confirmed the freaky tech in a recent TikTok. The employee — who goes by the moniker Elijah P on the platform — … Read more
Three Bear Stearns bankers walk into a fashionable downtown bar. Twenty years ago, that might have been the start of a joke — or everyone else’s cue to leave. Today, the joke’s on the rest of us. Private equity guys get the nod at hard-to-crack haunts like Zero Bond and People’s. They sit at Bar … Read more
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in an emergency, comes as … Read more
Laid-off Silicon Valley tech workers searching for new opportunities are applying for Bay Area dishwashing jobs — but one local restaurant owner claims that many of the hopefuls simply don’t have what it takes. “Most are not qualified,” Phong Nguyen, proprietor of popular San Francisco Vietnamese restaurant Pho de Nguyen, told SFGATE. “We’re looking for … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Talk about “sleepmaxxing.” More people are looking to get the most out of their nightly slumber, turning to high-tech mattresses and bedding to track their sleep data and achieve a … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Put your money where your mouth is. Americans can buy a six-pack of toothbrushes for $5 at stores like Walmart and Target — but Dyson is betting tech and wellness … Read more
A new health report out today is, well, eye-opening. In their second annual Healthy Aging Survey, U.S. News spoke to 63 experts — including medical doctors, clinical scientists, registered dietitians, fitness professionals, and aging and longevity experts — and pinpointed the biggest “blind spots” most people have about healthy aging. They also picked which longevity … Read more
Everyone may be worried about AI coming for our jobs, but the toll this technology takes on the young people shouldn’t be ignored. While the European Union recently banned health-threatening AI tech, the US is behind on comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence. And new research has found an alarming link between AI chatbot use … Read more
Streamflation is in full effect. In just seven years, the price of Apple TV has tripled. The multinational tech brand launched Apple TV — now home to “The Morning Show,” “Severance,” and “Silo” — back in 2019 when users were charged a modest $4.99. Cut to 2026, where the company now charges $14.99 per month … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. My approach to sunscreen has long been simple: If I’m not pink yet, I’ve got time. As a wellness reporter who writes about skin health, I know better. I know … Read more
Surf’s up. A new collaboration between two high-tech wave pool companies is using AI to create a more personalized, family friendly wave park experience. Developed by Endless Surf and Flowstate, “The Mixtape” is a system designed to allow all surfers to ride together, regardless of their surfing skill level. A new high-tech system uses AI … Read more
As West Nile Virus creeps into California, a new AI-powered mosquito killer could be just what Californians need to protect them from the world’s deadliest creature. The Photon Matrix is a high-tech zapper combines futuristic light detection and ranging technology (LiDAR), radar, with AI directing a precision laser to detect mosquitoes and zap them dead … Read more