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Ready, fire, aim: Why Silicon Valley shoots from the hip

Apr 11, 2013
After embarrassing misstatements during the launch of a Mark Zuckerberg nonprofit, hear why blunders like this can happen in Silicon Valley, the capital of social media.

A new tech guru for the Grand Old Party

Mar 18, 2013
The Republican party is looking for a chief technology officer as part of an effort to win more state and national elections.

Don't have a visa to work here? I have some office space to rent you in the ocean

Mar 14, 2013
A new tech venture wants to reel entrepreneurs in as close to Silicon Valley as possible without the need for a visa. The lure is a crusie ship 12 nautical miles off the shore of Half Moon Bay, Calif.

Samsung stakes a claim in Silicon Valley

Feb 6, 2013
The giant Korean manufacturing company will create a huge research center and venture capital fund in Silicon Valley.

Another Silicon Valley perk -- free shuttle service

Dec 26, 2012
Silicon Valley tech companies are known for their posh employee benefits. Among the latest, free shuttle bus service from SF to the Valley is transforming life for tech commuters.

Silicon Valley gets a reality show

Nov 5, 2012
Geek chic meets Hollywood in Bravo's new show "Start-Ups."

Creating the next Silicon Valley in Chicago

Oct 26, 2012
The Windy City tries to lure tech entrepreneurs to create a new startup ecosystem.

For public good, not for profit.

Intel to kick off a tepid tech earnings season

Jul 17, 2012
Weak European demand for technology products hit home in Silicon Valley. Analysts expect subdued second-quarter tech earnings.

Digg sold for scrap

Jul 13, 2012
The last remnants of the once popular social media site were sold yesterday -- for just $500,000.

Why geography matters in fixing U.S. unemployment

May 31, 2012
Location, location, location. Economist Enrico Moretti says in his new book that it's more important than ever to move to areas with highly educated workers in order to find employment.