San Francisco

Dreame Technology unveiled two new smartphones, the modular Aurora Nex and luxury Aurora Lux, at its NEXT event in San Francisco. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined global president Xinwei Chang to introduce the devices. The Aurora Nex features detachable modules for cameras and satellite communication.

10. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man early Thursday after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's North Beach residence. The suspect later threatened to burn down OpenAI's headquarters before his capture. No injuries were reported in the incident.

After nearly four decades, We Be Sushi has shuttered its final location in San Francisco's Mission District as owner Andy Tonozuka retires at age 76. The restaurant, known for its sushi and Japanese dishes, operated from 538 Valencia Street near 16th Street until February 13. Tonozuka expressed relief at the decision, citing the pressures of long-term kitchen work.

24. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that Tesla must proceed with a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring H-1B visa holders over U.S. citizens. The decision allows claims by software engineer Scott Taub to advance, though the judge expressed skepticism about the evidence. A second plaintiff's claims were dismissed but can be amended.

A group of investors has filed a $100 million federal lawsuit accusing San Francisco-based Cere Network and its founder Fred Jin of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency fraud. The suit alleges misrepresentations about the company's blockchain-based cloud storage technology and a pump-and-dump scheme that devastated token values. Plaintiffs seek $25 million in losses and $75 million in punitive damages.

20. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Gap store in San Francisco's Marina district has quietly installed an Orb, a biometric verification device from Sam Altman's cryptocurrency project World. This addition, unnoticed in initial coverage of the store's November reopening, aims to authenticate human users amid rising online bot concerns. The partnership highlights an unusual blend of retail and crypto technology.