As Super Bowl nears, Airbnb collects occupancy taxes on short-term rentals in Santa Clara
Football fans looking for lodging near Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl 50 may be surprised to see their Airbnb bills include occupancy taxes.
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Don’t call them drones, ‘call them UAVs’
Enthusiasts of “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” are experimenting with uses for the emerging technology, while regulators try to figure out how to bring order to the sky.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the ‘wow’ factor in virtual reality
We explore Stanford’s VR lab and visit a San Francisco startup that wants to deliver the experience of virtual presence to your living room couch.
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Redwood City residents pushing to slow construction amid building boom
Increased traffic, soaring construction and rising real estate costs have prompted more than 500 Redwood City residents to sign a petition asking for a moratorium on approval of new commercial buildings.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Silicon Valley tour ends with rousing reception, protests
Modi — the first Indian premier to visit Silicon Valley in more than three decades — received a mixed reception at a gathering in San Jose Sept. 27 that drew an estimated 18,000 people.
Campaigning for the right to die: Technology’s influence on the aid-in-dying conversation
The latest campaign effort in the United States surrounding the aid-in-dying conversation was centered on a piece of legislation in California, which the state assembly passed on Sept. 11 after a months-long effort.
Sims Recycling plant shows difficulties of hazardous waste regulation
California state law is ordering regulators to tighten oversight of metal recyclers.
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‘We’re you’: What it’s like to be homeless in Silicon Valley
When most people leave work, they hop in their car and look forward to resting in a bed for the night. For Chuck Jagoda, the very car he uses in his commute is his nightly shelter.
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Autonomous car research advancing toward a self-driving future
In a matter of years, human-controlled cars could become hobby rather than a necessity thanks to the emergence of autonomous vehicles with increasing levels of sophistication.
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Maker Faire inspires Bay Area residents
The Bay Area Maker Faire — a annual festival of makers who gather to show and share their creations — celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Bay Area.
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In Silicon Valley, it’s good to be Airbnb — for now
Across the Peninsula, most cities’ local laws don’t address how to deal with Airbnb and other short-term rental companies. But that might change with the upcoming 2016 Super Bowl.
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TechRaking conference explores drones as media tools
Engineers, journalists and drone enthusiasts gathered in Berkeley, Calif., April 22 to explore how drones can be used in journalism.
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