A few days after a US Court denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial, her counsel has sought leniency from the judges for the November 18 sentencing.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks leniency from court ahead of November 18 sentencing

A US Court has denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial, a little more than a month after she submitted the petition. US District Judge Edward Davila, overseeing the case said Holmes' side did not produce enough material evidence to prove government misconduct in the case.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial denied by a US court

Elizabeth Holmes, who made billions through her sham of a blood-testing startup, is set for a hearing as a US court evaluates her request of a new trial after a key witness said he regretted his role in the Theranos founder's conviction.

Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces hearing for new trial request after key witnesss apologises

India's Silicon valley is struggling with floods and heavy rainfall as large parts of Bengaluru remain submerged underwater. The Karnataka Chief Minister has confirmed that the state will be releasing 300 crore rupees to tackle the emergency situation.

WION Climate Tracker | India's silicon valley turns into lake

Nearly a year after announcing its new ad policy, Apple may be bridging the gap between itself and Google and Facebook in the digital ads market, according to a recent study published by Appsumer, an advertising analytics firm.

Apple might have broken Google and Facebook's duopoly in the advertising market

India's Silicon valley is struggling with floods and heavy rainfall. Now as large parts of Bengaluru are underwater, this is the second time in the last two weeks that lakes in Bengaluru have been overflowing.

WION Climate Tracker | India's silicon valley turns into lake; flooded roads leave citizens adrift

Already reeling under pressure from the allegations of sexual assault and kidnapping by over 550 women, ride-hailing platform Uber on Saturday admitted that it knew about the data breach in 2016 that affected 57 million customers and yet failed to inform the public or US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Uber admits concealing the 2016 data leak of 57 million passengers; avoids criminal charges

The Silicon valley entrepreneurs believe they may have found the future of aviation as traffic clogs roads of major cities around the world. World companies are now looking to taxis that can fly without pilots.

The future of air mobility: Startups work on pilotless planes

Of the 100 wealthiest people in America, 26 live in California. That’s more than any other state, and not simply a byproduct of California’s large population. If the country’s 100 top billionaires were evenly distributed, we would expect just 12 of them to reside here.

Why so many billionaires live in California

A report by Wall Street Journal based on US Campaign Finance Records has said that US President Joe Biden's campaign received at least USD 15.1 million from employees of big tech firms in donations. The report has said that the companies include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook. This made up biggest source of donations to Democrats among corporate employees.

Biden campaign received USD 15 million in donations from big tech employees: Report

In a first, Google employees have launched a union on Monday, marking a new era of activism against Silicon Valley juggernauts. The Alphabet Workers Union aims to represent tech workers, temporary employees and contractors, a statement said.

In a first, Google workers form union to take on Silicon Valley giants

Business software maker Oracle Corp said on Friday it was moving its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas from Redwood City, California. Oracle is the latest tech firm to exit Silicon Valley after the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a broader shift to remote work, making companies reconsider California’s higher operational costs and hefty taxes.

Oracle moves headquarters to Texas from Silicon Valley

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the decision to announce to expand the tech giants roots beyond the Silicon Valley. Facebook is expecting more than half of its employees to work from home. Watch report.

Facebook to begin remote hiring: 50% of employees will work remotely

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday warned Silicon Valley not to bolster China's "Orwellian" state, two days before the world's two largest economies sign a partial trade deal.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns Silicon Valley on China ahead of trade pact

US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc on Monday began delivering Model 3 vehicles built at its Shanghai factory, marking the occasion with a ceremony during which 15 of its employees received cars they had purchased.

Tesla begins deliveries of China-made Model 3 cars

President Donald Trump's visit to Apple's Texas manufacturing plant represents a truce in the White House war on Silicon Valley and an unlikely "bromance" with chief executive Tim Cook.

Trump-Cook meeting to culminate with visit to Apple factory

Uber launched a set of new safety features in Britain on Thursday as it battles to retain its taxi operating licence in the face of concerns about passenger safety.

Uber launches new safety features in UK as it fights for new licence

Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg said Friday a breakup of big US technology would not address "underlying issues" facing the sector and suggested that such a move could help rivals in China.

Facebook breakup could boost China rivals: Sheryl Sandberg

Billionaire Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a clue on who might succeed him to run his Berkshire Hathaway empire but did not completely reveal his hand. The world's third-richest man also said at his company's annual shareholder meeting that its recent investment in Amazon was not a shift in strategy to focus on Silicon Valley firms, which have largely remained missing from Berkshire's voluminous portfolio.

Billionaire Warren Buffett gives new hint about his successor

Google was fined 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) on Wednesday for blocking rival online search advertisers, the third large European Union antitrust penalty for the Alphabet business in two only years.

Google fined $1.7 billion for search ad blocks in third European Union sanction

Alphabet Inc reported sharply higher fourth-quarter spending on video content, employees and facilities, worrying investors who sent the tech company's shares down about 3 per cent after hours on Monday.

Alphabet's higher spending worries investors, shares dip

Facebook Inc has hired former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications team, as the social network deals with a number of scandals related to privacy, fake news and election meddling.

Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg as head of global affairs

Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh is leading the high-powered delegation of top state officials to the US.

US can't ignore Uttar Pradesh if it wants better ties with India, says minister

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