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The GPT Oracle: 1 in 10 Americans are reviving the pagan practice of prophecy

People are increasingly turning to AI for advice. A 2026 Pew report found that 10% of Americans are using chatbots for emotional support or companionship. Some even find a charismatic leader in AI.

DevDay recap: 3 of 20+ launches matter. Sol costs 1/5 of Astra.

Used together, Dots, Space, and Sol turn the context you've built with AI into a shared workspace. The questions to ask are what can it take on and what does that work cost?

Apple's Steve Wozniak Says He Co-Founded the Tech Giant After 5 Rejections from HP—Not to 'Make Money.' For Years, His Paycheck Was Just $50

Together with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak set Apple on a path toward changing the world in 1976, when the trio officially founded the computer company.

Gen Alpha won’t write emails when they join the workforce in 2030—research reveals they’ll sent voice notes to their boss instead

Spending hours typing away at emails, making sure the tone treads the right balance of not too blunt or too casual (or that you’ve not sent a single typo to a boss), could soon be a thing of the past. The London School of Economics has warned that the days of the keyboard are numbered.

Meta's Muse can shop and check out for you. Here's how it works

Meta announced a slate of Muse partnerships with Walmart, Gap, Sephora, Expedia, Wayfair, Best Buy and others.

Tesla’s Cybercab had a rocky first month in Austin. Now comes the hard part: expanding

Elon Musk's effort to move beyond auto sales largely relies on the success of his company's Cybercab, which launched in Austin a month ago.

Bernie Sanders: Yes, California should pass a wealth tax on billionaires to save healthcare

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a rally supporting California's billionaire tax on Feb. 18 in Los Angeles. Sanders says Prop 40 is the most important ballot initiative in the country.

A century-old Oakland hospital is coming down. Here’s what’s next

Katie Walsh, second from left, director of campus modernization for UCSF Design & Construction, leads a tour outside the former baby hospital, built in 1926, on the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland campus in Oakland on Wednesday. The century-old building is being demolished as part of the hospital’s $1.6 billion renovation.

A wealthy Marin town took down campaign signs. Now it’s engulfed in ‘signgate’

Ross Town Council candidate Paul Roesler stands for a portrait in the window of his campaign headquarters in downtown Ross. After public works crews removed dozens of signs belonging to two candidates who have criticized town policies, the candidates accused officials of selectively targeting them.

These 5 New Bay Area Trails Are Perfect for Fall Hikes

Hikers and bird watchers walk along the Grasshopper Trail as it weaves through woodlands and redwood trees in the hills of La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.

S.F. nonprofit HomeRise ignored conflict of interest as it issued hundreds of thousands in payments

Last August, Jared Parker fired off a text to his staff.

Endorsement: Prop 38 is one of the most noxious deposits on California’s political dung heap in years

In a California election filled with compromised candidates and mind-numbing tax measures, wouldn’t it feel great to vote for something everyone can agree will make a positive difference in the world?