PIX Now morning edition 5-11-24
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Saturday, May 11, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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Davis wants to know why there's a problem with $100K sponsorships for Aces players while Caitlin Clark reportedly has an 8-figure deal with Nike.
- TechCrunch
Food supply chain software maker Silo lays off ~30% of staff amid M&A discussions
Silo, a Bay Area food supply chain startup, has hit a rough patch. Silo has confirmed the headcount reductions, clarifying the cuts were across the board and not focused on individual departments. At the same time, Silo remains dedicated to serving our customers and the perishables industry at large, and will continue to focus more nimbly on building next-generation supply chain management software solutions.
- Yahoo Sports
Mario Andretti claims CEO of Formula 1 owner promised to shut out son Michael
The bid to add an 11th team to the grid is reportedly getting personal.
- Yahoo Sports
MVP Nikola Jokić headlines All-NBA teams alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić
The All-NBA selection was the sixth for Jokić, who was awarded his third MVP trophy in four seasons on May 8.
- Yahoo Life
Nutritionists react to Gwyneth Paltrow-endorsed 'wellness bread.' Is it really better for you?
Here's what nutritionists think about Gwyneth Paltrow and Oat Bakery's new grain-free, gluten-free and oil-free loaf.
- Engadget
Bluesky finally has DMs, with encrypted messaging coming ‘down the line’
Bluesky has finally added direct messaging capabilities more than a year after it started onboarding new users.
- TechCrunch
India's BluSmart is testing its ride-hailing service in Dubai
Indian ride-hailing startup BluSmart has started operating in Dubai, TechCrunch has exclusively learned and confirmed with its executive. The move to Dubai, which has been rumored for months, could help counter the likes of Careem, Uber and Hala in the United Arab Emirates' most populous city. The Gurugram-based startup quietly enabled the new Dubai service through its app earlier this week and has created a separate subdomain for Dubai on its website.
- Autoblog
Junkyard Gem: 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
A 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, formerly known as the Geo Tracker and sibling to the Suzuki Vitara, found in a North Carolina self-service junkyard.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The Adidas Memorial Day sale just dropped and we spotted Cloudfoam sneakers for only $27 (that's 65% off)
Also in the mix: the brand's popular (and nurse-approved!) Ultraboost shoes, plus leggings, sports bras, jackets and more.
- Engadget
Snap brings its AR lenses to Chrome through an extension
Snap has released a Google Chrome extension that brings its augmented reality lenses to the browser.
- TechCrunch
Spyware found on US hotel check-in computers
A consumer-grade spyware app has been found running on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels across the United States, TechCrunch has learned. The app, called pcTattletale, stealthily and continually captured screenshots of the hotel booking systems, which contained guest details and customer information. Thanks to a security flaw in the spyware, these screenshots are available to anyone on the internet, not just the spyware's intended users.
- Yahoo Sports
Michael Schumacher's family reportedly awarded $216K over AI 'interview' of F1 legend that was touted as real
Schumacher finished his career as the all-time leader in F1 driver's championships with seven. He hasn't been seen in public since sustaining brain damage in a 2013 skiing accident.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
Stanley just launched a new tumbler color on Amazon (yes, Amazon!) in a soothing summer shade
The trendy tumbler now comes in a new zen hue — Matcha Cream.
- TechCrunch
A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
The tech layoff wave is still going strong in 2024. Following significant workforce reductions in 2022 and 2023, this year has already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, TikTok, Snap and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs in the first months of 2024.
- Yahoo Personal Finance
Best Chase credit cards for May 2024
Chase offers some of the most competitive credit card rewards and benefits today. These are our top picks for the best Chase credit cards.
- Yahoo Sports
The Cheap Seats: How much should fantasy baseball managers worry about struggling stars?
Scott Pianowski covers some big names not delivering what was expected and more in his latest mailbag.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this week — save up to 75% with early Memorial Day sales on summer essentials
Ready for your pre-summer perusal: A massive patio umbrella for over half off, a 65-inch smart TV for under $500 and a cocktail-ready Hamilton Beach blender for $30.
- TechCrunch
Vinod Khosla is coming to Disrupt to discuss how AI might change the future
Few figures in the tech industry have earned the storied reputation of Vinod Khosla, founder and partner at Khosla Ventures. For over 40 years, he has been at the center of Silicon Valley, building or backing some of the biggest, most influential tech companies. Always future focused, Khosla will be our guest for a must-see keynote session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 this October, where he’ll discuss the major technology trends changing our lives.
- Engadget
Panasonic S9 hands-on: A powerful creator camera with a patented LUT simulation button
With a stylish design and button that gives quick access to video simulations, Panasonic’s S9 is aimed squarely at influencers and creators.
- Yahoo TV
'The Masked Singer' Season 11: How to watch the finale tonight, plus who has been revealed so far
Start making your Goldfish and Gumball predictions. Season 11 of the 'The Masked Singer' comes to an end tonight.