San Francisco Housing Is Running Hot Again — and Tech Is in the Middle of It

San Francisco’s housing market is snapping back with unusual force, and the city’s latest tech wave appears to be helping drive the pressure.
Oracle workers pushed for better severance after layoffs. The company declined.

After recent layoffs, a group of Oracle employees tried to secure better severance terms. Oracle said no, highlighting the hard limits workers face once cuts are underway.
Asus takes aim at Elgato with a compact touchscreen side display

Asus is moving into the creator desk setup race with a compact touchscreen display designed for quick controls, widgets, and always-on tools.
How OpenAI Says It Runs Codex Safely Inside the Company

OpenAI has detailed how it handles internal use of Codex, focusing on practical safeguards, review layers, and the limits it places on coding agents in real-world workflows.
Yarbo says it will fix the robot mower flaws after a crash raised serious safety questions

A reported run-in with a Yarbo robot mower has pushed the company to promise changes aimed at both safety and security.
Amazon’s upfront pitch is getting more ad-tech heavy

Amazon’s upfront strategy is evolving from a showcase for premium streaming inventory into a broader pitch for its ad-tech ecosystem, retail media data and full-funnel ad capabilities.
Google’s new ad experiment pairs AI tools with top creatives to help small businesses punch above their weight

Google is spotlighting a new experiment that brings established creative talent and AI tools into the ad process for small businesses, aiming to make stronger marketing more accessible.
Apple Tightens Education Discount Rules With Student Verification in the US

Apple is tightening its US education pricing by requiring shoppers to verify that they’re students or otherwise eligible before getting the discount.
PS5 Sales Slide as Sony Faces Higher Prices and a Memory Cost Squeeze

Sony’s PS5 business is under fresh pressure, with sales falling sharply as price hikes and rising memory costs complicate the console outlook.
Memes Aren’t Just Social Filler Anymore. They’re Becoming a Real Marketing Play

What used to be dismissed as throwaway social content is now being treated like a deliberate brand tactic, as marketers chase relevance in faster, more fragmented feeds.