Technology

  Lea este artículo en español.  Millions of California workers have faced at least one of two gut-wrenching situations this past year: losing their jobs or risking their lives by showing up in person at work during a pandemic. But for the others — the “work-from-home” contingent — things have been, well, mostly fine. “My career, […]

A huge number of people have been working from home for the better part of the year. The long-term implications for housing will likely benefit higher-earning workers and hurt lower income Californians.

Fifty-four counties responded to a CalMatters election survey and many attributed the smooth election to new vote centers with savvy technology. Yet as Sacramento politicians say they want to make vote-by-mail permanent and expand vote centers, some counties are balking at costs and lack necessary infrastructure.

Privacy champions have lined up on both sides of the measure, arguing over which strategies can best protect consumers and their digital data.

No, the ballot measure won’t ban Uber and Lyft in California. But it would overhaul how drivers get paid.

One of the biggest obstacles to developing a robust COVID-19 test result tracking system is consumer privacy; a solution is on the governor's desk.

Telematics – used to measure speed, hard braking, distracted driving and other related driving habits – can help Californians save money on auto insurance.

A bill that aimed to permanently keep police from using body cams with facial recognition now would ban it for only three years.

Tech amps up lobbying over data privacy. Vaccination bill passes, but future is uncertain. Newsom moves to end California's fur trade.

Voice recognition systems have streamlined our daily activities, from turning on the lights to important reminders about taking medications. Assembly Bill 1395 by Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, a Republican from San Luis Obispo, could halt this technology’s advancement.