Heath Cary

2 weeks ago | san.com | Alan Judd |Cole Lauterbach |Donald Afari |Heath Cary

It is often said that the best innovations start with a problem. For Serdar Aksoy, a software engineer now living in New York City, that problem was how long it took to apply for jobs. “I’m looking for a job, but looking for a job shouldn’t be a second full-time job,” said Aksoy, who at the time was spending five to six hours a day on the job hunt.

3 weeks ago | san.com | Chris Francis |Heath Cary |Jake Larsen

Set your alarm, Minnesota Vikings fans. The NFL has a few early kickoffs for you. The league has been busy expanding its borders the past few years, and in 2025, Roger Goodell and company are making their biggest moves outside of the U.S. yet. Minnesota is the first team in league history to play back-to-back overseas games in different countries. Both games will kick off at 8:30 a.m. CT. The first game will be against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 28 in Dublin, Ireland.

2 months ago | san.com | Ali Caldwell |Bast Bramhall |Diane Duenez |Heath Cary

[Jack Aylmer]THAT OLD CELL PHONE YOU HAVE LYING AROUND MAY BE WORTH SOME “GREEN”. BUT IT’S NOT THE GREEN YOU THINK. A-T-& T AND ASSURANT PROTECTION COMPANY ARE TEAMING UP TO SUPPORT THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION’S REFORESTATION EFFORTS IN CALIFORNIA. EVERY PHONE, TABLET, OR DEVICE TRADED IN TO AT&T ONLINE OR IN-STORE DURING APRIL WILL SUPPORT THE PLANTING OF A TREEAT THE PLACERVILLE NURSERY FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE REFORESTATION. THIS IS THE STATE’S ONLY FOREST SERVICE NURSERY AND ONE OF SIX NATIONWIDE.

2 months ago | san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer

Ford has filed a patent for a simulated stick shift in its EVs to enhance driver engagement. This is even though fewer than 20% of American drivers know how to use a manual transmission. The system would use an electronic actuator to simulate gear shifts, adjusting motor output and torque instead of physically shifting gears. Other automakers, like Hyundai and Toyota, are also exploring similar technologies. Ford has not confirmed if or when it will implement the feature.

2 months ago | san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer

New York’s largest utility provider, Con Edison, has proposed an 11.4% increase in electricity rates and a 13.3% increase in gas rates to support renewable energy investments. Many state residents oppose these hikes, with over 800 public comments submitted, citing concerns over already high power costs. Government data shows nearly 1.4 million New York residents were already behind on their energy bills in December 2024, collectively owing nearly $2 billion.