Stephen Council is a tech reporter based in San Francisco, California. He covers local tech industry news, including layoffs, protests, and other developments in the Bay Area. Stephen's work has been featured in SFGate, KCRA 3, and My58 Television.
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Stephen's articles predominantly focus on local technology, layoffs, and relevant events in California and San Francisco. Given the prevalence of press releases and government announcements in his coverage attributes, he seems to value official statements and data-driven insights.
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By: Stephen Council
Alexander Reynolds, a Bay Area startup founder, was arrested after being accused of dealing 3D-printed firearms across state lines without a license on Etsy.
Five9, a San Ramon-based software maker worth $2.5 billion, is laying off 7% of its staff in a cut that will include dozens of Bay Area workers.
Column: The Bay Area tech giant is digging Search's grave, SFGATE tech reporter Stephen Council writes
Northvolt is closing Bay Area battery subsidiary Cuberg and laying off 196 workers. They were encouraged to apply to jobs in Montreal and Sweden.
Elton John was slated to play at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference held by Salesforce in September, but he's been replaced by Pink and Imagine Dragons.
By: Stephen Council
Mark Zuckerberg paid $400 million to make 2020's election run better. He's skipping it this year, after a huge Republican bullying campaign.
By: Stephen Council
Genentech, a stalwart of Bay Area biotech, is laying off 93 workers not long after a larger cut. The industry has seen layoff after layoff this summer.
Nvidia’s earnings report prompted techies to hastily craft a watch party at a New York City bar on Wednesday. The host said she found it all hilarious.
BioMarin, a biotech company based in San Rafael, is laying off hundreds of workers, including 128 in California, in its second cut in four months.
What is Dreamforce? The 45,000-person San Francisco conference runs Tuesday to Thursday, with A-list celebrities and tech leaders at SoMa's Moscone Center.
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