Here s what s on the TGIF menu.
Toyota investing $1 billion in AI, robotics research in Silicon Valley (near Stanford) and near MIT.
Square prices IPO at $11 to $13 a share. But valuation would be lower than its most recent valuation in the private markets.
Another report says Google is seeking to make its own chips for Android — or at least find partners to make chips. (The Information)
Chinese company DJI, the world s largest consumer drone maker, says it is opening a new research and development office in Palo Alto. It s hiring. It s being led by former engineers from Apple and Tesla. (WSJ)
Speaking of drones, will consumers who own them have to register them? Task force reportedly will recommend free online registration. (WSJ)
California federal judge sets trial date of June 20, 2016 for class-action lawsuit over the employment status of Uber drivers. (WSJ)
Theranos seeks new lab director. The director who has overseen its lab for the past 10 months is a dermatologist without a degree or board certification in pathology or laboratory science, according to the WSJ.
Facebook poaches Microsoft researchers to form new virtual-reality team in Seattle.
Speaking of virtual reality, YouTube says Android owners can now view VR video using the Cardboard viewer. (YouTube blog post)
Facebook reportedly blocking links to Tsu.com, a social network that says it shares ad revenue with its users.
Google seeking permission to test secret airborne technology at New Mexico s spaceport and an Indian reservation in Oregon.
Uber co-founder launches Operator, a digital butler.
Photo: A Google Cardboard headset, which Android users can use to view YouTube videos in virtual reality. (Courtesy Google)
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