T-Mobile to launch TV service next year
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- T-Mobile says it's launching a TV service next year, becoming the latest company to marry wireless and video.The nation's No. 3 wireless carrier said Wednesday that it bought cable-TV startup Layer3 TV to help it roll out its upcoming service.T-Mobile's press release has few details, but promises to address consumer complaints such as "sky-high bills" and "exploding bundles."T-Mobile didn't disclose how much it paid for Layer3, which is available in five U.S. cities.
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- T-Mobile says it's launching a TV service next year, becoming the latest company to marry wireless and video.The nation's No. 3 wireless carrier said Wednesday that it bought cable-TV startup Layer3 TV to help it roll out its upcoming service.T-Mobile's press release has few details, but promises to address consumer complaints such as "sky-high bills" and "exploding bundles."T-Mobile didn't disclose how much it paid for Layer3, which is available in five U.S. cities.
Washington, Amazon sue company over seller training programs
Washington's attorney general and Amazon.com are going after a Massachusetts company for what they say are fraudulent "training" programs for people selling on the online retailer's website.
Washington's attorney general and Amazon.com are going after a Massachusetts company for what they say are fraudulent "training" programs for people selling on the online retailer's website.
Home surveillance video shows Amazon contractor pooping in gutter
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Surveillance video appears to show a delivery driver contracted by Amazon defecating in a gutter in front of a South Sacramento home.Nemy Bautista said it happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday.Bautista got home to find what he thought was dog poop and checked his home surveillance to see if he could find the dog's owner.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Surveillance video appears to show a delivery driver contracted by Amazon defecating in a gutter in front of a South Sacramento home.Nemy Bautista said it happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday.Bautista got home to find what he thought was dog poop and checked his home surveillance to see if he could find the dog's owner.
Amazon delivery driver arrested after stealing package off Everett porch
A home surveillance camera capturing video of a man removing a parcel off an Everett front porch. But it’s what happened just before he took the package that has homeowners Matt and Amanda Buxton so baffled.
A home surveillance camera capturing video of a man removing a parcel off an Everett front porch. But it’s what happened just before he took the package that has homeowners Matt and Amanda Buxton so baffled.
Alaska Airlines investigates sexual harassment claim
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines says it's investigating a claim that flight attendants allowed a passenger to sexually harass a former Facebook executive on a flight.Randi Zuckerberg, who is also Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister, took to social media Wednesday to detail her recent flight between Los Angeles and Mazatlan, Mexico.She said she was extremely uncomfortable with the man sitting near her who constantly made sexually explicit and lewd comments to her and others in the First Class passenger area, all while being served several alcoholic drinks.Zuckerberg said she reported it to flight attendants, who replied that the man was a regular flyer on the route and seemed to make light of the situation.The airline said they're revoking the man's travel privileges while conducting a full investigation.
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines says it's investigating a claim that flight attendants allowed a passenger to sexually harass a former Facebook executive on a flight.Randi Zuckerberg, who is also Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's sister, took to social media Wednesday to detail her recent flight between Los Angeles and Mazatlan, Mexico.She said she was extremely uncomfortable with the man sitting near her who constantly made sexually explicit and lewd comments to her and others in the First Class passenger area, all while being served several alcoholic drinks.Zuckerberg said she reported it to flight attendants, who replied that the man was a regular flyer on the route and seemed to make light of the situation.The airline said they're revoking the man's travel privileges while conducting a full investigation.
Microsoft announces major expansion at Redmond campus
Microsoft is planning the most drastic change to their Redmond campus since 2006. The company says the expansion marks a commitment to their employees, the community, and the entire Puget Sound.
Microsoft is planning the most drastic change to their Redmond campus since 2006. The company says the expansion marks a commitment to their employees, the community, and the entire Puget Sound.
Washington state files multimillion dollar lawsuit against Uber over data breach
Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson on Tuesday filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Uber.Ferguson says the ride-sharing company violated the state's data breach notification law thousands of times.Uber's disclosure that hackers accessed the personal information of 57 million riders and drivers last year, a breach it didn't disclose publicly until last week, adds new potential legal woes for the already troubled company.That hack included the names and driver's license numbers of at least 10,888 Uber drivers in Washington state.“Washington law is clear: When a data breach puts people at risk, businesses must inform them,” Ferguson said. “Uber’s conduct has been truly stunning.
Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson on Tuesday filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Uber.Ferguson says the ride-sharing company violated the state's data breach notification law thousands of times.Uber's disclosure that hackers accessed the personal information of 57 million riders and drivers last year, a breach it didn't disclose publicly until last week, adds new potential legal woes for the already troubled company.That hack included the names and driver's license numbers of at least 10,888 Uber drivers in Washington state.“Washington law is clear: When a data breach puts people at risk, businesses must inform them,” Ferguson said. “Uber’s conduct has been truly stunning.
Starbucks releases another holiday cup. This time, it's red.
If this year's Starbucks holiday cup wasn't red enough, the chain is releasing another one this week that's mostly that color.
If this year's Starbucks holiday cup wasn't red enough, the chain is releasing another one this week that's mostly that color.
Holiday shopping makes the season merry for Jeff Bezos
Holiday shopping has already made the season merry for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Holiday shopping has already made the season merry for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Emirates looks past turmoil with huge Boeing deal
Dubai's Emirates airline - the world's largest international carrier - is eager to show it's still top dog.The carrier on Sunday kicked off the biennial Dubai Air Show with a commitment to buy 40 787-10 airplanes from Boeing.
Dubai's Emirates airline - the world's largest international carrier - is eager to show it's still top dog.The carrier on Sunday kicked off the biennial Dubai Air Show with a commitment to buy 40 787-10 airplanes from Boeing.
Emirates to buy 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in $15.1 billion deal
Long-haul carrier Emirates purchased 40 American-made Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners on Sunday at the start of the biennial Dubai Air Show, a $15.1 billion deal certain to please U.S. President Donald Trump who has touted the plane's sales as a job creator in America.
Long-haul carrier Emirates purchased 40 American-made Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners on Sunday at the start of the biennial Dubai Air Show, a $15.1 billion deal certain to please U.S. President Donald Trump who has touted the plane's sales as a job creator in America.
Kindle with your kale? Amazon to open shops in Whole Foods
NEW YORK -- You may see more of Amazon inside Whole Foods soon: The online retailer, which has been already been selling its voice-activated Echos at Whole Foods, will start to sell Kindles, Fire tablets and other Amazon devices at its grocery stores.The move gives Amazon, which bought Whole Foods this summer, another place where shoppers can touch or try out its gadgets during the holiday shopping season.
NEW YORK -- You may see more of Amazon inside Whole Foods soon: The online retailer, which has been already been selling its voice-activated Echos at Whole Foods, will start to sell Kindles, Fire tablets and other Amazon devices at its grocery stores.The move gives Amazon, which bought Whole Foods this summer, another place where shoppers can touch or try out its gadgets during the holiday shopping season.
China agrees to buy 300 Boeing airplanes valued at a total $37 billion at list prices
BEIJING, China -- Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company on Thursday signed an agreement for 300 Boeing airplanes valued at $37 billion at list prices during a ceremony in Beijing.It was part of the United States trade mission to China, and was signed by Kevin McAllister, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO, in the presence of President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping.The agreement includes orders and commitments for 300 Boeing single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes."China is a valued customer and key partner, and we're proud that Boeing airplanes will be a part of its fleet growth for years to come," said McAllister. "Boeing and China have a strong history of working together based on great mutual respect, and these orders build on that foundation."
BEIJING, China -- Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company on Thursday signed an agreement for 300 Boeing airplanes valued at $37 billion at list prices during a ceremony in Beijing.It was part of the United States trade mission to China, and was signed by Kevin McAllister, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO, in the presence of President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping.The agreement includes orders and commitments for 300 Boeing single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes."China is a valued customer and key partner, and we're proud that Boeing airplanes will be a part of its fleet growth for years to come," said McAllister. "Boeing and China have a strong history of working together based on great mutual respect, and these orders build on that foundation."
Starbucks offering 'buy one, get one free' holiday drinks for 5 days
Starbucks is spreading some holiday cheer this week, with a "buy one, get one free" deal on holiday drinks.
Starbucks is spreading some holiday cheer this week, with a "buy one, get one free" deal on holiday drinks.
Microsoft opens data center pilot project run on fuel cells
Computer data centers that store things like email and other critical information could one day be run on fuel cell technology.
Computer data centers that store things like email and other critical information could one day be run on fuel cell technology.
Starbucks opens high-end Italian bakery at Seattle Reserve Roastery
Princi will become the exclusive food offering in all new Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations including Shanghai, opening in December 2017, Milan in late 2018, and New York, Tokyo and Chicago thereafter.
Princi will become the exclusive food offering in all new Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations including Shanghai, opening in December 2017, Milan in late 2018, and New York, Tokyo and Chicago thereafter.
Microsoft CEO says son's developmental disability impacted his leadership: 'Everything changed'
It's not every day somebody will admit the birth of their first child left them devastated. But that’s the very honest confession from the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella.
It's not every day somebody will admit the birth of their first child left them devastated. But that’s the very honest confession from the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella.
Starbucks to launch credit card with Chase
Starbucks announced deals Thursday to sell its Tazo tea brand to Unilever and launch a credit card with Chase.
Starbucks announced deals Thursday to sell its Tazo tea brand to Unilever and launch a credit card with Chase.
Zillow: Rent has gone up $44 per month in Seattle because of Amazon boom
SEATTLE -- For a long time people in the Seattle area have wondered what the impact of Amazon and the South Lake Union boom have had on cost of living.According to a study released by Zillow, Amazon and other tech companies have led to increased rents.Zillow found a Seattle renter with a 650 sq.
SEATTLE -- For a long time people in the Seattle area have wondered what the impact of Amazon and the South Lake Union boom have had on cost of living.According to a study released by Zillow, Amazon and other tech companies have led to increased rents.Zillow found a Seattle renter with a 650 sq.
Need some extra cash? Amazon, others ramp up hiring ahead of promising holiday season
Thousands of full and part-time jobs are opening up in Washington ahead of the holiday season, leaving plenty of opportunities for people to get their side-hustle on.
Thousands of full and part-time jobs are opening up in Washington ahead of the holiday season, leaving plenty of opportunities for people to get their side-hustle on.