DIY holiday: Starbucks releases a color-it-in-yourself cup
SEATTLE -- It'll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year.
SEATTLE -- It'll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year.
Starbucks releases Zombie Frappuccino topped with whipped cream 'brains'
Starbucks' Zombie Frappuccino appeared in stores across the country Thursday, and reviews are starting to roll in.The creepy promotional photos of the drink, which comes topped with "brains" – made of pink whipped cream and red mocha drizzle – are eye-catching, and many gave positive reviews.
Starbucks' Zombie Frappuccino appeared in stores across the country Thursday, and reviews are starting to roll in.The creepy promotional photos of the drink, which comes topped with "brains" – made of pink whipped cream and red mocha drizzle – are eye-catching, and many gave positive reviews.
Security expert skeptical of Amazon’s new, inside-the-home delivery service
SEATTLE – The holidays are only a few weeks away and that means crooks will soon be on the hunt for packages to steal.Now Amazon is touting a new service that could stop thieves by delivering packages to the inside of your home.
SEATTLE – The holidays are only a few weeks away and that means crooks will soon be on the hunt for packages to steal.Now Amazon is touting a new service that could stop thieves by delivering packages to the inside of your home.
Security expert wary of Amazon’s new service that lets delivery drivers inside your home
Amazon launched a new service today called Amazon Key.
Amazon launched a new service today called Amazon Key.
Not at home? Amazon wants to come in and drop off packages
The online retailer will launch a service next month called Amazon Key that would allow delivery people walk into your home to drop off a box when you're not there.
The online retailer will launch a service next month called Amazon Key that would allow delivery people walk into your home to drop off a box when you're not there.
Singapore inks $14 billion deal with Boeing
President Donald Trump says Singapore's purchase of $13.8 billion worth of Boeing aircraft will create 70,000 jobs in the U.S.
President Donald Trump says Singapore's purchase of $13.8 billion worth of Boeing aircraft will create 70,000 jobs in the U.S.
65 pounds of marijuana found in couple’s Amazon order
Police are investigating after a Florida couple found 65 pounds of marijuana in their Amazon order.
Police are investigating after a Florida couple found 65 pounds of marijuana in their Amazon order.
Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters
Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.
Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.
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Amazon hiring people in the South Sound for holiday season
TACOMA, Wash. -- Amazon will be hiring about 2,500 people in the South Sound for a variety of positions as it ramps up for the holiday shopping season.The News Tribune reports that the internet retail giant is hiring 120,000 seasonal workers across the country.Those hired could work in the company's network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers or customer service sites.Last year, the company shifted thousands of temporary hires into full-time positions.Amazon has 75 fulfillment centers across the nation.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Amazon will be hiring about 2,500 people in the South Sound for a variety of positions as it ramps up for the holiday shopping season.The News Tribune reports that the internet retail giant is hiring 120,000 seasonal workers across the country.Those hired could work in the company's network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers or customer service sites.Last year, the company shifted thousands of temporary hires into full-time positions.Amazon has 75 fulfillment centers across the nation.
Supreme Court agrees to take on US-Microsoft dispute over emails
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take on a major dispute over the government's authority to force American technology companies to hand over emails and other digital information sought in criminal probes but stored outside the U.S.The justices intervened in a case of a federal drug trafficking investigation that sought emails that Microsoft keeps on a server in Ireland.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take on a major dispute over the government's authority to force American technology companies to hand over emails and other digital information sought in criminal probes but stored outside the U.S.The justices intervened in a case of a federal drug trafficking investigation that sought emails that Microsoft keeps on a server in Ireland.
Amazon Studios chief placed on leave after sexual harassment allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon says the head of Amazon Studios is on leave following allegations of sexual harassment.In a statement Thursday, Amazon says Roy Price's leave of absence is effective immediately.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon says the head of Amazon Studios is on leave following allegations of sexual harassment.In a statement Thursday, Amazon says Roy Price's leave of absence is effective immediately.
Virginia will pitch 10 sites to Amazon in bid for HQ2
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia officials plan to pitch 10 sites to Amazon next week in an intense competition to get the online retail giant to build its second North American headquarters in the state.The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that three of the properties are located in the Richmond area, including a scenic farm overlooking the James River, a pocket of undeveloped land in the heart of the regional expressway system and a swath of city-owned land at an interstate gateway into the city.State and regional officials have identified three potential sites in Hampton Roads and four potential sites in northern Virginia.Seattle-based Amazon announced its plans to build a second headquarters last month.
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia officials plan to pitch 10 sites to Amazon next week in an intense competition to get the online retail giant to build its second North American headquarters in the state.The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that three of the properties are located in the Richmond area, including a scenic farm overlooking the James River, a pocket of undeveloped land in the heart of the regional expressway system and a swath of city-owned land at an interstate gateway into the city.State and regional officials have identified three potential sites in Hampton Roads and four potential sites in northern Virginia.Seattle-based Amazon announced its plans to build a second headquarters last month.
Amazon allowing teens to shop online, all with parents’ approval
That first trip to the mall by yourself.
That first trip to the mall by yourself.
CEO Satya Nadella makes it clear: Microsoft's home is the Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE - Unlike that other big tech company in the Seattle area, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made it clear: Microsoft is not looking for a second headquarters outside the Pacific Northwest.Nadella was the headliner Wednesday at the GeekWire Summit, a technology conference in Seattle."I am at least in no hurry to talk about HQ2s (what Amazon is calling its proposed second headquarters)," Nadella said. "I'm happy where we are in Redmond."
SEATTLE - Unlike that other big tech company in the Seattle area, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made it clear: Microsoft is not looking for a second headquarters outside the Pacific Northwest.Nadella was the headliner Wednesday at the GeekWire Summit, a technology conference in Seattle."I am at least in no hurry to talk about HQ2s (what Amazon is calling its proposed second headquarters)," Nadella said. "I'm happy where we are in Redmond."
Reports: 'China's Amazon and Google' open shops in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Two Chinese tech megagiants have opened shop in the Pacific Northwest.China's Baidu -- a search engine comparable to Google -- will employ as many as 40 people at a new Bellevue office, according to Geekwire.Baidu's move is an attempt to expand the company's reach into A.I. (artificial intelligence), self-driving cars and the cloud, Geekwire reports.
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Two Chinese tech megagiants have opened shop in the Pacific Northwest.China's Baidu -- a search engine comparable to Google -- will employ as many as 40 people at a new Bellevue office, according to Geekwire.Baidu's move is an attempt to expand the company's reach into A.I. (artificial intelligence), self-driving cars and the cloud, Geekwire reports.
Investigation finds Amazon incentives might not be worth it to cities
SEATTLE - Cities across the country are vying to bring amazon's second headquarters to their area, but a new investigation about the so-called 'amazon effect' might give them pause.The six month investigation by the Business Journals - which includes our news partners at the Puget Sound Business Journal - found luring Amazon to a city doesn't always pay off.
SEATTLE - Cities across the country are vying to bring amazon's second headquarters to their area, but a new investigation about the so-called 'amazon effect' might give them pause.The six month investigation by the Business Journals - which includes our news partners at the Puget Sound Business Journal - found luring Amazon to a city doesn't always pay off.
Boeing v. Bombardier: Tariff is now 300%
The U.S. Commerce Department has heaped another big tariff on Bombardier's new C Series jet -- a win for Boeing.The department's International Trade Administration said Friday that it would recommend a 79.82% tariff on the import of each roughly 110-seat Canadian airliner.
The U.S. Commerce Department has heaped another big tariff on Bombardier's new C Series jet -- a win for Boeing.The department's International Trade Administration said Friday that it would recommend a 79.82% tariff on the import of each roughly 110-seat Canadian airliner.
Amazon to expand into new skyscraper which will be Seattle's 2nd largest
SEATTLE -- Amazon has agreed to a big expansion in Seattle less than a month after the e-commerce giant announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the company confirmed Tuesday it has signed a lease for the entire office portion of a planned downtown skyscraper that will become the second-tallest building in the Pacific Northwest.
SEATTLE -- Amazon has agreed to a big expansion in Seattle less than a month after the e-commerce giant announced it was looking for a second headquarters in North America.Our news partner The Seattle Times reports the company confirmed Tuesday it has signed a lease for the entire office portion of a planned downtown skyscraper that will become the second-tallest building in the Pacific Northwest.
Couple admits to stealing $1.2M from Amazon with elaborate scheme
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana couple has admitted stealing more than $1.2 million in merchandise from Amazon.
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indiana couple has admitted stealing more than $1.2 million in merchandise from Amazon.