Amazon workers upset over layoffs and return-to-office mandate plan walkout
A group of Amazon workers who are upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at its Seattle headquarters next week.
A group of Amazon workers who are upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at its Seattle headquarters next week.
Amazon bringing age verification for alcohol purchases to Amazon One palm recognition technology
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
New report shows hundreds of cases opened into Seattle police misconduct in 2022
Of the more than 450 cases opened into allegations of misconduct against the Seattle Police Department, the top complaints were over professionalism, bias-free policing and investigations and reports, according to the Seattle Office of Police Accountability's (OPA) 2022 annual report.
Of the more than 450 cases opened into allegations of misconduct against the Seattle Police Department, the top complaints were over professionalism, bias-free policing and investigations and reports, according to the Seattle Office of Police Accountability's (OPA) 2022 annual report.
TikTok files lawsuit against Montana's statewide ban of the video sharing app
Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.
Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez engaged: report
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is engaged to his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, after nearly five years together, according to Page Six.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is engaged to his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, after nearly five years together, according to Page Six.
WSDOT: Northbound I-5 closures in Seattle begin May 19 through the weekend
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning travelers to plan ahead this weekend, because some major construction work in the heart of Seattle is set to begin Friday night.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning travelers to plan ahead this weekend, because some major construction work in the heart of Seattle is set to begin Friday night.
Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after just 15 minutes of training
Apple said the new features were "designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time."
Apple said the new features were "designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time."
Google says it will begin deleting inactive accounts
If you haven’t logged into your Google account in a while, here's what you need to do in order to avoid losing access to Gmail, YouTube or Google Photos accounts.
If you haven’t logged into your Google account in a while, here's what you need to do in order to avoid losing access to Gmail, YouTube or Google Photos accounts.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Amazon to receive $1 billion in tax breaks in eastern Oregon for new data centers
Officials in a remote northeastern Oregon county have voted to give tax breaks worth an estimated $1 billion to Amazon for five more data centers there.
Officials in a remote northeastern Oregon county have voted to give tax breaks worth an estimated $1 billion to Amazon for five more data centers there.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
Ryanair to order between 150 and 300 Boeing 737 Max jets
Ryanair will order 150 Boeing 737 Max planes with an option for 150 more, marking the biggest aircraft purchase in the Irish airline's history and a boost for Boeing.
Ryanair will order 150 Boeing 737 Max planes with an option for 150 more, marking the biggest aircraft purchase in the Irish airline's history and a boost for Boeing.
TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.