Phone app, 'wife's intuition' saves WA skier buried by avalanche in Stevens Pass
A powder day at Stevens Pass turned into a fight for survival last week for a man from Bothell.
A powder day at Stevens Pass turned into a fight for survival last week for a man from Bothell.
Seattle technology hub in limbo as federal rules threaten visa hiring pipeline
Seattle’s tech industry is fueled by talent from across the globe, as one of the country's largest centers for H-1B hires, upcoming federal changes could reshape the region’s economy.
Seattle’s tech industry is fueled by talent from across the globe, as one of the country's largest centers for H-1B hires, upcoming federal changes could reshape the region’s economy.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Instagram introduces teen search alerts
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Everett, WA using drone technology to making policing safer
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Plaintiff testifies in social media addiction trial
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Should you use AI as a digital therapist?
Most Americans are using AI bots, like Chat GPT, to ask about everyday tasks. But a growing number of users are now turning to chatbots when they need someone to talk to, including those looking for help with their mental health.
Most Americans are using AI bots, like Chat GPT, to ask about everyday tasks. But a growing number of users are now turning to chatbots when they need someone to talk to, including those looking for help with their mental health.
Is X down? Thousands of users report issues with social media platform
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Seven more states adding driver’s license and state ID's to Apple Wallet joining 13 other states - See where
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Tech recession or transition? WA businesses hope to weather layoffs
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.