April Fools Day pranks in western WA
Several department and organizations in the Seattle area took to social media to prank their audiences on April Fools' Day.
Several department and organizations in the Seattle area took to social media to prank their audiences on April Fools' Day.
King County deputies investing in spy-like tech
The King County Sheriff's Office is looking to decrease dangerous crashes during police pursuits by using new spy-like technology, like G_S tracking devices.
The King County Sheriff's Office is looking to decrease dangerous crashes during police pursuits by using new spy-like technology, like G_S tracking devices.
Trump signals TikTok deal as ban looms
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Using AI to lay more eggs
With egg prices remaining high, farmers are tapping into AI and other technologies to improve the health and welfare of hens so they can lay more eggs.
With egg prices remaining high, farmers are tapping into AI and other technologies to improve the health and welfare of hens so they can lay more eggs.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
FAA plans air traffic control overhaul
After weeks of scrutiny over air traffic control systems, the Trump Administration says it's making plans to overhaul the technology.
After weeks of scrutiny over air traffic control systems, the Trump Administration says it's making plans to overhaul the technology.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Using technology to protect your water
The EPA is rolling back environmental protections for clean water, and tech companies are looking to fill the space with products to ensure your water is safe.
The EPA is rolling back environmental protections for clean water, and tech companies are looking to fill the space with products to ensure your water is safe.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Powering AI data centers
The hot topic at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston is powering A.I data centers.
The hot topic at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston is powering A.I data centers.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Amazon releases new quantum computing chip
Amazon is jumping into the quantum computing wars, recently unveiling a new processing chip to compete with Microsoft and Google.
Amazon is jumping into the quantum computing wars, recently unveiling a new processing chip to compete with Microsoft and Google.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.