Seattle tech job cuts continue as TikTok lays off 75 in Bellevue
In an email sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, TikTok said it will be laying off 75 employees from its Bellevue facility in Lincoln Square North.
In an email sent to the Washington State Employment Security Department, TikTok said it will be laying off 75 employees from its Bellevue facility in Lincoln Square North.
Data centers in the Skagit Valley, WA? Farmers say there’s too much at stake
Data centers are emerging as a new flashpoint in Skagit County, where farmers are raising concerns about what the facilities could mean for the valley's limited farmland and water supply.
Data centers are emerging as a new flashpoint in Skagit County, where farmers are raising concerns about what the facilities could mean for the valley's limited farmland and water supply.
Opening statements in Meta's social media addiction trial
Meta' legal team arrived at a federal courthouse in California on Tuesday, with opening statements underway for a trial that could determine the fate of social media.
Meta' legal team arrived at a federal courthouse in California on Tuesday, with opening statements underway for a trial that could determine the fate of social media.
Skagit County, WA weighs AI data centers as farmers fight for land
As AI explodes, data centers need huge amounts of land and water to keep running, and Skagit County is deciding whether to draw the line,
As AI explodes, data centers need huge amounts of land and water to keep running, and Skagit County is deciding whether to draw the line,
Meta $1.4 trillion federal trial begins this week
Opening arguments in a landmark trial against social media company Meta are set to begin this week, where the result could set the tone for thousands of other pending cases against big tech.
Opening arguments in a landmark trial against social media company Meta are set to begin this week, where the result could set the tone for thousands of other pending cases against big tech.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
'Ojai': Driverless Waymo robotaxis descend on Seattle
Here's what to know about the new Waymos being tested in Seattle and Bellevue.
Here's what to know about the new Waymos being tested in Seattle and Bellevue.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
Zillow layoffs to affect 'just over' 500 employees; 91 in WA
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman announced Tuesday that the company is undergoing “organizational changes" that will result in layoffs affecting just over 500 employees.
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman announced Tuesday that the company is undergoing “organizational changes" that will result in layoffs affecting just over 500 employees.
Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
New York-bound Swiss flight diverted after headphone charging case fills cabin with smoke
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.