Can a $42B internet expansion plan close WA's digital divide?
After billions in telecom subsidies, it may take a new public approach to connect some 'last mile' areas like rural Grays Harbor County to broadband.
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Google Chrome changes its logo along with other brands
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Google Chrome just announced a logo redesign for the first time in over eight years. It's not really much of a change, as they basically just removed the shadows and made its colors brighter. They say the…
Carpenters in Seattle area go on strike
With a 56 percent to 44 percent vote during the weekend, members of the Northwest Carpenters Union rejected a tentative contract deal. Picket lines were planned Thursday.
DOH call center helps get people signed up for vaccine appointments
The Department of Health launched a vaccine finder tool in mid-March and since that point, we've heard from a lot of our viewers looking for more information.
UW, Microsoft developing contact-tracing app
Researchers from the University of Washington teamed up with Microsoft are developing a new contact-tracing app that does not compromise your privacy.
Several big-name companies sued over alleged child labor in Congo
An international advocacy group has accused Apple, Google, Microsoft, Dell and Tesla of "knowingly benefiting from" the use of young children to mine cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Xbox Series X: Microsoft reveals new console at Game Awards
Microsoft just unveiled its next generation video game console: The Xbox Series X.
Amazon: Trump interfered with Pentagon contract in order to hurt Bezos
Amazon alleged on Monday that President Donald Trump abused his position to apply "improper pressure" on Pentagon decision-makers to stop the company from winning a military contract worth billions of dollars.
Amazon cloud chief: Pentagon's contract decision 'dangerous, risky'
The head of Amazon's cloud business is getting publicly involved in the company's fight over a $10 billion contract to supply cloud services to the Department of Defense.
AT&T, Microsoft announce early result of 5G-cloud partnership
AT&T and Microsoft have announced the next phase of a partnership that's aimed at advancing development in two of the buzziest areas of tech: 5G and cloud computing.
Microsoft delays launch of earbuds intended to rival Apple AirPods
Microsoft is pushing back the launch of its new Surface Earbuds, meaning it will miss the crucial 2019 holiday shopping season.
Google Stadia is here, but there are still huge issues
Just days before Google launched its long-awaited video game service, the company announced it would nearly double the number of titles available to play on day one. But even that last-minute move won't be enough to guarantee it succeeds in the increasingly competitive gaming market.
Slack's stock plunges after Microsoft says Teams has 20M users
There's more bad news for Slack: The messaging software company's stock plunged nearly 10% Tuesday after Microsoft announced that its rival Teams product has 20 million users. Slack said in September it had just 12 million customers.
Microsoft tops most-ethical list. Facebook, not so much
More than any other industry, technology companies prioritize ethical issues important to most Americans, according to a study released Tuesday from Forbes and the non-profit research group Just Capital.
How every company could become a 'tech' company
These days nearly every company is, or is in the process of becoming, a technology company. Major retailers have mobile apps and robust e-commerce platforms. Banks are getting into cryptocurrency. Grocery stores no longer expect customers to come inside to shop — they can place an order online and pick it up outside the store, or have it delivered right to their homes.
Slack continues to sink as analysts worry Microsoft will kill it
Slack may be ubiquitous in offices throughout Corporate America, but the company is facing a formidable challenge from a much larger rival. That has Wall Street analysts increasingly nervous about Slack's future.
Microsoft productivity jumps 40% after 4-day workweek
A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.
Tech stocks becoming huge part of market
Is there a bubble brewing in big tech stocks?
Amazon may fight government cloud decision in court
Amazon is considering its options for how to move forward following the decision to award a massive government contract to its competitor, Microsoft, according to a source familiar with the situation. One analyst said he "fully expects" Amazon to try to fight the decision in court.
Pentagon awards $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft
Microsoft has won a hotly contested contract to provide cloud computing services to the Defense Department, besting Amazon in a months-long competition in which President Donald Trump threatened to intervene.
Xbox and Taco Bell are giving away free consoles
In the spirit of Halloween, Xbox is handing out new consoles like candy. All you've got to do is eat a couple chalupas.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets 66% raise
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise in the company's latest fiscal year.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets 66% raise
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a 66% raise in the company's latest fiscal year.
Top Microsoft exec says online privacy has reached 'a crisis point'
Microsoft president Brad Smith thinks it's time antitrust laws are updated for the digital age.
