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Live in Washington DC? You might be able to get free AirTags for your car
The city of Washington D.C. will distribute free Apple AirTags to residents in certain neighborhoods, mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday. The aim: to make stolen cars easier for police to track down.
Amazon freezes construction of second headquarters in Virginia amid job cuts
Amazon is pausing construction on its second headquarters in Arlington, VA. The company tied the decision to “a reassessment of office needs to account for remote work,” although the move came months after the retailer laid off around 18,000 workers.
Amazon tests using police stations as package pickup points
A pilot is underway at two locations in Washington DC.
DC Attorney General sues Mark Zuckerberg over the Cambridge Analytica scandal
Karl Racine accused the Meta CEO of violating consumer protection rules.
Washington DC Attorney General sues Grubhub over hidden fees
Karl Racine's office accused the company of 'deceptive trade practices.'
Washington DC's AG sues Google for 'deceiving users and invading their privacy'
DC AG Karl Racine says that Google misled users about location tracking.
Lime's latest e-bikes are now available in the US
The Gen4 model, which has a swappable battery, has arrived in Washington DC.
Washington DC votes to allow digital driver's licenses and ID cards
Washington DC's city council has approved the use of digital driver's licenses and IDs, joining Arizona, Georgia and other states.
Apple details 3D maps rollout plan for iOS 15
The 3D view is now available in London, NYC, San Francisco and LA, with more cities coming soon.
Uber expands its grocery delivery service to more than 400 US cities and towns
The service now covers major markets like San Francisco, New York City and Washington DC.
AGs push Uber Eats to add a price disclaimer to the checkout page
In Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, Uber Eats will be more transparent about items costing more than in restaurants.
Washington DC dismantles its secretive facial recognition system
Last fall, we learned that Washington, DC police used a previously-undisclosed facial recognition system to identify a protester who allegedly punched a law enforcement officer during the June 2020 Layfette Square riots. Privacy advocates will be happy to know that the system, which was used by 14 federal and local agencies, is being shut down soon.
Recommended Reading: 'WandaVision' begins Marvel's TV slate on Disney+
Recommended Reading highlights the week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Twitter suspends Donald Trump
Twitter has temporarily suspended Donald Trump after the president tweeted his support for a violent mob.
NASA names its DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer
From this point forward, NASA’s Washington DC headquarters will be known as the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters, named after the agency’s first Black female engineer.
Electrify America’s first cross-country EV charging route is complete
Electrify America's first cross-country EV charging route stretches from Washington DC to LA.
Via now provides veterans with free rides in the DC area
Veterans in the DC area can now book up to four free rides per month through the ride-sharing company Via. The new VetRides program could help veterans get to medical appointments, classes and job interviews.
Google's Waze-like app for public transit hits five more cities
Last year, Google incubator Area 120 announced a public transit app that works in a similar way to Waze. Users of Pigeon report transit information to help others know if they're likely to face delays or other issues. Until now, it's only been available in New York City, but as of today, it's going live in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Uber and Lyft admit they're making city traffic worse
Uber and Lyft may be competitors but as the two major ridesharing companies, they also have a lot in common -- including the challenges they face. To better understand their role in city traffic patterns, the companies jointly sponsored a study to determine their combined vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in six key cities. In a surprising twist, the results got Uber to admit that ridesharing companies, or transportation network companies (TNCs), do in fact contribute to congestion.
Verizon expands its 5G network to Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and DC
Verizon (Engadget's parent company) looks to be on track to meet its goal of bringing 5G coverage to more than 30 US cities this year. It has nearly doubled the number of locales in which 5G service is available by activating it in Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington, DC.
