Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuitThe Washington DC AG's office accused the company of charging hidden fees and using deceptive techniques.By M. Moon, 12.31.2022
Juul will pay $22.5 million to settle a Washington state lawsuitAG Bob Ferguson accused the company of marketing its products to minors.By K. Holt, 04.14.2022
Washington is first state to guarantee pay and benefits for Uber and Lyft driversThe measure promises benefits, but also limits regulatory powers.By J. Fingas, 04.01.2022
Amazon is bringing its Just Walk Out tech to a full-size Fresh store for the first timeIt's powered by the company's 'Just Walk Out' technology.By M. Moon, 06.15.2021
USGS earthquake warning system expands to cover entire West CoastWashington residents will now receive mobile alerts about impending shaking.By K. Holt, 05.04.2021
Washington state votes for goal of banning new gas car sales by 2030It could be the first state to require EV sales.By J. Fingas, 04.17.2021
Two states are reportedly looking into how Amazon treats sellersIt's under investigation in California and Washington, according to sources.By M. Moon, 06.13.2020
Washington state approves stronger facial recognition regulationsThey're 'one of the first and most comprehensive laws to regulate facial recognition technology.'By M. Moon, 03.13.2020
Amazon confirms first coronavirus diagnosis among US employeesThe employee went home sick on February 25th.By R. Lawler, 03.03.2020
Zillow's new search tool helps find housing for those in needThe platform is working with a housing company in Washington to tackle homelessness.By R. England, 02.13.2020
AT&T's real 5G comes to NYC and five other citiesIt's coverage you can actually use.By J. Fingas, 12.27.2019
Google could soon face another antitrust investigationMore than 25 attorneys general are expected to announce the investigation next week.By C. Fisher, 09.03.2019
US and Poland agree to rigorously evaluate foreign 5G equipmentIt’s the Trump administration's latest move to pressure China and Huawei.By C. Fisher, 09.02.2019
Comcast to pay $9.1 million for adding service plans without consentIt reportedly violated Washington state law over 445,000 times.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2019
Delivery robots will soon be allowed on Washington sidewalksIt's the eighth state in the US to approve the technology. By R. England, 05.01.2019
Washington votes to decarbonize its electricity gridThe state wants its power grid to be carbon neutral by 2045.By R. England, 04.16.2019
Philadelphia is the first US city to ban cashless storesIt's unclear whether cashierless Amazon Go stores could operate under the law.By K. Holt, 03.08.2019
Judge says Washington state cyberstalking law violates free speechIts definitions were reportedly too vague.By J. Fingas, 02.23.2019
Microsoft helps bring broadband internet to rural tribal landsIt will expand internet access to about 73,500 people in Washington and Montana.By A. Dellinger, 11.08.2018
Seahawks and Mariners fans can buy concessions with their fingerprintsThey can also use biometric data to verify their age for alcohol purchases.By M. Locklear, 08.07.2018