Check your Android phone. Latest update could cause a 911 glitch A heads up for Android smartphone users who may have recently updated their phones — your phone may be calling 911 without you knowing. KUOW Staff
This company adopted AI. Here's what happened to its human workers A group of economists conducted one of the first empirical studies of "generative AI" at a real-world company. They found it had big effects. Greg Rosalsky
30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks. Julian Ring
Lonely pet parrots find friendship through video chats, a new study finds Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so. Patrick Jarenwattananon
The first smart gun with facial and fingerprint recognition is now for sale Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality. That may be about to change. Ryan Lucas
Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up. Jackie Northam
Hard times are here for news sites and social media. Is this the end of Web 2.0? A steep decline in advertising is forcing an historic shakeup in digital news and social media, and leading some to imagine navigating the internet without the likes of Google or Facebook. Bobby Allyn
The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market. The Associated Press
'Dark Brandon' meme makes an appearance on Biden's new campaign website President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign team has embraced his darker alter ego — "Dark Brandon," featuring beaming red laser eyes. It shows up on error pages and T-shirts. Vanessa Romo
Yes, there have been tech layoffs, but the number of job openings remains high Even with mass layoffs hitting tech companies, the number of job openings in IT remains high. Tech jobs remain a good bet for workers looking for stable, lucrative careers. Andrea Hsu
