Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.
Among them are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s Voting Rights Act and guidance for retailers on the penny phase-out.
June 11 marks 90 days since the end of the 2026...
Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery...
The first time Gallup tested it, just 30% of employees said yes — and those who did turned out to be seven times as likely to be engaged at work. The question itself is Item 10 of Gallup’s Q12...
Floating Bubble windows are among the biggest changes in the OS update. | Image: Google
Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional exclusive features as part of the...
Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4, adding a new Live Updates feature that tracks live events from your Android smartwatch. Live Updates will now sync with...
This story originally appeared in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue.
At the Northwest Cider Symposium back in March, I spotted someone on the vendor floor wearing a plush upholstered animal tail. They didn’t have a fursuit or mask on,...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally made it to Seattle and in the first ever game in the Emerald City the world was in awe of Seattle. The anticipation and excitement seemed to be worth it.
Fans flocked to...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally made it to Seattle and in the first ever game in the Emerald City the world was in awe of Seattle. The anticipation and excitement seemed to be worth it.
Fans flocked to...
Verizon is launching a new Simplicity plan that starts at $30 / month for new customers, or $45 / month for existing ones. In its announcement, Verizon says the plan drops activation and upgrade fees, while offering one flat...
Ballard Power this week announced an order of fuel cell systems for stationary applications from a company specializing in renewable off-grid power generation.
Ballard’s zero-emission fuel cells enable the electrification of mobility, including commercial trucks, marine vessels, and stationary power
The...
