'I fell for it': A Spokane woman was almost scammed out of $60,000. Her message so you don't fall victim
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Millions of people are checking their emails to track packages this holiday season and…
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Donating this Giving Tuesday? Here are tips to avoid online scams
SPOKANE, Wash. -- With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday behind us, you might now be looking for opportunities to support others. Tuesday,…
Shopping online this holiday season? Here's how you can protect yourself
Cyber Monday is here, and while millions of Americans will be looking for the best deals the internet has to offer, cyber criminals will be hard at work looking to target online shoppers.
Stop package theft now: These smart home devices can protect your deliveries
A number of strategies can foil porch pirates' evil plans, and bringing a few smart home gadgets into play is high on the list.
WA fish researchers use tiny sensors and other tech to save salmon
Ecologists are piloting a technology that is expected to help restore waterways like the Green River to eventually produce more fish.
4 News Now Q&A: Should you change your voicemail if you're lost or stranded?
A post that's been shared more than 5,000 times on Facebook and has been making the rounds on Instagram, TikTok and other platforms advises people who are lost or stranded while their cellphone has little battery or no signal to change their voicemail.
Facebook rebrands company as Meta to emphasize 'metaverse' vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself as Meta in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future, what Zuckerberg calls the "metaverse."
CEO Mark Zuckerberg responds to the massive Facebook document dump
CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off Facebook's quarterly earnings call by addressing the latest wave of coverage based on a trove of leaked internal documents on Monday. "Good faith criticism helps us get better, but my view is that we…
Amazon Air opens first gateway in Spokane
Your Amazon orders are about to be delivered to your doorstep a little faster than before.
Sony vs. Samsung: Comparing two smart-TV makers
Neither is a small investment, and their differences are subtle but important. Here’s how Sony and Samsung stack up against each other.
Facebook's services start coming back online after outage
Around six hours after Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down, service started coming back online, though coverage was still spotty. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all suffered outages midday Monday, according to public statements from the three Facebook services. "We're aware…
YouTube to ban all vaccine misinformation, not just false claims about COVID-19 vaccine
YouTube will remove videos spreading misinformation on its platform about any approved vaccine, not only those aimed at preventing COVID-19.
Instagram pauses effort to build version of app for kids amid scrutiny
Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing pressure from lawmakers to back down on the effort and new questions about the impact the photo-sharing service has on teen…
TikTok trend that has students vandalizing school property hits Coeur d'Alene
A new TikTok trend is hitting the Inland Northwest and costing local school districts money.
Here's everything Apple unveiled at its big iPhone event
Apple unveiled four new iPhones, a new Apple Watch and new iPads on Tuesday during a virtual media event held from California. Here's a closer look at what was announced.
Packed In: Builders, home owners and energy experts voice concerns over natural gas ban
Leaders from the building, energy and heating sector are concerned what a natural gas ban would do people who live in Spokane.
Here Are 12 Apple Airpod Alternatives That Folks Are Loving Right Now
Sponsored Content: Upgrade your listening experience with one of these fine earbud choices.
Feds are increasing use of facial recognition systems – despite calls for a moratorium
Politicians of all stripes, computer professionals and even big-tech executives are calling on government to hit the brakes on using these algorithms. The feds are hitting the gas.
Dude, you got a Dell. PC brands from the '90s are making a huge comeback
"Old" tech giants Dell and HP are doing just fine in 2021.
OnlyFans' planned porn ban suspended after user outcry
OnlyFans says it has suspended a plan to ban sexually explicit content following an outcry from its creators and advocates for sex workers.
OnlyFans website to ban sexually explicit content starting Oct. 1
OnlyFans, a site where fans pay creators for their photos and videos, is planning to ban sexually explicit content at the request of banking partners.
Plan to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images draws praise and privacy concerns
Apple's plans to scan U.S. iPhones for child sexual abuse images drew applause from child protection groups but concern among security researchers.
New phone app connects you to the nearest Washington winery
SEATTLE, Wash. -- A new phone app makes finding the nearest winery easier than ever. Map My WA Wine is available on both iPhone and Android devices, and helps wine lovers search hundreds of Washington wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards. …
New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step
Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off.
